Synchronisation: A warning

BladeHeart · 09-18-05, 08:21 AM

This thread has been posted so that a search may locate it, should someone suffer what I have.

My computer uses dual core processors and dual graphic cards (SLI), also I am lucky enough to have a 20" screen set to 1600x1200. Last night I wondered if I switched on the synchronisation option it would improve the appearance of the game; I suspect the 1600x1200 setting of the screen is the reason for some of the jagged lines I get on the models.

After duely altering the options I discovered the game frooze once a mission or patrol was loaded. It also apparently corrupted a career file.

In the end I had to re-install the game, etc. Further experimentation today confirmed the cause. Once the synchronisation option was removed the game works fine.

I would spare you the hassle, or at least share a solution to problem.

gdogghenrikson · 09-18-05, 02:20 PM

yup I don't use sync. either

panthercules · 09-18-05, 02:33 PM

Strange - I've been running with synch ON ever since March and as far as I can tell have never had any problems with it (certainly not like those noted above) with either my 6800GT or my X800XL. Certainly seems worth a shot disabling it though if you're having problems and seeing if it makes a difference - I've never really tried turning it off to see if I could tell the difference, but since it ain't broke (for me at least) I don't think I'll try "fixing" it just to satisfy that curiousity.

BladeHeart · 09-18-05, 02:43 PM

Panthercules,

The probelm I suffered my have to do with the dual processors and SLI graphic setup.

But as you say if it not's broke, don't fix; mine fell apart.

panthercules · 09-18-05, 02:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BladeHeart

Panthercules,

The probelm I suffered my have to do with the dual processors and SLI graphic setup.

But as you say if it not's broke, don't fix; mine fell apart.

Yeah - could be - I haven't taken the dual proc/SLI-step yet - I'll let you bleeding-edge guys work out the kinks first

(plus, gotta let the old wallet recover for a while from having to put this latest X800XL machine together when I wasn't really planning on it)

09-18-05, 08:21 AM	#1
BladeHeart Chief Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 320 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Synchronisation: A warning This thread has been posted so that a search may locate it, should someone suffer what I have. My computer uses dual core processors and dual graphic cards (SLI), also I am lucky enough to have a 20" screen set to 1600x1200. Last night I wondered if I switched on the synchronisation option it would improve the appearance of the game; I suspect the 1600x1200 setting of the screen is the reason for some of the jagged lines I get on the models. After duely altering the options I discovered the game frooze once a mission or patrol was loaded. It also apparently corrupted a career file. In the end I had to re-install the game, etc. Further experimentation today confirmed the cause. Once the synchronisation option was removed the game works fine. I would spare you the hassle, or at least share a solution to problem.

09-18-05, 02:20 PM	#2
gdogghenrikson Grey Wolf Join Date: May 2005 Location: USA Posts: 978 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	yup I don't use sync. either __________________ And when you loose control, you'll reap the harvest you have sown.

09-18-05, 02:33 PM	#3
panthercules The Old Man Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 1,336 Downloads: 6 Uploads: 0	Strange - I've been running with synch ON ever since March and as far as I can tell have never had any problems with it (certainly not like those noted above) with either my 6800GT or my X800XL. Certainly seems worth a shot disabling it though if you're having problems and seeing if it makes a difference - I've never really tried turning it off to see if I could tell the difference, but since it ain't broke (for me at least) I don't think I'll try "fixing" it just to satisfy that curiousity. __________________

09-18-05, 02:43 PM	#4
BladeHeart Chief Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 320 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Panthercules, The probelm I suffered my have to do with the dual processors and SLI graphic setup. But as you say if it not's broke, don't fix; mine fell apart.