Halo 1 & 2 for PC
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Subject: Frame Rate Issue?

Killing is a strong word, i prefer the phrase: Removal from the world by force.

When playing over campaign today, i noticed that the game is horribly slow, and i have it on low detail, is there anyway to fix how fast the game can run with higher settings, or is my computer a piece of -blam!-, and i'm going to have to deal with it?

  • 06.24.2011 6:41 AM PDT

Something smells fishy...

This is for H2V right? Yeah I have the same or similar problem. There's nothing you can really do about it. Sorry.

  • 06.24.2011 7:11 AM PDT

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Ugh, and yeah, except im running it in windows 7 lol.

  • 06.24.2011 7:37 AM PDT

Something smells fishy...


Posted by: UofMfanJJ
Ugh, and yeah, except im running it in windows 7 lol.

So am I.

  • 06.24.2011 7:50 AM PDT

There are two fixes for this problem, use either one, preferably the first.

1. Force Vertical Sync in your control panel

OR

2. Download and use a program called FPS limiter.

Hope it helps.

  • 06.24.2011 10:59 AM PDT

Killing is a strong word, i prefer the phrase: Removal from the world by force.

can you put a link for FPS limiter? i can't find V-Sync in the control pannel.

  • 06.24.2011 11:41 PM PDT


Posted by: UofMfanJJ
can you put a link for FPS limiter? i can't find V-Sync in the control pannel.

I also recommend posting your system specs so we can take a look at your PC. Those 2 fixes Zetren posted only work if your PC is of reasonable spec and H2V is still being stubborn (e.g. my laptop had this issue which fps limiter fixed, even with a 2.2 ghz core 2 duo, 4gb ram and a g105m with 512mb) but my PC ran it perfectly.

Either way, we're here to help, as i said, no harm in posting your PC specs.

[Edited on 06.25.2011 7:04 AM PDT]

  • 06.25.2011 7:03 AM PDT

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Posted by: UofMfanJJ
Ugh, and yeah, except im running it in windows 7 lol.


Actually, I find that running Halo 2 Vista in a 64-bit version of Windows 7 actually makes it run better than it did on my 32-bit Windows Vista. But back in Windows Vista, whenever I had framerate issues for any game, not just Halo 2, I resorted to overclocking my GPU. Since I use a gaming laptop, overclocking had to be done using software like Riva Tuner or EVGA Precision. The performance boost got rid of any framerate issues. But like I said, 64-bit Windows 7 seems to run Halo 2 Vista better than Windows Vista did for me at least.

Note that those two programs only work on nVidia graphic cards. I'm not sure about AMD (ATI) graphic cards. But if you have a desktop, then you can probably overclock from the BIOS. But once I overclocked, all the performance issues went away and Halo 2 ran perfectly smooth.

  • 06.25.2011 2:49 PM PDT

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Posted by: Wilis_kid

Posted by: UofMfanJJ
can you put a link for FPS limiter? i can't find V-Sync in the control pannel.

I also recommend posting your system specs so we can take a look at your PC. Those 2 fixes Zetren posted only work if your PC is of reasonable spec and H2V is still being stubborn (e.g. my laptop had this issue which fps limiter fixed, even with a 2.2 ghz core 2 duo, 4gb ram and a g105m with 512mb) but my PC ran it perfectly.

Either way, we're here to help, as i said, no harm in posting your PC specs.


Uh, how would one post their PC specs? lol. Do you mean the brand, and stuff in it? lol, i'm a bit of a newb at PC gaming.

  • 06.25.2011 4:13 PM PDT


Posted by: UofMfanJJ

Posted by: Wilis_kid

Posted by: UofMfanJJ
can you put a link for FPS limiter? i can't find V-Sync in the control pannel.

I also recommend posting your system specs so we can take a look at your PC. Those 2 fixes Zetren posted only work if your PC is of reasonable spec and H2V is still being stubborn (e.g. my laptop had this issue which fps limiter fixed, even with a 2.2 ghz core 2 duo, 4gb ram and a g105m with 512mb) but my PC ran it perfectly.

Either way, we're here to help, as i said, no harm in posting your PC specs.


Uh, how would one post their PC specs? lol. Do you mean the brand, and stuff in it? lol, i'm a bit of a newb at PC gaming.

