ok, gfx problems cause lag

decapitator · Post by **decapitator** » Fri Jan 07, 2011 8:04 pm

Machine name: DELL
Operating System: Windows 7 Ultimate 32-bit (6.1, Build 7600) (7600.win7_gdr.100618-1621)
Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: Dell Inc.
System Model: Inspiron 1420
BIOS: Phoenix ROM BIOS PLUS Version 1.10 A06
Processor: Intel® Core2 Duo CPU T5550 @ 1.83GHz (2 CPUs), ~1.8GHz
Memory: 3072MB RAM
Available OS Memory: 3062MB RAM
Page File: 1193MB used, 4929MB available
Windows Dir: C:\Windows
DirectX Version: DirectX 11

video:
Card name: Mobile Intel® 965 Express Chipset Family
Manufacturer: Intel Corporation
Chip type: Mobile Intel® 965 Express Chipset Family
Display Memory: 358 MB

sound:
SigmaTel High Definition Audio CODEC

internet: tethered 3g

(suck it at&t)
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so i get pretty bad screen freezes, especially if a prox is dropped, some lasting as long as a couple seconds = this is no fun

i have the latest video drivers installed...

any help would be greatly appreciated

thx

Post by **pkk** » Fri Jan 07, 2011 8:27 pm

There Is a general problem with INTEL be graphic cards, try R6 (beta mode).

decapitator · Post by **decapitator** » Fri Jan 07, 2011 9:00 pm

ok, tried all that , had to update c++ ...

now, how do i use the beta for the main servers? it takes me to faz servers

thanks

Post by **FreeBeer** » Sat Jan 08, 2011 12:48 am

The beta is just that - a testing platform. It can't currently connect with our main servers and won't until it is released as the general release. Sorry about that.

How often does this freezing occur? Lately I've been experience much the same thing as you describe, yet I run an old ATI card.

decapitator · Post by **decapitator** » Sat Jan 08, 2011 1:32 am

i think it has been worse lately, but very exaggerated when anything graphically intense happens, especially if i or someone else drops a prox, it almost freezes instantly, for up to 2 seconds or so.

would keeping track of my fps help, or is it unrelated?

thx

Post by **FreeBeer** » Sat Jan 08, 2011 2:36 am

Hard to say. I'm not conversant in the Alleg code, let alone issues with the graphics engine. I don't know that keeping track if FPS would identify anything - perhaps the data would be useful for a developer, but it wouldn't help me help you without a dev's input. (If you know what I mean.) Your freezes don't seem to be as long as mine. I can freeze up for a dozen seconds or so (it varies) but it does seem related to "interesting events" (but not always).

Naboki · Post by **Naboki** » Sat Jan 08, 2011 5:40 am

after some investigating:

Mobile Intel® 965 Express Chipset Family (and the included x3100 gfx), can cause problems with windows 7

a) try vista drivers
b) some modded drivers and tools for a few chipset families http://intel9xx.moonfruit.com/

Mastametz · Post by **Mastametz** » Sat Jan 08, 2011 7:50 am

Unfortunately he plays on phone internet and even if he fixes his graphics lockup he's still going to have unplayable lag.

Bard · Post by **Bard** » Sat Jan 08, 2011 8:42 am

Mastametz wrote:QUOTE (Mastametz @ Jan 8 2011, 01:50 AM) Unfortunately he plays on phone internet and even if he fixes his graphics lockup he's still going to have unplayable lag.

Depending on the service in your where you are, it's entirely doable. Mr.C did it for a while and could play just fine.

I've done it before as well on business trips. In some cities it works, in others you can't even get the MotD.

Mastametz · Post by **Mastametz** » Sat Jan 08, 2011 12:48 pm

His in-game ping is 400-500, he insists his gfx card is causing this latency, not his "3g" internet.