Video card settings: where are they?

[Skuzzy]

Thanks. I Googled that and don't know what it means or how to do it.

I simply bought this thing, followed a few directions, turned on AH.

That is going to be a problem.  You have to know what sound card/device hardware is installed in order to get the correct driver for it.

Do you know what motherboard it is in the computer?  You can find the sound device hardware from the manufacturer.  Or contact who you bought it from and ask them.

[BuckShot]

I'll try to figure it out. Thanks for the tips

[Chalenge]

Your MB should have come with a device driver CD. If it is a realtek audio chip then you will probably have better performance from defeating it in the BIOS and installing a real audio card. It would also help if your monitor could support 1600 x 900 resolution, which is where your GPU performs at its best. Don't try to push 1920 x 1080, because the stutter will get worse, but if you can find a monitor that has a native mode of 1600 x 900 it will be at its best. It will never be great, but better is possible.

You can search Amazon for "1600 x 900 monitor" and there are many for under $100. Might pick up a Sound Blaster Z while you're at it.

[Bizman]

As Chalenge said, your mobo should've come with a driver CD. Based on your dxdiag report, it's made by MSI so that might give you a clue about the cd. You can also download and install the latest drivers from the manufacturer's site. I tried to find them based on the system model, but it gave 13 alternatives for MS-7817 on https://www.msi.com/support. If you like, you can open the case and look for the model there. You'll be looking for something like "H97M ECO" and the likes. Once you find it, go to the link I mentioned and search for the drivers you'd need.

[BuckShot]

Thanks

If my drivers are not installed how can I even play?

what would the sound driver have to do with things looking lousy?

None of this makes any sense to me, I'm not very computer literate.

I'll try to find that CD.

[Skuzzy]

The default sound drivers Microsoft ships can work, but they are highly limited and will cause stutters and general stability issues with games.  They are not optimized for the hardware in any computer.

[BuckShot]

Ahh haa, thanks.

Is this better? I found the MSI Intel Motherboards CD and ran "install all." Is this better? Please let me know if I didn't paste enough of the dxdiag. Thanks.

System Information

Time of this report: 2/19/2016, 19:15:05
       Machine name: TIM-PC
   Operating System: Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit (6.1, Build 7601) Service Pack 1 (7601.win7sp1_gdr.150928-1507)
           Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: MSI
       System Model: MS-7817
               BIOS: BIOS Date: 11/29/13 10:23:45 Ver: 04.06.05
          Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-4670 CPU @ 3.40GHz (4 CPUs), ~3.4GHz
             Memory: 8192MB RAM
Available OS Memory: 8120MB RAM
          Page File: 1333MB used, 14904MB available
        Windows Dir: C:\Windows
    DirectX Version: DirectX 11
DX Setup Parameters: Not found
   User DPI Setting: Using System DPI
 System DPI Setting: 96 DPI (100 percent)
    DWM DPI Scaling: Disabled
     DxDiag Version: 6.01.7601.17514 64bit Unicode

DxDiag Notes

      Display Tab 1: No problems found.
        Sound Tab 1: No problems found.
          Input Tab: No problems found.

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DirectX Debug Levels
--------------------
Direct3D:    0/4 (retail)
DirectDraw:  0/4 (retail)
DirectInput: 0/5 (retail)
DirectMusic: 0/5 (retail)
DirectPlay:  0/9 (retail)
DirectSound: 0/5 (retail)
DirectShow:  0/6 (retail)

