Major, major insane lag.
SangsBleus:
Toshiba Satellite M305-S4848
4GB 800MHz SDRAM
250GB HDD
Sims 2
Bon Voyage
University
Nightlife
Open For Business
FreeTime
Seasons
Stuff Pack: Teen Style Stuff
Well, I just installed the OFB, FreeTime, and Seasons expansion packs. And when I go into the game, which takes two whole hours to load might I add, the lag is insane. Neighborhoods take at least 10-15 minutes to load the game itself takes 2 hours to load. And then a family takes at least 20 minutes to load. I don't mind waiting like, 45 minutes for the game itself to load, but two hours?
How can the lag in the game be taken care of? So it doesn't take me an entire two minutes to rotate to the bedroom and tell my Sim to go to sleep. Also, how can I speed up the entire game itself - as in the 2 hour loading for the entire game?
I have the Compressorizer thing and I organize most things in the Download folder into folders. Everything is compressed.
What else can I do?
All answers are appreciated.
rwills:
You don't list the processor or graphics chip types but, for that machine, it would seem you have way too much game installed for the processor and chipset (onboard graphics) to handle without the major lag you mention.
Based on the manufacturer's specs, my own guesstimate is that the machine could probably handle up through OFB, but any EPs beyond that would severely strain (and could potentially damage) both the processor and the graphics chipset.
EDIT: Just to be a bit clearee, the graphics chipset (Intel GMA series) is likely the real weak link for dealing with EPs beyond OFB. Especially with a laptop, excess heat generated by the strain on the chipset can be a threat to the life of the computer.
Theraven:
How much downloads do you have?
I know my game (all EP/SP, and about 14 GB downloads, not compressed) takes around 20 min to start on my new "gaming" computer, and with very little lagging when playing. With no downloads - only a minute or two.
With my old laptop (512mb RAM, 80GB HDD, up to FT, 9-10 GB downloads) it took between 1 and 1 1/2 hours, maybe even 2 hours with more downloads. It lagged even more after I installed FT - both in loading time, and while playing (I always had a book with me while playing, because I could end up sitting waiting for the "change appearance" window, CAS, or skintone change from normal to werewolf or similar, for everything from 5 minutes to over half an hour. Quit&save the game took about as long as starting it, over an hour...).
MaryH:
Another question: have you cleaned up your computer lately?
Defragging is one way to speed up the game, if you haven't done so. Getting rid of unneeded/unnecessary programs is another way. These are good programs to use in cleaning up your HD from unnecessary stuff:
http://www.piriform.com/ (CCleaner and Defraggler)
But as has been noted, the amount of CC, and your chip set are all culprits.
SangsBleus:
I have 5.50 GB of downloads.
And yes, I have cleaned my computer lately. Just yesterday.
So could I possibily uninstall one of the expansion packs? I could do without one or two... Would that lighten the load? I don't want my computer to die. I just got it last Christmas so I'm trying to hang onto this for as long as possible. I could delete OFB seeing as it doesn't do much for me and Teen Style stuff.
What are your thoughts?
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