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flight simulator runs slow on Compaq R4000 Laptop

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  • Started 6 months ago by talkdown
  • Latest reply from mpc104
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talkdown
Posts: 8

I loaded Microsoft flight simulator on to my Compaq R4000 laptop and it is playing really slow.It it my memory,or graphics card,anyone got any ideas,running Windows XP.
Thanks

Posted 6 months ago #
 
mpc104
mpc104
Posts: 261

could be memory,when i had xp mine ran slow upgraded to 1gb ran great.

Posted 6 months ago #
 
talkdown
Posts: 8

To mpcl104
Can i upgrade the memory in the laptop to accomadate the normal running of flight simulator.

Posted 6 months ago #
 
whs
whs
Posts: 6322

If I read the specs correctly, it can be upgraded to 2GB maximum. Just make sure you get compatible Dimms.

Posted 6 months ago #
 
talkdown
Posts: 8

To whs.
How much do you think it would cost.

Posted 6 months ago #
 
whs
whs
Posts: 6322

Depends on the type Dimms you need. 5300's come as low as $44 for 2GB's. But you may need a different type. Look it up in your system. MPC104 knows where to get them cheap. Locally in the big electronics chains you are closer to $65 for the same thing. Make sure you get a good make (e.g. Kingston).
PS: Don't start messing around with 1GB. Is not much cheaper.

Posted 6 months ago #
 
mpc104
mpc104
Posts: 261

go to crucial.com use the tool to find out what you have and need. i got 2gb for $44

Posted 6 months ago #
 

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