---------------
Display Devices
---------------
          Card name: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750 Ti
       Manufacturer: NVIDIA
          Chip type: GeForce GTX 750 Ti
           DAC type: Integrated RAMDAC
         Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_1380&SUBSYS_8A9B1462&REV_A2
     Display Memory: 4022 MB
   Dedicated Memory: 1974 MB
      Shared Memory: 2048 MB
       Current Mode: 1360 x 768 (32 bit) (60Hz)
       Monitor Name: Generic PnP Monitor
      Monitor Model: FUNAI TV
         Monitor Id: FNI0000
        Native Mode: 1360 x 768(p) (60.015Hz)
        Output Type: HD15
        Driver Name: nvd3dumx.dll,nvwgf2umx.dll,nvwgf2umx.dll,nvd3dum,nvwgf2um,nvwgf2um
Driver File Version: 9.18.0013.4052 (English)
     Driver Version: 9.18.13.4052
        DDI Version: 11
       Driver Model: WDDM 1.1
  Driver Attributes: Final Retail
   Driver Date/Size: 8/19/2014 22:14:48, 17555104 bytes
        WHQL Logo'd: n/a
    WHQL Date Stamp: n/a
  Device Identifier: {D7B71E3E-50C0-11CF-0678-96AA1FC2C435}
          Vendor ID: 0x10DE
          Device ID: 0x1380
          SubSys ID: 0x8A9B1462
        Revision ID: 0x00A2
 Driver Strong Name: oem30.inf:NVIDIA_SetA_Devices.NTamd64.6 .1:Section093:9.18.13.4052:pci\ven_10de&dev_1380
     Rank Of Driver: 00E02001
        Video Accel:

       D3D9 Overlay: Supported
            DXVA-HD: Supported
       DDraw Status: Enabled
         D3D Status: Enabled
         AGP Status: Enabled

-------------
Sound Devices
-------------
            Description: Speakers (Realtek High Definition Audio)
 Default Sound Playback: Yes
 Default Voice Playback: Yes
            Hardware ID: HDAUDIO\FUNC_01&VEN_10EC&DEV_0887&SUBSYS_1462D817&REV_1003
        Manufacturer ID: 1
             Product ID: 100
                   Type: WDM
            Driver Name: RTKVHD64.sys
         Driver Version: 6.00.0001.7069 (English)
      Driver Attributes: Final Retail
            WHQL Logo'd: n/a
          Date and Size: 10/21/2013 01:43:42, 3691352 bytes
            Other Files:
        Driver Provider: Realtek Semiconductor Corp.
         HW Accel Level: Basic
              Cap Flags: 0x0
    Min/Max Sample Rate: 0, 0
Static/Strm HW Mix Bufs: 0, 0
 Static/Strm HW 3D Bufs: 0, 0
              HW Memory: 0
       Voice Management: No
 EAX(tm) 2.0 Listen/Src: No, No
   I3DL2(tm) Listen/Src: No, No
Sensaura(tm) ZoomFX(tm): No

---------------------
Sound Capture Devices
---------------------
            Description: Microphone (Realtek High Definition Audio)
  Default Sound Capture: Yes
  Default Voice Capture: Yes
            Driver Name: RTKVHD64.sys
         Driver Version: 6.00.0001.7069 (English)
      Driver Attributes: Final Retail
          Date and Size: 10/21/2013 01:43:42, 3691352 bytes
              Cap Flags: 0x0
           Format Flags: 0x0

-------------------
DirectInput Devices
-------------------
      Device Name: Mouse
         Attached: 1
    Controller ID: n/a
Vendor/Product ID: n/a
        FF Driver: n/a

      Device Name: Keyboard
         Attached: 1
    Controller ID: n/a
Vendor/Product ID: n/a
        FF Driver: n/a

      Device Name: T.Flight Hotas X
         Attached: 1
    Controller ID: 0x0
Vendor/Product ID: 0x044F, 0xB108
        FF Driver: n/a

      Device Name: USB Keyboard
         Attached: 1
    Controller ID: 0x0
Vendor/Product ID: 0x0C45, 0x7603
        FF Driver: n/a

      Device Name: USB Keyboard
         Attached: 1
    Controller ID: 0x0
Vendor/Product ID: 0x0C45, 0x7603
        FF Driver: n/a

      Device Name: USB Keyboard
         Attached: 1
    Controller ID: 0x0
Vendor/Product ID: 0x0C45, 0x7603
        FF Driver: n/a

