LAG , some dudes may help?

[Hamza.]

Hello Mates,
I want help with my pc , the thing and problem is that when I access my gta sa , it works fine and very good at start but after playing like 2 hours it start lagging like shits.I have some of my programs running on my pc when I am playing game:
Avira Anti virus
MSN Messenger
Google chrome with forums

My pc stats:
1.2 gb of ram
Windows xp

Auto updates for Avira and PC too are activated.
Some dudes may help?

[Devin]

It's possibly overheating, open up the case and take a look at the CPU and GPU, see if they are clogged up with dirt/dust.

[Hamza.]

It's possibly overheating, open up the case and take a look at the CPU and GPU, see if they are clogged up with dirt/dust.

But mate I opened it some days ago and everything was alright , any other tips you have that may help?

[Boozman]

My pc stats:
1.2 gb of ram
Windows xp

There's your problem.

[Devin]

What's your CPU? What's your GPU? When last did you defragment your PC? When last did you run an error check?

[Doctor]

Long time, you need a upgrade bro'.

[Hamza.]

There's your problem.

Thank you I also think that the problem is the one stated by you above..

Long time, you need a upgrade bro'.

You said me this like 100 times , yes I will upgrade it soon!

[Boozman]

Thank you I also think that the problem is the one stated by you above..

That's what I was getting at. You're specs are obviously very outdated and the only way to fix that is either upgrade your system or buy a new pc.

The better solution would be buy a new one. You can buy a cheap PC that has better specs than what you have currently.

[Julio.]

Watch the HDD activity light (usually red) when playing the game.

It'll probably be a fairly slow, occasional flash. When it slows down, observe the light, any changes?

[duffman]

Why don't you turn off the msn, chrome and that shit you have? Just the game on.

[Devin]

Google Chrome requires a massive amount of system resources, I would suggest you leave that closed at all times when you have games open.

[SushiSaurus]

I'm guessing your processing power is very low and that with the specs you have, you will definitely not be able to run a game and something like Chrome/a browser at the same time. Best suggestion, get a new PC and second off, turn off everything but the game you are playing.

[Hamza.]

Watch the HDD activity light (usually red) when playing the game.

It'll probably be a fairly slow, occasional flash. When it slows down, observe the light, any changes?

Okay I will..

Why don't you turn off the msn, chrome and that shit you have? Just the game on.

I will do it now.

Google Chrome requires a massive amount of system resources, I would suggest you leave that closed at all times when you have games open.

I will do it.

I'm guessing your processing power is very low and that with the specs you have, you will definitely not be able to run a game and something like Chrome/a browser at the same time. Best suggestion, get a new PC and second off, turn off everything but the game you are playing.

Your tips are really appreciated and will be used now.

[Hess]

If you're like me and have like 20 tabs running in Chrome when viewing the forums, then definitely do not have it running in the background when gaming :p

My system is capable of doing this, but I still choose to close as much as possible as it still increases performance (even if it isn't very noticeable).

[Hamza.]

If you're like me and have like 20 tabs running in Chrome when viewing the forums, then definitely do not have it running in the background when gaming :p

My system is capable of doing this, but I still choose to close as much as possible as it still increases performance (even if it isn't very noticeable).

Haha I have 21 tabs lol.
Thank you for your opinion mate , I try to close everything when I go in-game.