Did a complete re-install & doubled FPS

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  1. MS7XWDC

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    just a thought, but worked for me.

    started completely over.

    original build, then update.
    new player files

    [did keep controller file, though]

    would also HIGHLY recommend Windows x64 bit version over 32 bit version
     
  2. Ricknau

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    From what to what? How many AI visible? Which car and track? What kind of PC HW and drivers?
     
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    AFAIK RF2 is 32 bit only... OK, you mean more available ram, which is correct
     
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    if you messed with the original install then a complete re-install would'nt hurt, if not then simply starting with a fresh PLR file will do the trick for most people.
     
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    uninstalled rf2. reinstalled rf2, updated to build 60, created new player files
    23 AI drivers now get 70 FPS from 25 on start grid, 115+ FPS elsewhere

    F1 2012 beta Sepang

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    if you have a choice, use Windows 7 64 bit installation - makes a huge difference
     
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    is that with everything on max? and what res you running?
     
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    that's not the point, guys .... i'm actually able to run everything higher, and still get the higher FPS
     
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    well it is the piont to me as i want to see what details and res you have to see if i should be gettingm ore fps, and whether a re install is worth here?

    so again, what res and details are set in game please?
     
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    Exactly. If we can't duplicate the settings, there's no way to know whether one of the particular settings makes a difference - like shadows, HDR, sun occlusion, FFB details, etc. Or whether the exact circumstances even apply to one's own installation.

    For example, I run 1680x1050x32 and had all my settings at max with no PLR file mods before the update; installing build 60 cut FPS by half with no changes to the settings. Then I created a new PLR file, and it changed nothing. Based on this, I'm willing to try a complete re-install, but I don't expect it to behave any differently.
     
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    reinstalled the game and updated to build 60 yesterday, increased fps significantly for me.
    Win7 64 bit Ultra
    4 GB DDR3 RAM
    Intel E8400 Dual Core, not overclocked
    ATI HD 6850 1 GB
    19" widescreen, 1440x900 native

    after installation, rF2 puts the details of track, own car, opponent .... to medium/low. Road reflection and wind/people move to OFF. So FPS is better than my old installation, BUT ONLY

    IF I use several times the RESET FFB Key (assigned in controler menu) FPS is boosted. After 2 or 3 times pressed, the fps jumped from 30-40 to a value above 60 (at start with Megane in Mills Inner Loop with 10 AIs) - evem with mirrors ON and 16 cars visible.

    If I increase track details to FULL (to get pitlane populated), other details to High, Shadows to High, initial frame rate is stil 30-40 and after some RESET FFB key pressings it its pushed as well to 60 ....

    WHATS that? Any ideas how to explain this phenomen?

    p.s. I am using G27 with default controller ini.
    I noticed that editing the controller ini to put Steering torque filter=6 (instead of 0) does not work. the value is reseted after exiting the game.
    Userdata files are in the same directory as rfactor2
     
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    of course i used the same video / res settings do do this test guys
     
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    I just had a go with the rTrainers at the wonderful Snetterton track. 19 ai & me :). Mind you, the rTrainers are a blast to drive. They really show the potential of the physics engine and it's so cool to do the scandinavian flick & go sideways thru the turns in full control :cool:

    I also used openhardwaremonitor to check out cpu & gpu usage. The total cpu utilization on all six cores reported an average load of 33,1%. The gpu utilization however reported a load of 99% with my 580. Could that be a reason for the sometimes shaky performance?

    I also tested with & without HDR but it didn't make any difference...
     
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