Poll w/ Interrupt: No

-----------
USB Devices
-----------
+ USB Root Hub
| Vendor/Product ID: 0x8086, 0x8C2D
| Matching Device ID: usb\root_hub20
| Service: usbhub
| Driver: usbhub.sys, 11/26/2013 20:41:37, 343040 bytes
| Driver: usbd.sys, 11/26/2013 20:41:03, 7808 bytes
|
+-+ Generic USB Hub
| | Vendor/Product ID: 0x8087, 0x8008
| | Location: Port_#0001.Hub_#0001
| | Matching Device ID: usb\class_09
| | Service: usbhub
| | Driver: usbhub.sys, 11/26/2013 20:41:37, 343040 bytes

----------------
Gameport Devices
----------------

------------
PS/2 Devices
------------
+ HID Keyboard Device
| Vendor/Product ID: 0x0C45, 0x7603
| Matching Device ID: hid_device_system_keyboard
| Service: kbdhid
| Driver: kbdhid.sys, 11/20/2010 22:23:47, 33280 bytes
| Driver: kbdclass.sys, 7/13/2009 20:48:04, 50768 bytes
|
+ HID Keyboard Device
| Vendor/Product ID: 0x0C45, 0x7603
| Matching Device ID: hid_device_system_keyboard
| Service: kbdhid
| Driver: kbdhid.sys, 11/20/2010 22:23:47, 33280 bytes
| Driver: kbdclass.sys, 7/13/2009 20:48:04, 50768 bytes
|
+ HID Keyboard Device
| Vendor/Product ID: 0x0C45, 0x7603
| Matching Device ID: hid_device_system_keyboard
| Service: kbdhid
| Driver: kbdhid.sys, 11/20/2010 22:23:47, 33280 bytes
| Driver: kbdclass.sys, 7/13/2009 20:48:04, 50768 bytes
|
+ HID Keyboard Device
| Vendor/Product ID: 0x0C45, 0x7603
| Matching Device ID: hid_device_system_keyboard
| Service: kbdhid
| Driver: kbdhid.sys, 11/20/2010 22:23:47, 33280 bytes
| Driver: kbdclass.sys, 7/13/2009 20:48:04, 50768 bytes
|
+ Terminal Server Keyboard Driver
| Matching Device ID: root\rdp_kbd
| Upper Filters: kbdclass
| Service: TermDD
| Driver: i8042prt.sys, 7/13/2009 18:19:57, 105472 bytes
| Driver: kbdclass.sys, 7/13/2009 20:48:04, 50768 bytes
|
+ HID-compliant mouse
| Vendor/Product ID: 0x047D, 0x1020
| Matching Device ID: hid_device_system_mouse
| Service: mouhid
| Driver: mouhid.sys, 7/13/2009 19:00:20, 31232 bytes
| Driver: mouclass.sys, 7/13/2009 20:48:27, 49216 bytes
|
+ HID-compliant mouse
| Vendor/Product ID: 0x093A, 0x2521
| Matching Device ID: hid_device_system_mouse
| Service: mouhid
| Driver: mouhid.sys, 7/13/2009 19:00:20, 31232 bytes
| Driver: mouclass.sys, 7/13/2009 20:48:27, 49216 bytes
|
+ Terminal Server Mouse Driver
| Matching Device ID: root\rdp_mou
| Upper Filters: mouclass
| Service: TermDD
| Driver: termdd.sys, 11/20/2010 22:23:47, 63360 bytes
| Driver: sermouse.sys, 7/13/2009 19:00:20, 26624 bytes
| Driver: mouclass.sys, 7/13/2009 20:48:27, 49216 bytes

