25.07.2009, 08:07
As odd as it sounds, I reduced the loading time dramatically, just by upgrading my processor.
I was using an AMD X2 4800+, 8GB RAM, and Vista 64-bit. I replaced the 4800+ with a Phenom II X4 940. The PH II 940 was just a 'drop in replacement". I did have to flash the BIOS before I put the 940 in, but other than that, I changed nothing. Loading time went from about 2 mins to about 30 seconds or so.
I have no clue as to why a processor change would make that much difference. One would think that the bottleneck would be the HDD, since it would be the slowest component. Especially since my IL2 folder is on an older 300GB Maxtor DiamondMax 10, which was pretty good in it's day, but is hardly a speed demon when compared to the HDD's available today.
I was using an AMD X2 4800+, 8GB RAM, and Vista 64-bit. I replaced the 4800+ with a Phenom II X4 940. The PH II 940 was just a 'drop in replacement". I did have to flash the BIOS before I put the 940 in, but other than that, I changed nothing. Loading time went from about 2 mins to about 30 seconds or so.
I have no clue as to why a processor change would make that much difference. One would think that the bottleneck would be the HDD, since it would be the slowest component. Especially since my IL2 folder is on an older 300GB Maxtor DiamondMax 10, which was pretty good in it's day, but is hardly a speed demon when compared to the HDD's available today.