Aces High Bulletin Board
Help and Support Forums => Technical Support => Topic started by: BuckShot on February 02, 2016, 06:14:11 AM
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I've read a few threads where people are talking about video card settings. I'm told my PC should run the beta, but I can't get it to look any good or stop stuttering.
Stupid question: where do I access my video card settings? I've found an nvidia icon but it only has firmware upgrade stuff, no detailed settings.
The MSI afterburner icon I have is a PC performance display. (MSI? I thought I had a nvidia card?).
I even typed "video card" into the search bar that comes up when you click the lower left circle (windows 7)... Nothing.
Any ideas? Thanks, Buck
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Did you make the mistake of copying all your "settings" from AH2 to AH3? That will cause some problems.
If you are having performance issues, a good place to start is posting the output of the DXDIAG utility. Just need the portion which contains the CPU, video, and sound card information.
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That and the number one cause of video stuttering is a texture setting that is too high for your available video memory, OR not enough system memory period.
With Aces High you are better off just letting the game control your settings.
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just for info only, I copied all my settings from ah2 to ah3. I dont have a problem with ah3. when it goes live, I'll pay attention and copy only those files I need.
semp
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just for info only, I copied all my settings from ah2 to ah3. I dont have a problem with ah3. when it goes live, I'll pay attention and copy only those files I need.
semp
You are having problems you may not be aware of. We listed the files you can safely copy over from AH2. There is a reason we provided that list.
Once we go live with AH3, the live version will convert the settings from AH2. Right now, we have to have everyone using the settings to make sure we did not break anything.
People who are copying over the entire "settings" folder are creating problems for us. Please only copy what we said is okay to do so. http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/index.php/topic,373697.0.html
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Buck, for getting the most trouble free experiment out of your video card, go to the Nvidia settings panel (in the Windows Control Panel) and check that all game related settings are "application controlled" or something like that indicating that your video card will be plain vanilla until a game changes the settings if needed.
For getting good looks and stop stuttering you then have to play with the video settings in the game itself. Without knowing your computer specs it's hard to tell how much compromises you'd have to make, though.
Stuttering can be due to many reasons, apart from what Skuzzy said about copying your settings the culprit can be a peer to peer torrent up-/download or other net dependent background activity. Skype, your anti-virus, any program checking for updates (RealPlayer and such can do it on a constant basis!), you name it...
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Thanks guys. I did copy over the views folder, maybe others. I'll uninstall ah3 and reinstall to be sure.
I'll also follow the directions to make a dxdiag when I get home.
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You don't need to reinstall. Just delete your current settings folder from the beta.
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Will the reinstall hurt anything?
If it can be screwed up on a PC, I'll manage to do it. Microsoft should hire me to test things for idiot proofing.
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Here's my dxdiag. I don't know which parts you need to look at so I pasted the whole thing
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System Information
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Time of this report: 2/19/2016, 07:25:15
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: 2878MB used, 13359MB 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 32bit Unicode
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DxDiag Notes
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Display Tab 1: No problems found.
Sound Tab 1: No problems found.
Input Tab: No problems found.
