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General Forums => Aces High General Discussion => Topic started by: Skuzzy on September 12, 2016, 01:37:44 PM
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Here is what we are thinking the new minimum requirements will be for Aces High III.
CPU: 2.4Ghz dual core, or better
OS: Windows XP/7/8/8.1/10
System RAM: 4GB
Video card: NVidia 9800GTX+ performance level, or better
Video card dedicated RAM: 1024MB for Windows XP, 512MB for Windows 7 or later.
Input: Mouse
Internet Connection: 28.8 modem, or better
Optional: Microphone, Speakers, Headset, Joystick, TrackIR, XBox Controller, Oculus Rift (Windows 7, or later required), HTC Vive (Windows 7, or later required)
If you have a system close to the above, we would like to hear about the experience.
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CPU: yep
OS: yep
System RAM: we should put System RAM minimum requirements at 8Gb - it's 2016 after all and considering the lower GPU, the 8Gb ram would help offset.
Video card: nVidia 550GTX+, again because the 9800GTX architecture is almost 7 years old.
Video card dedicated RAM: yep
Input: Mouse - joystick should be minimum no? :P
Option: SPEAKERS and Microphone or headphones with integrated mic. , and yep.
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My system is about 5-6 years old, i joined AH3 party, played for a bit, it's running, but doesn't run very well, got some screen freezes; Any suggestions , can i get this to run better or buy new one ? would a newer video card work on this system and make a difference? what card? any tips,appreciated plz? :salute
Operating System: Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit (6.1, Build 7601) Service Pack 1 (7601.win7sp1_gdr.151230-0600)
Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: Gigabyte Technology Co., Ltd.
System Model: To be filled by O.E.M.
BIOS: BIOS Date: 08/21/12 10:41:14 Ver: 04.06.05
Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-3570 CPU @ 3.40GHz (4 CPUs), ~3.8GHz
Memory: 16384MB RAM
Available OS Memory: 16342MB RAM
Page File: 3627MB used, 29054MB available
Windows Dir: C:\Windows
DirectX Version: DirectX 11
Card name: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660
Manufacturer: NVIDIA
Chip type: GeForce GTX 660
DAC type: Integrated RAMDAC
Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_11C0&SUBSYS_354E1458&REV_A1
Display Memory: 4042 MB
Dedicated Memory: 1994 MB
Shared Memory: 2047 MB
Current Mode: 1680 x 1050 (32 bit) (60Hz)
Monitor Name: Generic PnP Monitor
Monitor Model: SyncMaster
Monitor Id: SAM0304
Native Mode: 1680 x 1050(p) (59.883Hz)
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ghi, did you tweak the game settings in the advance graphic options panel?
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ghi,
The other day when you were on there were lots of micro pauses that were either network or game related rather than specific to the individual. Many of us were getting them. Keep tweaking the graphics. I turned off reflections, post lighting effects and disabled clutter in flight. Then it is a case of moving the sliders to a point where you get a balance of the performance you want.
Also, I find the textures you select from the splash screen where you set your FOV also has a big impact. I run at 2048 on that screen but I used to run at 512 in AH2 some time ago just to be sure to get the frame rates I wanted.
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Scuzzy,thx for answering, yes i disabled all video features, works ok in tower , but in action seems unstable, works for awhile and bang, blue screen, ctd.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8360/29604708936_2eb89c04b6_z.jpg)
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I would try it with "enviroment mapping" to none, and drop the texture size a couple notches and see how it runs then. You might even be able to add a few things back in.
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4k textures, that's brave.
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Thx :salute
I'll try lower texture when I get home, never changed it , was working ok for AH2.
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I had mine at 4096 might want to tune that down to 2048 or 1024.
Turn the environment map to none.
Also eat a cheeseburger when you get home. :old:
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Thx :salute
I'll try lower texture when I get home, never changed it , was working ok for AH2.
For your card, set the texture to 512 and as others have mentioned, set the Environmental slider to 0. AH3 is more GPU (video card) intensive than AH2 was (AH2 was CPU intensive versus GPU).
ack-ack
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Wouldn't it be better to have that as the monitor viewing minimum requirements (perhaps have a suggested max monitor resolution for that card as well) and then have a separate set of VR minimum requirements?
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I run a AMD Radeon Vid card. How do I find out how it stacks up?
