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    Those that play F.E.A.R., remember to turn of volumetric lighting to help FPS!

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by I<3NBreviewdotcom, May 8, 2007.

  1. I<3NBreviewdotcom

    I<3NBreviewdotcom Notebook Enthusiast

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    Please remember to help FPS, be sure to turn off volumetric lighting.

    Some tests were done over at www.ocforums.com a while ago and it was apparent at how much of a hit you get from it.

    Also, it doesn't really hurt the visuals if you do as well.

    :)

    And of course, turn off soft shadows as well, as they don't look that good in the first place. ;)
     
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    Zellio The Dark Knight

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    I<3NBreviewdotcom Notebook Enthusiast

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    I have played this game on my desktop PC several times. I have used a 7800gtx, a 7900gtx, a 7950gx2, and now I have used my 8800gtx ,and I STILL usually turn off the volumetric lighting because it's almost pointless and causes the FPS to be too erratic.

    Sure, I could turn them on and be fine on my desktop, as I often get around 240fps, but I usually don't. ;)
     
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    sunjhoon Notebook Evangelist NBR Reviewer

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    as crazy as it sounds i play fear multiplayer on lowest...the minimum settings on my rig...check the sig lol...for mulitplayer i dont want any halts...jus out of curiosity does anyone know how to turn the grenade smoke effects down...it is really annoying espeically wen people are shooting through it and getting u... oh and if anyone does play multiplayer and got xfire add me to your list
    xfire name: lachanah83
     
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    ikovac Cooler and faster... NBR Reviewer

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    in multiplayer it is best to play on minimum. Not because of the speed drops, but debris and dust is just making harder to see. And other people see you easier....

    Cheers,

    Ivan
     
    ikovac, May 14, 2007
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