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DirectX Debug Levels
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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)
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Display Devices
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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:
Deinterlace Caps: {6CB69578-7617-4637-91E5-1C02DB810285}: Format(In/Out)=(YUY2,YUY2) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_PixelAdaptive
{F9F19DA5-3B09-4B2F-9D89-C64753E3EAAB}: Format(In/Out)=(YUY2,YUY2) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY
{5A54A0C9-C7EC-4BD9-8EDE-F3C75DC4393B}: Format(In/Out)=(YUY2,YUY2) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY
{335AA36E-7884-43A4-9C91-7F87FAF3E37E}: Format(In/Out)=(YUY2,YUY2) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_BOBVerticalSt retch
{6CB69578-7617-4637-91E5-1C02DB810285}: Format(In/Out)=(UYVY,UYVY) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_PixelAdaptive
{F9F19DA5-3B09-4B2F-9D89-C64753E3EAAB}: Format(In/Out)=(UYVY,UYVY) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY
{5A54A0C9-C7EC-4BD9-8EDE-F3C75DC4393B}: Format(In/Out)=(UYVY,UYVY) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY
{335AA36E-7884-43A4-9C91-7F87FAF3E37E}: Format(In/Out)=(UYVY,UYVY) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_BOBVerticalSt retch
{6CB69578-7617-4637-91E5-1C02DB810285}: Format(In/Out)=(YV12,0x32315659) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_PixelAdaptive
{F9F19DA5-3B09-4B2F-9D89-C64753E3EAAB}: Format(In/Out)=(YV12,0x32315659) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY
{5A54A0C9-C7EC-4BD9-8EDE-F3C75DC4393B}: Format(In/Out)=(YV12,0x32315659) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY
{335AA36E-7884-43A4-9C91-7F87FAF3E37E}: Format(In/Out)=(YV12,0x32315659) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_BOBVerticalSt retch
{6CB69578-7617-4637-91E5-1C02DB810285}: Format(In/Out)=(NV12,0x3231564e) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_PixelAdaptive
{F9F19DA5-3B09-4B2F-9D89-C64753E3EAAB}: Format(In/Out)=(NV12,0x3231564e) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY
{5A54A0C9-C7EC-4BD9-8EDE-F3C75DC4393B}: Format(In/Out)=(NV12,0x3231564e) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY
{335AA36E-7884-43A4-9C91-7F87FAF3E37E}: Format(In/Out)=(NV12,0x3231564e) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_BOBVerticalSt retch
{6CB69578-7617-4637-91E5-1C02DB810285}: Format(In/Out)=(IMC1,UNKNOWN) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=
{F9F19DA5-3B09-4B2F-9D89-C64753E3EAAB}: Format(In/Out)=(IMC1,UNKNOWN) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=
{5A54A0C9-C7EC-4BD9-8EDE-F3C75DC4393B}: Format(In/Out)=(IMC1,UNKNOWN) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=
{335AA36E-7884-43A4-9C91-7F87FAF3E37E}: Format(In/Out)=(IMC1,UNKNOWN) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=
{6CB69578-7617-4637-91E5-1C02DB810285}: Format(In/Out)=(IMC2,UNKNOWN) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=
{F9F19DA5-3B09-4B2F-9D89-C64753E3EAAB}: Format(In/Out)=(IMC2,UNKNOWN) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=
{5A54A0C9-C7EC-4BD9-8EDE-F3C75DC4393B}: Format(In/Out)=(IMC2,UNKNOWN) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=
{335AA36E-7884-43A4-9C91-7F87FAF3E37E}: Format(In/Out)=(IMC2,UNKNOWN) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=
{6CB69578-7617-4637-91E5-1C02DB810285}: Format(In/Out)=(IMC3,UNKNOWN) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=
{F9F19DA5-3B09-4B2F-9D89-C64753E3EAAB}: Format(In/Out)=(IMC3,UNKNOWN) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=
{5A54A0C9-C7EC-4BD9-8EDE-F3C75DC4393B}: Format(In/Out)=(IMC3,UNKNOWN) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=