_____________________________ _____________________________ ____

This is the PC

CAS: Raidmax Viper w/ USB 3.0, Side Window Panel [-42] (Black Color)
CASUPGRADE: None
CD: 24X Double Layer Dual Format DVD+-R/+-RW + CD-R/RW Drive (BLACK COLOR)
CD2: None
COOLANT: Standard Coolant
CPU: Intel® Core™ i5-4670 3.40 GHz 6MB Intel Smart Cache LGA1150 [+100]
CS_FAN: Default case fans
DOCKINGSTATION: None
FA_HDD: None
FAN: Intel Certified CPU Fan & Heatsink [-20]
FLASHMEDIA: None
FREEBIE_VC: None
HDD: 2TB (2TBx1) SATA-III 6.0Gb/s 64MB Cache 7200RPM HDD (Single Drive)
HDD2: None
HEADSET: Rocksoul Stereo Headphone with MIC
IUSB: Built-in USB 2.0 Ports
KEYBOARD: AZZA Delta Gaming Keyboard w/ Anti-Ghosting & red backlight
MB_SRT: None
MEMORY: 8GB (4GBx2) DDR3/1866MHz Dual Channel Memory (Corsair Vengeance)
MONITOR: None
MONITOR2: None
MONITOR3: None
MOTHERBOARD: MSI B85M-P33 mATX w/ Military Class 4, GbLAN, 1 Gen3 PCIe x16, 1 PCIe x1
MOUSE: AZZA Alpha 1600 DPI Gaming Mouse
NETWORK: Onboard Gigabit LAN Network
OS: Microsoft® Windows 7 Home Premium [+104] (64-bit Edition)
OVERCLOCK: No Overclocking
POWERSUPPLY: 600 Watts - Standard 80 Plus Certified Power Supply - SLI/CrossFireX Ready
RUSH: Standard processing time: ship within 2 to 3 weeks
SERVICE: STANDARD WARRANTY: 3-YEAR [3 Year Labor, 1 Year Parts] LIMITED WARRANTY PLUS LIFE-TIME TECHNICAL SUPPORT
SOUND: HIGH DEFINITION ON-BOARD 7.1 AUDIO
SPEAKERS: None
TEMP: None
TUNING: None
TVRC: None
USB: None
USBFLASH: None
USBHD: None
USBX: None
VIDEO: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750Ti 2GB GDDR5 PCIe 3.0 x16 Video Card [+175] (Major Brand Powered by NVIDIA)
VIDEO2: None
VIDEO3: None
WNC: None

[MADe]

right click desktop>select Nvidia Panel>select manage 3D settings>Program settings>select AH or add AH.

This leads to an Nvidia profile option, you can manage various aspects of vid card. See what card you running, see what driver installed.
choose to enable application controlled where available, or disable what you want. I have disabled everything, I use adaptive v-sync. In game I have all settings enabled.

Unfortunately your lack of how to judge the machine will slow you down, but I bet you can learn of what you need and set it up.
Control Panel> systems>device manager> display or sound options......................
here you can see what devices are installed in machine.............

go into the bios of your mobo, see if things are inputed with values or running auto????
Be real careful here! change nothing until you understand! if all things are set on auto its possible you are dropping a little performance. Proper BIOS settings for your pc are important but again theres a lot of them, you need to understand before you leap!
ie: u running pcie for pcie slots, is onboard sound and/or lan enabled/disabled.........

most likely things are correct, but look and google, look and google.......
Theres mucho info so do not be daundted, familiarization will do wonders.
 

[Chalenge]

One reason that the TV might not be giving you a clear picture is that it is not in game mode. I do not know for sure that it has a game mode, because I do not know for sure the model you are using. Searching for the manual I came to this page:

http://www.funai-corp.com/support/manuals.aspx

If you can find your TV in that list then you might discover how to get your TV into game mode. I suspect that game mode will put you at 720p resolution, which is not really the optimum for your GPU. However, the image quality of game mode should still be better than the TV mode. "Game Mode" is primarily a way to deal with input lag, but depending upon your television it can also make a significant difference in quality (no promises).