System Model: E699 0.0
BIOS: BIOS Date: 06/04/12 14:15:41 Ver: 04.06.05
Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-2500K CPU @ 3.30GHz (4 CPUs), ~3.3GHz
Memory: 8192MB RAM
Available OS Memory: 8156MB RAM
Page File: 2372MB used, 13938MB available
Windows Dir: C:\Windows
DirectX Version: DirectX 11
DX Setup Parameters: Not found
User DPI Setting: 120 DPI (125 percent)
System DPI Setting: 96 DPI (100 percent)
DWM DPI Scaling: Disabled
DxDiag Version: 6.01.7601.17514 64bit Unicode
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DxDiag Notes
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Display Tab 1: The file aticfx64.dll,aticfx64.dll,aticfx64.dll,aticfx32,aticfx32,aticfx32,atiumd64.dll,atidxx64.dll,atidxx64.dll,atiumdag,atidxx32,atidxx32,atiumdva,atiumd6a.cap,atitmm64.dll is not digitally signed, which means that it has not been tested by Microsoft's Windows Hardware Quality Labs (WHQL). You may be able to get a WHQL logo'd driver from the hardware manufacturer.
Sound Tab 1: No problems found.
Sound Tab 2: No problems found.
Sound Tab 3: 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: AMD Radeon HD 7800 Series
Manufacturer: Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.
Chip type: AMD Radeon Graphics Processor (0x6819)
DAC type: Internal DAC(400MHz)
Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_1002&DEV_6819&SUBSYS_23451787&REV_00
Display Memory: 1752 MB
Dedicated Memory: 2026 MB
Shared Memory: 3822 MB
Current Mode: 1920 x 1080 (32 bit) (60Hz)
Monitor Name: HP S2331 Series Wide LCD Monitor
Monitor Model: HP S2331
Monitor Id: HWP2907
Native Mode: 1920 x 1080(p) (60.000Hz)
Output Type: DVI
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I run a AMD Radeon Vid card. How do I find out how it stacks up?
Running the pre release of AH3 and checking FPS should give you a good idea.
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Here is what we are thinking the new minimum requirements will be for Aces High III
What would be the recommended specs?
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For your card, set the texture to 512 and as others have mentioned, set the Environmental slider to 0. AH3 is more GPU (video card) intensive than AH2 was (AH2 was CPU intensive versus GPU).
ack-ack
Yep, thx Ack-Ack, i switched texture to 1024, enabled all video settings , works fine. But i would still get a new video card, what would you recommend? years ago i used to follow close Nvidia vs AMD, now i lost track of their products,.I want to enjoy it at maximum graphic settings not just a black & white Charlie Chaplin silent movie, (maybe watch some 4k pron sometimes :uhoh)
http://www.pcgamer.com/the-best-graphics-cards/
http://www.futuremark.com/hardware/gpu
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Ghi, an Nvidia 970GTX will suit you just fine. It is fairly priced. I have one it is great. Check the power supply requirements before purchasing. Also PCI-E slot required.
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Yep, thx Ack-Ack, i switched texture to 1024, enabled all video settings , works fine. But i would still get a new video card, what would you recommend? years ago i used to follow close Nvidia vs AMD, now i lost track of their products,.I want to enjoy it at maximum graphic settings not just a black & white Charlie Chaplin silent movie, (maybe watch some 4k pron sometimes :uhoh)
http://www.pcgamer.com/the-best-graphics-cards/
http://www.futuremark.com/hardware/gpu
As Hajo said, the GTX 970 from Nvidia is a good card and will allow you to run AH3 at full settings. Like Hajo, it's the card I have as well and I have no issues running the game at full settings and get a rock steady 60fps, and this is with a 5 year old CPU (i7-2600k).
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Ghi, if you're looking for a 970 benchmark, I have an NVIDIA GTX 970 4GB, and I can play with every setting maxed out, field of view 110, 4k textures, and I get a solid 60 FPS. I can also play with 150 degree field of view at 60 FPS, but it's like looking through a fish eye lens.
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Be sure to look at the GTX 1060. It's in the same price range but appears to outperform the 970 and requires less power.
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You also might consider the GTX 1060. Same price as the GTX 970, slightly better performance, uses less power, and available to fit a smaller case (if necessary).
