Squilliam said:
epsilon72 said:
Squilliam said:
epsilon72 said:
Yes, I read about and unlocked the max framerate. I need to look at different variables such as com_machinespec <0,1,2,or 3> to see what they actually do for CPU load. There aren't any physics options in the menu, so if there are any I'll have to read config file tweak guides to get to them. Playing it with 25% more processor speed yesterday did help though. Things were more zippy and smooth, to a degree.
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Sorry, I didn't ask this before... but does your linux have a task manager that shows CPU utilization. If you bring it up and its maxed then youd be CPU bound for sure. If it's not then you could do with lowering those graphics settings. |
I get spikes every now and then where one of the cores will be maxed out (probably to coincide with busy moments in the game. I don't have the game set up to run in windowed mode to observe this in real time). Lowering the graphics might help a little, but the OC'ing has definitely helped some. I think I'll be fine until I decide it's time for an upgrade (which might be soon....that 5000+ BE and its overclocking abilities for the money look mighty tempting...) |
So you'll be upgrading to a socket AM2+? You should be able to get 3ghz out of it, but it isn't much of an upgrade really. How high do they go? Oh yea do you have a decent CPU cooler? |
I'm thinking about it, since the AM3's will supposedly work with AM2+ boards....The folks writing reviews at newegg say they can get theirs to 3.2 fairly easily (some even without increasing FSB or voltage). $90 for a proc that I can get to 3ghz or slightly more? It may not be close to Core 2 Duos at those clock speeds, but for that price it sounds great. If I decide to go with AMD again, I'd probably get a Phenom or something later on when they are a little more mature, perform better and have a lower price point. I would of course get a decent cooler too.
My other option is to save up even more (2x as much almost), go the Intel route and get an e8400 or something - but then I would be stuck with a soon-to-be-obsolete socket 775.
