CPUCores (software) could improve DCS performance ?!

[Manuel]

Hey,

 

I just found a tool named cpucores on steam.

http://store.steampowered.com/app/384300/#app_reviews_hash

 

I will take a look at it if it can improve the fps performance of DCS when one/ or several cores are dedicated to the game. Any further experience with this type of software, anyone?

 

Regards,

Manuel

[Erdem]

I wouldn't pay money for these kinds of programs, they're "snake-oil" for gamers. It probably shuts down some Windows services in the background when you launch a game and maybe change priorities of the executables. Looking at your specs, it wouldn't help you at all. At 20€ it's definitely a rip-off.

 

If you really want something like this, there are free alternatives around. Check out Razer GameBooster for example.

[OnlyforDCS]

I have the exact same CPU. You would be better off overclocking that i5 in BIOS. I pushed mine to 4Ghz, without any stability issues and with much better performance in DCS. I couldnt push it past 4Ghz but then again I have no aftermarket cooler.

[Manuel]

Thanks for your answers infact it does not help anything at least as my test goes. I will test the free alternatives also.

 

About the CPU overclock: I did also the 4.2 ghz automated setting from my asus board and it runs stable. I will play around with it for a while and see what I can get. Just getting started in this topic.

 

Any of you guys think that a gpu upgrad would "definitely" help my fps go up or for that should I consider a total rebuilt (new mainboard with 2011-3, new cpu and so on)

 

Thanks,

Manuel

[boedha68]

I bought the software.

 

I will test it out tonight and give feedback here.

 

DCS world (FSX, Arma) is heavyCPU load, that must us give benefits on FPS. That's why i bought it.

 

20 bucks for 10 % or more FPS is for me AWESOME.

 

We shall see and i let you know. :book::thumbup:

[Manuel]

Thanks, well in case there is this new steam refund if it turns out to be a waste of money!

[7rooper]

Using these programs usually gives you system unstability issues rather than improving performance. What this software does is changing the CPU affinity dedicating mores core to one application than is recommended. Something that you can do manually using the Task Manager in Windows.

You better leave the multi core distribution and optimization to the game engine developers

[boedha68]

first Test

 

First test:

 

results from Fraps.

 

Without cpucores:

2015-07-06 16:50:10 - dcs

Frames: 4247 - Time: 82072ms - Avg: 51.747 - Min: 25 - Max: 137

 

 

With cpucores:

2015-07-06 16:59:57 - dcs

Frames: 4892 - Time: 90527ms - Avg: 54.039 - Min: 31 - Max: 136

 

 

So this is a first test. I started the same mission.

 

Fact is.......... My minimum framerate is 6 FPS higher.

 

Benefit = factor 1.24 = plus 24%. :pilotfly::thumbup:

 

Happy gaming.....

 

 

My system:

 

I7-4770K

16 GB

2 * 500 GB SSD

2 * GTX 970

[SkateZilla]

gotta love gimmick tools, $20 for something you can do in Windows Task Manager.

[boedha68]

I know... but it helps for me and "full Automatic", without every time manually to do different things. I think i am lazy..only want to game.. :-) Gametime is gold for me and not doing stuf about settings and more.

[cichlidfan]

The target market for software like this is usually people that might not even know there is a Windows Task Manager. :)

[rcjonessnp175]

Yes but like he said it's quick and automatically gets things done quicker and more efficiently. If it improves his or others performance in dcs world that should be a positive thing not a oh well if you where a smart computer nerd you could do this in the task manager. Which is a pain in ass.

[boedha68]

Exactly. I don't think i can manually sqeeze 24 percent more benefit from my pc. It works great. I am very happy with it. It is worth the money. And i am a sceptic. Hahahaha....i recommend this software for the whole community.

[Demon_]

Hello, thanks for the test.

It's 2.3 fps better at 51.8fps. So it's 4.4%. I think the average (around 50-60fps) should be the reference.

Edited July 7, 2015 by Demon_

[boedha68]

Its the minimum framerate....look again.

[fixen]

How did you test it? What benchmark did you use? How often did you test it? What programs are running in the background? There are a lot of variables in this and you seems to jump to conclusions way to fast.

 

Edit: also you should look at the difference in average fps. Minimum fps fluctuates way to much even with the same conditions in the benchmark. For a minimum fps comparison run the test at least 10 times.

Its better to look at a average of the 25% lowest fps.

Edited July 7, 2015 by fixen

[boedha68]

How did you test it? What benchmark did you use? How often did you test it? What programs are running in the background? There are a lot of variables in this and you seems to jump to conclusions way to fast.

 

Edit: also you should look at the difference in average fps. Minimum fps fluctuates way to much even with the same conditions in the benchmark. For a minimum fps comparison run the test at least 10 times.

Its better to look at a average of the 25% lowest fps.

 

test was in fraps. If you readed closely. you could see it.

 

other programs don't matter. test was under same conditions. with of without background programs.

 

I play now a day with it. It plays better then before.... it's just a feeling. without the test results.

 

So chit chat enough. It is something positives. special for people who has to fight with framerates.

 

That's it. No more no less.

 

Many say it's crap, but not for me... It WORKS....That MATTERS.

 

I am happy with it, because for me is it better.

[Demon_]

If you insist.

 

[Wolf Rider]

thanks for the recommendation, but I ain't paying for something which can be done for free

if its working for you - excellent, that's all that counts but have a search for autoexec.cfg and Affinity_Mask in the forum

[Erdem]

Oh man gotta love those people who try to desperately validate their purchase. As I said, these kind of programs are nothing but snake oil for gamers.

[blackbelter]

Oh man gotta love those people who try to desperately validate their purchase. As I said, these kind of programs are nothing but snake oil for gamers.

 

Maybe it's the difference between the so-called 'gamers' and commoners. But to each his own...

 

It's like buying a iRobot for vacuum cleaning. It costs people hundreds of dollars, does something anyone could do using their own hands. Yet iRobot is immensely popular. People are happy that iRobot saves them some time and effort. It's also like riding a car instead of walking on foot. Do you mock people who do that?

 

The same applies to the software in question.