The big GTA IV lag problem!

[NitrOx]

Heyhey, so last year when I ran GTA:IV (Original bought), I tried to play it and when I did, it lagged like hell, while everything was on low settings. My specs are practically fine (I guess) for GTA IV, so I'm willing to re-install it again to try, if someone could explain here on how to fix the big fat lag!

My specs:

CPU
Minimum: Intel Core 2 Duo 1.8GHz, AMD Athlon X2 64 2.4GHz
You Have: Intel(R) Pentium(R) D CPU 3.00GHz
   PASS
   
CPU Speed
Minimum: 1.8 GHz
You Have: 2.99 GHz Performance Rated at: 3.588 GHz
   PASS
   
RAM
Minimum: 1 GB for Windows XP / 1.5 GB for Windows Vista)
You Have: 3.0 GB
   PASS
   
OS
Minimum: Windows Vista - Service Pack 1 / XP - Service Pack 3 / Windows 7
You Have: Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate Edition (build 7600), 32-bit
   PASS
   
Video Card
Minimum: 256MB NVIDIA 7900+ / 256MB ATI X1900+
You Have: GeForce 9600 GT
   PASS
Features: Minimum attributes of your Video Card
Required    You Have
    Video RAM    256 MB    1.7 GB
    3D    Yes    Yes
    Hardware T&L    Yes    Yes
    Pixel Shader version    3.0    4.0
    Vertex Shader version    3.0    4.0
   
Sound Card
Minimum: Yes
You Have: Realtek High Definition Audio
   PASS

(Source: Can you Run It, on the medium)

HOWEVER! When I press Recommended it says:

CPU
Recommended: Intel Core 2 Quad 2.4GHz, AMD Phenom X3 2.1GHz
You Have: Intel(R) Pentium(R) D CPU 3.00GHz
    Upgrade Suggested: Unfortunately, your CPU does not meet this requirement. Click here to see some recommendations.

(That is for the CPU on Recommended only) The rest is pass.

[Ragdoll]

do you have programs running in the back ?? if yes, shut everything down, and run the game, would be better if you use Game Booster, shuts down everything for you.

EDIT : Can You Run It, is not so accurate, it only says if you can RUN the game, it doesn't say how it will run ...

EX:
Can You Run IT : You can run the game
You turn on the game :
OMG Im up to 1 FPS !! w00t !!

[Bilbo]

Install patch 1.0.7.0 and put all settings on low, especially the water quality.
Even my old 8800GT beats 9600 and I'm able to run on around 50FPS. :roll:

[Ragdoll]

Install patch 1.0.7.0 and put all settings on low, especially the water quality.
Even my old 8800GT beats 9600 and I'm able to run on around 50FPS. :roll:

then my Intel(R) 82845G/GL/GE/PE/GV Graphics Controller should OWN... xD

[TheRock]

Depends on Resolution Icy :P What do you use?

Well Nitrox, your CPU is not that good.. Try lowering all... Resolution, + graphics to low.. and plus apply the 7th patch which makes game run better than before!

[Witchking]

Old Computer = 512mb Ati Radeon hd
4gb ram, Amd Turion X2, 2,20 ghz 
 
Huge Lag if u change  everything on low. and lowest screen 800 x 600  u where able to play.


New Computer
intel-i5 , 4gb ram , 1gb hd Graphic card,

Now i run everything on maximum without problem.






Ur problem is in the Computer i guess the Gta-4 is wrong scriptet also from start so u will lag a little in some kind of ways if u got the best computer in the world...

[Aldo]

GTA IV Recommended Specs

CPU:

500ghz

Ram:

500gb

Video:

9080p HD

Sound:

SUPER MEGA HD
 

[Ragdoll]

GTA IV Recommended Specs

CPU:

500ghz

Ram:

500gb

Video:

9080p HD

Sound:

SUPER MEGA HD

Yeah man, I'll ask Toshiba to make a laptop with those specs :roll:

[iDavid]

Best is actually to put the resolution to top and settings to the lowest, will actually work the best for a 'bad' computer


"Sorry, your computer does not meet the minimum specifications required to run this product. Please review the details below for more information.

 
Minimum 
Recommended 
    
CPU
Minimum: Intel Core 2 Duo 1.8GHz, AMD Athlon X2 64 2.4GHz
You Have: AMD Phenom(tm) 8600 Triple-Core Processor
   PASS
   
CPU Speed
Minimum: 1.8 GHz
You Have: 2.31 GHz Performance Rated at: 4.5045 GHz
   PASS
   
RAM
Minimum: 1 GB for Windows XP / 1.5 GB for Windows Vista)
You Have: 4.0 GB
   PASS
   
OS
Minimum: Windows Vista - Service Pack 1 / XP - Service Pack 3 / Windows 7
You Have: Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium Edition Service Pack 2 (build 6002), 64-bit
   PASS
   
Video Card
Minimum: 256MB NVIDIA 7900+ / 256MB ATI X1900+
You Have: GeForce 9500 GS
   PASS
Features: Minimum attributes of your Video Card
Required    You Have
    Video RAM    256 MB    2.2 GB
    3D    Yes    Yes
    Hardware T&L    Yes    Yes
    Pixel Shader version    3.0    4.0
    Vertex Shader version    3.0    4.0
   
Sound Card
Minimum: Yes
You Have: Realtek High Definition Audio
   PASS
   
Free Disk Space
Minimum: 16 GB
You Have: 5.4 GB
    Upgrade Suggested: Unfortunately, your Free Disk Space does not meet this requirement. Click here to see some recommendations."

Too sad cuz I run @ 20 FPS :razz:

[Leon_Mokomaki]

Hmm. David. Are you sure your disk space is enough for your pagefile and other windows temp stuff? Just noticed.

[iDavid]

Hmm. David. Are you sure your disk space is enough for your pagefile and other windows temp stuff? Just noticed.

Emm... Maybe, I got this extern hdd or w/e, 1TB. Donno though o.O

[Melvin]

Try to upgrade your PC. For a small number of money you can reach alot better stuffzz you see nigga

[iDavid]

Try to upgrade your PC. For a small number of money you can reach alot better stuffzz you see nigga

I ain't the best with PC mechanics though "/

[Melvin]

It's very easy. You should see it as a puzzle. Attach every part. Make sure you concentrate. Connect every loose cable and try if it works. Although, Watch out for ESD ( electro static discharge ). That can kill your new videocard in less than a second.

[Roadkill]

Install patch 1.0.7.0 and put all settings on low, especially the water quality.
Even my old 8800GT beats 9600 and I'm able to run on around 50FPS. :roll:

/\ Do that, but I've got water quality set on highest, it doesn't really affect my performance at all. Turn the shadows off, that tends to improve my performance drastically.