nHancer Tweaks

brandtryan · 03-04-10, 06:31 PM

There was a great tip/thread for SHIV, I think by Neal, that detailed the settings to use with the nHancer tool--to reduce shimmering, and generally, improve quality and performance in SHIV. I'm currently using the same settings for SHV--but wondered if any changes might be necessary--any thoughts/tips?

brandtryan · 03-04-10, 09:13 PM

alright, FINE, I did a rudimentary test myself with Fraps. Same exact scene--on the bow admiring the kiel canal. counted 10 seconds when mission finally loaded. In the following file you'll find a bunch of excel files, with titles. Chronologically notice the file save/modify date. Every subsequent file included the enhancements from the previous file.

Finally, there are three screenshots showing my final nHancer settings.

This is with everything maxed out in SHV options for graphics, at 1280 by 720 (native rez for my Optoma HD70 projector at 60hz).

Anyway--most settings caused a frame or two difference--except the option for "Super" transparency option. When I unselected that option, I pulled in an extra 8 or 9 FPS.

Good luck!

Click here for the file.

Ships-R-Us · 03-04-10, 09:26 PM

Thanks Brandytran..... I also found that if you lower the "AF" anisotropic settings down to 4 or 2, frame rate increases a lot.... The "supersampling" is mainly to improve visual quality whereas "multisampling" improves performance as you pointed out.........

I have a GeForce 9800GTX+ running the new driver. I never tried the Nhancer program for fear it would overclock and damage the card...

If anyone wants to tell of the advantages of Nhancer over the Nvidia control panel I would be greatful.

Arclight · 03-05-10, 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Ships-R-Us

If anyone wants to tell of the advantages of Nhancer over the Nvidia control panel I would be greatful.

http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/show...&postcount=342

Arclight · 03-05-10, 12:35 PM

nHancer changes exactly the same values as Nvidia CP.

If nHancer messes something up, Nvidia CP would have as well.

Besides, if you make a mistake, revert the setting, done, fixed.

03-04-10, 06:31 PM	#1
brandtryan Engineer Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Indianapolis, United States Posts: 214 Downloads: 122 Uploads: 0	nHancer Tweaks There was a great tip/thread for SHIV, I think by Neal, that detailed the settings to use with the nHancer tool--to reduce shimmering, and generally, improve quality and performance in SHIV. I'm currently using the same settings for SHV--but wondered if any changes might be necessary--any thoughts/tips? __________________ from Brandt

03-04-10, 09:13 PM	#2
brandtryan Engineer Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Indianapolis, United States Posts: 214 Downloads: 122 Uploads: 0	alright, FINE, I did a rudimentary test myself with Fraps. Same exact scene--on the bow admiring the kiel canal. counted 10 seconds when mission finally loaded. In the following file you'll find a bunch of excel files, with titles. Chronologically notice the file save/modify date. Every subsequent file included the enhancements from the previous file. Finally, there are three screenshots showing my final nHancer settings. This is with everything maxed out in SHV options for graphics, at 1280 by 720 (native rez for my Optoma HD70 projector at 60hz). Anyway--most settings caused a frame or two difference--except the option for "Super" transparency option. When I unselected that option, I pulled in an extra 8 or 9 FPS. Good luck! Click here for the file. __________________ from Brandt

03-05-10, 12:35 PM	#5
Arclight Navy Seal Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Land of windmills, tulips, wooden shoes and cheese. Lots of cheese. Posts: 8,467 Downloads: 53 Uploads: 10	nHancer changes exactly the same values as Nvidia CP. If nHancer messes something up, Nvidia CP would have as well. Besides, if you make a mistake, revert the setting, done, fixed. __________________ Contritium praecedit superbia.

03-04-10, 09:26 PM	#3
Ships-R-Us Commander Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 452 Downloads: 134 Uploads: 0	Thanks Brandytran..... I also found that if you lower the "AF" anisotropic settings down to 4 or 2, frame rate increases a lot.... The "supersampling" is mainly to improve visual quality whereas "multisampling" improves performance as you pointed out......... I have a GeForce 9800GTX+ running the new driver. I never tried the Nhancer program for fear it would overclock and damage the card... If anyone wants to tell of the advantages of Nhancer over the Nvidia control panel I would be greatful.