nikita_nomad Posted February 27, 2019 Posted February 27, 2019 Hi guys, Just wondering if anyone could help me with setting up the sim and nvidia control panel settings. I struggle to find a best solution and settings. My system is a laptop with i7-6700hq, gtx 970m 3gb, 16gb ram and its installed on ssd and 1920x1080 screen. Maybe someone has similar specs and can advice me something? Thanks
Svsmokey Posted February 27, 2019 Posted February 27, 2019 Hi guys, Just wondering if anyone could help me with setting up the sim and nvidia control panel settings. I struggle to find a best solution and settings. My system is a laptop with i7-6700hq, gtx 970m 3gb, 16gb ram and its installed on ssd and 1920x1080 screen. Maybe someone has similar specs and can advice me something? Thanks Nvidea CP , leave all default . As you are running a laptop , i would not even change the usual "power=max performance" . In DCS , choose the middle preset , and adjust to your satisfaction . Beware-mirrors , MSAA , terrain shadows are frame-killers . 9700k @ stock , Aorus Pro Z390 wifi , 32gb 3200 mhz CL16 , 1tb EVO 970 , MSI RX 6800XT Gaming X TRIO , Seasonic Prime 850w Gold , Coolermaster H500m , Noctua NH-D15S , CH Pro throttle and T50CM2/WarBrD base on Foxxmounts , CH pedals , Reverb G2v2
nikita_nomad Posted February 27, 2019 Author Posted February 27, 2019 I've turned off msaa and used fxaa in cp. Msaa is killing my laptop completely. Are you sure nothing needs to be adjusted in cp? What about vsync?
Svsmokey Posted February 27, 2019 Posted February 27, 2019 I've turned off msaa and used fxaa in cp. Msaa is killing my laptop completely. Are you sure nothing needs to be adjusted in cp? What about vsync? If you wish , you can check Vsync in the DCS settings . 9700k @ stock , Aorus Pro Z390 wifi , 32gb 3200 mhz CL16 , 1tb EVO 970 , MSI RX 6800XT Gaming X TRIO , Seasonic Prime 850w Gold , Coolermaster H500m , Noctua NH-D15S , CH Pro throttle and T50CM2/WarBrD base on Foxxmounts , CH pedals , Reverb G2v2
nikita_nomad Posted February 28, 2019 Author Posted February 28, 2019 I've found a couple of good discussions about settings and anti aliasing, I'll do some experimenting. Also, I want to get a decent monitor in the future. Any recommendations for it? Thanks
SharpeXB Posted February 28, 2019 Posted February 28, 2019 I’ve had good results turning vsync off in DCS and setting it to “fast” in Nvidia CP i9-14900KS | ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO | 64GB DDR5 5600MHz | iCUE H150i Liquid CPU Cooler | ASUS TUF GeForce RTX 4090 OC | Windows 11 Home | 2TB Samsung 980 PRO NVMe | Corsair RM1000x | LG 48GQ900-B 4K OLED Monitor | CH Fighterstick | Ch Pro Throttle | CH Pro Pedals | TrackIR 5
nikita_nomad Posted February 28, 2019 Author Posted February 28, 2019 I'll give it a go. My biggest issue is anti aliasing I think. Having msaa off and only fxaa in ncp, it's ok-ish in cockpit and close by, but all the distant objects like buildings, airfields etc. Have quite a lot of shimmering. It's very annoying, any ideas how to counter that without massive fps hit? Msaa kills me... So I can't really use it..
