Question about gaming

I was wondering how you guys the "game expert" define whether the game
is running smoothly or not
for example
my desktop with X300 n 1gb memory can run Fable at almost max setting 1280x960 n I didn't notice any lag ;Oblivion at med setting 800x600 also didn't notice any lag even when battling a bunch of enemy

my E1505 with X1400 can run Fable at max 1280x800 n oblivion at med high 1280x800

Also how can you guys measure the game FPS

 

Hmm, then I wonder how my X1600 256mb could handle Oblivion?

 

You can use a program called FRAPs which is free to download (though I think there is a Pro version which costs). You can also use RivaTuner to show fps, though this is a bit more complicated to use.

Generally above 25fps you won't notice any lag, but most 'gamers' would prefer to be around 60fps constantly for ultra smooth gaming. For example you might max out at 100fps, but dip to 30 fps in certain scnenes, which some folk would find off putting.

Different people have different opinions on the subject though, there is no real benchmark. Its just whatever you are happiest with.

 

So will "normal eyes" differ 100fps from 30fps

 

Also what is the major difference playing games at 800x600 to 1600x1200

 

"normal" eyes stop seeing the choppieness in images at about 30FPS. If you have 100FPS, its going to look like gravy and be absolutly amazingly smooth, but 30-40FPS still looks normal because you dont see the lag.

The difference between playing at different resolutions is a big one. If you have the game at 1600x1200 there are atleast 100,000+ more pixles on the screen (you can check my math since im not very good at it). What that means is the game will look far more detailed, edges look smoother, textures are sharper, and the load on your graphics card is greatly greatly increased. To play Oblivion @ 1600x1200 you would need a 7900+ desktop card to do it at full specs and smoothey. The Go 512mb 7900GTX could do it too likley, but that is extream HD graphics there.

 

Here are some few tips:

* When playing an FPS (shooter) anything above 40 fps is acceptable. 60 fps is great. When playing online (when reaction is the key) anything above 60 fps is fine.
* When playing other games like RPG or racing games anything above 30 fps is fine. 60 fps is great and you will see no lag.
* Oblivion is a exception. 25 fps means no lag in this game. When you have 30 fps it is very smooth. If you have 60 fps, put on some effects and play with 30 fps. You will see the difference but you will have no lag.

To measure FPS (frames per second) download FRAPS. Or you can use ATI Tray Tools.

Some games have built-in fps reader:

* Unreal Tournament, America's Army: "stat fps" in console
* Oblivion: "tdt" in console

There are more games who have built-in fps reader but I dont know the codes.

Hope this helps,

Charlie

 

Common one - Battlefield 2:

renderer.drawfps 1

 

for me

a nice 35fps+ with eye candy on is what i love

oblivion/fear can be done @ 1280x800 with a 256mb x700 with this

im sure games will come out soon enough that it cant tho, lol