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    How to check/test physx?

    Discussion in 'Gateway and eMachines' started by FairTrade, Nov 4, 2008.

  1. FairTrade

    FairTrade Notebook Geek

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    so i installed physx, and all the latest graphics drivers on the 7811fx, but how do I access and test physx? there's a little tab for it on the Nvidia Control Panel, but all I can do is turn it on or off...and i'm getting the feeling that it's not really on...i thought there was some apps or something for testing it....I checked in control panel for a physx...thing, but i couldn't find anything....any tips?
     
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    Vegasr Notebook Enthusiast

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    What NV driver did you upgrade to?
     
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    look for the nvidia physx demos on guru3d.com, or nvidias website.

    or if you happen to have a copy of world in conflict, and fraps, run the benchmark with your settings (physics quality on high preferred) without physx enabled, and then run it with physx enabled
     
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    mechrock Notebook Evangelist

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    Does this work with the WIC Demo?
     
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    i believe so but i am not sure as i dont have the WIC demo. if you are able to run the WIC benchmark (its in the graphic options) you should be able to see the difference in frames per second
     
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  6. FairTrade

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    I'm using the Xfastest 177.85. Do you guys have a specific physx app in the control panel? or does any one else have any tips, i couldn't find anything on guru3d or nvidias website that i didn't already have.
     
    FairTrade, Nov 5, 2008
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    metalangel Notebook Consultant

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    You could take a look at this nvidia demos and benchmarks with physx, but are only a few games thats really get improved when physx on.
     
    metalangel, Nov 5, 2008
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    thanks metalangel!!! that was just the answer i was looking for!!!
     
    FairTrade, Nov 6, 2008
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