retired_tsouthwood

I have 1GB memory and 2,8 ghz P4 processor. When I play the game menues are not smoot like I wish. So what is the best option to make my playing more smooth. Buy more memory or new processor?

retired_pearl44

RAM.

retired_rotert

Both. RAM will help, but a Dual 2 Core is the dog's footballs.

retired_svand67

An 'epic' game of FM will use 600-1gb of ram constantly.

You will also need a dual core (ideally Intel) or Quad core to process full detail results.

That said: unless you have 5-10 leagues on full detail you won't get the benefit as the engine won't scale up on non full-detail matches.

I am suprised by the number of folk coming on here and asking about systems and requirements. Isn't that information printed clearly on the box?

retired_aparsons

Do you know what motherboard you have?

If I can know that I can see what upgrade options you really have, if yuo want to upgrade the processor to a modern dual/quad core you're probably gonna have to get a new board.

Whats the budget on the upgrade?

retired_sue_ishy

I'm playing on a laptop with 512mb ram and a 2.8ghz P4 processor, and its fine on menus and loading times. Some stuttering during matches when I have made tactical changes, but thats a common thing apparently. This is with 4 countries (England, Spain, Italy and Germany) running off a medium database.

Reason I say this is that maybe you dont need to spend big on ram or a processor. Have you tried other skins, or do you have lots of ingame graphics as I had them on FM2007 and it slowed menus down a lot? Or other programs operating?

retired_turfcat

RAM. it also good idea to switch off background applications (antivirus, etc) if you have a older pc/laptop. i also use programs such as ccleaner to keep my laptop free of all junk that slows down the system

retired_aparsons

You can get a good quality kit of 2 gig ddr2 ram for £35. Ram is cheap as chips atm.

retired_lizzyjo06

Ram is the cheapest, if you want dual core you'll have to get a new motherboard and some other other things.

retired_vkya215

I upgraded to 1Gig and it goes really well now so i've a quick question if i go to 2gig will it make even more of a difference. IE is it worth the £40 to make it go even quicker or will it not show up much