Author Topic: More new system questions. (Read 658 times)

bloom25 · « **Reply #15 on:** July 03, 2002, 04:47:02 PM »

If vsync is enabled (by default it is) then your max fps is the refresh rate of your monitor. Turning off vsync allows the video card to render frames as fast as it can do so.

I recommend leaving vsync on though, there are some games (AH was one at one time) where disabling vsync resulted in problems. It's also worth noting that your true frame rate is still not over the refresh rate of your monitor. Only parts of the screen are being refreshed at any given time when vsync is off. The only time you should turn off vsync is for benchmarking IMO.

The 60Hz refresh rate is a common issue with Windows 2000/XP. In windows 2000 you can sometimes work around the problem by going to run and typing "dxdiag". After a short time a window will pop up. Select "more help" and then click the override button. Input an override value of 75 or 85 Hz, restart, and try it.

There is also a patch available that does the same from 3rd parties.

grizz · « **Reply #16 on:** July 04, 2002, 06:10:54 PM »

Yes, v-sync is on. I was aware of the problems with "rubber bullets" etc. from early on in AH. Always kept it off with my old 450mhz and TNT card. Could never seem to get a kill for some reason.

Bloom, i'm using WIN98 SE. The refresh rate always resets to 60 when AH is initialized. Regardless of what it's set at desktop.

Lephturn · « **Reply #17 on:** July 05, 2002, 08:12:31 AM »

Go to http://www.guru3d.com and hit their downloads section. In the nVidia drivers section, you'll find a refresh rate fix proggy that will fix that for ya.

grizz · « **Reply #18 on:** July 06, 2002, 12:18:24 AM »

Thanks Lephturn.
I visited the site but it appears the fix is only for NT/2000/XP users.

Couldn't see anything for win9se.

Of course it's entirely possible I missed it.

bloom25 · « **Reply #19 on:** July 06, 2002, 10:58:26 AM »

The fix is for Win2k/XP only. I'd check AH video settings to be sure you have the frame rate limiter set to "unlimited" vs 60 or 45.

jconradh · « **Reply #20 on:** July 07, 2002, 01:06:48 AM »

Grizz look for the "Overvolt" jumper near the top middle of the board. I had a customer come in today whose CPU core voltage was running at 2.12 rather that 1.75 so it obviously overheated some. Setting should be on the sticker Asus provided. Check to make sure the BIOS shows the voltage to be no more than 1.75v .
We strongly suggest our cust's not remove their heatsink/fan combo's, however our only warning is that physical damage is not covered by warranty and that's usually what our customers do to their dies when they take it upon themselves to remove and reinstall their heatsinks. Also the TIM (thermal interface material) is a "one use" job and it works rather well. For giggles I bought some artic silver and I only saw 1-2* difference in temp, certainly not worth it to me. If you are running Win98SE and a GeForce card goto 3dchipset.com and get the coolbits reg patch. It adds an additional selection to the direct3d settings that allows you to disable v-sync and if you are daring enough, up the clock speeds of your video card.

Much luck!!

Jeff