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    Why is my TF2 performance so poor?

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by veixveiy, Dec 29, 2007.

  1. veixveiy

    veixveiy Notebook Enthusiast

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    Specs:
    1.66 Duo Core
    2 GB Ram
    8700m GT
    Windows Vista

    What settings should I be running TF2 on to get at least 30 FPS consistently? I didn't think this was a very demanding game, but I'm getting some bad FPS :[
    Are there drivers or anything I should download? Any help would be so appreciated.
     
    veixveiy, Dec 29, 2007
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  2. ikovac

    ikovac Cooler and faster... NBR Reviewer

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    I play TF 2 at 1280x800 all high (no AA) well over 30 fps on x1600 256MB in Vista. I would recommend checking the new drivers for your graphic card.

    I hope it helps,

    Ivan
     
    ikovac, Dec 29, 2007
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  3. thomaskc.dk

    thomaskc.dk Notebook Deity

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    Start by downloading the newest drivers from nvidia with a modded inf file from laptopvideo2go.com (169.25)
     
    thomaskc.dk, Dec 29, 2007
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  4. adinu

    adinu I pwn teh n00bs.

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    And making sure nothing is being underclocked.
     
    adinu, Dec 29, 2007
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  5. Thaed

    Thaed Notebook Geek

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    What resolution are you running at?

    1280x800 with motion blur and v-sync on, 2x AA, maximum settings, produces a solid performance always over 30fps for me. When I move up to native res (1680x1050) I run at 25 fps though, and it's noticeably stuttery.
     
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    mD- Notebook Evangelist

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    turn v sync off.
     
    mD-, Dec 29, 2007
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  7. James

    James Notebook Evangelist NBR Reviewer

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    I run tf2 all high settings (not max), V-sync off, blur off, HDR on. I get a very steady 40-60fps at 1440x900 (overclocked).
     
    James, Dec 29, 2007
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  8. veixveiy

    veixveiy Notebook Enthusiast

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    i'll try new drivers .. hard to figure out which ones to get though @_@
     
    veixveiy, Dec 29, 2007
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    ScifiMike12 Drinking the good stuff

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    ScifiMike12, Dec 29, 2007
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  10. veixveiy

    veixveiy Notebook Enthusiast

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    how do i check for that? i'm running at like 1440x900, native reso
     
    veixveiy, Dec 29, 2007
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  11. unknown555525

    unknown555525 rawr

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    Download Rivatuner and check the MONITOR on it, temps, clocks etc.. that will tell you.

    Btw, I run TF2 on a mildly overclocked 8700mGT at 1920x1200, no AA, and everything else at max or ON settings with 45fps avg, at 1440x900 i get 85fps avg, so I can't see why you shouldn't be getting at LEAST 60FPS at max settings..
     
    unknown555525, Dec 29, 2007
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  12. dab3

    dab3 Notebook Guru

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    If you absolutely hate screen tearing and desperately want VSYNC, its best to apply it via your ATI Control Panel. I've heard it doesn't drag down performance as much.

    Personally I can't stand screen tearing and apply it via my Nvidia Control Panel on all games.
     
    dab3, Dec 29, 2007
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