SH4 Performance

ryanwigginton · 07-25-07, 10:36 AM

Does anyone in here understand the manage 3D settings page in the nvidia control panel. There's a shed load of options there and I'm only familiar with filtering, anti-aliasing and the v-sync. Even just a few options explained/pointers would be helpful. I did search the help file but it just sends you round in circles chasing your tail. No detail there.

Thanks in advance!

ryanwigginton · 07-25-07, 11:13 AM

Sad when you have to reply to your own threads, yeh I know.

Does anyone know will 45fps sync with my 60Hz monitor? If I can limit the fps maybe I can just get a happy medium. Also, can I force it to run in custom resolutions, I've added some 8:5 ratios that work fine but don't appear in the graphics options page in game.

maerean_m · 07-25-07, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by ryanwigginton

Also, can I force it to run in custom resolutions, I've added some 8:5 ratios that work fine but don't appear in the graphics options page in game.

The custom resolutions appear in the list, at the end of it (just have to scroll way down).

The game asks the core of DirectX for the supported resolutions which asks the nVidia driver.

Maybe you're running on an ATi card?

ryanwigginton · 07-25-07, 01:47 PM

Nah nVidia, I'll check again, perhaps I didn't scroll all the way down.

ryanwigginton · 07-25-07, 02:10 PM

Nope they aren't there. I have about three custom 8:5 res's set up. They usually appear in other games. I was thinking maybe there's a cfg file with res in it or command line to start with a set resolution.

Jmack · 07-25-07, 02:33 PM

always thinking of getting better performance from my computer what are those 8:5 ratios you guys talk about ... and will screen refresh rate affect fps ?

thanks

ryanwigginton · 07-26-07, 01:08 AM

8:5 just refers to the screen dimensions. ie. 8:5 translates to 800:500 or 1600:1000 or anyting of the same ratio. So a 800x600 image (8:6 or.. 4:3 if you like) won't fill my 8:5 screen. I'll get black lines down the sides, unless the graphics are stretched by my graphics card (which distorts, not giving you a true image). Most craphics cards drivers are set to stretch by default because your average user won't notice (or mind the slight distortion).

The refresh rate is seperate. They're often fixed (at say 60Hz). If your game is running at any given fps that isn't 60 or a multiple of 60, you'll notice the screen tearing as you spin around on the bridge. Jagged horizontal lines because the fps and monitor refresh rate dont match. V-Sync gets rid of these.

r2d2 · 07-26-07, 08:32 AM

ryanwigginton,

I found a resource on the web, www.tweakguides.com with some info regarding graphics settings as well as specific NVidia settings. It also contains stuff for ATI cards. Maybe have a look there?

Hope it helps!

ryanwigginton · 07-26-07, 08:42 AM

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Originally Posted by r2d2

ryanwigginton,

I found a resource on the web, www.tweakguides.com with some info regarding graphics settings as well as specific NVidia settings. It also contains stuff for ATI cards. Maybe have a look there?

Hope it helps!

Thanking you.

SteamWake · 07-26-07, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by r2d2

ryanwigginton,

I found a resource on the web, www.tweakguides.com with some info regarding graphics settings as well as specific NVidia settings. It also contains stuff for ATI cards. Maybe have a look there?

Hope it helps!

Wow another lurker shows up !

Cant go wrong with tweakguides. They have been around forever and have sound usefull advice.

Thanks for the help there R2d2 and welcome to the forums

07-25-07, 10:36 AM	#1
ryanwigginton Weps Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Nottinghamshire Posts: 368 Downloads: 68 Uploads: 0	SH4 Performance Does anyone in here understand the manage 3D settings page in the nvidia control panel. There's a shed load of options there and I'm only familiar with filtering, anti-aliasing and the v-sync. Even just a few options explained/pointers would be helpful. I did search the help file but it just sends you round in circles chasing your tail. No detail there. Thanks in advance!

07-25-07, 02:33 PM	#6
Jmack Seasoned Skipper Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 669 Downloads: 23 Uploads: 0	always thinking of getting better performance from my computer what are those 8:5 ratios you guys talk about ... and will screen refresh rate affect fps ? thanks __________________ "victim's ? ... arent we all ? "

07-26-07, 08:32 AM	#8
r2d2 Nub Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Pretoria, South Africa Posts: 2 Downloads: 22 Uploads: 0	Try looking here ryanwigginton, I found a resource on the web, www.tweakguides.com with some info regarding graphics settings as well as specific NVidia settings. It also contains stuff for ATI cards. Maybe have a look there? Hope it helps!

07-25-07, 11:13 AM	#2
ryanwigginton Weps Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Nottinghamshire Posts: 368 Downloads: 68 Uploads: 0	Sad when you have to reply to your own threads, yeh I know. Does anyone know will 45fps sync with my 60Hz monitor? If I can limit the fps maybe I can just get a happy medium. Also, can I force it to run in custom resolutions, I've added some 8:5 ratios that work fine but don't appear in the graphics options page in game.

07-25-07, 01:47 PM	#4
ryanwigginton Weps Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Nottinghamshire Posts: 368 Downloads: 68 Uploads: 0	Nah nVidia, I'll check again, perhaps I didn't scroll all the way down.

07-25-07, 02:10 PM	#5
ryanwigginton Weps Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Nottinghamshire Posts: 368 Downloads: 68 Uploads: 0	Nope they aren't there. I have about three custom 8:5 res's set up. They usually appear in other games. I was thinking maybe there's a cfg file with res in it or command line to start with a set resolution.

07-26-07, 01:08 AM	#7
ryanwigginton Weps Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Nottinghamshire Posts: 368 Downloads: 68 Uploads: 0	8:5 just refers to the screen dimensions. ie. 8:5 translates to 800:500 or 1600:1000 or anyting of the same ratio. So a 800x600 image (8:6 or.. 4:3 if you like) won't fill my 8:5 screen. I'll get black lines down the sides, unless the graphics are stretched by my graphics card (which distorts, not giving you a true image). Most craphics cards drivers are set to stretch by default because your average user won't notice (or mind the slight distortion). The refresh rate is seperate. They're often fixed (at say 60Hz). If your game is running at any given fps that isn't 60 or a multiple of 60, you'll notice the screen tearing as you spin around on the bridge. Jagged horizontal lines because the fps and monitor refresh rate dont match. V-Sync gets rid of these.