I have two different PSO machines...
The first is a Macbook running bootcamp, the second is a dell latitude e6400. both using xp sp3.
The problem is that my macbook runs pso much better than the dell, even though the specs say otherwise. Perhaps someone has some information that can help me use my dell, instead, as it should run pso better.Both cpus are running DirectX 9.0c, with latest drivers, and i've tested all forms of fog/resolution,frameskipping... with the mac outperforming the dell every time.Macbook = Intel GMA 950 945GM
Dell = Intel GMA 4500 Mobile HD
CanYouRunIt tests:
mac- http://postimg.org/image/z509h8zx9/
dell- http://postimg.org/image/cjip54913/
My main pso machine is a macbook 1,1 (2006) with the following specs:
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System Information
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Time of this report: 1/8/2015, 08:29:18
Machine name: VOYAGER
Operating System: Windows XP Professional (5.1, Build 2600) Service Pack 3 (2600.xpsp_sp3_qfe.090206-1316)
Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: Apple Computer, Inc.
System Model: MacBook1,1
BIOS: Default System BIOS
Processor: Genuine Intel® CPU T2500 @ 2.00GHz (2 CPUs)
Memory: 2016MB RAM
Page File: 842MB used, 3067MB available
Windows Dir: C:\WINDOWS
DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c (4.09.0000.0904)
DX Setup Parameters: Not found
DxDiag Version: 5.03.2600.5512 32bit Unicode
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DxDiag Notes
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DirectX Files Tab: No problems found.
Display Tab 1: No problems found.
Sound Tab 1: No problems found.
Music Tab: No problems found.
Input Tab: No problems found.
Network Tab: No problems found.
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DirectX Debug Levels
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Direct3D: 0/4 (n/a)
DirectDraw: 0/4 (retail)
DirectInput: 0/5 (n/a)
DirectMusic: 0/5 (n/a)
DirectPlay: 0/9 (retail)
DirectSound: 0/5 (retail)
DirectShow: 0/6 (retail)
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Display Devices
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Card name: Mobile Intel® 945 Express Chipset Family
Manufacturer: Intel Corporation
Chip type: Intel® GMA 950
DAC type: Internal
Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_8086&D08086&REV_03
Display Memory: 128.0 MB
Current Mode: 1280 x 800 (32 bit) (60Hz)
Monitor: Plug and Play Monitor
Monitor Max Res: 1600,1200
Driver Name: igxprd32.dll
Driver Version: 6.14.0010.4833 (English)
DDI Version: 9 (or higher)
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
Driver Date/Size: 7/22/2009 10:12:50, 57344 bytes
WHQL Logo'd: Yes
WHQL Date Stamp: n/a
VDD: n/a
Mini VDD: igxpmp32.sys
Mini VDD Date: 7/22/2009 10:12:50, 5761760 bytes
Device Identifier: {D7B78E66-A52A2C2CB35}
Vendor ID: 0x8086
Device ID: 0x27A2
SubSys ID: 0x72708086
Revision ID: 0x0003
Revision ID: 0x0003
Video Accel:
Deinterlace Caps: n/a
Registry: OK
DDraw Status: Enabled
D3D Status: Enabled
AGP Status: Not Available
DDraw Test Result: Not run
D3D7 Test Result: Not run
D3D8 Test Result: Not run
D3D9 Test Result: Not run
My dell is as follows:
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System Information
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Time of this report: 1/9/2015, 01:31:26
Machine name: VOYAGER
Operating System: Windows XP Professional (5.1, Build 2600) Service Pack 3 (2600.xpsp_sp3_qfe.090206-1316)
Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: Dell Inc.
System Model: Latitude E6400
BIOS: Phoenix ROM BIOS PLUS Version 1.10 A34
Processor: Intel® Core2 Duo CPU P8400 @ 2.26GHz (2 CPUs)
Memory: 2000MB RAM
Page File: 808MB used, 3079MB available
Windows Dir: C:\WINDOWS
DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c (4.09.0000.0904)
DX Setup Parameters: Not found
DxDiag Version: 5.03.2600.5512 32bit Unicode
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DxDiag Notes
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DirectX Files Tab: No problems found.
Display Tab 1: No problems found.
Sound Tab 1: No problems found.
Sound Tab 2: No problems found.
Music Tab: No problems found.
Input Tab: No problems found.
Network Tab: No problems found.
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DirectX Debug Levels
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Direct3D: 0/4 (n/a)
DirectDraw: 0/4 (retail)
DirectInput: 0/5 (n/a)
DirectMusic: 0/5 (n/a)
DirectPlay: 0/9 (retail)
DirectSound: 0/5 (retail)
DirectShow: 0/6 (retail)
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Display Devices
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Card name: Mobile Intel® 4 Series Express Chipset Family
Manufacturer: Intel Corporation
Chip type: Mobile Intel® 4 Series Express Chipset Family
DAC type: Internal
Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_8086&02331028&REV_07
Display Memory: 1024.0 MB
Current Mode: 1440 x 900 (32 bit) (60Hz)
Monitor: Plug and Play Monitor
Monitor Max Res: 1600,1200
Driver Name: igxprd32.dll
Driver Version: 6.14.0010.5420 (English)
DDI Version: 9 (or higher)
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
Driver Date/Size: 8/29/2012 02:34:34, 58368 bytes
WHQL Logo'd: Yes
WHQL Date Stamp: n/a
VDD: n/a
Mini VDD: igxpmp32.sys
Mini VDD Date: 8/29/2012 02:34:34, 2019200 bytes
Device Identifier: {D7B78E662A6C2CB35}
Vendor ID: 0x8086
Device ID: 0x2A42
SubSys ID: 0x02331028
Revision ID: 0x0007
Revision ID: 0x0007
Video Accel:
Deinterlace Caps: n/a
Registry: OK
DDraw Status: Enabled
D3D Status: Enabled
AGP Status: Not Available
DDraw Test Result: Not run
D3D7 Test Result: Not run
D3D8 Test Result: Not run
D3D9 Test Result: Not run
Please let me know if you've any information as to how I may get pso running smoothly on my dell, or if i should add more information to the post. I appreciate your time!