[MariaSeaMorgan85]

I would have to agree- you can have the fastest processor in the world but if you don't have at least a gig of ram (2 is way better) and an SSD hard drive it won't mean squat.
Although, I have to say that pirates runs a lot better and smoother on my vista then on my XP.
A couple of things to keep in mind:
1. Close all processes that you aren't using (sidebars, search engines, virus scan, etc.) they use loads of RAM and even if you have plenty of it, the more programs open the less RAM that gets used for your game.
2. Are your drivers updated? Check your manufacturers sites to make sure you are using the latest software.
3. Serious lag when playing in full window? Try playing in a smaller window. It may not be as pretty to look at, but it will save you frustration!


See you on the Seas!
Maria Seamorgan