Fps issues with GeForce 9500GT 1Gb GDDR2

[swaps4]

Well I just reformatted for a nice and clean reboot and it seems my fps has dropped somehow? I believe its my Nvidia settings, just I cant remember what they was before. Here are pictures of my current settings; http://i46.tinypic.com/eqe9eo.png and I got some free program with my card I have no clue if its worth using, if it is what settings should I put it on? http://i50.tinypic.com/289fvhl.png Also could someone please tell me the best settings for Nvidia control panel so my fps will be nice and smooth. The games I currently play are World of Warcraft, L4D. Many thanks it advanced, this means so much. Can't wait to have my fps back .

Oh before I forget my specs are

Operating System: Windows Vista™ Home Premium (6.0, Build 6000) (6000.vista_gdr.090805-0102)
Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: Packard Bell BV
System Model: IMEDIA X2414
BIOS: Default System BIOS
Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Quad CPU Q6600 @ 2.40GHz (4 CPUs), ~2.4GHz
Memory: 3070MB RAM
Page File: 1278MB used, 5048MB available
Windows Dir: C:\Windows
DirectX Version: DirectX 10
DX Setup Parameters: Not found
DxDiag Version: 6.00.6000.16386 32bit Unicode
Card name: NVIDIA GeForce 9500 GT
Manufacturer: NVIDIA
Chip type: GeForce 9500 GT
DAC type: Integrated RAMDAC
Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_0640&SUBSYS_704619DA&REV_A1
Display Memory: 2287 MB
Dedicated Memory: 1007 MB
Shared Memory: 1279 MB
Current Mode: 1280 x 1024 (32 bit) (60Hz)
Monitor: Generic PnP Monitor

 

[Alexrose1uk]

Download the latest drivers from the Nvidia site, uninstall your old graphics drivers and install the new ones. Apologies if you've already done that, but it sounds like you may have used say a restore disc, which will obviously have very outdated software and drivers on it

Also, if its a clean reinstall, go through the game settings themselves, but check for driver updates first.

Also, in the NV control panel ignore that page, go to the one above (Adjust with preview) and set it to middle, aka let application decide.
Dont bother with the Zotac programme right now, thats for overclocking and I wouldnt recommend that if you dont know what its about, as you could accidentally damage your card.

 

[wakayoda]

ensure that all of your components that need drivers have them

 

[swaps4]

Download the latest drivers from the Nvidia site, uninstall your old graphics drivers and install the new ones. Apologies if you've already done that, but it sounds like you may have used say a restore disc, which will obviously have very outdated software and drivers on it

Also, if its a clean reinstall, go through the game settings themselves, but check for driver updates first.

Also, in the NV control panel ignore that page, go to the one above (Adjust with preview) and set it to middle, aka let application decide.
Dont bother with the Zotac programme right now, thats for overclocking and I wouldnt recommend that if you dont know what its about, as you could accidentally damage your card.

Hi mate, I have done all you have said. Any idea what else I can do? and what does that program exactly do, can you explain?

 

[bJN]

Zotac Firestorm is a overclocking utility that comes with some Zotac cards. It allows you to change the settings on the card but unless you are certain in what you are doing then get rid of the program, there's no need to keep it to be honest with you

 

[JazzMaverick]

Hey swaps4.. i've got a 9500gt myself,i use EVGA Precision 1.7 to oc the card which is running @ Core: 700 - Shader: 1600 - Memory: 500.

My NVcontrol panel settings are;

Ambient Occlusion: on
Anis Filter: App controlled
Anti Gamma: on
Anti mode: App controlled
Anti Transpareny: off
Con tex clamp: Use Hardware
Error rep: off
Ext limit: off
Max pre frames: 3
Display: Single
Anis sample op: on
Negative LOD: Allow
Quality: Performance
Trilinear op: on
Threaded: on
Triple buff: on
V SynC: use 3d app.

I also disable Physx.

I hope this is of some use to you.