{335AA36E-7884-43A4-9C91-7F87FAF3E37E}: Format(In/Out)=(IMC3,UNKNOWN) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=
{6CB69578-7617-4637-91E5-1C02DB810285}: Format(In/Out)=(IMC4,UNKNOWN) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=
{F9F19DA5-3B09-4B2F-9D89-C64753E3EAAB}: Format(In/Out)=(IMC4,UNKNOWN) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=
{5A54A0C9-C7EC-4BD9-8EDE-F3C75DC4393B}: Format(In/Out)=(IMC4,UNKNOWN) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=
{335AA36E-7884-43A4-9C91-7F87FAF3E37E}: Format(In/Out)=(IMC4,UNKNOWN) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=
{6CB69578-7617-4637-91E5-1C02DB810285}: Format(In/Out)=(S340,UNKNOWN) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=
{F9F19DA5-3B09-4B2F-9D89-C64753E3EAAB}: Format(In/Out)=(S340,UNKNOWN) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=
{5A54A0C9-C7EC-4BD9-8EDE-F3C75DC4393B}: Format(In/Out)=(S340,UNKNOWN) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=
{335AA36E-7884-43A4-9C91-7F87FAF3E37E}: Format(In/Out)=(S340,UNKNOWN) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=
{6CB69578-7617-4637-91E5-1C02DB810285}: Format(In/Out)=(S342,UNKNOWN) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=
{F9F19DA5-3B09-4B2F-9D89-C64753E3EAAB}: Format(In/Out)=(S342,UNKNOWN) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=
{5A54A0C9-C7EC-4BD9-8EDE-F3C75DC4393B}: Format(In/Out)=(S342,UNKNOWN) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=
{335AA36E-7884-43A4-9C91-7F87FAF3E37E}: Format(In/Out)=(S342,UNKNOWN) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=
D3D9 Overlay: Supported
DXVA-HD: Supported
DDraw Status: Enabled
D3D Status: Enabled
AGP Status: Enabled
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Sound Devices
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Description: Speakers (High Definition Audio Device)
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: 65535
Type: WDM
Driver Name: HdAudio.sys
Driver Version: 6.01.7601.17514 (English)
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
WHQL Logo'd: n/a
Date and Size: 11/20/2010 22:23:47, 350208 bytes
Other Files:
Driver Provider: Microsoft
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
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Sound Capture Devices
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Description: Microphone (High Definition Audio Device)
Default Sound Capture: Yes
Default Voice Capture: Yes
Driver Name: HdAudio.sys
Driver Version: 6.01.7601.17514 (English)
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
Date and Size: 11/20/2010 22:23:47, 350208 bytes
Cap Flags: 0x0
Format Flags: 0x0
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DirectInput Devices
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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
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USB Devices
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+ USB Root Hub
| Vendor/Product ID: 0x8086, 0x8C2D
| Matching Device ID: usb\root_hub20
| Service: usbhub
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+-+ Generic USB Hub
| | Vendor/Product ID: 0x8087, 0x8008
| | Location: Port_#0001.Hub_#0001
| | Matching Device ID: usb\class_09
| | Service: usbhub
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Gameport Devices
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PS/2 Devices
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+ HID Keyboard Device
| Vendor/Product ID: 0x0C45, 0x7603
| Matching Device ID: hid_device_system_keyboard
| Service: kbdhid
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+ HID Keyboard Device
| Vendor/Product ID: 0x0C45, 0x7603
| Matching Device ID: hid_device_system_keyboard
| Service: kbdhid
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+ HID Keyboard Device
