LOW FPS?

Bradguin121 · 3 Aug 2012 at 20:29

Orcvader said:
Well then it sounds like the HD 4000 drivers aren't installed properly. Can you check in the BIOS to ensure it's enabled?

I read the HD 4000 drivers aren't compatible with vista. Ill have a look on the BIOs now

Orcvader · 3 Aug 2012 at 20:34

Ah yes, just checked the Intel site, it's not supported. If that's the case, in the BIOS, disable the HD 4000.

Bradguin121 · 3 Aug 2012 at 20:39

Orcvader said:
Ah yes, just checked the Intel site, it's not supported. If that's the case, in the BIOS, disable the HD 4000.

It doesnt say if i can disable it or not. but it says my primary graphics adapter is PCI express. also my i5 is running at 35-40C on my bios, to me that looked worrying!

Orcvader · 3 Aug 2012 at 20:47

In the BIOS, go to North Bridge Configuration. Then, under IGPU Multi-Moniter, select Disable. As quoted from the manual:

This allows you to enable or disable IGPU Multi-Moniter. The default value
is [Enabled]. If you install the PCI Express card under Windows® XP /
VistaTM OS, please disable this option.

If that doesn't work, right click the video controller in Device manager, and select disable.

Those CPU temps looks fine for the stock cooler.

Bradguin121 · 3 Aug 2012 at 20:50

Orcvader said:
In the BIOS, go to North Bridge Configuration. Then, under IGPU Multi-Moniter, select Disable. As quoted from the manual:

If that doesn't work, right click the video controller in Device manager, and select disable.

Those CPU temps looks fine for the stock cooler.

Ok, I'll give that a go now. thanks for all the help so far btw

Bradguin121 · 3 Aug 2012 at 21:04

Bradguin121 said:
Ok, I'll give that a go now. thanks for all the help so far btw

Right, its gone now. Is there any point in getting Win7 now? Isn't Win8 coming out in Oct or something?

Orcvader · 3 Aug 2012 at 21:33

Well, see how the performance on your PC is first. Personally I would move to 7 since I found Vista to be a massive resource hog. But Windows 8 is nearby so probably wait and see how that goes compared to 7.

honosuseri · 3 Aug 2012 at 21:35

Bradguin121 said:
Right, its gone now. Is there any point in getting Win7 now? Isn't Win8 coming out in Oct or something?

I would have suggested install the developers copy of windows 8 as it's free and legal. Windows 8 is released in october and you could choose to buy an improved OS then.

Bradguin121 · 4 Aug 2012 at 10:28

Orcvader said:
Well, see how the performance on your PC is first. Personally I would move to 7 since I found Vista to be a massive resource hog. But Windows 8 is nearby so probably wait and see how that goes compared to 7.

I ran Fallout 3 this morning and this is what FRAPS told me....

2012-08-04 10:01:43 - Fallout3
Frames: 871 - Time: 19391ms - Avg: 44.918 - Min: 52 - Max: 65

Again, with everything Maxed Inc AA @1920x1080.

JonSmith · 4 Aug 2012 at 11:34

how can your average be 44.9 FPS with a minimum FPS of 52??

Orcvader · 4 Aug 2012 at 12:02

Hmm, I just had a thought.

Can you check what speed the CPU is running while you're gaming? If it's being throttled down that could be a reason.

Bradguin121 · 4 Aug 2012 at 13:10

Orcvader said:
Hmm, I just had a thought.

Can you check what speed the CPU is running while you're gaming? If it's being throttled down that could be a reason.

How do you do that? Is there any software you know of that can monitor my CPU speed.

churchhawk · 4 Aug 2012 at 13:29

Stupid question but have you tried running any other games besides fallout 3?

Bradguin121 · 4 Aug 2012 at 13:51

churchhawk said:
Stupid question but have you tried running any other games besides fallout 3?

no, but i could try metro 2033 or the sims 3 lol

Orcvader · 4 Aug 2012 at 13:55

Give Metro a try. Going by this you should be getting 45+ frames per second: http://www.anandtech.com/show/5691/...w-his-7870-iceq-turbo-powercolor-pcs-hd7870/2

Bradguin121 · 4 Aug 2012 at 14:21

Orcvader said:
Give Metro a try. Going by this you should be getting 45+ frames per second: http://www.anandtech.com/show/5691/...w-his-7870-iceq-turbo-powercolor-pcs-hd7870/2

Installing now

am i meant to get 45+ with AA on or off?

Orcvader · 4 Aug 2012 at 14:35

From the look at that review, AA is on, with 16x AF.

Bradguin121 · 4 Aug 2012 at 14:47

Orcvader said:
From the look at that review, AA is on, with 16x AF.

I tried installing it and its giving me an error saying that i need nvidia physX? the error says 'physXloader.dll missing'

Orcvader · 4 Aug 2012 at 14:49

Have a look at this: http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1196119

Bradguin121 · 4 Aug 2012 at 16:33

Orcvader said:
Have a look at this: http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1196119

I was getting 22FPS with those settings -.-