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GTX 970 by Nvidia Class Action Settlement $30.00 http://www.pcgamer.com/heres-how-to-claim-your-30-nvidia-geforce-gtx-970-settlement/ (http://www.pcgamer.com/heres-how-to-claim-your-30-nvidia-geforce-gtx-970-settlement/)
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GTX 970 by Nvidia Class Action Settlement $30.00 http://www.pcgamer.com/heres-how-to-claim-your-30-nvidia-geforce-gtx-970-settlement/ (http://www.pcgamer.com/heres-how-to-claim-your-30-nvidia-geforce-gtx-970-settlement/)
Thank you Waystin for the information, it's the first I'm hearing about this and will file a claim :cheers:
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Honestly If I had to choose an upgrade that balanced fairly between the two camps, #1 being long time players without maybe the latest horse power, and #2 being players who want a meaningful graphics upgrade that enhances the pleasure of the game? I dont think I could chose a better balanced one then AH-III. Or the III that is being developed. I think it delivers both.
This upgrade is not an unrealistic systems Hog. In fact it is so well balanced, both in the write and with the settings, that even if you do have to upgrade a players doesnt have to go spends thousands of bucks. A decent home build will do and for many all thats needed is a new G-card/Power supply.
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Re the 970 lawsuit, nVidia let me return both my 970s when I had them for a full refund, and they even took care of the shipping, and let me replace them with 980s through my regular shop at a very good price. Nice to see they are taking care of others at least in some manner, 30$ is 30$ right, and the card really needed to be pushed into a situation IMO where the whole memory deal would even have an effect on gaming.
Question regarding textures - should you set textures to whatever your monitor is doing, IE if I'm running 1440p and not 4k, should I be using 2k, I'm not sure how it works exactly, are the 4k textures just in and of themselves composed of more detail/pixels/whatever regardless of what resolution you're using on your monitor? That "4k is brave" comment made me wonder if I've been missing something the entire time. My systems are managing 4k no problem, but I just don't want to be running 4k textures on 1440p/2k if there is no point in doing so, that kind of thing.
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Re the 970 lawsuit, nVidia let me return both my 970s when I had them for a full refund, and they even took care of the shipping, and let me replace them with 980s through my regular shop at a very good price.
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Were your 970s fairly new?
Sure wouldn't mind getting two 980s. :)
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Were your 970s fairly new?
Sure wouldn't mind getting two 980s. :)
My 970 was new. It does very very well in game and to boot it is cheap now! I previously had a GTX750Ti that I also played the game with very well. I disabled shadows and it played great!
I gave it to someone in game after I got the 970 so he could play also. He loves it. He didn't have the power supply that would take a GTX 970. No need to have over a 350 watt
power supply for the GTX750Ti! It runs off the slot. Cheap solution to play the game with anywhere from 40 to 60 fps with some sliders turned down just a bit, not all the way.
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My 970s have never given me a problem. It's a great card in my opinion.
But I'd still jump to get a few 980s in exchange. :D
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Re the 970 lawsuit, nVidia let me return both my 970s when I had them for a full refund, and they even took care of the shipping, and let me replace them with 980s through my regular shop at a very good price. Nice to see they are taking care of others at least in some manner, 30$ is 30$ right, and the card really needed to be pushed into a situation IMO where the whole memory deal would even have an effect on gaming.
Question regarding textures - should you set textures to whatever your monitor is doing, IE if I'm running 1440p and not 4k, should I be using 2k, I'm not sure how it works exactly, are the 4k textures just in and of themselves composed of more detail/pixels/whatever regardless of what resolution you're using on your monitor? That "4k is brave" comment made me wonder if I've been missing something the entire time. My systems are managing 4k no problem, but I just don't want to be running 4k textures on 1440p/2k if there is no point in doing so, that kind of thing.
The texture settings only shows when you are looking at things very close. Simple example is the side of a plane. If you are using 1k textures the you would need to be looking at the plane closer then the the length of the fuse covering your 4k monitor. as soon as the fuse covers 1/4 of your screen you will then be magnifying the texture and loosing some detail, farther away there will be no difference between 1k or 4 k textures.
HiTech
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Okay, thanks HT, great explanation.
My 970s were about 3 weeks old when that whole memory-gate thing happened. IMO it didn't really make a huge diff for me, I just took advantage of the deal they offered for returning them as I wanted to move up to 980s anyway, and had no complaints re:970 performance whatsoever.
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The texture settings only shows when you are looking at things very close. Simple example is the side of a plane. If you are using 1k textures the you would need to be looking at the plane closer then the the length of the fuse covering your 4k monitor. as soon as the fuse covers 1/4 of your screen you will then be magnifying the texture and loosing some detail, farther away there will be no difference between 1k or 4 k textures.
