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shhiny48
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- shiny48
You shouldn't. Our eyes can't see faster than like 40 FPS anyway.
hampus_dh
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We can
This is a myth.
http://www.boallen.com/fps-compare.html
60fps looks pretty smooth right? Imagine double that refresh rate and you get an idea of how smooth 120Hz screens are
It differs from person to person but i can see differences up to a little over 100fps.
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- DNA_SpecMiata
Hey guys, I'm a long time GT guy but just getting into iRacing, so far I'm really digging it. After 4 official races I really enjoy looking at all the stats....it's pretty amazing software.
My main question is, how do I check my video card? My laptop is pretty new and runs windows 7, and I have the max frame rate on iRacing but my frame rate jumps around from the mid 50's down to low 40's during a race. I have the settings set to max frame rate, but after lurking in this thread for a while it seems like both my frame rate and my video card suck.
At that frame rate am I getting less of an experience?
I'm a total newb to this so any "laymen terms" advice will be helpful.
Thanks dudes!!
My main question is, how do I check my video card? My laptop is pretty new and runs windows 7, and I have the max frame rate on iRacing but my frame rate jumps around from the mid 50's down to low 40's during a race. I have the settings set to max frame rate, but after lurking in this thread for a while it seems like both my frame rate and my video card suck.
At that frame rate am I getting less of an experience?
I'm a total newb to this so any "laymen terms" advice will be helpful.
Thanks dudes!!
hampus_dh
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short answer: Yes
Check the Nvidia/ATi control panel and see what you can turn down there and see if you could atleast bump the FPS up to 60.
Basically the difference between 40-140 fps is huge.
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- Winter Park, FL
- DNA_SpecMiata
Thanks for the info. Where do I go to check the ATI settings, is that in game or on the computer? I have the frame rate maxed in game, so if there are other options I don't know about them.
Thanks again for the help!
Thanks again for the help!
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Open up a command prompt, type debug, then d C000:0010
You should see some hexadecimal values, with their translation on the side. The model of the graphics card will be there.
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- Winter Park, FL
- DNA_SpecMiata
Thanks very much. I'll check next time i get to my computer.
hampus_dh
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Yea there should be a control panel on your computer for ATi.
I think you can locate it in Windows Control Panel but if not then just search on it.
MagpieRacer
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shhiny48
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We can
This is a myth.
http://www.boallen.com/fps-compare.html
60fps looks pretty smooth right? Imagine double that refresh rate and you get an idea of how smooth 120Hz screens are
It differs from person to person but i can see differences up to a little over 100fps.
Yet, I just had some friends over last night. They played on my laptop at 84 FPS and then on my desktop at 200 FPS and they and I notice no difference.
On that website I notice a difference from 15 to 30. Almost nothing from 30 to 60.
MagpieRacer
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I can see a bit of a difference between 30 and 60, nothing to right home about but its there.
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if its fall under 80 fps, i can see it very well.
but wait, just bought a new monitor, my old one was only a cheap LG LCD. will see if it will be better now because of the input lags.
but wait, just bought a new monitor, my old one was only a cheap LG LCD. will see if it will be better now because of the input lags.
hampus_dh
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Yea i´m sure it´s a good screen. But if you can´t notice a difference in 30 vs 60 fps it´s your eyes not the screen
Not saying that you have F´d up eyes lol it´s just that some can view/train to see things other people can´t.
Keep track of the top of the box and watch it closely.
Edit: Yes i know Rudi, double post! It´s my birthday today so i don´t really give a sht
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LMP/GT race tonight and tomorrow guys! Check it out, is open to anyone all you need to do is register and race!
http://members.iracing.com/jforum/posts/list/1500070.page
http://members.iracing.com/jforum/posts/list/1500070.page
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Well this is mostly individual. Everyone is different so i guess you and your mates just can´t see the difference.
I can see a huge difference between 30 vs 60fps, huge
But my eyes are very sensitive.
Yes, the difference between 30 and 60 to me is as clear as day. Its much much smoother.
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Quick question. Is iRacing worth playing with out a wheel? I haven't had a wheel since GT4 and don't think I'll get one any time this year.
I've been on their site and checked out the information, another question I have is; anybody here playing it on a laptop?
I've been on their site and checked out the information, another question I have is; anybody here playing it on a laptop?
David
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I tried playing it with a 360 controller I have hooked up to my PC just for the hell of it once. I wouldn't recommend it. It's pretty hard to even calibrate the controller in a way that makes it playable, and even if you manage that... you'll never have the level of control that you need to be successful in iRacing.
