retired_syling28

It would make some difference, but I can't see it being massive tbh. A better processor would be required to make any noticeable differences.

grahamcoleman

yeah, sort of what I thought

what I'll do is run that RAM optimiser, and try and decrease as many of the performance / graphics prefs as I can

FINAL QUESTION - is there any way to turn the 2d match off completely either for all games, or for certain games, or during games?

retired_dancingneko

I'd respectfully disagree with the noticeable difference bit. It would be noticeable. And far cheaper than buying a new PC.

I had 512 MB physical RAM before, and the game would go into the virtual memory (which is far slower) regardless of how many applications I turned off.

The RAM optimizer..... all that will do, is temporarily free up RAM (which re-booting also achieves). You will need to keep doing it over and over. I've tried it before. It's not really a sound option in the long run.

Sorry, but I tried all these things too and when I installed more RAM that did the trick.

retired_syling28

You can disagree all you like but the game won't be able to perform well on a 1.5ghz celeron processor, regardless of the amount of RAM. Unfortunately the game requires a lot of processing. It's a little bit like wanting to go 200mph in a 1 litre engine - just not going to happen.

grahamcoleman

well cheers for the help lads, if I can get RAM cheap might add some, but in mean-time think I have to just live with my crap PC and make tea during each game

retired_dancingneko

It will perform noticeably "better", even though overall, it will not be performing "well".

retired_irishmel

I remember a program you could get called something like CM Speeder which would speed up matches and you could have them over within a minute.

Not sure if this is still around but I'm going to have a look around now to see if I can find it.

grahamcoleman

FM Speeder? yeah but lots of people said that shipped with a Trojan in it!

Reckon I'll stay away from that so - speed up games of footie Vs have to wipe PC

retired_irishmel

Can't remember having any trouble with it myself although I am just about to scan it now to check.

For anyone who wants to take the risk, let it be on your head.

CM/FM Speeder

retired_hmknight

You could always try (gasp...) setting up a tactic ahead of the game and then after the initial team talk go on holiday for one day, thus letting your ass man manage the team for the rest of game, including the the half time and post match talks. You can even tick the options to let your assman use the current tactics you've provided for that match.