Fps

airyK

<div class="IPBDescription">How do i change the max?</div> hey guys, ive noticed some screenshots w/fps higher then 39. i know my computer is more then capable of getting over 39 fps in ns, but it just stays exactly on 39, anyone know the console command? thanks




Eric

Trikk

fps_max

GWAR

If you have a Geforce try disabling Vsync, it will allow for higher than 60 fps

Trikk

Actually, vsync makes your FPS = the refreshrate of the monitor.

airyK

thanks, ive tried that fps_max before but it didnt work, i will try the vsync thing- im using a geforce 2 gts -
maybe ill get this working

Eric

ps. my refresh rate is at 85hz, running winxp home too

RhoadsToNowhere

The command is "cl_maxfps <number>". If that doesn't work, try "cl_fpsmax", don't remember exactly which one it is.

airyK

what ever i do i cant make it change go over 40 fps!
i even did cl_fpsmax and cl_maxfps <number> w/out <> of course.

fps_max says 100, which i set it at
but it only shows up as 40 and stays there.....what am i doing wrong?

Eric

Techwid

<!--QuoteBegin--Trikk+Dec 25 2002, 10:58 PM--></span><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Trikk @ Dec 25 2002, 10:58 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin-->Actually, vsync makes your FPS = the refreshrate of the monitor.<!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><span class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->
This is wrong, Vsync is a feature that syncs up your horizontal input with your vertical input (I believe) however it limits your frames to 60 fps (not what monitor hz your running, have tried several its always 60). Turning the feature off will only decrease the quality of your image by when running past corners or objects you may see a slight tear or rip in the image, no big deal. This could be your problem though if you have a slower system.

If your frames refuse to go over 40 fps with vsync off try to set the following commands;
fps_modem "100.0"
fps_max "100.0"
Those are from your config.cfg open it up find those two commands and change them to 100 (or w/e you want it to be) then save.

If that <i>still</i> doesn't fix it, I'm not sure what else is going on you may want to make sure that your system 'can' perform better check out <a href='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/index.php?act=ST&f=18&t=8100' target='_blank'>this thread for improving your fps</a>

kaxman

The half life fps control command is indeed fps_max.

Vsync will synchro your fps with the vertical refresh of your monitor. Windows is stupid and if you run a game in a different resolution than your desktop it will default your refresh rate to the most compatible (ie, lowest, generally 60 Hz) refresh rate available. There are various fixes that basically alter your registry so that Windoze will believe the only refresh available is one of your choosing, like 85 Hz if your monitor can handle it. Google for "nvidia refresh fix" or summat, or ati if you happen to have an ati card...

There is no cl_maxfps or cl_fpsmax cvar.

Kenichi

Here is the simple answer. NS is very processor and video intensive. It pushes the HL engine to the limits. If you get 100fps with CS dont always expect to get 100 with NS. The custom particle engine greatly effects the proformance of even higher end machines. If you care getting 40 its because your computer cant handle NS. The lowest vsync limits you is 60 and if HL is set to 100 and the vsync is off then its obvious your computer cant handle NS above 40 fps. Sorry man. I got a geforce 3 ti-200 and a 1.2ghz prcessor and in normal play i dont beat 60 often. Sure if i look at a wall i get 100 but other than that i dont see super high fps.

kaxman

Yeh, this 1.6 w/ GF 3 Ti 200 gets a pretty good framerate. Generally never drops under 50 or so. My laptop, p3 1.2 w/ radeon 7500 gets a few hairs less but occasional hard drive lag (unsurprisingly). Now then my bro's 2.6 w/ GF4 4200 gets 85 fps vsync on, lots of eye candy (anisotropic 8, iirc) pretty much no matter what is going on whenever. It's nice. In fact, I want one. Yup.

Of course all three of these machines get 100 fps in CS pretty much all the time. The two slower ones tend to wince a bit once the SG's start puffing though...

Also take a look around an NS map next time you play, and think if you've ever seen a map so gorgeous in CS. Rarely if ever <!--emo&;)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/wink.gif' border='0' valign='absmiddle' alt='wink.gif'><!--endemo-->

Trikk

<!--QuoteBegin--Techwid+Dec 26 2002, 01:52 AM--></span><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Techwid @ Dec 26 2002, 01:52 AM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--><!--QuoteBegin--Trikk+Dec 25 2002, 10:58 PM--></span><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Trikk @ Dec 25 2002, 10:58 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin-->Actually, vsync makes your FPS = the refreshrate of the monitor.<!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><span class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->
This is wrong, Vsync is a feature that syncs up your horizontal input with your vertical input (I believe) however it limits your frames to 60 fps (not what monitor hz your running, have tried several its always 60). Turning the feature off will only decrease the quality of your image by when running past corners or objects you may see a slight tear or rip in the image, no big deal. This could be your problem though if you have a slower system.<!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><span class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->
This summarizes your post:

<b>"(I believe)"</b>

Doesn't matter how many monitors you try it on if you don't have a refreshrate fix/external program/good drivers because Windows XP thinks it funny to lower yer hertz to 60 if you're not running the games in the same resolution and bits as the desktop. This is how it is. Not my opinion. Facts.

Visser

max_fps 100
fps_modem 100
fps_lan 100

Sets the fps when using a modem/lan connection respecticly. Im not sure if using a cable modem (and hance lan card) uses the modem or lan setting.

Techwid

<!--QuoteBegin--Trikk+Dec 26 2002, 04:26 AM--></span><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Trikk @ Dec 26 2002, 04:26 AM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--><!--QuoteBegin--Techwid+Dec 26 2002, 01:52 AM--></span><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Techwid @ Dec 26 2002, 01:52 AM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--><!--QuoteBegin--Trikk+Dec 25 2002, 10:58 PM--></span><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Trikk @ Dec 25 2002, 10:58 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin-->Actually, vsync makes your FPS = the refreshrate of the monitor.<!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><span class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->
This is wrong, Vsync is a feature that syncs up your horizontal input with your vertical input (I believe) however it limits your frames to 60 fps (not what monitor hz your running, have tried several its always 60). Turning the feature off will only decrease the quality of your image by when running past corners or objects you may see a slight tear or rip in the image, no big deal. This could be your problem though if you have a slower system.<!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><span class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->
This summarizes your post:

<b>"(I believe)"</b><!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><span class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Upon further investigation your correct I have seen those programs too and guess I just brain farted. However choosing the words "I Believe" to summarize my post is very innaccurate as I used those two words to state I was not positive but had a good idea of how VSync functioned. Not stating that vsync could run at higher than 60 fps (what I thought to be correct be at the time).