Svsmokey Posted February 28, 2019 Posted February 28, 2019 I'll give it a go. My biggest issue is anti aliasing I think. Having msaa off and only fxaa in ncp, it's ok-ish in cockpit and close by, but all the distant objects like buildings, airfields etc. Have quite a lot of shimmering. It's very annoying, any ideas how to counter that without massive fps hit? Msaa kills me... So I can't really use it.. Sorry to say no . When running 1080p i had it minimised with 2x MSAA and 1.5 SSAA . In VR i have lots of it with 2x MSAA and 1.3 pd . It is in fact the biggest graphics problem I have , and can only be mitigated with a monster graphics card upgrade , which i assume is not an option with your laptop . 9700k @ stock , Aorus Pro Z390 wifi , 32gb 3200 mhz CL16 , 1tb EVO 970 , MSI RX 6800XT Gaming X TRIO , Seasonic Prime 850w Gold , Coolermaster H500m , Noctua NH-D15S , CH Pro throttle and T50CM2/WarBrD base on Foxxmounts , CH pedals , Reverb G2v2
nikita_nomad Posted February 28, 2019 Author Posted February 28, 2019 OK, I thought so.. Its a bit of a shame.. It does take a lot from immersion and even vfr becomes more tricky. Thanks for your input anyway. I guess it's time to start saving up for a proper desktop. :)
DutchCoolHand Posted March 2, 2019 Posted March 2, 2019 Sorry to say no . When running 1080p i had it minimised with 2x MSAA and 1.5 SSAA . In VR i have lots of it with 2x MSAA and 1.3 pd . It is in fact the biggest graphics problem I have , and can only be mitigated with a monster graphics card upgrade , which i assume is not an option with your laptop . Regarding the shimmering, I just upgraded from GTX 1060 to a RTX2070 (not 2080 because it was jus t expensive) and I saw not difference in the shimmering. So what monster card are you referring to? I am happy to read this so that I can stop trying t find the best settings. I have probably spent 20 hours at least in the last week trying out different settings. AMD RYZEN 7 2700 / 32GB / RTX2070 / 500GB M.2 with Windows and DCS / 2 - 500GB SSD / Rift S/ TM Warthog with F18 stick and Virpil WarBRD / Foxx Mounts/ MFG Crosswind rudders + 3 MFD's | Now enjoying VR with PointCTRL controllers + Gamematrix JetSeat
nikita_nomad Posted March 2, 2019 Author Posted March 2, 2019 Regarding the shimmering, I just upgraded from GTX 1060 to a RTX2070 (not 2080 because it was jus t expensive) and I saw not difference in the shimmering. So what monster card are you referring to? I am happy to read this so that I can stop trying t find the best settings. I have probably spent 20 hours at least in the last week trying out different settings. That's crazy man! Exactly, what are you supposed to get then?... Maybe it's just the sim as it is, and there's no ideal way around it.. I'm curious to check some videos of the devs flying the sim. Wags has some I think. I wonder what shimmering is on his screen..
DutchCoolHand Posted March 2, 2019 Posted March 2, 2019 That's crazy man! Exactly, what are you supposed to get then?... Maybe it's just the sim as it is, and there's no ideal way around it.. I'm curious to check some videos of the devs flying the sim. Wags has some I think. I wonder what shimmering is on his screen.. I was warned by a friend that going into VR can be frustrating (and expensive) but it is getting better. Different beat versions have an effect on VR. there was one recently that made a big positive difference. I did not see a difference after the upgrade yesterday but my friend thought it was a little bit less. We know ED is working on making it better and with more people switching to VR it will get there. We are also pushing the (affordable) technology limit. Peter AMD RYZEN 7 2700 / 32GB / RTX2070 / 500GB M.2 with Windows and DCS / 2 - 500GB SSD / Rift S/ TM Warthog with F18 stick and Virpil WarBRD / Foxx Mounts/ MFG Crosswind rudders + 3 MFD's | Now enjoying VR with PointCTRL controllers + Gamematrix JetSeat
Svsmokey Posted March 2, 2019 Posted March 2, 2019 Regarding the shimmering, I just upgraded from GTX 1060 to a RTX2070 (not 2080 because it was jus t expensive) and I saw not difference in the shimmering. So what monster card are you referring to? I am happy to read this so that I can stop trying t find the best settings. I have probably spent 20 hours at least in the last week trying out different settings. I would try 2xMSSA and run the PD as high as possible . I think using the Odyssey makes for more of a challenge as you are pushing a lot of pixels...."monster" for me means a 2080-with the Rift . 9700k @ stock , Aorus Pro Z390 wifi , 32gb 3200 mhz CL16 , 1tb EVO 970 , MSI RX 6800XT Gaming X TRIO , Seasonic Prime 850w Gold , Coolermaster H500m , Noctua NH-D15S , CH Pro throttle and T50CM2/WarBrD base on Foxxmounts , CH pedals , Reverb G2v2
