question on turns

[Imperial]

I play alot of single player games , and i have noticed that the computer processes the comp players turns rather slowly. The machine i am using is a Pentium 3 500meg. I am planning on upgrading really soon and was wondering if a higher processor speed will make the comp take its turns faster. i have clocked the wait time at 5 or more minutes.

[gregebowman]

Even with my old computer, I don't remember any lag time like that. I probably have to sit about a minute with my current computer between turns, at the most. What I do before I start playing is close out all programs I'm not using. Then I'll use the 3 finger salute and close out programs there too. You might try that.

[Combat Wombat]

A faster processer will help the game run faster but if you having slow AI turn times consider playing on a smaller map till you get a faster processer. The larger the map the longer the AI turns take at least in my experience.

[rdouglass]

Take the CD out and turn off the music in the Options.

[tesco samoa]

the bigger maps and later turns will still take a few minutes to compile. This is unavoidable. I have seen a few turns take 3 minutes or more on a 2.4 ghz system with a gig of ram.

[Paul1980au]

Yeah more memory helps to. But play smaller maps if it becomes a problem later game - but the AI takes longer the bigger it gets - you could also try less AI competitors !