Graphics tweaking/settings whatever..

by dedz • 6 Mar 2009, 18:51 • Journals
I was looking through some tutorials to find some nvidia graphic tweaks(performance) and found hype's old one, http://www.crossfire.nu/?x=tutorial&mode=item&id=25. sadly it's outdated but some of the stuff in there still applies. does anyone have an updated tutorial or website or smth?
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S3ti 6 Mar 2009, 18:57
At least in nVidia drivers there´s a little description to every setting.
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dedz 6 Mar 2009, 18:59
yeah i noticed that, but i was looking for fps enhancing values to go with it, since i am dumb and will end up destroying my computer
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overdrive 6 Mar 2009, 19:02
if you are talking about driver settings, theres only a few which make a noticable fps difference, mostly vsync off, AA off, AF off.

Theres a few et cmds like cg_wolfparticles 0 but every config has those cmds.

So basicly: you cant improve ur fps by much. Its all cpu based, vid card hardly matters (and fuck all the noobs who just bought a gt9800 and claiming it gives them better fps)

maybe check your windows if you dont got any unwanted shit running in the background/
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dedz 6 Mar 2009, 19:07
well i have just bought a newish computer with a shit gfx card and havent really changed many things on it. i also uninstalled some things and that helped a bit. also, does xfire decrease FPS ingame?
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S3ti 6 Mar 2009, 19:09
if "ingame chat" is enabled yes, disable it.
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dedz 6 Mar 2009, 19:11
is it worth it? like a 10-20 increase in fps?
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S3ti 6 Mar 2009, 19:58
they will be stable, else you will have fluctuations like 125 to 100/85 e.g
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dedz 6 Mar 2009, 20:19
sounds like a plan. ty
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overdrive 6 Mar 2009, 19:57
Quotewell i have just bought a newish computer


CPU: AMD Athlon(tm) Processor LE-1620, ~2.4GHz
Mouse: Logitech G5
Mousepad: not specified
Sound: -
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce 6150SE nForce 430
Memory: 894MB RAM
O/S: Windows Vista™ Home Basic (6.0, Build 6001)

there's your problem. Is that a laptop?
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dedz 6 Mar 2009, 20:18
no it's not a laptop. im not very familiar with computer specs so i have no idea what the 'problem' is. :|
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S3ti 6 Mar 2009, 20:38
To keep it short and simple: get Windows XP :>
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dedz 6 Mar 2009, 20:45
i had it, then my pc got raped, and then had no money for a super big gamers pc so i bought this computer, which turned out to be a lot better than people would say.
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S3ti 6 Mar 2009, 21:08
It might be better than your old one but still it´s shit :)

This integrated onboard Geforce 6150SE is utter crap and it will need your System RAM to work so there´s even more less RAM available of your 894 MB and it´s...just crap believe me :). ET is more CPU dependent that´s true but with this gfx solution you just can´t reach decent fps even with a hardcore CPU.

Get a dedicated graphic card, even low budget cards around 70-80 € will give you 10 times the fps this onboard crap could reach.

And for Vista 2gb RAM are recommended officially, better 4 gb. Even for XP this 894 MB are at the lower limit but it can run ok with it.
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dedz 6 Mar 2009, 21:51
my fps isnt terribad. its usually around 70 or 65. on closed maps like braundorf usually 80-90.
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S3ti 6 Mar 2009, 21:53
unexpected, that´s not too bad imo.
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dedz 6 Mar 2009, 22:26
heh yeah, unstable every now and then. i guess its just vista being vista
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dedz 6 Mar 2009, 19:19
thx for help :)
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spiROZE 6 Mar 2009, 19:02
the only thing that made my pc better (less lag in ET) was buying more RAM :) if you really want much more fps, then you just have to buy a news pc :s
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p0sE 6 Mar 2009, 19:04
image: Captain_America
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dedz 6 Mar 2009, 19:07
<3
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p0sE 6 Mar 2009, 19:08
cpt america will help you!
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dedz 6 Mar 2009, 19:09
man i could sure use a cheeseburger right now
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p0sE 6 Mar 2009, 19:29
NOT KOSHER :OOOOOOOOOOOOOO
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sCope 6 Mar 2009, 19:22
this is the shit
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dantes 6 Mar 2009, 21:49
NEED MOAR RAM
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psycheee 8 Mar 2009, 23:51
get a new pc
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