hardware and fps

[Gebb]

I just upgraded computers and would like to compare fps with others out there to make sure I have everything configured correctly. I've got a 3.33 dual core cpu, 8gb RAM, a 1gb ATI 4870 vid card, and vista 64bit. On first login into Silverymoon (in the city) with all the graphics maxed and 1920x1200 resolution, and was pulling 6fps. Haven't tried it out of town yet.

Anyone else have a similar setup? If so, any advice and lessons learned on graphics settings would be much appreciated.

- Gebb

[dob85y]

I am also very interested in hearing any advice, as i have yet to spend any coin, but am pleased to hear that NWN2 Runs on 64 bit Windows, but i think now ill be waiting for the next generation.

[fluffmonster]

shadows are the biggest performance hit in nwn2. Try turning down the shadows and see if that improves things. I have a weaker system than you on XP-Pro, but I'm pulling better than 6fps.

[zicada]

I am also very interested in hearing any advice, as i have yet to spend any coin, but am pleased to hear that NWN2 Runs on 64 bit Windows, but i think now ill be waiting for the next generation.

All 32bit userland applications run on 64bit versions of compatible OS's. Only things that have to run in kernelmode inside the kernel have to be 64bit. This is because all x86 based CPUs can execute both 32 and 64 bit instructions.
64bit is not evil people!

[zicada]

Grab the latest driver for your GPU if you haven't already. Currently that's version 9.1:

http://downloads.guru3d.com/ATI-Catalys ... -2173.html

NWN2 is a pretty bad way to benchmark also, as it is not exactly known for being efficient no max settings.

I recommend,- since you have Vista, downloading the latest 3dmark and running/comparing that:

http://downloads.guru3d.com/3DMark-Vant ... -1906.html

[HEEGZ]

First thing I would do is kick your resolution down a notch. If that doesn't solve it, then I'd turn down AA and shadows, in that order.

[AcadiusLost]

Also, do you have to run at that high resolution? (Native for your LCD display, perhaps?) The higher resolution you run, the more taxing all the graphics calculations become. Dropping the resolution down a notch or two can easily kick up the fps dramatically in many cases.

[Riotnrrd]

My computer is very similar, cept I have quad core@ 2.9GHz

I run at 1920 with 4x AA, medium textures, and high shadows... usually stays above 30FPS.

This site offers ALL THE INFO YOU COULD WANT ABOUT NWN2 OPTIMIZATION, INCLUDING ALL FEATURES:
http://www.tweakguides.com/NWN2_1.html

[Gebb]

Thanks everyone. I appreciate the advice!

[Veilan]

NWN 2 can suck performance through a garden hose.

[Gebb]

If anyone's looking for a point of comparison, I just ran the 3Dmark listed above with the catalyst settings set to max and got: 3DMark Score: P7874 3DMarks /CPU Score 5202 /Graphics Score 9500

Anyone else with similar settings?

I just upgraded computers and would like to compare fps with others out there to make sure I have everything configured correctly. I've got a 3.33 dual core cpu, 8gb RAM, a 1gb ATI 4870 vid card, and vista 64bit. On first login into Silverymoon (in the city) with all the graphics maxed and 1920x1200 resolution, and was pulling 6fps. Haven't tried it out of town yet.

Anyone else have a similar setup? If so, any advice and lessons learned on graphics settings would be much appreciated.

- Gebb