ATTN: Nvidia Users

brandtryan · 11-18-07, 10:52 AM

Sorry if this is repetative--but I saw a great tip buried somewhere in these forums--and wanted to share it. I was suffering from the "monolith" bug--where I would get a severe hit on FPS when I would go to external cam, or look at the stern wake.

In the control panel for Nvidia--make sure the "Threaded optomization" is OFF. By default, mine was set to "Auto".

Ever since I turned this off--I haven't had the FPS hit.

Edit: BTW, I'm running Vista 32 bit.

mrbeast · 11-18-07, 11:11 AM

Thanks for the heads up, I'll give it a look.

SteminDemon13 · 11-18-07, 11:43 AM

Cant find the threaded optimization thingy in the NVidia CP. Where is it?

brandtryan · 11-18-07, 02:07 PM

It's under "Manage 3D settings. That's for Vista, BTW.

cdrsubron7 · 11-18-07, 02:08 PM

You'll find it under Manage 3D Settings under the Global Tab, SteminDemon.

SteminDemon13 · 11-18-07, 02:11 PM

Woops, I forgot to mention I have XP

. Will search for global tab...
seems I dont have the threaded optimization thingy. Maybe they got rid of it for newer cards.

brandtryan · 11-18-07, 02:52 PM

Well--apologies to all. The bug is back. It's worse when I zoom in on the stern of the boat, from on deck. "Threaded optimization" isn't the problem. Again--sorry for jumping to conclusions.

And BTW--this is on a new card--Geforce 8800 GTS.

Any ideas from anyone else? It sounds a lot like a thread I saw pre-1.3 about some weird polygon that would cause the FPS to drop like crazy. Only thing is--I've never seen a polygon--it just always happens at the stern of the boat--and is made worse when I zoom in with the binoculars to look at it. Argh. I thought I'd be home free with my new Alienware box!

I've updated to latest Nvidia drivers--no help.

11-18-07, 10:52 AM	#1
brandtryan Engineer Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Indianapolis, United States Posts: 214 Downloads: 122 Uploads: 0	ATTN: Nvidia Users Sorry if this is repetative--but I saw a great tip buried somewhere in these forums--and wanted to share it. I was suffering from the "monolith" bug--where I would get a severe hit on FPS when I would go to external cam, or look at the stern wake. In the control panel for Nvidia--make sure the "Threaded optomization" is OFF. By default, mine was set to "Auto". Ever since I turned this off--I haven't had the FPS hit. Edit: BTW, I'm running Vista 32 bit.

11-18-07, 11:11 AM	#2
mrbeast Ace of the Deep Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Bolton, UK Posts: 1,236 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Thanks for the heads up, I'll give it a look. __________________

11-18-07, 11:43 AM	#3
SteminDemon13 Sparky Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 158 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Cant find the threaded optimization thingy in the NVidia CP. Where is it? __________________ This is a day to celebrate the rebirth of American sea power." "Listen for the footsteps of those who have gone before you. They speak to you of honor and the importance of duty. They remind you of your own traditions." Casper W. Weinberger. Reactivate Our Battleships!

11-18-07, 02:08 PM	#5
cdrsubron7 Sink'em All Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Naperville, IL Posts: 2,150 Downloads: 305 Uploads: 1	You'll find it under Manage 3D Settings under the Global Tab, SteminDemon. __________________ Head Deep and Keep'em Astern" - LtCDR Samuel D Dealy SHIV Guide \| Imperial Japanese Navy \| US Submarines

11-18-07, 02:11 PM	#6
SteminDemon13 Sparky Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 158 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Woops, I forgot to mention I have XP . Will search for global tab... seems I dont have the threaded optimization thingy. Maybe they got rid of it for newer cards. __________________ This is a day to celebrate the rebirth of American sea power." "Listen for the footsteps of those who have gone before you. They speak to you of honor and the importance of duty. They remind you of your own traditions." Casper W. Weinberger. Reactivate Our Battleships!

11-18-07, 02:07 PM	#4
brandtryan Engineer Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Indianapolis, United States Posts: 214 Downloads: 122 Uploads: 0	It's under "Manage 3D settings. That's for Vista, BTW.

11-18-07, 02:52 PM	#7
brandtryan Engineer Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Indianapolis, United States Posts: 214 Downloads: 122 Uploads: 0	Well--apologies to all. The bug is back. It's worse when I zoom in on the stern of the boat, from on deck. "Threaded optimization" isn't the problem. Again--sorry for jumping to conclusions. And BTW--this is on a new card--Geforce 8800 GTS. Any ideas from anyone else? It sounds a lot like a thread I saw pre-1.3 about some weird polygon that would cause the FPS to drop like crazy. Only thing is--I've never seen a polygon--it just always happens at the stern of the boat--and is made worse when I zoom in with the binoculars to look at it. Argh. I thought I'd be home free with my new Alienware box! I've updated to latest Nvidia drivers--no help.