PCI-E..x1...or x16

[frog7]

Hi all
iv got this card its a Geforce 6600 pci-e 512mb on the bus it reads x1...but iv read it should be x16...anyone..this could be the reason iv stoped playing Silenthunter coz the frame rate was so bad...

[razortonguekiss]

PCI-E x1 and x16 are only interfaces I believe... this is one of those few new things I have yet to really research, but if you are experiencing poor frame rate, you might want to consider checking out the clock speed of the video card core processor and memory.

Also make sure not a whole lot of programs are running when you play.

[Mart!jn]

There are no Geforce 6600 with a PCI-e x1.
only x16 does exist. so don't worry
also a Geforce 6600 with 512 MB doesn't exist
but if you experience poor frame rate,
press Ctrl-Alt-Delete
and check your CPU without playing SHIII.
it should be around 5%, if you don't run any big progs.
when it is, close those programs.
also you could try to downtune your videosettings.

[Gizzmoe]

Originally Posted by Mart!jn

also a Geforce 6600 with 512 MB doesn't exist

It does!

[Mart!jn]

It does!

didn't find it, may be a special edition or something..
but that is not his problem

[frog7]

ok guys this is it...and i get 12-20fps...let me know where im gone wrong.

Operating System: Windows XP Home Edition (5.1, Build 2600) Service Pack 2 (2600.xpsp_sp2_gdr.050301-1519)
Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: MICRO-STAR INTERNATIONAL CO., LTD
System Model: MS-7185
BIOS: Phoenix - AwardBIOS v6.00PG
Processor: AMD Athlon(tm) 64 Processor 3200+, MMX, 3DNow, ~2.0GHz
Memory: 2048MB RAM
Page File: 223MB used, 3718MB available
Windows Dir: C:\WINDOWS
DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c (4.09.0000.0904)
DX Setup Parameters: Not found
DxDiag Version: 5.03.2600.2180 32bit Unicod
Card name: NVIDIA GeForce 6600
Manufacturer: NVIDIA
Chip type: GeForce 6600
DAC type: Integrated RAMDAC
Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_0141&SUBSYS_00000000&REV_A2
Display Memory: 512.0 MB
Current Mode: 1024 x 768 (32 bit) (75Hz)
Monitor: Plug and Play Monitor
Monitor Max Res: 1600,1200
Driver Name: nv4_disp.dll
Driver Version: 6.14.0010.8198 (English)
DDI Version: 9 (or higher)
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
Driver Date/Size: 12/10/2005 0300, 3955456 bytes
Description: Sound Blaster Audigy
Default Sound Playback: Yes
Default Voice Playback: Yes
Hardware ID: PCI\VEN_1102&DEV_0007&SUBSYS_100A1102&REV_00
Manufacturer ID: 1
Product ID: 100
Type: WDM
Driver Name: P17.sys
Driver Version: 5.12.0001.0512 (English)
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
WHQL Logo'd: n/a
Date and Size: 7/7/2005 08:14:30, 1389056 bytes
Other Files:
Driver Provider: CREATIVE
HW Accel Level: Full
Cap Flags: 0x0
Min/Max Sample Rate: 0, 0
Static/Strm HW Mix Bufs: 0, 0
Static/Strm HW 3D Bufs: 0, 0
HW Memory: 0
Voice Management: Yes
EAX(tm) 2.0 Listen/Src: Yes, Yes
I3DL2(tm) Listen/Src: No, No
Sensaura(tm) ZoomFX(tm): No
Registry: OK
Sound Test Result: All tests were successful.
thanks for any help.

[Gizzmoe]

Originally Posted by frog7

ok guys this is it...and i get 12-20fps...let me know where im gone wrong.

Is the framerate always that low or just under certain circumstances? Do you use the DirectX "fix" to play at a higher resolution than 1024x786? Have you set Antialiasing and/or anisotropic filtering? Do you have any major mods installed?

[vodkajello]

Noticed that your graphics driver is version 81.98.

The latest is 84.21. www.nvidia.com

I didn't look at www.creative.com to see about your sound drivers, but those should be updated too.

Same with chipset drivers for your motherboard. www.nvidia.com (look for nforce4 sli chipset drivers.)

With your setup you should have NO problems running SH3.

[Dowly]

Originally Posted by frog7

ok guys this is it...and i get 12-20fps...let me know where im gone wrong.

Stop whining! My fps is ~10 when there is no ships in sight. Drops to 4-6fps when there´s a convoy.

And if there´s alot of DC´s exploding around, the fps drops to 2-3.

[frog7]

Thats not the point Dowly....its like having a sports car that runs at 30mph.......the pc i had before this one ran Silenthunter at a 30-50fps and thats even when i was under attack and in sight of FULL Convoy.....and when you see a drop like that its Crap.....and as you said if your pc runs silenthunter at that frame rate well thats Bad as well....its just not cricket...oh yeah and that pc that ran it so well was FOUR YEAR OLD....cant get it back now gave it to my brother...