Particle Density Question

flag4 · 12-25-07, 09:26 AM

firstly, WOOOHH !!

just got a flat screen, looks like - feels like the ocean is about to pour out - over the lip of my screen ( or is this the Guiness...)

no, seriously its good !

now then, what does particle density do and cranking it up to 100% - i'm at 80%, will this improve my picture quality ?

obviously i've got some settings to change, most of wich have taken place installing the screen - did it automatically.

everything looks sooo streeetched.
could use a bit of anti-aliasing or what ever its called.
do you have any ideas

hic-hic, burp...

irish1958 · 12-25-07, 01:38 PM

flag4
Particle density refers to the intenisty of the special effects such as smoke, fire, etc. It takes a lot of processing power to render it, and the higher the particle density, the slower the frame rate. If you have a fast computer, set it to 100%. If you have a slower computer and like pretty pictures, and don't mind the slower frame rate (only during the smoke and fire) set it where you like the picture and have enough frame rate to keep yourself happy.
Of course, with enough Guiness you can be happy with a zero frame rate.
To understand anti-aliasing, google the term or consult your video card manual. It won't change the "stretched" appearence of your monitor.

flag4 · 12-26-07, 11:02 AM

i see, back off the guiness, read the manual, power up the p/d to 100% - squash the telly screen to a smaller size....

cheers irish1958

danurve · 12-26-07, 12:50 PM

I have the p/d set at 50% which seems to help alot without sacrificing much quality. Looking at d/c explosions on the surface and these seem reduced but other explosions are good.
By help I mean frames I guess zoomed in or near convoys/attacks. I have a 256 card but it's clock speed is less then spectacular.

12-25-07, 09:26 AM	#1
flag4 Watch Officer Join Date: May 2007 Location: as far away as possible Posts: 1,625 Downloads: 147 Uploads: 0	Particle Density Question firstly, WOOOHH !! just got a flat screen, looks like - feels like the ocean is about to pour out - over the lip of my screen ( or is this the Guiness...) no, seriously its good ! now then, what does particle density do and cranking it up to 100% - i'm at 80%, will this improve my picture quality ? obviously i've got some settings to change, most of wich have taken place installing the screen - did it automatically. everything looks sooo streeetched. could use a bit of anti-aliasing or what ever its called. do you have any ideas hic-hic, burp... __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] ' We are here on Earth to fart around. Don't let anybody tell you any different.' Kurt Vonnegut

12-25-07, 01:38 PM	#2
irish1958 Ocean Warrior Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Carmel, Indiana Posts: 3,250 Downloads: 320 Uploads: 11	flag4 Particle density refers to the intenisty of the special effects such as smoke, fire, etc. It takes a lot of processing power to render it, and the higher the particle density, the slower the frame rate. If you have a fast computer, set it to 100%. If you have a slower computer and like pretty pictures, and don't mind the slower frame rate (only during the smoke and fire) set it where you like the picture and have enough frame rate to keep yourself happy. Of course, with enough Guiness you can be happy with a zero frame rate. To understand anti-aliasing, google the term or consult your video card manual. It won't change the "stretched" appearence of your monitor. __________________ Irish1958

12-26-07, 11:02 AM	#3
flag4 Watch Officer Join Date: May 2007 Location: as far away as possible Posts: 1,625 Downloads: 147 Uploads: 0	i see, back off the guiness, read the manual, power up the p/d to 100% - squash the telly screen to a smaller size.... cheers irish1958 __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] ' We are here on Earth to fart around. Don't let anybody tell you any different.' Kurt Vonnegut

12-26-07, 12:50 PM	#4
danurve The Old Man Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Syracuse, NY Posts: 1,481 Downloads: 22 Uploads: 3	I have the p/d set at 50% which seems to help alot without sacrificing much quality. Looking at d/c explosions on the surface and these seem reduced but other explosions are good. By help I mean frames I guess zoomed in or near convoys/attacks. I have a 256 card but it's clock speed is less then spectacular. __________________