So how well does Asynchronous Space Warp work in DCS?

[DerekSpeare]

You asked how to see it. My last post indicated how. Beyond that, you'll find abundant information out there on the benefits and liabilities of using it. Good luck!

[average_pilot]

I just checked the setup running the DK2 with the registry changes. No ASW for the DK2. I'm disappointed that they will stop supporting it. The DK2 is really good!

That sounds like artificial incompatibility. The saddest thing is, if that's the case, that they had to spent time writing to code to make this specific hardware NOT to work. Insane. But it's a business after all.

[Goblin]

That sounds like artificial incompatibility. The saddest thing is, if that's the case, that they had to spent time writing to code to make this specific hardware NOT to work. Insane. But it's a business after all.

 

There are key hardware differences between the DK2 and CV1. One thing is the refreshrate. 90/s in the CV1 and just 75/s in the DK2.

[whitav8]

@Derek,

I really appreciate your taking time to investigate for the DK2 and ASW. I had tried it, couldn't tell if it was working, but I can't hold 45fps anyway - maybe away from cities on DCS 1.5

I am enjoying Aerofly FS2 because it has such great performance that it is providing 75 fps (a Nvidia 1070 will provide 90fps) always - smooth and fluid - even with quite complex instrument panels and beautiful photoreal terrain. They don't have a lot of FSX/P3D features(ATC,AI,FMS,...) yet but if they keep that on cores other than the main graphics one, it will be great - non combat though. I hope the DCS devs can eventually optimize the graphics loop like Aerofly has because our CPUs really aren't getting any faster soon.

 

Thanks again - I appreciate your input on these forums!

 

Dave

[DerekSpeare]

@Derek,

I really appreciate your taking time to investigate for the DK2 and ASW. I had tried it, couldn't tell if it was working, but I can't hold 45fps anyway - maybe away from cities on DCS 1.5

I am enjoying Aerofly FS2 because it has such great performance that it is providing 75 fps (a Nvidia 1070 will provide 90fps) always - smooth and fluid - even with quite complex instrument panels and beautiful photoreal terrain. They don't have a lot of FSX/P3D features(ATC,AI,FMS,...) yet but if they keep that on cores other than the main graphics one, it will be great - non combat though. I hope the DCS devs can eventually optimize the graphics loop like Aerofly has because our CPUs really aren't getting any faster soon.

 

Thanks again - I appreciate your input on these forums!

 

Dave

 

:smartass: :smartass:

 

Aerofly runs smooth as glass and looks good too...surprising! It's pretty light compared to DCS, but it's quite good and has an enjoyable VR experience.

 

My testing with DCS, the CV1 and ASW lead me to believe it's a positive when running in AUTO mode. It kicks in when needed and limits the ghosting rather well compared to leaving it off. I recommend to use it only when you can't keep 90fps all the time; that's all of us, actually, with DCS. For iRacing it doesn't come on since I keep 90+ all the time, fortunately.

 

Ultimately, though, the more hardware power each man has, the better. DCS is hungry for it...a fact we all know :music_whistling: :joystick: It's too bad DCS won't scale over multiple CPUs. I'd build something to run it WFO if it could be possible!

Edited October 31, 2016 by DerekSpeare

[huzar]

I thought that ASW needs 45fps to be usable?

Something interesting: yesterday finally I have set up the shark and to test it I jumped into 104th server. Had steady 22-23 fps all the time but it was smooth, no artefacts, no sickness after 2h playing (my first time in helo in Rift).

[average_pilot]

Had steady 22-23 fps all the time but it was smooth, no artefacts, no sickness after 2h playing (my first time in helo in Rift).

It´s astonishing the fps at which you can play comfortably with the Rift. Oculus' software is amazing. :O

[DerekSpeare]

I don't know what voodoo majik they conjured up over there at Oculus, but this ASW is really worth it. I was VERY reluctant to redo my PC's with Windows10, but not only does ASW work, it's a good OS to boot!

[Frusheen]

I don't know what voodoo majik they conjured up over there at Oculus, but this ASW is really worth it. I was VERY reluctant to redo my PC's with Windows10, but not only does ASW work, it's a good OS to boot!

 

Agreed. I managed to fix my windows 10 restart issue when I turned off an obscure power management setting. Finally getting to enjoy flying again.

[DerekSpeare]

Agreed. I managed to fix my windows 10 restart issue when I turned off an obscure power management setting. Finally getting to enjoy flying again.

 

:thumbup:

[huzar]

It´s astonishing the fps at which you can play comfortably with the Rift. Oculus' software is amazing. :O

 

ASW is great but obviously it's not a magic:)

I had a time to play a bit more and I start to notice some artefacts and a bit of micro-stutter when the FPS drops below 45 but nothing really bad, at least for me. I can still play without getting sick or headache.

[DerekSpeare]

Here's the ASW thread:

 

https://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=175199

 

It's likely to provide some good information.

[Goblin]

Any 980TI user that can confirm that ASW works on their PC's?

If you press Ctrl+KP2 or3, does the FPS lock at 45?

 

I have done the registry hack, but the Ctrl+KP1/2/3/4 doesn't make any changes to the FPS...

[DerekSpeare]

Works for me - I am running the latest nvidia drivers and Windows 10. I did the registry modification myself.

[Goblin]

Yeah... I tried disabling ASW in the registry, and there was indeed a big difference. With ASW enabled I get either 45 or 90 FPS. With ASW disabled, the FPS vary and the lower FPS is noticeable, whereas with ASW it's much smoother. But it seems like ASW is stuck at mode 4 (auto), and none of the other modes (1,2&3) work.

 

So, the question is really why can't I alter the modes with Ctrl+1/2/3/4?

Edited November 4, 2016 by Goblin

[Precog]

The other modes work for me.

[ram0506]

I have done the registry hack, but the Ctrl+KP1/2/3/4 doesn't make any changes to the FPS...

 

Same here. I can activate it in the registry, but I can't change it by the keys. But not a big problem for me, as ASW is working very smooth for me.

[Precog]

I use the numpad. Maybe give that a go.

[Goblin]

I use the numpad. Maybe give that a go.

 

Numpad, keypad... We're both talking about the numeric keypad to the right of the keyboard, right..? Or am I missing something?

[Precog]

Yes..numeric keypad to the right. That is what I use and it works.

[Goblin]

And this allows you to switch between the modes, on the fly, while in DCS..?

I mean, if you press Ctrl 3 (numpad 3), does the FPS lock to 45/s? That's what I expect it to do, but maybe I'm wrong in my assumption?

[Precog]

And this allows you to switch between the modes, on the fly, while in DCS..?

I mean, if you press Ctrl 3 (numpad 3), does the FPS lock to 45/s? That's what I expect it to do, but maybe I'm wrong in my assumption?

Yes

[Goblin]

I'll try another keyboard....

[johnco61]

I think you need num lock on as well when using the num keypad!!

[Goblin]

I think you need num lock on as well when using the num keypad!!

 

Tried it with numlock on and off...