Well I must admit, I am NOT computer savy ( thus - fogey). I Don't know what "bump maping or V-sync" is. I just got a new computer two months ago so here are the specs. as I read them. Hewlett Packard Pavilion a1120 . Video card - Intel(R)82915G/GV/910GL Express Chipset family. Video Driver - Microsoft Direct 3D hardware acceleration through Direct 3D HAL I hope this sheds some light on frame rate problems or reset time. Thanks again for your reply.
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