HiTech
I'm fairly computer illiterate. Is there not any point to picking the 4096 (?) setting on the main screen if you don't have a 4k monitor? Would I not notice a graphical difference yet get better frame rates or maybe be able to turn tree detail up (it's the only thing I don't have maxed with a 980m) if I turn it down too the 2000-something level?
Thanks.
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I chose 4k just as an example. As soon as you are looking closer at a texture than 1/2 the texture on a 1920 monitor you will loose detail if less then a 4k texture. Think of zooming into a normal 2d photograph.
HiTech
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Oh ok, that makes sense. Thanks!
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CPU - Corei7 - 3.5 ghz - quad
RAM - 16 GB
Vid - GeForce GTX 770 with 4 GB on board RAM
Windows 7
Resolution - max - 4096 (probably not supported by my monitor -- should change to 1024 -- just saw HiTech's post -- not sure about this), FOV 106, Environmental slider = 0, reflections off, disable shadows, disable post lighting (enable all the check boxes under post lighting), sliders set to max detail except trees which are middle of the spectrum.
I'm maxing out my frame rates for my monitor (60) no matter what the situation - at altitude, low, furball, bombing run, dive bombing, CVs etc. For me, the biggest deal was the environmental slider. Anything other than 0 gives me a frame rate hit (last time I checked). I'm loving the game! My only issue so far is now and again, the game collapses to desk top as if I hit Alt-Tab. I have no clue. One thing did drive me crazy. I was up and getting frame rates in the teens and 20s. After using my extensive vocabulary, I found out my virus scanner decided to run a PC scan while I was playing the game. Duh!
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FBScud don't confuse 4k textures with a 4k monitor. You can keep using 4k textures.
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A useful resource for comparing cards: http://www.videocardbenchmark.net/
(Someone here posted this a while ago, I don't recall who but thanks to whoever it was.)
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Thx FLS. I didn't fully understand HiTech's explanation, but flying at a rock solid 60 FR suggests things aren't broken at my current settings. I'll repeat, I think AH III rocks. My system is about 2.5 years old now, but I built it knowing the game would be upgraded before I was ready to get another PC or do major upgrades. LOL -- I fought with my local shop to get an increased power supply and the 770 vid card. "No game requires that type of system today." Me: "My favorite [only] game will fairly soon. Put it in." I was right. :banana: :banana: :banana:
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A useful resource for comparing cards: http://www.videocardbenchmark.net/
(Someone here posted this a while ago, I don't recall who but thanks to whoever it was.)
Cool site, thx!
Well, yesterday i purchased and installed the (MSI) GTX 1060 6 GB, looks well rated for price on this site, but.... furballing last evening over tank town, more players, GVs, clouds was not running well, got 57-60 fps but some sluggish , freezes even with low video settings(maybe my cpu was slow , got few beers :uhoh.)
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For FBSCUD
I have the same problem. When I fly AH3 using the Dx11 option, when I tab out or use the window key, which I do often, my AH3 will crash. To fix this problem fly AH3 with the
Dx9 option. It should fix the problem. I'm guessing its a bug that will be fixed in the future. I agree, AH3 is fantastic. :banana: :airplane:
:salute
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For FBSCUD
I have the same problem. When I fly AH3 using the Dx11 option, when I tab out or use the window key, which I do often, my AH3 will crash. To fix this problem fly AH3 with the
Dx9 option. It should fix the problem. I'm guessing its a bug that will be fixed in the future. I agree, AH3 is fantastic. :banana: :airplane:
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Have tried everything I can think of to duplicate this, I have not been able to duplicate it to find out what the issue is.
HiTech
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I can alt tab in DX11 version with no issues at all.
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For FBSCUD
I have the same problem. When I fly AH3 using the Dx11 option, when I tab out or use the window key, which I do often, my AH3 will crash. To fix this problem fly AH3 with the
Dx9 option. It should fix the problem. I'm guessing its a bug that will be fixed in the future. I agree, AH3 is fantastic. :banana: :airplane:
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does it crash or does it stay in the background processes?
do you have win10?
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does it crash or does it stay in the background processes?
do you have win10?
For me (same problem) AH is running - somehow - if you bring up Task Manager. But AH no longer shows as a program on the bar that runs across the bottom of the screen, nor can I Alt-Tab back to it. One of the helpful AHers said that I can terminate AH in Task Manager, and then restart it, and that is true.
And yes, Windows 10.
- oldman
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Min requirements still to much for mine :(
Have tried everything. At min set up got 48fps and then it crashed the computer.
Maybe somewhere down the road after Sunday I'll see ya'll again.
