Options, Synchronized?

Joe S · 12-11-05, 12:30 PM

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

Dutch · 12-11-05, 12:36 PM

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.

CWorth · 12-11-05, 01:25 PM

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.

Marhkimov · 12-11-05, 02:20 PM

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!

Etienne · 12-11-05, 03:06 PM

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

Marhkimov · 12-11-05, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Etienne

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.

Fishmachine · 12-12-05, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Etienne

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

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

Marhkimov · 12-12-05, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Fishmachine

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Originally Posted by Etienne

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

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?

Gizzmoe · 12-13-05, 01:58 AM

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Originally Posted by marhkimov

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

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

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How can I find out my screen refresh rates?

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

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And how can I improve it?

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

Marhkimov · 12-13-05, 02:11 AM

Gizzmoe, thanks for the info.

Marhkimov · 12-13-05, 02:30 AM

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

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?

Gizzmoe · 12-13-05, 02:36 AM

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

Marhkimov · 12-13-05, 02:43 AM

Yep, blurry at 75hz

Yep, 1024x768

Dell E152FP

Do you know what's wrong?

Marhkimov · 12-13-05, 02:46 AM

LOL... I am a dummy...

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...

Gizzmoe · 12-13-05, 02:49 AM

12-11-05, 12:30 PM	#1
Joe S XO Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 409 Downloads: 28 Uploads: 0	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

12-11-05, 02:20 PM	#4
Marhkimov Admiral Join Date: May 2005 Location: Bay Area, California, USA Posts: 2,377 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	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! __________________ It takes two to tango

12-13-05, 02:11 AM	#10
Marhkimov Admiral Join Date: May 2005 Location: Bay Area, California, USA Posts: 2,377 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Gizzmoe, thanks for the info. __________________ It takes two to tango

12-13-05, 02:30 AM	#11
Marhkimov Admiral Join Date: May 2005 Location: Bay Area, California, USA Posts: 2,377 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I checked and found out that my monitor has a max of 75hz, but I had been playing on 60hz all of this time... 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? __________________ It takes two to tango

12-13-05, 02:43 AM	#13
Marhkimov Admiral Join Date: May 2005 Location: Bay Area, California, USA Posts: 2,377 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Yep, blurry at 75hz Yep, 1024x768 Dell E152FP Do you know what's wrong? __________________ It takes two to tango

12-11-05, 12:36 PM	#2
Dutch Sonar Guy Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: United States Posts: 376 Downloads: 19 Uploads: 0	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.

12-11-05, 01:25 PM	#3
CWorth Grey Wolf Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Gettysburg PA Posts: 845 Downloads: 38 Uploads: 0	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.

12-11-05, 03:06 PM	#5
Etienne Seasoned Skipper Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 695 Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	You do realize that with a 60hz refresh rate, you don't see half of those 120 fps?

12-13-05, 02:36 AM	#12
Gizzmoe Silent Hunter Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Germany Posts: 3,668 Downloads: 4 Uploads: 0	Blurry at 75hz? :hmm: Was that at 1024x786? What is the brand and model type?

12-13-05, 02:46 AM	#14
Marhkimov Admiral Join Date: May 2005 Location: Bay Area, California, USA Posts: 2,377 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	LOL... I am a dummy... 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... __________________ It takes two to tango

12-13-05, 02:49 AM	#15
Gizzmoe Silent Hunter Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Germany Posts: 3,668 Downloads: 4 Uploads: 0