Go to Control panel, system info. Then tell us your processor which will be an Intel or AMD and the speed e.g. 3.00ghz. Then tell us the Ram which will be something like 4GB. Finally for the Graphics card, right click and click on either Nvidia control panel or the equaivalent for ATI and tell us the name of the graphics card.

This will let us see if your PC is actually capable of running the game

  • 06.26.2011 4:24 PM PDT

Killing is a strong word, i prefer the phrase: Removal from the world by force.

Processer: AMD Turion(tm) II P540 Dual-Core Processor 2.40GHz
RAM: 4.00GB (3.74 GB Usable)
System Type: 64-bit Operating System
Rating: 3.3 Windows Experence Index
Model: HP G62 Notebook PC
Manufacturer: Hewlett-Packard

AMD is -blam!-, wish I was there when my grandma bought this -__-

  • 06.28.2011 5:51 AM PDT

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Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo T9300 @ 2.50 GHz
RAM: 8.00 GB
System Type: 32-bit and 64-bit Dual Boot Setup (Windows Vista 32-bit & Windows 7 64-bit)
Rating: 4.3 WEI
Model: Dell XPS M1530
GPU: nVidia GeForce 8400M GS
VRAM: 128 MB

Now of course for lightweight gaming and on the go stuff, I have a netbook to back me up. However, it can just barely handle halo 1 PC but it can handle COD 1. Anyways, here are my netbook specs:

Processor: Intel Atom N270 (Dual Core due to hyper threading) @ 1.60 GHz
RAM: 2.00 GB
System Type: 32-bit Windows 7 Ultimate
Rating: 2.1 WEI
Model: HP Mini 1000
GPU: Intel GMA 945
VRAM: ? (256 MB)

The netbook is pretty embarassing compared to my Dell XPS, but I can still play some games on it and watch movies that are 720p or less. Anyways, those are my specs for now. I don't really use desktop PC's anymore. I much prefer laptops.

  • 06.28.2011 6:47 AM PDT
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There was this frame speed modifier I would use when I had to play Halo 2 on a crappy computer. I made it run real fast, at the cost of stability.

I can't remember what it was though.

[Edited on 06.28.2011 7:23 AM PDT]

  • 06.28.2011 7:23 AM PDT


Posted by: UofMfanJJ
Processer: AMD Turion(tm) II P540 Dual-Core Processor 2.40GHz
RAM: 4.00GB (3.74 GB Usable)
System Type: 64-bit Operating System
Rating: 3.3 Windows Experence Index
Model: HP G62 Notebook PC
Manufacturer: Hewlett-Packard

AMD is -blam!-, wish I was there when my grandma bought this -__-

Your specs posted there are good for a notebook, however, do you know your GPU? (Graphics card) should be an ATI or Nvidia/Geforce model, worst case scenario an integrated Intel GPU. I wouldn't recommend laptop for games, simply because of the poor cooling and lack of upgrade-ability (unless you buy a fairly expensive laptop).

In any case, im almost certain it's your graphics card letting you down, which is why i bought a PC. Easier to upgrade, more power for your money and can handle more games at a reasonable price. If it is the GPU, then there's not much you can do, i wouldn't recommend overclocking a laptop either.

[Edited on 06.28.2011 8:20 AM PDT]

  • 06.28.2011 8:15 AM PDT


Posted by: General Heed
Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo T9300 @ 2.50 GHz
RAM: 8.00 GB
System Type: 32-bit and 64-bit Dual Boot Setup (Windows Vista 32-bit & Windows 7 64-bit)
Rating: 4.3 WEI
Model: Dell XPS M1530
GPU: nVidia GeForce 8400M GS
VRAM: 128 MB

Now of course for lightweight gaming and on the go stuff, I have a netbook to back me up. However, it can just barely handle halo 1 PC but it can handle COD 1. Anyways, here are my netbook specs:

Processor: Intel Atom N270 (Dual Core due to hyper threading) @ 1.60 GHz
RAM: 2.00 GB
System Type: 32-bit Windows 7 Ultimate
Rating: 2.1 WEI
Model: HP Mini 1000
GPU: Intel GMA 945
VRAM: ? (256 MB)

The netbook is pretty embarassing compared to my Dell XPS, but I can still play some games on it and watch movies that are 720p or less. Anyways, those are my specs for now. I don't really use desktop PC's anymore. I much prefer laptops.

