Author Topic: New video card didn't improve fps (Read 6833 times)

Razr · « **on:** April 22, 2006, 10:46:30 PM »

I have recently bought a new video card and was hoping I would see an improvement in my fps. However, they seem to be the same (hovering at around 57-58). I have asked some people what they think the problem is ,but none of them could figure it out. I would really appreciate any help with this. -Razr

jitspoe · « **Reply #1 on:** April 22, 2006, 11:42:58 PM »

This is most commonly caused by vertical sync (often referred to as vsync). Set gl_swapinterval to 0 to disable it. You may also need to go into your driver settings to disable it. cl_locknetfps and cl_maxfps can cause this, too. Set them both to 0.

loial21 · « **Reply #2 on:** April 23, 2006, 12:00:17 AM »

Raz,

Your card might have a GUI interface that has a check off for this and another setting for all environments.

After thought, how is your FPS on simular generation engine.

Razr · « **Reply #3 on:** April 23, 2006, 12:20:18 AM »

Turned out somehow cl_locknetfps was set to 1. Now I'm gettin around 300 - 450FPS. Thx

lekky · « **Reply #4 on:** April 23, 2006, 06:03:46 AM »

razr what video card did you buy?

Razr · « **Reply #5 on:** April 23, 2006, 07:33:37 AM »

Radeon X1600 PRO

Playah · « **Reply #6 on:** April 23, 2006, 09:22:12 AM »

What the hell razr! that is a great video card man...i wish i´d have that one

Didnt know its out.

Lunatic · « **Reply #7 on:** April 23, 2006, 02:46:20 PM »

Quote from: Razr on April 23, 2006, 07:33:37 AM

Radeon X1600 PRO

How much did that set you back?

Razr · « **Reply #8 on:** April 23, 2006, 05:56:22 PM »

Regular 300$ but I got it for 233$.

Dirty_Taco · « **Reply #9 on:** April 23, 2006, 10:50:03 PM »

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Razr · « **Reply #10 on:** April 24, 2006, 05:10:59 AM »

That's why I was trying to figure out what was wrong I knew it wasn't right.

Lunatic · « **Reply #11 on:** April 25, 2006, 04:11:30 PM »

I love my 30 fps, mmm.

lekky · « **Reply #12 on:** April 25, 2006, 08:04:20 PM »

me too

GreenAffairz · « **Reply #13 on:** April 26, 2006, 04:38:39 PM »

lmao mine doesnt move from 60fps on this computer?

TinMan · « **Reply #14 on:** April 26, 2006, 04:40:04 PM »

Mine never went over 60 till I did the "gl_swapinterval 0"

GreenAffairz · « **Reply #15 on:** April 26, 2006, 04:50:03 PM »

and thx TinMan =) got 300 fps now but it doesnt really make a difference because i think i was still going at that speed before.

TinMan · « **Reply #16 on:** April 26, 2006, 04:54:49 PM »

Haha, same here, 60 fps and 200 or so looks the same to me in this game.

jitspoe · « **Reply #17 on:** April 26, 2006, 06:16:38 PM »

That's because your monitor is only rendering at 60Hz, so naturally, you can't tell the difference between 60fps and 200fps. If you increase your display refresh rate, you might be able to notice a difference.

S4NDM4NN · « **Reply #18 on:** April 26, 2006, 09:39:14 PM »

Quote from: Razr on April 23, 2006, 12:20:18 AM

Turned out somehow cl_locknetfps was set to 1. Now I'm gettin around 300 - 450FPS.

your getting 300 - 450 with a x1600 :s i have a x850 and im pulling 700-800 almost everywhere.

S4NDM4NN

lekky · « **Reply #19 on:** April 27, 2006, 04:56:47 AM »

Quote from: lun on April 25, 2006, 04:11:30 PM

I love my 30 fps, mmm.

wanna get together one night to slight our writsts? :p