| Vendor/Product ID: 0x0C45, 0x7603
| Matching Device ID: hid_device_system_keyboard
| Service: kbdhid
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+ HID Keyboard Device
| Vendor/Product ID: 0x0C45, 0x7603
| Matching Device ID: hid_device_system_keyboard
| Service: kbdhid
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+ Terminal Server Keyboard Driver
| Matching Device ID: root\rdp_kbd
| Upper Filters: kbdclass
| Service: TermDD
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+ HID-compliant mouse
| Vendor/Product ID: 0x047D, 0x1020
| Matching Device ID: hid_device_system_mouse
| Service: mouhid
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+ HID-compliant mouse
| Vendor/Product ID: 0x093A, 0x2521
| Matching Device ID: hid_device_system_mouse
| Service: mouhid
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+ Terminal Server Mouse Driver
| Matching Device ID: root\rdp_mou
| Upper Filters: mouclass
| Service: TermDD
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Disk & DVD/CD-ROM Drives
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Drive: C:
Free Space: 1831.0 GB
Total Space: 1907.4 GB
File System: NTFS
Model: TOSHIBA DT01ACA200 ATA Device
Drive: E:
Model: Novatel Mass Storage USB Device
Driver: c:\windows\system32\drivers\cdrom.sys, 6.01.7601.17514 (English), , 0 bytes
Drive: D:
Model: HL-DT-ST DVDRAM GH24NSB0 ATA Device
Driver: c:\windows\system32\drivers\cdrom.sys, 6.01.7601.17514 (English), , 0 bytes
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System Devices
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Name: High Definition Audio Controller
Device ID: PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_8C20&SUBSYS_D8171462&REV_05\3&11583659&1&D8
Driver: n/a
Name: High Definition Audio Controller
Device ID: PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_0FBC&SUBSYS_8A9B1462&REV_A1\4&254D6C69&0&0108
Driver: n/a
Name: Intel(R) 8 Series/C220 Series PCI Express Root Port #3 - 8C14
Device ID: PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_8C14&SUBSYS_78171462&REV_D5\3&11583659&1&E2
Driver: n/a
Name: Intel(R) B85 LPC Controller - 8C50
Device ID: PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_8C50&SUBSYS_78171462&REV_05\3&11583659&1&F8
Driver: n/a
Name: Intel(R) 8 Series/C220 Series PCI Express Root Port #1 - 8C10
Device ID: PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_8C10&SUBSYS_78171462&REV_D5\3&11583659&1&E0
Driver: n/a
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Name: Intel(R) Management Engine Interface
Device ID: PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_8C3A&SUBSYS_78171462&REV_04\3&11583659&1&B0
Driver: n/a
Name: Intel(R) 8 Series/C220 Series SATA AHCI Controller - 8C02
Device ID: PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_8C02&SUBSYS_78171462&REV_05\3&11583659&1&FA
Driver: n/a
Name: Intel(R) USB 3.0 eXtensible Host Controller
Device ID: PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_8C31&SUBSYS_78171462&REV_05\3&11583659&1&A0
Driver: n/a
Name: Intel(R) Xeon(R) processor E3-1200 v3/4th Gen Core processor PCI Express x16 Controller - 0C01
Device ID: PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_0C01&SUBSYS_78171462&REV_06\3&11583659&1&08
Driver: n/a
Name: Intel(R) 8 Series/C220 Series USB EHCI #2 - 8C2D
Device ID: PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_8C2D&SUBSYS_78171462&REV_05\3&11583659&1&D0
Driver: n/a
Name: Intel(R) 4th Gen Core processor DRAM Controller - 0C00
Device ID: PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_0C00&SUBSYS_78171462&REV_06\3&11583659&1&00
Driver: n/a
Name: Intel(R) 8 Series/C220 Series USB EHCI #1 - 8C26
Device ID: PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_8C26&SUBSYS_78171462&REV_05\3&11583659&1&E8
Driver: n/a