Your XPS is good, but unfortunately like most laptops, the 8400m is probably letting it down, its fairly outdated and weaker compared to its PC counterpart. Probably around the same as my laptops G105m, it may be possible to upgrade the GPU though if it's not integrated to the motherboard but i wouldn't recommend it.

You're not having issue's with H2V then? If you are, im almost certain it's the GPU and stability could be increased with FPS limiter, try capping the frames to 30fps. Also, how are your temps after overclocking your GPU?

[Edited on 06.28.2011 8:21 AM PDT]

  • 06.28.2011 8:18 AM PDT

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Posted by: Wilis_kid

Posted by: General Heed
Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo T9300 @ 2.50 GHz
RAM: 8.00 GB
System Type: 32-bit and 64-bit Dual Boot Setup (Windows Vista 32-bit & Windows 7 64-bit)
Rating: 4.3 WEI
Model: Dell XPS M1530
GPU: nVidia GeForce 8400M GS
VRAM: 128 MB

Now of course for lightweight gaming and on the go stuff, I have a netbook to back me up. However, it can just barely handle halo 1 PC but it can handle COD 1. Anyways, here are my netbook specs:

Processor: Intel Atom N270 (Dual Core due to hyper threading) @ 1.60 GHz
RAM: 2.00 GB
System Type: 32-bit Windows 7 Ultimate
Rating: 2.1 WEI
Model: HP Mini 1000
GPU: Intel GMA 945
VRAM: ? (256 MB)

The netbook is pretty embarassing compared to my Dell XPS, but I can still play some games on it and watch movies that are 720p or less. Anyways, those are my specs for now. I don't really use desktop PC's anymore. I much prefer laptops.

Your XPS is good, but unfortunately like most laptops, the 8400m is probably letting it down, its fairly outdated and weaker compared to its PC counterpart. Probably around the same as my laptops G105m, it may be possible to upgrade the GPU though if it's not integrated to the motherboard but i wouldn't recommend it.

You're not having issue's with H2V then? If you are, im almost certain it's the GPU and stability could be increased with FPS limiter, try capping the frames to 30fps. Also, how are your temps after overclocking your GPU?


I plan on getting a new laptop next year after I graduate from high school. I'll probably get the latest Dell XPS laptop with whatever CPU and GPU is available 1 year in the future. I know there's those new Ivy Bridge CPU's coming out soon, so I have that to look forward too.

In Windows 7 64-bit, H2V runs perfect at decent settings. But when I crank the Anti-aliasing all the way up, it starts lagging a bit. Now in Windows Vista 32-bit, every now and then, the framerate drops a little for a few seconds and jumps back up. I'm not sure why. It's the same hardware and everything is overclocked the same. Maybe 64-bit OS's can run H2V better?

Here's the weird thing, after overclocking and playing H2V, my laptop isn't that hot. I don't remember the exact temperature readings, but they were only a few degrees hotter than normal levels. The hottest part of the laptop is actually the hard drive. And when I play on Windows Vista, it gets even hotter.

The same kind of applies with my netbook. I overclocked the Intel GMA GPU using a similar progam to RivaTuner. Good performance boost and heat levels were acceptable. But the RAM (which used to be from my XPS before I upgraded the RAM) got extremely hot.

  • 06.29.2011 2:31 AM PDT
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Laptop Specs
Intel(R) Core(TM) i7 CPU Q 740 @ 1.73GHz
Memory (RAM) 4.00 GB
Graphics ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5850

not matter what settings I play on the game on it runs crap. Anyone got any ideas? Really want to get h1 for the pc but not if its gonna run as bads as h2.

