Well, I don't know if ARMA2 is the best example, it runs like a ballz on even a high-end machine.

The first mission of the campaign, Invasion Of Poland, is the tutorial:yep:

I should point out that in my case, shadows are only causing a problem in the control room and when I'm staring directly at the radio dude. On the bridge, with everything maxed at 1680x1050 (and yes, high AA) I get about 40-50 fps on the high seas. So I'm thinking there's a particular shadow shader or light source that is gagging on my machine.

I'm using 191.07 drivers, planning on trying the new set tonight, but I'd take reports of a massive fps increase with a healthy dose of skepticism. I've never seen such a dramatic illustration of placebo effect as when a new driver set is released.

With shadows off, the game frankly looks pretty good still, and fps are through the roof (80 fps on bridge, sometimes over 100 interior).

Danke

When performance sucks, the first thing to turn down is always the shadows. At least that makes sense. :yep:

But looking at the shots, interior shadows don't seem that complex. Weird it's taking such a heavy toll. :hmmm:

Yeah, turning my shadows off made my performance go from terrible to pretty damn good. :DL (It's a fairly old machine!)

LOL :DL

Did somebody say "mileage?

http://images.spritmonitor.de/274084_41.png

Okay, not exactly 56mpg :)

Andreas

turning off volumetric fog will help big time as well