Name: Realtek PCIe GBE Family Controller
Device ID: PCI\VEN_10EC&DEV_8168&SUBSYS_78171462&REV_0C\4&1C9252FB&0&00E2
Driver: n/a
Name: Intel(R) 8 Series/C220 Series SMBus Controller - 8C22
Device ID: PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_8C22&SUBSYS_78171462&REV_05\3&11583659&1&FB
Driver: n/a
Name: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750 Ti
Device ID: PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_1380&SUBSYS_8A9B1462&REV_A2\4&254D6C69&0&0008
Driver: n/a
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DirectShow Filters
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DirectShow Filters:
WMAudio Decoder DMO,0x00800800,1,1,WMADMOD.DLL,6.01.7601.17514
WMAPro over S/PDIF DMO,0x00600800,1,1,WMADMOD.DLL,6.01.7601.17514
WMSpeech Decoder DMO,0x00600800,1,1,WMSPDMOD.DLL,6.01.7601.17514
MP3 Decoder DMO,0x00600800,1,1,mp3dmod.dll,6.01.7600.16385
Mpeg4s Decoder DMO,0x00800001,1,1,mp4sdecd.dll,6.01.7600.16385
WMV Screen decoder DMO,0x00600800,1,1,wmvsdecd.dll,6.01.7601.17514
WMVideo Decoder DMO,0x00800001,1,1,wmvdecod.dll,6.01.7601.18221
Mpeg43 Decoder DMO,0x00800001,1,1,mp43decd.dll,6.01.7600.16385
Mpeg4 Decoder DMO,0x00800001,1,1,mpg4decd.dll,6.01.7600.16385
DV Muxer,0x00400000,0,0,qdv.dll,6.06.7601.17514
Color Space Converter,0x00400001,1,1,quartz.dll,6.06.7601.18741
WM ASF Reader,0x00400000,0,0,qasf.dll,12.00.7601.17514
Screen Capture filter,0x00200000,0,1,wmpsrcwp.dll,12.00.7601.17514
AVI Splitter,0x00600000,1,1,quartz.dll,6.06.7601.18741
VGA 16 Color Ditherer,0x00400000,1,1,quartz.dll,6.06.7601.18741
SBE2MediaTypeProfile,0x00200000,0,0,sbe.dll,6.06.7601.17528
Microsoft DTV-DVD Video Decoder,0x005fffff,2,4,msmpeg2vdec.dll,12.00.9200.17037
AC3 Parser Filter,0x00600000,1,1,mpg2splt.ax,6.06.7601.17528
StreamBufferSink,0x00200000,0,0,sbe.dll,6.06.7601.17528
MJPEG Decompressor,0x00600000,1,1,quartz.dll,6.06.7601.18741
MPEG-I Stream Splitter,0x00600000,1,2,quartz.dll,6.06.7601.18741
SAMI (CC) Parser,0x00400000,1,1,quartz.dll,6.06.7601.18741
VBI Codec,0x00600000,1,4,VBICodec.ax,6.06.7601.17514
MPEG-2 Splitter,0x005fffff,1,0,mpg2splt.ax,6.06.7601.17528
Closed Captions Analysis Filter,0x00200000,2,5,cca.dll,6.06.7601.17514
SBE2FileScan,0x00200000,0,0,sbe.dll,6.06.7601.17528
Microsoft MPEG-2 Video Encoder,0x00200000,1,1,msmpeg2enc.dll,6.01.7601.17514
Internal Script Command Renderer,0x00800001,1,0,quartz.dll,6.06.7601.18741
MPEG Audio Decoder,0x03680001,1,1,quartz.dll,6.06.7601.18741
DV Splitter,0x00600000,1,2,qdv.dll,6.06.7601.17514
Video Mixing Renderer 9,0x00200000,1,0,quartz.dll,6.06.7601.18741
Microsoft MPEG-2 Encoder,0x00200000,2,1,msmpeg2enc.dll,6.01.7601.17514
ACM Wrapper,0x00600000,1,1,quartz.dll,6.06.7601.18741
Video Renderer,0x00800001,1,0,quartz.dll,6.06.7601.18741
MPEG-2 Video Stream Analyzer,0x00200000,0,0,sbe.dll,6.06.7601.17528
Line 21 Decoder,0x00600000,1,1,qdvd.dll,6.06.7601.18741
Video Port Manager,0x00600000,2,1,quartz.dll,6.06.7601.18741
Video Renderer,0x00400000,1,0,quartz.dll,6.06.7601.18741
VPS Decoder,0x00200000,0,0,WSTPager.ax,6.06.7601.17514
WM ASF Writer,0x00400000,0,0,qasf.dll,12.00.7601.17514
VBI Surface Allocator,0x00600000,1,1,vbisurf.ax,6.01.7601.17514
File writer,0x00200000,1,0,qcap.dll,6.06.7601.17514
iTV Data Sink,0x00600000,1,0,itvdata.dll,6.06.7601.17514
iTV Data Capture filter,0x00600000,1,1,itvdata.dll,6.06.7601.17514
DVD Navigator,0x00200000,0,3,qdvd.dll,6.06.7601.18741
Overlay Mixer2,0x00200000,1,1,qdvd.dll,6.06.7601.18741
AVI Draw,0x00600064,9,1,quartz.dll,6.06.7601.18741
RDP DShow Redirection Filter,0xffffffff,1,0,DShowRdpFilter.dll,
Microsoft MPEG-2 Audio Encoder,0x00200000,1,1,msmpeg2enc.dll,6.01.7601.17514
WST Pager,0x00200000,1,1,WSTPager.ax,6.06.7601.17514
MPEG-2 Demultiplexer,0x00600000,1,1,mpg2splt.ax,6.06.7601.17528
DV Video Decoder,0x00800000,1,1,qdv.dll,6.06.7601.17514
SampleGrabber,0x00200000,1,1,qedit.dll,6.06.7601.18501