[Edited on 06.29.2011 5:50 AM PDT]

  • 06.29.2011 5:50 AM PDT


Posted by: General Heed

Posted by: Wilis_kid

Posted by: General Heed
Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo T9300 @ 2.50 GHz
RAM: 8.00 GB
System Type: 32-bit and 64-bit Dual Boot Setup (Windows Vista 32-bit & Windows 7 64-bit)
Rating: 4.3 WEI
Model: Dell XPS M1530
GPU: nVidia GeForce 8400M GS
VRAM: 128 MB

Now of course for lightweight gaming and on the go stuff, I have a netbook to back me up. However, it can just barely handle halo 1 PC but it can handle COD 1. Anyways, here are my netbook specs:

Processor: Intel Atom N270 (Dual Core due to hyper threading) @ 1.60 GHz
RAM: 2.00 GB
System Type: 32-bit Windows 7 Ultimate
Rating: 2.1 WEI
Model: HP Mini 1000
GPU: Intel GMA 945
VRAM: ? (256 MB)

The netbook is pretty embarassing compared to my Dell XPS, but I can still play some games on it and watch movies that are 720p or less. Anyways, those are my specs for now. I don't really use desktop PC's anymore. I much prefer laptops.

Your XPS is good, but unfortunately like most laptops, the 8400m is probably letting it down, its fairly outdated and weaker compared to its PC counterpart. Probably around the same as my laptops G105m, it may be possible to upgrade the GPU though if it's not integrated to the motherboard but i wouldn't recommend it.

You're not having issue's with H2V then? If you are, im almost certain it's the GPU and stability could be increased with FPS limiter, try capping the frames to 30fps. Also, how are your temps after overclocking your GPU?


I plan on getting a new laptop next year after I graduate from high school. I'll probably get the latest Dell XPS laptop with whatever CPU and GPU is available 1 year in the future. I know there's those new Ivy Bridge CPU's coming out soon, so I have that to look forward too.

In Windows 7 64-bit, H2V runs perfect at decent settings. But when I crank the Anti-aliasing all the way up, it starts lagging a bit. Now in Windows Vista 32-bit, every now and then, the framerate drops a little for a few seconds and jumps back up. I'm not sure why. It's the same hardware and everything is overclocked the same. Maybe 64-bit OS's can run H2V better?

Here's the weird thing, after overclocking and playing H2V, my laptop isn't that hot. I don't remember the exact temperature readings, but they were only a few degrees hotter than normal levels. The hottest part of the laptop is actually the hard drive. And when I play on Windows Vista, it gets even hotter.

The same kind of applies with my netbook. I overclocked the Intel GMA GPU using a similar progam to RivaTuner. Good performance boost and heat levels were acceptable. But the RAM (which used to be from my XPS before I upgraded the RAM) got extremely hot.

That's interesting...must have been a mild overclock or the XPS has decent fans...my laptops fan's practically given out when it comes to games, whereas before it used to be able to play them for around 3 hours, now it's down to 10 minutes...a shame.

64 bit OS has more access to ram, so im assuming that's why it's running better?

  • 06.29.2011 1:24 PM PDT


Posted by: rent0naiter
Laptop Specs
Intel(R) Core(TM) i7 CPU Q 740 @ 1.73GHz
Memory (RAM) 4.00 GB
Graphics ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5850

not matter what settings I play on the game on it runs crap. Anyone got any ideas? Really want to get h1 for the pc but not if its gonna run as bads as h2.

You can try overclocking your CPU to improve your processor speeds if your laptop allows it, but keep in mind it will make the laptop run hotter. I don't normally recommend overclocking a laptop so it's at your own risk but i'm almost certain your CPU speed is letting you down. The graphics card is surprisingly good for a Laptop.

  • 06.29.2011 1:27 PM PDT

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Posted by: Wilis_kid

Posted by: General Heed

Posted by: Wilis_kid

Posted by: General Heed
Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo T9300 @ 2.50 GHz
RAM: 8.00 GB
System Type: 32-bit and 64-bit Dual Boot Setup (Windows Vista 32-bit & Windows 7 64-bit)
Rating: 4.3 WEI
Model: Dell XPS M1530
GPU: nVidia GeForce 8400M GS
VRAM: 128 MB

Now of course for lightweight gaming and on the go stuff, I have a netbook to back me up. However, it can just barely handle halo 1 PC but it can handle COD 1. Anyways, here are my netbook specs:

Processor: Intel Atom N270 (Dual Core due to hyper threading) @ 1.60 GHz
RAM: 2.00 GB
System Type: 32-bit Windows 7 Ultimate
Rating: 2.1 WEI
Model: HP Mini 1000
GPU: Intel GMA 945
VRAM: ? (256 MB)

The netbook is pretty embarassing compared to my Dell XPS, but I can still play some games on it and watch movies that are 720p or less. Anyways, those are my specs for now. I don't really use desktop PC's anymore. I much prefer laptops.

