Curse

MrKGado · May 08, 2011, 10:46 PM // 22:46

I'd like to use the -fps parameter to limit the fps to 75 so maybe my laptop will run a little less hot. However, whenever I use texmod it seems to negate the command and lets the fps run as high as 130 or so.

Does anyone know if I can use both at the same time and if so, how? Thank you in advance.

Snograt · May 09, 2011, 12:17 AM // 00:17

Why not do the sensible thing and run with v-sync enabled? That way the fps is synchronised with your display's refresh rate - usually 60. Anything over that is pointless anyway, unless you're a professional FPS player who swears that he can shoot someone in the invisible frames that the monitor can't display...

(Can you tell that I have no time for fps maniacs?)

MrKGado · May 09, 2011, 12:20 AM // 00:20

Just tried it. Even with v-sync on the fps is jumping up to 120ish

That was kind of my point with the extra fps...they're just eating up computer resources.

Quaker · May 09, 2011, 02:39 PM // 14:39

Does the vsync work properly without Texmod? In other words, is it Texmod that's causing the problem?

It's been a long time since I've used Texmod - I only used it to finish the cartographer titles, and it's not even installed any more - and I don't recall any Texmod setting that would affect fps. My only advice would be to stop using Texmod, unless it's cartographer titles you're doing.

P.s. I've seen some mention of Steam in connection to Texmod problems. If you are launching GW through steam and/or have Steam running in the background, try exiting steam and/or running without it. And, if that works, get into the Steam settings and set it to not start automatically when Windows starts.

MrKGado · May 09, 2011, 02:50 PM // 14:50

My v-sync doesn't work with or without texmod. The refresh rate under the graphics tab is faded out and set to "Default Rate" so I have no way to change it. I don't have steam, so that's not the issue.

Quaker · May 09, 2011, 02:53 PM // 14:53

It sounds like you either don't have the proper graphics driver installed. What graphics does the laptop have?

Kunder · May 09, 2011, 02:55 PM // 14:55

Your refresh rate in options is set to default because you are using Guild Wars in a window, I suspect. That means your refresh rate is the same as whatever your desktop is configured to be. Check what your refresh rate there is. If you have a 120 Hz monitor, Vsync may only be capping you at 120 FPS instead of the 60-80ish of most monitors.

Snograt · May 09, 2011, 03:04 PM // 15:04

Either there's something wrong with your video drivers or you have a hugely expensive laptop with 120 Hz refresh - do they even make those?

MrKGado · May 09, 2011, 03:40 PM // 15:40

The refresh rate for my laptop is currently set to 120Hz.

Here are the specs for the GPU:

Operating System: Windows 7 Ultimate, 64-bit
DirectX version: 11.0
GPU processor: GeForce GTX 460M
Driver version: 259.34
CUDA Cores: 192
Core clock: 675 MHz
Shader clock: 1350 MHz
Memory clock: 1250 MHz (2500 MHz data rate)
Memory interface: 192-bit
Total available graphics memory: 4095 MB
Dedicated video memory: 1536 MB GDDR5
System video memory: 0 MB
Shared system memory: 2559 MB
Video BIOS version: 70.06.0E.00.12
IRQ: 0
Bus: PCI Express x16 Gen2

tijo · May 09, 2011, 04:28 PM // 16:28

In that case, it's normal for v-sync to cap at 120fps. Anyways, what are the temperatures on your GTX460m. It can handle up to 105C for sure, if the cooling is adequate, you'll probably be hitting onlt 85C so nothing to worry about. You can set the refresh rate in the graphics options if you want it to run at lower fps.

To snograt, yep the 3D models have 120Hz monitors for obvious reasons. I don't get why someone would get 3D on a GTX460m though (except for the lcd panel quality or matte panel, some of the 3D models have wicked quality LCDs). Performance wise, I pity the GTX460m that tries to push games in 3D at 1080p.

EDIT: I'd take this opportunity to update my video drivers as well to 270.61

MrKGado · May 09, 2011, 04:56 PM // 16:56

Thanks for your help.

Snograt · May 10, 2011, 12:28 AM // 00:28

Heh, shot down by a kick-ass laptop ^___^

Buy yourself one of those laptop coolers - and don't actually use it on your lap, if you intend to have kids