DutchCoolHand Posted March 2, 2019 Posted March 2, 2019 I would try 2xMSSA and run the PD as high as possible . I think using the Odyssey makes for more of a challenge as you are pushing a lot of pixels...."monster" for me means a 2080-with the Rift . Got it thanks, I was running it exactly like that, I have tried PD between 1.3 and 1.6. the latter looks the best although I still have the shimmering even with a plane parked right next to me. 1.3 helps with the FPS. I could not afford the 2080, part of my brain thinks I am crazy for spending $600 for the 2070. oh and $300 on the Odessey+ and 150 on an additional 16GB of ram last month. And I still want to get a few other things like desk clamps and the Pointcontrol finger units for sure. :megalol: AMD RYZEN 7 2700 / 32GB / RTX2070 / 500GB M.2 with Windows and DCS / 2 - 500GB SSD / Rift S/ TM Warthog with F18 stick and Virpil WarBRD / Foxx Mounts/ MFG Crosswind rudders + 3 MFD's | Now enjoying VR with PointCTRL controllers + Gamematrix JetSeat
Svsmokey Posted March 2, 2019 Posted March 2, 2019 Got it thanks, I was running it exactly like that, I have tried PD between 1.3 and 1.6. the latter looks the best although I still have the shimmering even with a plane parked right next to me. 1.3 helps with the FPS. I could not afford the 2080, part of my brain thinks I am crazy for spending $600 for the 2070. oh and $300 on the Odessey+ and 150 on an additional 16GB of ram last month. And I still want to get a few other things like desk clamps and the Pointcontrol finger units for sure. :megalol: Welcome to the dark side...yep a 7700k and a 2080 are on my to-do list , and Foxx desk mounts are already ordered , then there are the MFD's and a UFC solution , and i really should do something about my memory and another SSD , and i prolly will need a power supply soon....(sigh) DCS has become a vacuum for ALL my disposable income-for the last year and the next two :) 9700k @ stock , Aorus Pro Z390 wifi , 32gb 3200 mhz CL16 , 1tb EVO 970 , MSI RX 6800XT Gaming X TRIO , Seasonic Prime 850w Gold , Coolermaster H500m , Noctua NH-D15S , CH Pro throttle and T50CM2/WarBrD base on Foxxmounts , CH pedals , Reverb G2v2
DutchCoolHand Posted March 2, 2019 Posted March 2, 2019 Welcome to the dark side...yep a 7700k and a 2080 are on my to-do list , and Foxx desk mounts are already ordered , then there are the MFD's and a UFC solution , and i really should do something about my memory and another SSD , and i prolly will need a power supply soon....(sigh) DCS has become a vacuum for ALL my disposable income-for the last year and the next two :) I was thinking about the same things but then if I would switch to VR I would not need some o these. I had MFD's for a long time so I still use them but they will become obsolete as soon as the PointControl finger control units come out forum post https://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=218861 SO I am thinking desk mounts would be my next one. I did just see the motion integrated G-seat https://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=231012:helpsmilie: AMD RYZEN 7 2700 / 32GB / RTX2070 / 500GB M.2 with Windows and DCS / 2 - 500GB SSD / Rift S/ TM Warthog with F18 stick and Virpil WarBRD / Foxx Mounts/ MFG Crosswind rudders + 3 MFD's | Now enjoying VR with PointCTRL controllers + Gamematrix JetSeat
DutchCoolHand Posted March 2, 2019 Posted March 2, 2019 Got it thanks, I was running it exactly like that, I have tried PD between 1.3 and 1.6. the latter looks the best although I still have the shimmering even with a plane parked right next to me. 1.3 helps with the FPS. Based upon another thread I see Nivida to default and turned off Steam sampling etc. application resolution to 200% Shadows and MSAA off and the quality is about the same but my FPS is higher. About 5 - 8 higher. AMD RYZEN 7 2700 / 32GB / RTX2070 / 500GB M.2 with Windows and DCS / 2 - 500GB SSD / Rift S/ TM Warthog with F18 stick and Virpil WarBRD / Foxx Mounts/ MFG Crosswind rudders + 3 MFD's | Now enjoying VR with PointCTRL controllers + Gamematrix JetSeat
DutchCoolHand Posted March 2, 2019 Posted March 2, 2019 (edited) I just flew the mission Worlds most expensive courier F18C R4 in VR, great FPS more than enough detail. I had my laptop be the server and my gaming PC connected it. Mission took over 1 hour no problems what so ever. It took a week o gt VR right ut it is so worth it.:pilotfly: Edit: And I used VoiceAttak o control some airplane systems. I am extending the list Edited March 2, 2019 by DutchCoolHand AMD RYZEN 7 2700 / 32GB / RTX2070 / 500GB M.2 with Windows and DCS / 2 - 500GB SSD / Rift S/ TM Warthog with F18 stick and Virpil WarBRD / Foxx Mounts/ MFG Crosswind rudders + 3 MFD's | Now enjoying VR with PointCTRL controllers + Gamematrix JetSeat
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