Your XPS is good, but unfortunately like most laptops, the 8400m is probably letting it down, its fairly outdated and weaker compared to its PC counterpart. Probably around the same as my laptops G105m, it may be possible to upgrade the GPU though if it's not integrated to the motherboard but i wouldn't recommend it.

You're not having issue's with H2V then? If you are, im almost certain it's the GPU and stability could be increased with FPS limiter, try capping the frames to 30fps. Also, how are your temps after overclocking your GPU?


I plan on getting a new laptop next year after I graduate from high school. I'll probably get the latest Dell XPS laptop with whatever CPU and GPU is available 1 year in the future. I know there's those new Ivy Bridge CPU's coming out soon, so I have that to look forward too.

In Windows 7 64-bit, H2V runs perfect at decent settings. But when I crank the Anti-aliasing all the way up, it starts lagging a bit. Now in Windows Vista 32-bit, every now and then, the framerate drops a little for a few seconds and jumps back up. I'm not sure why. It's the same hardware and everything is overclocked the same. Maybe 64-bit OS's can run H2V better?

Here's the weird thing, after overclocking and playing H2V, my laptop isn't that hot. I don't remember the exact temperature readings, but they were only a few degrees hotter than normal levels. The hottest part of the laptop is actually the hard drive. And when I play on Windows Vista, it gets even hotter.

The same kind of applies with my netbook. I overclocked the Intel GMA GPU using a similar progam to RivaTuner. Good performance boost and heat levels were acceptable. But the RAM (which used to be from my XPS before I upgraded the RAM) got extremely hot.

That's interesting...must have been a mild overclock or the XPS has decent fans...my laptops fan's practically given out when it comes to games, whereas before it used to be able to play them for around 3 hours, now it's down to 10 minutes...a shame.

64 bit OS has more access to ram, so im assuming that's why it's running better?


Well, the fan used to be terrible. But after a BIOS update and a replacement by Dell, the laptop has been fine since then.

  • 06.30.2011 9:16 AM PDT
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Posted by: Wilis_kid

Posted by: rent0naiter
Laptop Specs
Intel(R) Core(TM) i7 CPU Q 740 @ 1.73GHz
Memory (RAM) 4.00 GB
Graphics ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5850

not matter what settings I play on the game on it runs crap. Anyone got any ideas? Really want to get h1 for the pc but not if its gonna run as bads as h2.

You can try overclocking your CPU to improve your processor speeds if your laptop allows it, but keep in mind it will make the laptop run hotter. I don't normally recommend overclocking a laptop so it's at your own risk but i'm almost certain your CPU speed is letting you down. The graphics card is surprisingly good for a Laptop.



Yeah don't want it running any hotter than it already does. I can play StarCraft 2 / DiRT 2 on max but h2 plays like -blam!-. Doesn't make sense.

  • 06.30.2011 9:49 AM PDT

Killing is a strong word, i prefer the phrase: Removal from the world by force.


Posted by: Wilis_kid

Posted by: UofMfanJJ
Processer: AMD Turion(tm) II P540 Dual-Core Processor 2.40GHz
RAM: 4.00GB (3.74 GB Usable)
System Type: 64-bit Operating System
Rating: 3.3 Windows Experence Index
Model: HP G62 Notebook PC
Manufacturer: Hewlett-Packard

AMD is -blam!-, wish I was there when my grandma bought this -__-

Your specs posted there are good for a notebook, however, do you know your GPU? (Graphics card) should be an ATI or Nvidia/Geforce model, worst case scenario an integrated Intel GPU. I wouldn't recommend laptop for games, simply because of the poor cooling and lack of upgrade-ability (unless you buy a fairly expensive laptop).

In any case, im almost certain it's your graphics card letting you down, which is why i bought a PC. Easier to upgrade, more power for your money and can handle more games at a reasonable price. If it is the GPU, then there's not much you can do, i wouldn't recommend overclocking a laptop either.


It doesn't specify what the GPU is, but i'm sure it's ATI.

  • 07.11.2011 8:36 AM PDT