Poor show Devs

602Sqn_Puff · 03-02-10, 12:23 PM

Just installed the game, system checks stated all was well for the graphic settings. Went in game and checked what was ticked...all max except AA. Thought I'd test the FPS and lo and behold..only 17FPS in the sub.....so much for the game system recommendations. Running a q6600 at 2.9ghz , 4 gb system ram at 900 and a Gforce GTX 260 overclocked with 1.8Gb onboard ram.
Ah well, guess it will just sit on my HD then and back to SH4 and Op Mon ....

Galanti · 03-02-10, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by 602Sqn_Puff

Just installed the game, system checks stated all was well for the graphic settings. Went in game and checked what was ticked...all max except AA. Thought I'd test the FPS and lo and behold..only 17FPS in the sub.....so much for the game system recommendations. Running a q6600 at 2.9ghz , 4 gb system ram at 900 and a Gforce GTX 260 overclocked with 1.8Gb onboard ram.
Ah well, guess it will just sit on my HD then and back to SH4 and Op Mon ....

I had the same issue, with just about the same specs as you until I turned off the shadows completely, then it shot up to 60fps in the sub and 80 outside (which is still odd, should be the reverse).

What drivers are you using?

GDFTigerTank · 03-02-10, 12:31 PM

Come on m8... you think they can predict/test full compatability between all possible makes and models of CPU, Graphics Card, and RAM in all possible combinations?

REALLY?

And did you check to see if there were any driver updates before you wrote it off as a game issue?

And do you know with absolute certainty that it has nothing to do with other background processes running on your computer?

And did you try simply turning down the HDL/Shadows - its not the best Graphics card...

Weather-guesser · 03-02-10, 12:34 PM

New drivers are out today and have been reported to fix fps issues as well as overclocking

Decoman · 03-02-10, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Weather-guesser

New drivers are out today and have been reported to fix fps issues as well as overclocking

Lol

Galanti · 03-02-10, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by GDFTigerTank

And did you try simply turning down the HDL/Shadows - its not the best Graphics card...

I agree with most of your post, but c'mon, the GTX260 is certainly good enough for this engine.

GDFTigerTank · 03-02-10, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Galanti

I agree with most of your post, but c'mon, the GTX260 is certainly good enough for this engine.

Ok I'll give you that - it's not "bad". I've got a GTX 285 which I love personally and I have 2 friends who bought 260s and new regret not going for something better.

They complain about having to turn AA settings down.

"Ive been gaming for over 13 years mate....

so I know the script. How about I sell you a car, does 56miles to the gallon...but you have to push it the first twenty and then you'll get the full mileage

"

I think you're just being a little harsh in your assessment of the situation.

This is more a case of push a Shelby Cobra 100 yards and it's yours...
You're darn right I'm going to push that car 100 yards!

Highbury · 03-02-10, 12:45 PM

I had absolutely awful FPS when I first started playing it. Just turning around was a slide-show. I have a system that far exceeds the specs so I was quite surprised. (Although the installer only seemed to detect 2GB of my 6GB of ram!!

)

I stuck with it for a bit and by the time I was heading back to base on the tutorial mission thingy it was running smooth. Every time I have played it since, including re-doing the tutorial it has been fine. For some reason that first 15 min ran like sh*t.

Bilge_Rat · 03-02-10, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Highbury

tutorial mission thingy

tutorial? am I missing something, all I have are historical missions or the campaign.

On the FPS thing, I am not sure what is the issue, I have a E8500, ATI 4890 (cat 9.12), 27" monitor, play w. max graphics, no AA, but the fps never dips below 40 even in a crowded harbour.

rcjonessnp175 · 03-02-10, 12:46 PM

Well the devs had always said the biggest reason they took the shadows out of the previous games was because they require alot of horsepower, but im surprised to here that even your setup cant push more than 17 fps hmmm, thiers new nvidia drivers out by the way might want to check em out as people are saying they get good performance increase with em

602Sqn_Puff · 03-02-10, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by GDFTigerTank

Come on m8... you think they can predict/test full compatability between all possible makes and models of CPU, Graphics Card, and RAM in all possible combinations?

REALLY?

And did you check to see if there were any driver updates before you wrote it off as a game issue?

And do you know with absolute certainty that it has nothing to do with other background processes running on your computer?

