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Title: Frame Rates
Post by: MwXX on December 12, 2002, 10:44:00 PM

I cant seem to keep my frames constant?????? help me someone!

Running win98 se
1.6g
256mb
40g HD
ATI RADEON 128 MB 8500 LE

New monitor 17" Mitsubishi Diamondtron SB70

frames in tower are 70-80

on runway, jump down to 34-50


when in the air, they jump all over from 34  to 100 and sometimes over...."is this normal"

and what can i do to keep it steady?

run monitor in "optimal" refresh rate...specs say on monitor running at 800x600 @ 50 -110 Hz...what should i set refresh rate to ? or leave it "optimal" and does anyone know how to tweak vid card for a set up like this?

ALL GREAT TECHS PLEASE HELP!!!!!!!!!! if u need more info, let me know!!!!!:eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek:

Title: Frame Rates
Post by: eagl on December 13, 2002, 09:11:18 AM

Don't worry too much about a constant framerate.  If you're really worried about it, try this.

Go into the video configuration prior to entering the game, and select a frame rate lock speed.  I think the options are 45, 60, and unlimited.  Check 45.  Then select a resolution and color depth that should keep you above 45 fps.  With your vid card, 1024x768 and 32 bit should be decent.

That should keep your framerate locked at 45.  It won't go any higher, but might go lower if the scene gets complex enough.  I've done this in the past and it doesn't make things look any better to me, but some people care about it I guess.  Turning off any anti-aliasing can help as well.

Title: Frame Rates
Post by: FOGOLD on December 13, 2002, 09:24:52 AM

Dont worry. Set your monitor to 85hz though. Frame rates are fine above 30 in heavy smoke etc. I leave the fr counter off most of the time unless I suspect something is up. You'll soon notice if fr's are getting too low.

Title: Frame Rates
Post by: MwXX on December 13, 2002, 11:51:05 AM

thanks guys, those are the things i was looking for!

Title: Frame Rates
Post by: Jagv81st on December 14, 2002, 01:07:24 PM

I have one. I am running a 20-25 FPS ave with an occasional 30 FPS spike. I have a 733 Pros. with 512 Ram, and a 128 Radeon.  Is it natural to run that low of a FPS? I mean, what is teh overall average? I have played quite a few Online games were the FPS will make or break you.  So I am just curious. I have been in AH for a while, so I am not a Greenback of anysort.