Graphical settings experiments - Page 2

en4rcment · 12-30-2006, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by ll[STORM]ll

Just wondering how you figure your cpu is weak ? just wondering

Just in comparison to all of the current CPU's available on the market today. The new Intels/AMDs/and dual cores are scorching fast compared to my CPU...

**tHa_KhAn** · 01-02-2007, 11:47 AM

Since this thread mentions tweaking, when I press M to bring up the map it comes up fast however, if I press M again to go back, it takes a little while to go back even see a little loading bar at the top left. Is this normal? I'm running a 4200 x2 , 2GB ram and a 1900XT.

AMosely · 01-02-2007, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by tHa_KhAn

Since this thread mentions tweaking, when I press M to bring up the map it comes up fast however, if I press M again to go back, it takes a little while to go back even see a little loading bar at the top left. Is this normal? I'm running a 4200 x2 , 2GB ram and a 1900XT.

Unfortunately this is normal - though the 'reload' times tend to vary, everyone gets this intermediary screen when returning to the game from any map or option window.

**Wimpinator** · 01-02-2007, 12:55 PM

The map thing is a massive hindrance when you are flying helicopters. The only tweak I have seen to combat the switching times is to defrag and move the ArmA files to the outside of your hard disk. It seems that the map load / unload time is dependent on your hard drive access speed.

**TheBigC** · 01-02-2007, 01:06 PM

If you are all in motion, do not use the map. Use the "esc" key, that brings up a minimap which is completly zoomable and does not take any time to load or close. Plus you can still see what is going on in front of you, which is extremely important when flying.

Sam Hoy · 01-02-2007, 01:54 PM

Better yet have your crew chief in map mode to give you bearings and landmarks to help you navigate.

**Wimpinator** · 01-02-2007, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by TheBigC

If you are all in motion, do not use the map. Use the "esc" key, that brings up a minimap which is completly zoomable and does not take any time to load or close. Plus you can still see what is going on in front of you, which is extremely important when flying.

Why didn't I think of that? Thanks for the tip!

Zoopy · 01-05-2007, 02:39 AM

For anyone using SLI, rename your Arma.exe to "Gothic2.exe". This will give you good use of SLI since nvidia does not have a profile for it yet. Altough in my tests it didn't give that much an improvment (maybe 10 FPS more) but it's the best SLI set up I could get.

**Wimpinator** · 01-05-2007, 11:18 AM

I had to do the same thing Zoopy_T. Except I renamed mine 3dmark06.exe. I gained quite a bit of frames and it made the game playable, even if it is still a bit slow.

shakeyjake · 01-05-2007, 03:45 PM

Hmm I'll have to give that a try.

Zoopy · 01-07-2007, 04:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Wimpinator

I had to do the same thing Zoopy_T. Except I renamed mine 3dmark06.exe. I gained quite a bit of frames and it made the game playable, even if it is still a bit slow.

Yeah, I told you to do that in another thread, but I find renaming it "Gothic2.exe" better then "3DMark06.exe".

**BigGaayAl** · 01-10-2007, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Wimpinator

The map thing is a massive hindrance when you are flying helicopters. The only tweak I have seen to combat the switching times is to defrag and move the ArmA files to the outside of your hard disk. It seems that the map load / unload time is dependent on your hard drive access speed.

I just press auto hover, gives you all the time you need.

BHack · 01-16-2007, 12:51 AM

Just an update: overclocked my duo to 2.7ghz. Stock the 6600 runs 2.4. So I put it just over 6700 speed.

VERY noticeable performance increase with the 300 mhz jump.

Again, supports the idea this game is really bottlenecked by your processor.

**Wimpinator** · 01-16-2007, 10:26 AM

I was using on-board audio and went to an Audigy 4 card. That gave me an average of 5 frames increase. Five frames doesn't sound like a big increase but remember I was getting 20-30.