And did you try simply turning down the HDL/Shadows - its not the best Graphics card...

Ive been gaming for over 13 years mate....

so I know the script. How about I sell you a car, does 56miles to the gallon...but you have to push it the first twenty and then you'll get the full mileage

Safe-Keeper · 03-02-10, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by 602Sqn_Puff

Ive been gaming for over 13 years mate....

so I know the script. How about I sell you a car, does 56miles to the gallon...but you have to push it the first twenty and then you'll get the full mileage

Depends... can you roam freely inside of it?

The General · 03-02-10, 02:12 PM

Half Life 2 has shadows and that game is 8 years old! What horsepower?! The game needs optimising and hopefully the new Patch has improved things.

Dowly · 03-02-10, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by The General

Half Life 2 has shadows and that game is 8 years old! What horsepower?! The game needs optimising and hopefully the new Patch has improved things.

Exactly. You can find shadows in pretty much every game these days and some (like ArmA/A2) have huge areas with craploads of shadows.

Jimbuna · 03-02-10, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by 602Sqn_Puff

Ive been gaming for over 13 years mate....

so I know the script. How about I sell you a car, does 56miles to the gallon...but you have to push it the first twenty and then you'll get the full mileage

LOL

03-02-10, 12:23 PM	#1
602Sqn_Puff Ensign Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Saltcoats, Ayrshire, Scotland Posts: 233 Downloads: 322 Uploads: 0	Poor show Devs Just installed the game, system checks stated all was well for the graphic settings. Went in game and checked what was ticked...all max except AA. Thought I'd test the FPS and lo and behold..only 17FPS in the sub.....so much for the game system recommendations. Running a q6600 at 2.9ghz , 4 gb system ram at 900 and a Gforce GTX 260 overclocked with 1.8Gb onboard ram. Ah well, guess it will just sit on my HD then and back to SH4 and Op Mon ....

03-02-10, 12:34 PM	#4
Weather-guesser Lieutenant Join Date: May 2007 Location: Albany, New York USA Posts: 260 Downloads: 72 Uploads: 0	New drivers are out today and have been reported to fix fps issues as well as overclocking __________________ NAVY! It's not just a job. It's a Buck Seventy-Five an hour!

03-02-10, 12:46 PM	#10
rcjonessnp175 Weps Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Panzer barracks, Germany Posts: 363 Downloads: 82 Uploads: 0	Well the devs had always said the biggest reason they took the shadows out of the previous games was because they require alot of horsepower, but im surprised to here that even your setup cant push more than 17 fps hmmm, thiers new nvidia drivers out by the way might want to check em out as people are saying they get good performance increase with em __________________ The mother ship,Coolermaster HAF, I7 intel overclock 4ghz, , 6gb mem, 5870 crossfire, soundblaster Xfi titanium , Oh and 52 inch samsung 750 120hz. 7.1 onkyo 1200 wattss system

03-02-10, 02:12 PM	#13
The General The Old Man Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Mountain Ash, Wales, U.K. Posts: 1,548 Downloads: 179 Uploads: 3	Half Life 2 has shadows and that game is 8 years old! What horsepower?! The game needs optimising and hopefully the new Patch has improved things. __________________ *THE GENERAL*

03-02-10, 12:31 PM	#3
GDFTigerTank Machinist's Mate Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 121 Downloads: 44 Uploads: 0	Come on m8... you think they can predict/test full compatability between all possible makes and models of CPU, Graphics Card, and RAM in all possible combinations? REALLY? And did you check to see if there were any driver updates before you wrote it off as a game issue? And do you know with absolute certainty that it has nothing to do with other background processes running on your computer? And did you try simply turning down the HDL/Shadows - its not the best Graphics card...

03-02-10, 12:45 PM	#8
Highbury The Old Man Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: 51.557, -0.102 Posts: 1,311 Downloads: 177 Uploads: 0	I had absolutely awful FPS when I first started playing it. Just turning around was a slide-show. I have a system that far exceeds the specs so I was quite surprised. (Although the installer only seemed to detect 2GB of my 6GB of ram!! ) I stuck with it for a bit and by the time I was heading back to base on the tutorial mission thingy it was running smooth. Every time I have played it since, including re-doing the tutorial it has been fine. For some reason that first 15 min ran like sh*t.