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punkmaster98 · 06-26-07, 08:09 AM

Does anybody know how to increase frame rates?

switch.dota · 06-26-07, 08:14 AM

First of, welcome to the forums.

To answer your question: frame rate can be increased by using lower visual settings. Minimal settings provide the best framerate but the game doesn't look so pretty.

The other way to increase frame rate is to upgrade your system. Also of importance is the fact that high Time COmpression (above 2048) is difficult to handle for all but the fastest PCs.

Snacko · 06-26-07, 08:46 AM

switch is correct.

Also, before starting the game, make sure you close all the other programs you have running. Even those in the bottom/right Taskbar (System Tray). You can right-click and close many of those to free up more memory. Leave your Firewall and Antivirus running though...

I also often look at the Performance tab of the Task Manager to see how much Physical Memory is Available before starting the game.

If you still need to speed the game up, there are other tricks like running msconfig and rebooting you can try later if needed.

clayp · 06-26-07, 09:42 AM

Build a system like this in my sig.....

ReallyDedPoet · 06-26-07, 11:37 AM

Welcome

punkmaster98

RDP

johnny chimpo · 06-26-07, 12:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by clayp

Build a system like this in my sig.....

Drooooooooooools.

How much that lot set you back

clayp · 06-26-07, 12:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by johnny chimpo

Quote:

Originally Posted by clayp

Build a system like this in my sig.....

Drooooooooooools.

How much that lot set you back

$4000....

SteamWake · 06-26-07, 01:52 PM

Yes spending $4,000.00 is one way to improve your frame rates.

Im thinking the OP is looking for ways to improve performance with the rig he currently has.

switch.dota · 06-26-07, 02:28 PM

Funny thing is a rig like yours costs a little over $2,5k now :hmm:

Bort · 06-26-07, 02:51 PM

Uh, where the heck did you find $2.5K for that rig?

I'm within $10 of $2.5K after the CPU, Video Card, RAM, PSU, and Motherboard. I don't think you're going to be able to pay for the rest of the stuff for $10.

I know prices right now since I just got a computer with similar spec to clayp:

Intel QX6800 @ 2.93 Ghz
2 x EVGA 8800 GTX in SLI
4 GB (4 x 1 GB) Corsair DDR2 800 PC2-6400
Asus P5N-E nForce 650i SLI Mobo
Creative Labs X-Fi Xtreme Audio Sound Card
Tagan 1100 Watt PSU
1 TB (2 x 500 GB SATA II HDDs in RAID 0)
500 GB SATA II Storage HDD
18X Dual Layer DVD/R/RW
16X DVD/R
Vista Home Premium
CoolerMaster Stacker 830

Redwine · 06-26-07, 05:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by punkmaster98

Does anybody know how to increase frame rates?

You can make some thing to help with FPS.

Make a complete maintenece of your PC, registry and all you can.

Uninstall the game, defrag your hard drive, and install the game on a fresh defraged hard drive.

Attempt to run the game with all non necesary programs into the back ground killed. You can use for it "End it All 2".

Attempt to run the game with all non necesary back ground proccess closed. You can use fot this "Security Task Manager".

Be sure you are not connected to internet when you close, antivirus, antihacker or anti spyware programs.

Be sure you have a big "Virtual Memory" asigned.

You can reduce your graphic settings.

Reduce game resolution, Try 1024... this helps a lot.

If not enough, attempt to use a non build in sound card. Onboard sound cards kills your FPS. Attempt to buy a PCI one, with hardware accelleration for sounds. (Like X-Fi, or better an X-Fi Fatality with onboard 64MB RAM included)

Be sure you have enough RAM, people jumping from 1GB to 2GB report improvements.

Be sure you are using the speediest RAM you Motherborad can accept, and they have the correct timming and they are runing into Dual Channel.

If it is not enough, you must to consider CPU or Graphic Card upgrade, but may be better, if you can live with your actual hardware, do not expend money, and wait for your next computer upgrade.

Hope some of these can help...

capt_frank · 06-27-07, 07:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bort

Uh, where the heck did you find $2.5K for that rig?

I'm within $10 of $2.5K after the CPU, Video Card, RAM, PSU, and Motherboard. I don't think you're going to be able to pay for the rest of the stuff for $10.

I know prices right now since I just got a computer with similar spec to clayp:

Intel QX6800 @ 2.93 Ghz
2 x EVGA 8800 GTX in SLI
4 GB (4 x 1 GB) Corsair DDR2 800 PC2-6400
Asus P5N-E nForce 650i SLI Mobo
Creative Labs X-Fi Xtreme Audio Sound Card
Tagan 1100 Watt PSU
1 TB (2 x 500 GB SATA II HDDs in RAID 0)
500 GB SATA II Storage HDD
18X Dual Layer DVD/R/RW
16X DVD/R
Vista Home Premium
CoolerMaster Stacker 830

Is that Vista Home Premium 64 bit so you can take advantage of your 4GB memory? I also have 4 GB memory but am running XP 32 bit so I don't get the full boat advantage...so I've heard and read...