AMosely · 01-16-2007, 11:36 AM

Someone mentioned last night that TSoverlay kills framerates in ArmA... news to me! I went back and re-tested and I definitely see a big difference. Jeez.

01-02-2007, 11:47 AM	#17 (permalink)
tHa_KhAn Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: The Gunshine State Age: 28 Posts: 2,214	Re: Graphical settings experiments Since this thread mentions tweaking, when I press M to bring up the map it comes up fast however, if I press M again to go back, it takes a little while to go back even see a little loading bar at the top left. Is this normal? I'm running a 4200 x2 , 2GB ram and a 1900XT. __________________

01-02-2007, 12:55 PM	#19 (permalink)
Wimpinator Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: United states, TN Age: 36 Posts: 2,982	Re: Graphical settings experiments The map thing is a massive hindrance when you are flying helicopters. The only tweak I have seen to combat the switching times is to defrag and move the ArmA files to the outside of your hard disk. It seems that the map load / unload time is dependent on your hard drive access speed. __________________ \|TG-6th\|Wimpinator BF2 Rules and SOP's\|Teamspeak information\|TG on IRC

01-02-2007, 01:06 PM	#20 (permalink)
TheBigC Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Around Age: 36 Posts: 3,085	Re: Graphical settings experiments If you are all in motion, do not use the map. Use the "esc" key, that brings up a minimap which is completly zoomable and does not take any time to load or close. Plus you can still see what is going on in front of you, which is extremely important when flying. __________________ The Meek shall inherit the earth..... after we're through with it! The Wounded Warrior Project, help support my friends

01-02-2007, 01:54 PM	#21 (permalink)
Sam Hoy Join Date: Aug 2006 Age: 19 Posts: 310	Re: Graphical settings experiments Better yet have your crew chief in map mode to give you bearings and landmarks to help you navigate.

01-05-2007, 02:39 AM	#23 (permalink)
Zoopy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 1,870	Re: Graphical settings experiments For anyone using SLI, rename your Arma.exe to "Gothic2.exe". This will give you good use of SLI since nvidia does not have a profile for it yet. Altough in my tests it didn't give that much an improvment (maybe 10 FPS more) but it's the best SLI set up I could get.

01-05-2007, 11:18 AM	#24 (permalink)
Wimpinator Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: United states, TN Age: 36 Posts: 2,982	Re: Graphical settings experiments I had to do the same thing Zoopy_T. Except I renamed mine 3dmark06.exe. I gained quite a bit of frames and it made the game playable, even if it is still a bit slow. __________________ \|TG-6th\|Wimpinator BF2 Rules and SOP's\|Teamspeak information\|TG on IRC

01-05-2007, 03:45 PM	#25 (permalink)
shakeyjake Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Little Rock, AR Age: 34 Posts: 637	Re: Graphical settings experiments Hmm I'll have to give that a try.

01-16-2007, 12:51 AM	#28 (permalink)
BHack Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Orlando, FL Age: 27 Posts: 1,636	Re: Graphical settings experiments Just an update: overclocked my duo to 2.7ghz. Stock the 6600 runs 2.4. So I put it just over 6700 speed. VERY noticeable performance increase with the 300 mhz jump. Again, supports the idea this game is really bottlenecked by your processor. __________________ Last edited by BHack; 01-16-2007 at 10:22 AM.

01-16-2007, 10:26 AM	#29 (permalink)
Wimpinator Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: United states, TN Age: 36 Posts: 2,982	Re: Graphical settings experiments I was using on-board audio and went to an Audigy 4 card. That gave me an average of 5 frames increase. Five frames doesn't sound like a big increase but remember I was getting 20-30. __________________ \|TG-6th\|Wimpinator BF2 Rules and SOP's\|Teamspeak information\|TG on IRC

01-16-2007, 11:36 AM	#30 (permalink)
AMosely Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Maine Age: 34 Posts: 2,793	Re: Graphical settings experiments Someone mentioned last night that TSoverlay kills framerates in ArmA... news to me! I went back and re-tested and I definitely see a big difference. Jeez.

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