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I have win10. My basic system:
lenovo desktop 1 year old
I5
8 gig system ram
nvidia gt 730 2 gig ram that came with the pc when I purchased it from best buy
When I start AH3 with the Dx11 option, then I tab out, hit window key, there is no way to get back into the game. My task manager shows its running but the lil icon at the bottom of my screen i have setup, i keep on clicking it on but cant get back into the game. Sorry I forgot the name of the area at the very bottom of my win10 screen. It shows all the apps i have running and it has an underline under it. However the AH3 dx11 is NOT underlined like it should be. Nothing I do allows me back into my AH3 which is running in the background. The only way I can get back into AH3 is to open my task manager then END TASK my AH3 then restart AH3.
When I use the AH3 Dx9 option, there is NO problem when I hit Window button on keyboard or tab out. I just click on the AH3 icon at bottom of my screen Which has the AH3 icon with an underline under it which indicates its a running app on my pc. So as of now I only fly AH3 with Dx9 option. Many others have said the same thing while flying in AH3. It crashes and/or they can not get back in after they have tabed out or used window key so Ive told them to use the Dx9 option. Currently this seems to be a very common problem. Personally I am concerned that plenty of AHers dont realize this can be temporably fixed by using the Dx9 option. They might get discouraged since many of us tab out often while in AH3. I hope this can be fixed.
<Salute> HTC
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That's what mine does.. Running Nvidia dx11 version it minimizes frequently and it doesn't go into tray it disappears into the background and I have to end task in task manger then log back in... If I run dx9 version it won't let me use Nvidia it makes me use integrated graphics with good fps.. But at also didn't minimize my game and even when I hit windows key to minimize it I was able to immediately get it back from tray. Did not get stuck in background. Windows 10
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Have tried everything I can think of to duplicate this, I have not been able to duplicate it to find out what the issue is.
HiTech
I have the issue frequently.
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That's what mine does.. Running Nvidia dx11 version it minimizes frequently and it doesn't go into tray it disappears into the background and I have to end task in task manger then log back in... If I run dx9 version it won't let me use Nvidia it makes me use integrated graphics with good fps.. But at also didn't minimize my game and even when I hit windows key to minimize it I was able to immediately get it back from tray. Did not get stuck in background. Windows 10
1. Right Click on Desktop
2. Select nVidia Control Panel
3. In left panel select "Manage 3D Settings"
4. In right panel select "Program Settings" tab
5. Under section 1., check the box for "only programs on this computer"
6. then hit the "Add" button and navigate to where Aces High III is installed and select "aceshigh11.exe". Repeat to add "aceshigh9.exe".
7. Go down to section 2. and select nVidia processor
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Have tried everything I can think of to duplicate this, I have not been able to duplicate it to find out what the issue is.
HiTech
I've noticed when DX11 version has just started running I can easily Alt-Tab in and out of it with no problems. After it's been running awhile is when things start to get dicey for me. For example hitting Alt-Tab and nothing happens.
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1. Right Click on Desktop
2. Select nVidia Control Panel
3. In left panel select "Manage 3D Settings"
4. In right panel select "Program Settings" tab
5. Under section 1., check the box for "only programs on this computer"
6. then hit the "Add" button and navigate to where Aces High III is installed and select "aceshigh11.exe". Repeat to add "aceshigh9.exe".
7. Go down to section 2. and select nVidia processor
Skuzzy (or anyone else) - Could you please suggest optimal 3D settings for Nvidea cards? I believe "application controlled" is the suggested choice but some clear guidance on this would be appreciated.
Thanks
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That's what mine does.. Running Nvidia dx11 version it minimizes frequently and it doesn't go into tray it disappears into the background and I have to end task in task manger then log back in... If I run dx9 version it won't let me use Nvidia it makes me use integrated graphics with good fps.. But at also didn't minimize my game and even when I hit windows key to minimize it I was able to immediately get it back from tray. Did not get stuck in background. Windows 10
I took a number 2 flat blade screw driver and popped the Windows key off of my keyboard. Seems to be fixed now. :D
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When it happens to me, the AHIII icon is in my bottom menu bar. I click on it and I'm right back in the game, flying. I'll try Skuzzy's suggestion and see where we go!
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1. Right Click on Desktop
2. Select nVidia Control Panel
3. In left panel select "Manage 3D Settings"
4. In right panel select "Program Settings" tab
5. Under section 1., check the box for "only programs on this computer"
6. then hit the "Add" button and navigate to where Aces High III is installed and select "aceshigh11.exe". Repeat to add "aceshigh9.exe".
