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Slip Barrett

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01-21-2007 22:16

Any suggestions? I recently purchased a new computer which is considered a "gaming computer". I've updated all my drivers and I run all my settings as low as they can go and I get 8-10 FPS. On my other computer, which is older, and a Radeon X1300, I get close to 45 FPS. Why is this and how can I up the FPS on my new computer up?

Kinga Svarog

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01-21-2007 22:44

From: Slip Barrett

Any suggestions? I recently purchased a new computer which is considered a "gaming computer". I've updated all my drivers and I run all my settings as low as they can go and I get 8-10 FPS. On my other computer, which is older, and a Radeon X1300, I get close to 45 FPS. Why is this and how can I up the FPS on my new computer up?

i have the same type "gaming system" with the same card i have settings at default and i'm always around 40 to 50 fps so i'm not sure what the case might be.

Ketra Saarinen

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01-22-2007 10:16

From: Slip Barrett

Any suggestions? I recently purchased a new computer which is considered a "gaming computer". I've updated all my drivers and I run all my settings as low as they can go and I get 8-10 FPS. On my other computer, which is older, and a Radeon X1300, I get close to 45 FPS. Why is this and how can I up the FPS on my new computer up?

Do you have a dual core system? (i.e. Athlon X2, Pentium D, Core2 Duo?) If so, check out the sticky at the top of this forum. You need to set SL's affinity for only one core.

Also, I owuld reccomend trying the ATI Omega Drivers. http://www.omegadrivers.net Many STI owners have seen noteable improvements using these drivers with SL.

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Slip Barrett

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01-22-2007 11:31

Awesome replies, thanks guys.

I'm sure it's probably a simple fix. The way I understand it, SL doesn't like dual core processor's, so I unchecked the CPU 1 and left CPU 0 checked in the affinity under the task manager for SL. It seems to increase the FPS but is still a bit slow. I'll try checking out the omegadrivers. Thanks.

Slip Barrett

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01-24-2007 23:33

ok, I'm still get low FPS. It's better. But it's still at 15-20 FPS. The computer I specifically have is a Gateway FX510S.
http://www.gateway.com/products/GConfig/proddetails.asp?mtr=DCYPBOEHA&system_id=fx510s&seg=hm&sg=hm&ph1=8773622208

While my other computer which has a Radeon X1300, the gateway that I mentioned above has a Radeon X1900 and gets slower fps. Does this make sense?

Tanya Fratica

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Join date: 8 Jan 2007

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01-24-2007 23:41

hmmm mostly around 15-20 FPS too with a quite similiar system:

Dual Core (Core2 Duo) with 1.86 GHz, 2 GB RAM and an ATI 1950 Graphics Card. 15-20 FPS with many avatars around though (around 8-10 in close, maybe more). Without many Avatars around I get around 45 fps.

That is after I did two things: Switch to the Omega drivers was step one.
and use the FirstLook client was step two.

I didn't set any CPU affinity for SL yet.

Radeon X1900 Series = LOW FPS
Slip Barrett Irish Join date: 5 Apr 2006 Posts: 119	01-21-2007 22:16 Any suggestions? I recently purchased a new computer which is considered a "gaming computer". I've updated all my drivers and I run all my settings as low as they can go and I get 8-10 FPS. On my other computer, which is older, and a Radeon X1300, I get close to 45 FPS. Why is this and how can I up the FPS on my new computer up?
Kinga Svarog omg...i didn't say that! Join date: 13 Apr 2005 Posts: 120	pets her beast 01-21-2007 22:44 From: Slip Barrett Any suggestions? I recently purchased a new computer which is considered a "gaming computer". I've updated all my drivers and I run all my settings as low as they can go and I get 8-10 FPS. On my other computer, which is older, and a Radeon X1300, I get close to 45 FPS. Why is this and how can I up the FPS on my new computer up? i have the same type "gaming system" with the same card i have settings at default and i'm always around 40 to 50 fps so i'm not sure what the case might be.
Ketra Saarinen Whitelock 'Yena-gal Join date: 1 Feb 2006 Posts: 676	01-22-2007 10:16 From: Slip Barrett Any suggestions? I recently purchased a new computer which is considered a "gaming computer". I've updated all my drivers and I run all my settings as low as they can go and I get 8-10 FPS. On my other computer, which is older, and a Radeon X1300, I get close to 45 FPS. Why is this and how can I up the FPS on my new computer up? Do you have a dual core system? (i.e. Athlon X2, Pentium D, Core2 Duo?) If so, check out the sticky at the top of this forum. You need to set SL's affinity for only one core. Also, I owuld reccomend trying the ATI Omega Drivers. http://www.omegadrivers.net Many STI owners have seen noteable improvements using these drivers with SL. _____________________ From: Doctor Who J: You've been to the Factories? DW: Once J: Well they're gone now, destroyed. Main reactor went critical, vaporized the lot. DW: Like I said: Once. There's a banana grove there now. I like bananas. Bananas are good. From: Clutch, 10001110101 Robot Lords of Tokyo, smile, Taste Kittens!
Slip Barrett Irish Join date: 5 Apr 2006 Posts: 119	01-22-2007 11:31 Awesome replies, thanks guys. I'm sure it's probably a simple fix. The way I understand it, SL doesn't like dual core processor's, so I unchecked the CPU 1 and left CPU 0 checked in the affinity under the task manager for SL. It seems to increase the FPS but is still a bit slow. I'll try checking out the omegadrivers. Thanks.
Slip Barrett Irish Join date: 5 Apr 2006 Posts: 119	01-24-2007 23:33 ok, I'm still get low FPS. It's better. But it's still at 15-20 FPS. The computer I specifically have is a Gateway FX510S. http://www.gateway.com/products/GConfig/proddetails.asp?mtr=DCYPBOEHA&system_id=fx510s&seg=hm&sg=hm&ph1=8773622208 While my other computer which has a Radeon X1300, the gateway that I mentioned above has a Radeon X1900 and gets slower fps. Does this make sense?
Tanya Fratica Registered User Join date: 8 Jan 2007 Posts: 31	01-24-2007 23:41 hmmm mostly around 15-20 FPS too with a quite similiar system: Dual Core (Core2 Duo) with 1.86 GHz, 2 GB RAM and an ATI 1950 Graphics Card. 15-20 FPS with many avatars around though (around 8-10 in close, maybe more). Without many Avatars around I get around 45 fps. That is after I did two things: Switch to the Omega drivers was step one. and use the FirstLook client was step two. I didn't set any CPU affinity for SL yet.

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