retired_Splendido

The reason i have asked is that you dont get that many players, and they game would be very boring in the long run

Does anyone play with a Small database

train

Perhaps the computer isnt up to running a larger database?

retired_Mikey73

Always thought it was easier on your pc? May be completely wrong, but was an impression.

I've a large database anyway.

retired_model2b

Because they do not have powerful enough PCs.

My friend plays on a small database

retired_dancingneko

I play on a small database, with only only one league. Don't have enough RAM apparently (512 MB), or those dual core things, etc. My processor is 3.2 GHz so I don't think that's the problem ( Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 3.20GHz ).

When I play normal database, or more leagues than one, the processing is extraordinarily slow and mouse clicking will not register until after 3 or 4 clicks sometimes. Even for playing a small database and one league, I have to unload the firewall/anti-virus.

By the way, around how much does 1 Gig of extra RAM cost these days?

And does anyone know how to find out which graphics card is installed on one's PC?

Cheers.

retired_mamilala

Start > Run > type 'dxdiag'ánd press enter.

Just one of many ways. However, you won't get any performance gain in FM by upgrading your graphics card.

I've just replaced my old 2.4Ghz P4 and it ran FM2007 very well undeed with a large database, so I'm surprised that you struggle with minimal settings on a PC that has a CPU 1Ghz faster than I did until only a fortnight ago. For the record, it had 756Mb RAM.

retired_dancingneko

Start > Run > type 'dxdiag'ánd press enter.

Just one of many ways. However, you won't get any performance gain in FM by upgrading your graphics card.

I've just replaced my old 2.4Ghz P4 and it ran FM2007 very well undeed with a large database, so I'm surprised that you struggle with minimal settings on a PC that has a CPU 1Ghz faster than I did until only a fortnight ago. For the record, it had 756Mb RAM. </BLOCKQUOTE>

That little bit of extra of RAM is really important. I have a program now that gives you the option to free up RAM, so I do it every now and then, and it helps the game to keep running smoothly. If I allow the RAM use to build up too much, it starts going into the Virtual Memory, which is slower. RAM can also be freed up by simply rebooting, but that's a hassle.

By the way, FM 2007 was considerably faster on my PC than FM 2008.

Thank you for the tip regarding the "dxdiag". Trouble is, I can't identify the graphics card on the list. But since you say that won't improve performance, then it doesn't matter.

retired_dancingneko

I used the normal database on FM 2007, no problem.

retired_GoBlue31

I use small database but have lots of leagues on. The reason being, Si said a few years ago, so don't know if it is still correct, that a bigger database has a huge effect on performance. Still plenty of players to choose from and less random shitters which no one ever signs.

DBrown87

It helps the game process quicker so you can power through seasons.