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    Lagg on Flight simulator X

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by hokage700, Dec 21, 2009.

  1. hokage700

    hokage700 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hey guys!

    I recently bought a new laptop! I'm happy with the purchare, but it keeps on lagging when I'm playing Flight Simulator X with Ultra high settings, I've realized that's because my computer can't hande this settings..

    So Im looking for a solution to solwe this problem

    This are my laptop spesifications:

    Intel(R) Core(TM) i7 CPU Q820 @ 1.7Ghz
    4,00 GB Ram (Memory)
    64-bit Vista
    ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4570

    Ill gues that the graphic card is the problem.

    Thanks :)
     
    hokage700, Dec 21, 2009
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  2. HTWingNut

    HTWingNut Potato

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    Are you using the Acceleration add-on or did you apply the latest patch? It's supposed to take advantage of multiple cores.

    Also try using a low resolution (ie 1366x768 for 16:9 or 1280x800 for 16:10)and reduce the dynamic scenery.
     
    HTWingNut, Dec 21, 2009
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  3. Ferrari

    Ferrari Notebook Evangelist

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    YOur GPU should handle the graphics. Because mine(ATIX1800) bieng 4 years old can run the aircraft and graphics setttings on the highest setting.

    Try turning down you scenery settings.
     
    Ferrari, Dec 21, 2009
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  4. Ayle

    Ayle Trailblazer

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    The Hd4570 is a low end card. Dial down your graphic settings.
     
    Ayle, Dec 21, 2009
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  5. hokage700

    hokage700 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hey

    thanks for the answers. Wingut: I have'nt applied the latest patch or used any add-ons. Should I install the latest patch?
     
    hokage700, Dec 22, 2009
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    ViciousXUSMC Master Viking NBR Reviewer

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    Yes! you definitely need/want the first one that adds multi core support, its almost necessary for this title.

    Without it your only using 1 core on that 4 core cpu and your at a disadvantage since quad runs a lower clock speed per core than a single or dual core cpu, but after the patch you will be destroying the for-mentioned cpus' performance in this game.
     
    ViciousXUSMC, Dec 22, 2009
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    hokage700 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thanks.. Where can I download the patches? (Link)
     
    hokage700, Dec 22, 2009
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    hokage700 Notebook Enthusiast

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    FSX SP1 English - downloading right now! right one?
     
    hokage700, Dec 22, 2009
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  9. n0elia

    n0elia Come on Haswell...

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    Check out the thread in my sig!
     
    n0elia, Dec 22, 2009
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  10. ViciousXUSMC

    ViciousXUSMC Master Viking NBR Reviewer

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    Yeah, there is a SP2 also I think.
     
    ViciousXUSMC, Dec 22, 2009
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    hokage700 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thank you so much! I hope it works!
     
    hokage700, Dec 22, 2009
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  12. hokage700

    hokage700 Notebook Enthusiast

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    NICE! I see that the simulator uses more from the i7! :D
     
    hokage700, Dec 22, 2009
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    Vicius & Wingut - Love you both for this. Downloaded the latest patch (SP1 and SP2) And it works extremely good with ULTRA HIGH SETTINGS!

    THANK YOU!!!
     
    hokage700, Dec 22, 2009
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    Happy to help. Now go crazy with your VFR flight plans.
     
    HTWingNut, Dec 22, 2009
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  15. LaptopNut

    LaptopNut Notebook Virtuoso

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    Even after the multi-core patch, a faster Dual Core will still destroy a slower Quad but since you have the i7, that won't matter at least.

    I found that frame rates almost doubled in this game when I checked the Preview Directx 10 box under graphics settings, custom as well.
     
    LaptopNut, Dec 22, 2009
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  16. ViciousXUSMC

    ViciousXUSMC Master Viking NBR Reviewer

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    This game takes full advantage of a quad it should scale pretty linearly, a 2ghz quad (q9000) should be as fast as a 4ghz dual (that doesnt exists) and of course when you overclock a quad you get 4x the benefit instead of just 2x the benefit.
     
    ViciousXUSMC, Dec 22, 2009
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  17. usapatriot

    usapatriot Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    I have a 4.0Ghz dual! :p
     
    usapatriot, Dec 22, 2009
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  18. Bog

    Bog Losing it...

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    Just remember to not fly your plane into any buildings.
     
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    Ill keep that in my mind :p
     
    hokage700, Dec 22, 2009
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  20. LaptopNut

    LaptopNut Notebook Virtuoso

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    We did some benchmarks on identical systems (NP8662), one with a 2.0 Ghz Q9000 and the other with a 2.85 Ghz Core2Duo with exactly the same settings, same drivers, same hardware, OS etc. The 2.85 Ghz Core2Duo out performed the 2.0 Ghz Q9000 every time in this game by quite a lot. I thought something was wrong with the results so did the bench a number of times with exactly the same results each time. FSX favours clock rate over number of Cores, after all it was designed with Single / Dual Core initially. See the results for yourself in my sig.


    I wouldn't be surprised if the i7 only uses 2 Cores at a higher clock in this one as opposed to 4 at a lower clock.
     
    LaptopNut, Dec 22, 2009
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