Is this normal for a 6800gt?

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cylyk

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Hey all. I just got a new computer:

s939 a64 3500+
corsair value ram dual channel pc3200 - 1 gig
wd caviar 250gb SATA HD
msi k8n neo2 platinum 250 motherboard
gainward golden sample 6800gt in enhanced mode

I was just wondering if it's normal for my framerate in farcry to go down as far as ~25fps outdoors running at 1024x768 no AA, 1xAF(default setting) and maxed out details with VSYNC disabled. Thanks in advance for your answers.

p.s. I have the 61.77 drivers for my 6800 and I have DX9.0c and Farcry patch 1.2

p.p.s. Sorry if this has been discussed but the search feature isn't working for me.

p.p.p.s. Thanks again.

 

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try these:

- Set AGP aperture size to 128 or 256 and turn fastwrites off.(both can be found in the BIOS).
- Try to remove old drivers with driver cleaning program and reinstall the driver.
- Check 12V line in power supply.

Hope that helps!

 

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don't bother reinstalling the 61.77, lousy driver imho, try some of the newer leaked driver's. i've been using 66.51 and so far 0 prob's.
you can find alot of driver's here.

http://www.mvktech.net/

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welcome to the forum's

 

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Thanks for the suggestions guys, I'll try them when I get home from work.

Now when you say change the aperture size to 128meg or 256meg, should it correspond with the amount of ram on the video card? I say this because when I first got everything set up I went into the BIOS and switched it to 256 from 128 - should I try switching it back? When I get off work I'll give it all a shot.

By the way, what sort of performance should I be getting in the outdoor portions of Farcry?

Thanks!
cylyk

 

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you should be doing fine. Outdoor performance should be above 35 with both AA and AF on.

The AGP aperture size should be 1/4 of your physical memory(RAM). so if you have 1Gb then put 256. i am leaving mine at 128.

also check your videocard temp, are they above 70c during load? also turn the vsync on.

 

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this doesn't seem right at all

Resolution: 1024×768
Ultra quality option, Direct3D renderer
Level: Training, demo: Training.tmd
Pixel shader: model 3.0
Antialising: None
Anisotrophic filtering: 1×

Score = 62.87 FPS

my average FPS are this benchmark's lowest FPS for the Ultra/GT (my card is 6800 at Ultra speeds)

 

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try to put your 6800 back to normal speed? are you running to hot? heat will definately worsen the performance.

 

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cylyk

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right after I did a bunch of Farcry benches it was at 64°C, is that okay?

 

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that's normal. hmm. now you made me really curious.

Mine is running at 1024x768 ultra setting, with 4xAA and 8xAF with 61.77, 9.0c, patch 1.2 and outdoor never dip less than 35fps as i remembered.

 

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cylyk

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< this really has me bummed out.

I tried turning fast writes off but it only gave me 2 more fps on average. I just ran drivercleaner and installed the newest 66.81 drivers so I'm gonna try another bench right now, I'll be back with the results.

EDIT: oh god, now my score is 55.85 FPS

 

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cylyk

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alright I checked the +12.00v thing in motherboard monitor and it says it's at 12.40 volts, is that right? oh god I hope it's not defective hardware

 

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okay here's an update: I tried switching the connection to another molex and I still get the same results. I really want to fix this otherwise I might have to send back my hardware
This is unacceptable, someone please help me or I will cry

3dmark03 score: http://service.futuremark.com/compare?2k3=3201824

 

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nakatalee

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your 3dmark score is good. try reinstalling far cry maybe? and also defrag your HD.
if you want you can try this: go to farcry folder, back up the config.cfg files before you change anything! in there change the renderer from "Direct3D9" to "openGL" see if you gain any performance.

 

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okay I tried the config thing and I got no better results, and now I have to go to work

by the way i don't think i need to defrag since I just got this computer a few days ago brand new and formatted

 

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I have the same problem. Mine only lags when I have the "Corpse Stay" on over a minute. Mine runs like 50-60Fps but until I shoot a lot of people, it goes to like.. 30fps. I recommend turning the corpse stay to around 30-60 Sec unless your ubsessed with shooting the bodies and admiring the rad doll . Try that, and you should be good.

 

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Hmmm I'll try it, but this slowdown happens as soon as I even get outside even on the very first level. Any other ideas?

note: my corpse stay is on 30 seconds