7. Go down to section 2. and select nVidia processor
that's how we got Nvidia to run dx11 version and my vid Mem under cntrl "I" showed my mem went from 112.5 to 3008 and fps went to 60 but same process doesn't work doing that to dx9 version cntrl "I" still shows 112.5 mem of which I'm drawing 300 :bhead I wouldn't even need dx9 version if I didn't have the minimize problem ty for the response scuzzy
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My Graphic card is a 7800 Series AMD Radeon with 2 GB onboard. I switched to 512 on my textures, all sliders left, and everything disabled (to get through FSO tonight). Was getting 55-60 FPS last night with no freezes or boots other than a lost host connection. I expect to upgrade to a GTX 1060 or 960 this week coming up.
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My Graphic card is a 7800 Series AMD Radeon with 2 GB onboard. I switched to 512 on my textures, all sliders left, and everything disabled (to get through FSO tonight). Was getting 55-60 FPS last night with no freezes or boots other than a lost host connection. I expect to upgrade to a GTX 1060 or 960 this week coming up.
Strange Waystin. I am running AHIII with a Radeon 7870 2GB card at 2k resolution and textures at 4096. I have environment map set to none and the other graphic sliders are centered except for tree detail which is set 1/3 from the left. Cockpit reflections and anti-alias is also turned off. With these settings I am consistently at 55-60fps. My only fps drop happens occasionally when flying at tree top level or over town where it will dip momentarily to 40fps. My CPU is an i5-3570k at 3.4ghz. I am using Windows 7 64-bit. You might also check your Crimson drivers. I am using driver 16.3, which I understand is best one for the 7800 series cards.
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I've noticed when DX11 version has just started running I can easily Alt-Tab in and out of it with no problems. After it's been running awhile is when things start to get dicey for me. For example hitting Alt-Tab and nothing happens.
I was playing ah3 yesterday, then I went to desktop and got busy for an hour or so somewhere else. when I came back the screen must have just gone to sleep. I just tapped my keyboard and was able to go back into the game which had been minimized. I had no problems whatsoever.
semp
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I took a number 2 flat blade screw driver and popped the Windows key off of my keyboard. Seems to be fixed now. :D
sounds like it's worth a try lol
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@waystin2, @edge12374 there's three versions in the 7800 series, two of them being 7870's. They're not performing similarly at all. Just a side note. :cheers:
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Strange Waystin. I am running AHIII with a Radeon 7870 2GB card at 2k resolution and textures at 4096. I have environment map set to none and the other graphic sliders are centered except for tree detail which is set 1/3 from the left. Cockpit reflections and anti-alias is also turned off. With these settings I am consistently at 55-60fps. My only fps drop happens occasionally when flying at tree top level or over town where it will dip momentarily to 40fps. My CPU is an i5-3570k at 3.4ghz. I am using Windows 7 64-bit. You might also check your Crimson drivers. I am using driver 16.3, which I understand is best one for the 7800 series cards.
Will check it, thanks Tshark. Still due for an upgrade, but need to have a working soultion for FSO until I get it done.
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Skuzzy (or anyone else) - Could you please suggest optimal 3D settings for Nvidea cards? I believe "application controlled" is the suggested choice but some clear guidance on this would be appreciated.
Thanks
I also would appreciate clarification on this.
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From me or HTC?
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1. Right Click on Desktop
2. Select nVidia Control Panel
3. In left panel select "Manage 3D Settings"
4. In right panel select "Program Settings" tab
5. Under section 1., check the box for "only programs on this computer"
6. then hit the "Add" button and navigate to where Aces High III is installed and select "aceshigh11.exe". Repeat to add "aceshigh9.exe".
7. Go down to section 2. and select nVidia processor
Ah. Sorcery.
What would one do if one lacked an nVidia card, but instead had a Radeon card, an R9 200 series, for example, which did not have choices such as those listed above...?
- oldman (..er...a friend asked me...)
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I am having issues with the latest version of Shadowplay. causes game crashes so it might be worth checking if you guys are running shadowplay or Nvidia experience in the background. I flew for hours with it off and as soon as I turned it on again I crashed
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Skuzzy (or anyone else) - Could you please suggest optimal 3D settings for Nvidea cards? I believe "application controlled" is the suggested choice but some clear guidance on this would be appreciated.
Thanks
AH3 is designed with the video card settings at default.