Bort · 06-27-07, 01:19 PM

I've got Vista Home Premium 32-Bit for now. I thought about getting 64-bit, but there are still problems with it and I'll upgrade when those get sorted out.

Besides, the computer is still as fast as a cheetah on speed.

Powerthighs · 06-27-07, 02:17 PM

Windows XP supports up to 4 GB of physical memory. If you right-click "My Computer" and select properties. it should tell you how much RAM the OS sees.

From http://www.microsoft.com/whdc/system...AE/PAEmem.mspx:

"The maximum amount of memory that can be supported on Windows XP Professional and Windows Server 2003 is also 4 GB"

capt_frank · 06-27-07, 04:27 PM

Mine sayz 2.75 GB memory on a 4 GB system. I'm running XP Media edition 32 bit. Also have two 7900GS's @ 256 mb each. It's confusing.

06-26-07, 08:09 AM	#1
punkmaster98 Gunner Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Suny Maritime Posts: 92 Downloads: 38 Uploads: 0	Frames Does anybody know how to increase frame rates?

06-26-07, 08:46 AM	#3
Snacko Engineer Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 212 Downloads: 58 Uploads: 0	switch is correct. Also, before starting the game, make sure you close all the other programs you have running. Even those in the bottom/right Taskbar (System Tray). You can right-click and close many of those to free up more memory. Leave your Firewall and Antivirus running though... I also often look at the Performance tab of the Task Manager to see how much Physical Memory is Available before starting the game. If you still need to speed the game up, there are other tricks like running msconfig and rebooting you can try later if needed. __________________

06-26-07, 09:42 AM	#4
clayp The Old Man Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 1,554 Downloads: 340 Uploads: 0	Build a system like this in my sig..... __________________ clayp

06-26-07, 11:37 AM	#5
ReallyDedPoet Canadian Wolf Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Canada. The one and only, East Coast Posts: 10,886 Downloads: 946 Uploads: 5	Welcome punkmaster98 RDP __________________ Back in the Day

06-26-07, 02:51 PM	#10
Bort Grey Wolf Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Studying in Atlanta Posts: 919 Downloads: 61 Uploads: 0	Uh, where the heck did you find $2.5K for that rig? I'm within $10 of $2.5K after the CPU, Video Card, RAM, PSU, and Motherboard. I don't think you're going to be able to pay for the rest of the stuff for $10. I know prices right now since I just got a computer with similar spec to clayp: Intel QX6800 @ 2.93 Ghz 2 x EVGA 8800 GTX in SLI 4 GB (4 x 1 GB) Corsair DDR2 800 PC2-6400 Asus P5N-E nForce 650i SLI Mobo Creative Labs X-Fi Xtreme Audio Sound Card Tagan 1100 Watt PSU 1 TB (2 x 500 GB SATA II HDDs in RAID 0) 500 GB SATA II Storage HDD 18X Dual Layer DVD/R/RW 16X DVD/R Vista Home Premium CoolerMaster Stacker 830 __________________ GT Aerospace

06-26-07, 08:14 AM	#2
switch.dota Captain Join Date: May 2007 Location: Romania Posts: 492 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	First of, welcome to the forums. To answer your question: frame rate can be increased by using lower visual settings. Minimal settings provide the best framerate but the game doesn't look so pretty. The other way to increase frame rate is to upgrade your system. Also of importance is the fact that high Time COmpression (above 2048) is difficult to handle for all but the fastest PCs.

06-26-07, 01:52 PM	#8
SteamWake Rear Admiral Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 13,224 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	Yes spending $4,000.00 is one way to improve your frame rates. Im thinking the OP is looking for ways to improve performance with the rig he currently has.

06-26-07, 02:28 PM	#9
switch.dota Captain Join Date: May 2007 Location: Romania Posts: 492 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Funny thing is a rig like yours costs a little over $2,5k now :hmm:

06-27-07, 01:19 PM	#13
Bort Grey Wolf Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Studying in Atlanta Posts: 919 Downloads: 61 Uploads: 0	I've got Vista Home Premium 32-Bit for now. I thought about getting 64-bit, but there are still problems with it and I'll upgrade when those get sorted out. Besides, the computer is still as fast as a cheetah on speed. __________________ GT Aerospace

06-27-07, 02:17 PM	#14
Powerthighs Beach Leaf Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 287 Downloads: 11 Uploads: 0	Windows XP supports up to 4 GB of physical memory. If you right-click "My Computer" and select properties. it should tell you how much RAM the OS sees. From http://www.microsoft.com/whdc/system...AE/PAEmem.mspx: "The maximum amount of memory that can be supported on Windows XP Professional and Windows Server 2003 is also 4 GB"

06-27-07, 04:27 PM	#15
capt_frank Watch Officer Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: In the North Carolina Sticks Posts: 335 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Mine sayz 2.75 GB memory on a 4 GB system. I'm running XP Media edition 32 bit. Also have two 7900GS's @ 256 mb each. It's confusing.