Choppy NFS:MW Gameplay

[paul_]

In the new Most Wanted, the game is extremely choppy. I was running Fraps, which was reading 30-40 FPS, but it was nearly unplayable. Any ideas? I have messed with refresh rates, graphics settings, everything that I can think of. Any ideas?

-Paul

[i an not a nerd]

Ya, I had this problem as well. First, update it, then put the resolution to 1024x768. I know, it looks bad at that, but for some reason it has problems at higher res.

[paul_]

Hmmm, the wonders of console-based games :mad:

I have solved it to a certain extent, apparently having Fraps open was a bad idea:rolleyes: and it is running smoother without it. It is still there a bit, but I am happier now because it is playable. Vsync made an enormous difference, and that will stay on. I am also amazed that my computer can play the game at 1280x1024 at full graphics...it looks pretty dern good ;)

-P

[i an not a nerd]

Yes, It is also possible that when EA ported the game to the PC, they forgot to take out the 30-40ish FPS limit that they placed on the console versions.

[paul_]

Interesting...
Basically, because of the FPS limit, my computer is TOO good to play the game properly...
:D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :cool:

[i an not a nerd]

Lol yes. Halo for PC has the same problem.

[paul_]

I never knew why vsync was there... now I know it's for the cool ppl :D

[i an not a nerd]

Well actally, Vsync just limits the FPS to whatever your refresh rate is. It prevents "visual tearing".

[paul_]

I don't have any problems with having FPS over the refresh rate. I get 200FPS in CS:S, and no complainmts lol :D

I'll have a pic up tomorrow, hopefully. On that note, what is the highest res you can post on this forum? I must know...

[i an not a nerd]

There is a file size limit of 19kbs if i remember correctly.

[paul_]

thanx. I got around it though (see the pics forum)