Null Renderer,0x00200000,1,0,qedit.dll,6.06.7601.18501
MPEG-2 Sections and Tables,0x005fffff,1,0,Mpeg2Data.ax,6.06.7601.17514
Microsoft AC3 Encoder,0x00200000,1,1,msac3enc.dll,6.01.7601.17514
StreamBufferSource,0x00200000,0,0,sbe.dll,6.06.7601.17528
Smart Tee,0x00200000,1,2,qcap.dll,6.06.7601.17514
Overlay Mixer,0x00200000,0,0,qdvd.dll,6.06.7601.18741
AVI Decompressor,0x00600000,1,1,quartz.dll,6.06.7601.18741
AVI/WAV File Source,0x00400000,0,2,quartz.dll,6.06.7601.18741
Wave Parser,0x00400000,1,1,quartz.dll,6.06.7601.18741
MIDI Parser,0x00400000,1,1,quartz.dll,6.06.7601.18741
Multi-file Parser,0x00400000,1,1,quartz.dll,6.06.7601.18741
File stream renderer,0x00400000,1,1,quartz.dll,6.06.7601.18741
Microsoft DTV-DVD Audio Decoder,0x005fffff,1,1,msmpeg2adec.dll,6.01.7140.0000
StreamBufferSink2,0x00200000,0,0,sbe.dll,6.06.7601.17528
AVI Mux,0x00200000,1,0,qcap.dll,6.06.7601.17514
Line 21 Decoder 2,0x00600002,1,1,quartz.dll,6.06.7601.18741
File Source (Async.),0x00400000,0,1,quartz.dll,6.06.7601.18741
File Source (URL),0x00400000,0,1,quartz.dll,6.06.7601.18741
Infinite Pin Tee Filter,0x00200000,1,1,qcap.dll,6.06.7601.17514
Enhanced Video Renderer,0x00200000,1,0,evr.dll,6.01.7601.18741
BDA MPEG2 Transport Information Filter,0x00200000,2,0,psisrndr.ax,6.06.7601.17669
MPEG Video Decoder,0x40000001,1,1,quartz.dll,6.06.7601.18741
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WDM Streaming Tee/Splitter Devices:
Tee/Sink-to-Sink Converter,0x00200000,1,1,ksproxy.ax,6.01.7601.17514
Video Compressors:
WMVideo8 Encoder DMO,0x00600800,1,1,wmvxencd.dll,6.01.7600.16385
WMVideo9 Encoder DMO,0x00600800,1,1,wmvencod.dll,6.01.7600.16385
MSScreen 9 encoder DMO,0x00600800,1,1,wmvsencd.dll,6.01.7600.16385
DV Video Encoder,0x00200000,0,0,qdv.dll,6.06.7601.17514
MJPEG Compressor,0x00200000,0,0,quartz.dll,6.06.7601.18741
Cinepak Codec by Radius,0x00200000,1,1,qcap.dll,6.06.7601.17514
Intel IYUV codec,0x00200000,1,1,qcap.dll,6.06.7601.17514
Intel IYUV codec,0x00200000,1,1,qcap.dll,6.06.7601.17514
Microsoft RLE,0x00200000,1,1,qcap.dll,6.06.7601.17514
Microsoft Video 1,0x00200000,1,1,qcap.dll,6.06.7601.17514
RivaTuner Video Codec,0x00200000,1,1,qcap.dll,6.06.7601.17514
Audio Compressors:
WM Speech Encoder DMO,0x00600800,1,1,WMSPDMOE.DLL,6.01.7600.16385
WMAudio Encoder DMO,0x00600800,1,1,WMADMOE.DLL,6.01.7600.16385
IMA ADPCM,0x00200000,1,1,quartz.dll,6.06.7601.18741
PCM,0x00200000,1,1,quartz.dll,6.06.7601.18741
Microsoft ADPCM,0x00200000,1,1,quartz.dll,6.06.7601.18741
GSM 6.10,0x00200000,1,1,quartz.dll,6.06.7601.18741
CCITT A-Law,0x00200000,1,1,quartz.dll,6.06.7601.18741
CCITT u-Law,0x00200000,1,1,quartz.dll,6.06.7601.18741
MPEG Layer-3,0x00200000,1,1,quartz.dll,6.06.7601.18741
Audio Capture Sources:
Microphone (High Definition Aud,0x00200000,0,0,qcap.dll,6.06.7601.17514
PBDA CP Filters:
PBDA DTFilter,0x00600000,1,1,CPFilters.dll,6.06.7601.17528
PBDA ETFilter,0x00200000,0,0,CPFilters.dll,6.06.7601.17528
PBDA PTFilter,0x00200000,0,0,CPFilters.dll,6.06.7601.17528
Midi Renderers:
Default MidiOut Device,0x00800000,1,0,quartz.dll,6.06.7601.18741
Microsoft GS Wavetable Synth,0x00200000,1,0,quartz.dll,6.06.7601.18741
WDM Streaming Capture Devices:
HD Audio Mixed capture,0x00200000,1,1,ksproxy.ax,6.01.7601.17514
WDM Streaming Rendering Devices:
HD Audio Speaker,0x00200000,1,1,ksproxy.ax,6.01.7601.17514
BDA Network Providers:
Microsoft ATSC Network Provider,0x00200000,0,1,MSDvbNP.ax,6.06.7601.17514
Microsoft DVBC Network Provider,0x00200000,0,1,MSDvbNP.ax,6.06.7601.17514
Microsoft DVBS Network Provider,0x00200000,0,1,MSDvbNP.ax,6.06.7601.17514
Microsoft DVBT Network Provider,0x00200000,0,1,MSDvbNP.ax,6.06.7601.17514
Microsoft Network Provider,0x00200000,0,1,MSNP.ax,6.06.7601.17514
Multi-Instance Capable VBI Codecs:
VBI Codec,0x00600000,1,4,VBICodec.ax,6.06.7601.17514
BDA Transport Information Renderers:
BDA MPEG2 Transport Information Filter,0x00600000,2,0,psisrndr.ax,6.06.7601.17669
MPEG-2 Sections and Tables,0x00600000,1,0,Mpeg2Data.ax,6.06.7601.17514
BDA CP/CA Filters:
Decrypt/Tag,0x00600000,1,1,EncDec.dll,6.06.7601.17708
Encrypt/Tag,0x00200000,0,0,EncDec.dll,6.06.7601.17708
PTFilter,0x00200000,0,0,EncDec.dll,6.06.7601.17708
XDS Codec,0x00200000,0,0,EncDec.dll,6.06.7601.17708
WDM Streaming Communication Transforms:
Tee/Sink-to-Sink Converter,0x00200000,1,1,ksproxy.ax,6.01.7601.17514
Audio Renderers:
Speakers (High Definition Audio,0x00200000,1,0,quartz.dll,6.06.7601.18741
Default DirectSound Device,0x00800000,1,0,quartz.dll,6.06.7601.18741
Default WaveOut Device,0x00200000,1,0,quartz.dll,6.06.7601.18741
DirectSound: Speakers (High Definition Audio Device),0x00200000,1,0,quartz.dll,6.06.7601.18741
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EVR Power Information
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Current Setting: {5C67A112-A4C9-483F-B4A7-1D473BECAFDC} (Quality)
Quality Flags: 2576
Enabled:
Force throttling
Allow half deinterlace
Allow scaling
Decode Power Usage: 100
Balanced Flags: 1424
Enabled:
Force throttling
Allow batching
Force half deinterlace
Force scaling
Decode Power Usage: 50
PowerFlags: 1424
Enabled:
Force throttling
Allow batching
Force half deinterlace
Force scaling
Decode Power Usage: 0
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Right off, I see you have not installed the native sound card drivers. Your computer is using the generic audio driver Windows is happy to use, but was never intended to be used for games.
That will cause a host of issues.
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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.
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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.
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I'll try to figure it out. Thanks for the tips
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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.
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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 (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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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)
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Display Devices
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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
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Sound Devices
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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
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Sound Capture Devices
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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
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DirectInput Devices
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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
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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
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Gameport Devices
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PS/2 Devices
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+ 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
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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.
:salute
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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
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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.
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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.