I just knew you were dealing with a Realtek audio chip. That is almost certainly part if not the entire problem. I highly recommend getting a Sound Blaster Z and disabling the onboard audio.

http://www.amazon.com/Blaster-Performance-Headphone-Forming-Microphone/dp/B009ISU33E/

You might consider an external DAC, which will eliminate the possibility of interference. I have two that I use, but one is not even intended for gaming (WAY too much money) and the other is expensive also. However, I did test the Sound Blaster XFi Surround and it exceeds the needs of most users.

http://smile.amazon.com/Creative-Blaster-Surround-System-SB1095/dp/B0044DEDCA/

There is a newer model, but it is also a little more money:

http://smile.amazon.com/Creative-Performance-Headphone-Integrated-Microphone/dp/B00EZT7RE4/

Neither one have exceptional 3D positioning, but either are more than adequate for most games.

[BuckShot]

Thanks guys! The sounds are fine right now, I don't think i need audiophile level quality. Plus, I didn't build this PC and would not dare to mess around with the innards. I'm awesome at turning electronics into paperweights.

Good point about the TV game mode thing, thank you very much Chalenge! I'll look today when the game is finished downloading. I uninstalled and reinstalled the beta because I had messed with the settings and views.

My main problems are the seizure inducing flickering, and having to use the task manager to get out of the beta every time.

I also had trouble calibrating the throttle as well as getting a normal view... Still don't get that goofy default view.

[Chalenge]

Yeah, the reason I pointed you to the XFi DAC is that it only requires a USB connection, and then either better headphones, or speakers. No reason to go digging inside if you go that route.

Your video card is about the minimum for AHIII, since it is about the equivalent of the GTX 9800. To get the best performance out of it you really should match it to a bona fide monitor. And, since your card is optimized for 1600 x 900 resolution that should be the monitor you are using. Those are available for $75-125 at Amazon, but you probably won't find one at Best Buy.

And that's where I'm going to leave it.

[BuckShot]

Thanks again. I unfortunately can't afford a bunch of PC guts right now.

I'll enjoy the heck out of ah2 while it lasts and then try ah3 again when it's done... Take your time fellas!

[TequilaChaser]

one thing I have noticed on most threads where someone posts their DXDIAG report of their system, is their page file in use is most times way over the 1500MB used , when talking about windows 7 64 bit......... when a lean clean windows 7 64 bit OS normally will be under 1100MBs used, and if clean and tweaked OS can be down to under 900 MBs used.... with roughly 34 to 38 processes running

nowadays, you see threads where the pagefile is over 2,000+ MBs used and they probably have nearly 60 to 95 processes running steadily

this was a big deal back in AH/AH2 with windows XP, and we tweaked our systems to run 18 to 21 processes and under 100 MBs used........

why do we not push for this anymore, the way we did back when we all used winXP?

just curious!   ( I think his pagefile is off the charts, as big as it is, he needs to tweak his windows 7 OS , I seriously think! )


TC

[Bizman]

TC, I fully agree with you, the gaming console generation seems to have no idea about optimizing their rigs.

However, I wouldn't be too concerned about the page file usage, at least not in Buck's case. On my Win7 rig I have 32 to 34 processes running and for testing purposes I ran the dxdiag several times. On the first run my page file was about 1600 MB, then after a reboot it was down to 1000 MB. Now it's about 1450, but while having a downloaded screenshot open it was over 1600. All I have done after the reboot was to continue reading the forums here and do some banking. That said, I suppose many people have been surfing the net for a while before they find the post asking for their dxdiag, and they leave the browser open for instructions, the browser cache being full of temporary files. That alone seems to add quite a lot to the page file reading.

[Skuzzy]

The memory management changed after Windows XP.  When Microsoft implemented the "Superfetch" service, page/swap file usage sky rocketed as that service uses the page/swap area to store much of what it prefetches.

If your page/swap files is dynamic (by default it is), then this leads to more file system fragmentation which can kill your system performance over time.  Ironic.  The service which is supposed to help load things faster actually causes the entire computer to suffer over time.

My page file usage is 789MB, after a fresh boot.  You can squeeze more out of it, but I am not sure how much more benefit will come from it.  My page/swap file is also fixed, and not dynamic which keeps it from fragmenting the file system over time.

Yes, I cringe when I see a page/swap file over a few GB's in size.  A combination of running "Superfetch" with far too many background processes is the usual culprit.