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Title: New video card didn't improve fps
Post by: Razr on April 22, 2006, 10:46:30 PM
I have recently bought a new video card and was hoping I would see an improvement in my fps. However, they seem to be the same (hovering at around 57-58). I have asked some people what they think the problem is ,but none of them could figure it out. I would really appreciate any help with this.                                                                                                                                                                      -Razr
Title: Re: Low fps
Post by: jitspoe on April 22, 2006, 11:42:58 PM
This is most commonly caused by vertical sync (often referred to as vsync).  Set gl_swapinterval to 0 to disable it.  You may also need to go into your driver settings to disable it.  cl_locknetfps and cl_maxfps can cause this, too.  Set them both to 0.
Title: Re: Low fps
Post by: loial21 on April 23, 2006, 12:00:17 AM
Raz,

Your card might have a GUI interface that has a check off for this and another setting for all environments.

After thought, how is your FPS on simular generation engine.
Title: Re: Low fps
Post by: Razr on April 23, 2006, 12:20:18 AM
Turned out somehow cl_locknetfps was set to 1. Now I'm gettin around 300 - 450FPS.                                                                                                                                Thx :)
Title: Re: Low fps
Post by: lekky on April 23, 2006, 06:03:46 AM
razr what video card did you buy?
Title: Re: Low fps
Post by: Razr on April 23, 2006, 07:33:37 AM
Radeon X1600 PRO
Title: Re: Low fps
Post by: Playah on April 23, 2006, 09:22:12 AM
What the hell razr! that is a great video card man...i wish i´d have that one :P Didnt know its out.
Title: Re: Low fps
Post by: Lunatic on April 23, 2006, 02:46:20 PM
Quote from: Razr on April 23, 2006, 07:33:37 AM
Radeon X1600 PRO
How much did that set you back?
Title: Re: Low fps
Post by: Razr on April 23, 2006, 05:56:22 PM
Regular 300$ but I got it for 233$.
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Title: Re: Low fps
Post by: Razr on April 24, 2006, 05:10:59 AM
That's why I was trying to figure out what was wrong I knew it wasn't right.
Title: Re: Low fps
Post by: Lunatic on April 25, 2006, 04:11:30 PM
I love my 30 fps, mmm.
Title: Re: Low fps
Post by: lekky on April 25, 2006, 08:04:20 PM
me too :'(
Title: Re: Low fps
Post by: GreenAffairz on April 26, 2006, 04:38:39 PM
lmao mine doesnt move from 60fps on this computer?
Title: Re: Low fps
Post by: TinMan on April 26, 2006, 04:40:04 PM
Mine never went over 60 till I did the "gl_swapinterval 0"
Title: Re: Low fps
Post by: GreenAffairz on April 26, 2006, 04:50:03 PM
and thx TinMan =) got 300 fps now but it doesnt really make a difference because i think i was still going at that speed before.
Title: Re: Low fps
Post by: TinMan on April 26, 2006, 04:54:49 PM
Haha, same here, 60 fps and 200 or so looks the same to me in this game.
Title: Re: Low fps
Post by: jitspoe on April 26, 2006, 06:16:38 PM
That's because your monitor is only rendering at 60Hz, so naturally, you can't tell the difference between 60fps and 200fps.  If you increase your display refresh rate, you might be able to notice a difference.
Title: Re: Low fps
Post by: S4NDM4NN on April 26, 2006, 09:39:14 PM
 
Quote from: Razr on April 23, 2006, 12:20:18 AM
Turned out somehow cl_locknetfps was set to 1. Now I'm gettin around 300 - 450FPS.

your getting 300 - 450 with a x1600 :s i have a x850 and im pulling 700-800 almost everywhere.

S4NDM4NN
Title: Re: Low fps
Post by: lekky on April 27, 2006, 04:56:47 AM
Quote from: lun on April 25, 2006, 04:11:30 PM
I love my 30 fps, mmm.

wanna get together one night to slight our writsts? :p
Title: Re: Low fps
Post by: Razr on April 27, 2006, 05:07:03 AM
S4NDM4NN, I'm sure there are probably some other settings I could change to make them higher ,but I really doubt I would be able to tell a difference.
Title: Re: Low fps
Post by: SkateR on April 27, 2006, 07:13:20 AM
I just did that cl_locknetfps 0 command and now im doubling my fps.
Title: Re: Low fps
Post by: GreenAffairz on April 27, 2006, 12:48:42 PM
Yes but it probably doesnt show a difference in game-play.
Title: Re: Low fps
Post by: Razr on April 27, 2006, 01:30:54 PM
Am I wrong or are there other factors in how high your fps are than just your video card?
Title: Re: Low fps
Post by: S4NDM4NN on April 27, 2006, 02:03:40 PM
I only changed the controls.
Title: Re: Low fps
Post by: jitspoe on April 27, 2006, 02:12:04 PM
Quote from: Razr on April 27, 2006, 01:30:54 PM
Am I wrong or are there other factors in how high your fps are than just your video card?
There are lots of factors.  Most of them are quality vs. speed tradeoffs.  Things like resolution, antialiasing, texture filtering, texture compression, bit depth, etc. can impact the framerate.  Features like reflective water have a large impact on the framerate, too.
Title: Re: Low fps
Post by: GreenAffairz on April 27, 2006, 04:30:18 PM
lmao put texture quality at 0 = Ugly.
Title: Re: Low fps
Post by: Razr on April 27, 2006, 04:55:22 PM
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I only changed the controls.
No, I'm saying I could probably change some things to make my fps higher, but I'm not really worried about it because I wouldn't be able to tell the difference. I don't know though I might try to do it sometime.