Options, Synchronized?
 

I had to reload SHIII on a new computer, one of the set up options was to check the box for "synchronized" What does that mean? Thanks! Joe S

Well I've noticed sometimes when I reach a harbor or get near a convoy that the computer will "freeze" not completely but it will pause to load something.

I've always thought it meant that it would do away with that.

Regardless of what it actually does its going to use more RAM and memory and whatever. Its possible that it just makes the framerates smoother, I don't have a clue. :huh:

What the synchronised button does is turn on VSync.It does not use your systems RAM.

What that does is synchronises your video card with your monitors refresh rate.This is a brief definition of Vsync..

"Vertical Synchronization is an option found in many games that allows the frame rate of the game to be matched to the refresh rate of the monitor. Generally, allowing VSync provides the greatest stability, but turning it off can allow for much higher frame rates. The downside of the greater framerates is the potential for artifacts to develop and tearing to occur."

So in short with Vsync on you get your framerates limited to what your monitors refresh rate is set at.But it makes the game more stable image wise.

With Vsync off you get higher framerates but at a cost of artifacting and tearing in the graphics of the game being quite possible.

With V-sync off, I have +130 FPS in a calm and open ocean, 60-70 FPS when the seas are rolling, 30-40 FPS when I'm around port (HT light).

With V-sync on, I have no idea... I love FPS too much! :D

You do realize that with a 60hz refresh rate, you don't see half of those 120 fps?

The human eye can only detect choppiness up to 23 FPS, so anything more is kindof redundant anyways.

So even if I have half of 120, that's still pretty darn good. I can live with 60 FPS. My eyes won't know the difference. ;)

Man, if your screen supports higher refresh rates, then install some utility that will allow you to lock it on higher frequency. Infamous default 60Hz for Direct3D applications causes eye fatigue, especially with long lasting Sh3 patrols ;)

Sorry, I'm not a computer guru. How can I find out my screen refresh rates? And how can I improve it?

That´s not correct! Please read this:
http://www.100fps.com/how_many_frame...humans_see.htm

Maybe the OSD of your monitor has a status line where it shows the refresh rate.

"Refreshforce" or "Refreshlock":
http://www.pagehosting.co.uk/rl/

Gizzmoe, thanks for the info.

I checked and found out that my monitor has a max of 75hz, but I had been playing on 60hz all of this time... :damn:

Ok, so I tried changing it to 75, but it looks very blurry. Is this how it should really look? Or do my eyes need to adjust?

And I haven't even tried playing a game yet. Things are already looking blurry from my desktop. But I'm guessing that this blur is supposed to help videogames?

Blurry at 75hz? :hmm: Was that at 1024x786? What is the brand and model type?

Yep, blurry at 75hz

Yep, 1024x768

Dell E152FP

Do you know what's wrong?

LOL... I am a dummy... :doh:


I was turning my computer screen over to check for the model number and my finger slipped over the auto adjust button...

And guess what???


My screen cleared up... WOW!!! It's sooo clear!!!!!

Yeah, I'm soo smart... :roll:

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