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[asparagin]

Hi there:

 

I use a AMD X2 64, 6400+, i found this program from AMD which is ment to "improve your gaming experiece"

you install the program and turn it on when you play. it will turn some windows processes off so you cpu can run the game better.

Now i used the program. I didn't notice a big improvment in fps rates but the positive thing was that i didn't experinced any short fps drops anymore. For e.g.: when first in cockpit and you look left and right you get fps drops for a short time. With the program running it looked smoother.

 

You can get the program and more info here:

 

http://www.amd.com/us/fusion/Pages/index.aspx

 

good luck!

[opformaster]

Sounds interesting i will have to check this out. I was noticing that as well, But I wasnt sure if it was my new SSD or something else.

 

-op4

[asparagin]

yep, i posted because cpu is a important factor for this game

[bumfire]

Too shady for my liking, letting this thing turn off services and applications that it has defined as "ok to turn off" isnt a good thing in my book.

 

I tried it and it wasnt for me and got shot of it when i first realised it was shutting down stuff that SHOULD NEVER be shut down just for a game to run.

 

having said that some others may find this is worth a try but personally it isnt for me, thanks anyway for trying to help us poor amd users.

[IIIJG11 Reaper]

Well just to be correct,, We aint poor,, We just know bang for buck.....

[deviletk]

I dont like these programs either. I shut down things through the Autostart and Services tabs in the command line (msconfig). That should be enough. If that isnt enough, then i think the computer needs an upgrade as i really cant see shutting off some invisible processes will boost that computer so much more. I could be wrong in some few cases ofcourse as PC's as we know them can differ greatly depending how they are looked after, and what hardware they use plus what programs are installed, but for the most part i would say those programs wont make you that much happier. Learning to instead keeping your PC clean, defragged, choose programs with care and have an eye on the autostart should be enough.

 

Many programs you install doesn't hint you on that they do have some processes started in the background. MSN, Word, PDF Viewer, Defragging progs just to name a fraction are programs that start up some file/s to have brewing in the background. Having them there gives some features or advantages, but when you start up that computer to fly, you certainly dont need them. And they can be turned off easily so your computer doesnt start with them. I use my computer for entertainment personally, so a clean working PC is key. The services/autostart tabs (command line "msconfig") isnt hard to learn and i think spending some time learning this simple process is worth it as it saves you from installing yet another program that you dont have control over.

 

***Now please dont start turning things off and come back at me all angry and stuff, please. :) Some things you do not turn off. Essentials like graphics, anti virus and overclocking programs and M$ related things for example. Basically you turn off programs from the autostart that is programs you have installed and that you wont need when playing. Not the system or systemrelated programs.***

 

My rather long 2 cents about learning the better way of killing unnecessary processes. ;)

[-Nighthawk-]

Been using Fusion occasionally for a few months, you get to choose what programs you want to shutdown. I just get rid of unnecessary background services like DWM etc. all up saves me about 200mb of RAM.

 

It does the job quite well, but is still early in development

 

edit:

and deviletk, you can program Fusion to get rid of those programs that are unnecessary, you have 100% control over what it does. Even with a clean computer it still gives you a boost, it can accelerate the hard disk, overclock the CPU, overclock the GPU etc. giving a nice performance boost if you're an overclocker but want to keep the hardware stock at most times.

Edited February 8, 2009 by -Nighthawk-

[Jack57]

As this is from AMD, not a 3rd party, I think I will trust it enough to give it a go. Will report back.

[skypirate]

Coming straight from AMD.... why not!?... I'll give it a try and come back here//

Thanks for the post bro!..

[Jack57]

Can't say I really noticed any difference to be honest. I flew the same mission twice - once with Fusion running, once without. If there was any improvement it was very slight.

[-Nighthawk-]

Can't say I really noticed any difference to be honest. I flew the same mission twice - once with Fusion running, once without. If there was any improvement it was very slight.

 

Did you measure the FPS?

It's not going to perform miracles on everyone's computers especially those who maintain them, my computer is in perfect condition however with Fusion I get about 3-5 FPS improvement not to mention faster map loading times etc.

[asparagin]

Nighthawk:

FPS improvment was for me also minimal but could you check if this is also true for you:

For e.g.: when first in cockpit and you look left and right you get fps drops for a short time. With the program running it looked smoother.

[Jack57]

Did you measure the FPS?

It's not going to perform miracles on everyone's computers especially those who maintain them, my computer is in perfect condition however with Fusion I get about 3-5 FPS improvement not to mention faster map loading times etc.

 

Yeah I did measure fps. It is quite possible that there could be a 3 fps difference - I didn't exactly do a scientific analysis. From what you say it may be worth another look though. Did you use one of the default profiles or create your own? When I tried the advanced profile it shut down my controller software and TrackIR :doh:

[Jack57]

Just did a little experiment with the 'Clear Tkvarcheli' mission. These fps results are what I get at mission load without doing anything apart from unpausing the game, and maintaining the cockpit view as at mission load.

 

1) Fusion + Affinity 34-35 fps

2) Affinity only 34-35 fps

3) Neither Affinity or Fusion 25-26 fps

4) Fusion only 26-27 fps

 

Can't say I noticed any difference in load times although I didn't time them. Stuttering when glancing sideways was about the same.

This is with the 'Expert' profile.

[deviletk]

and deviletk, you can program Fusion to get rid of those programs that are unnecessary, you have 100% control over what it does. Even with a clean computer it still gives you a boost, it can accelerate the hard disk, overclock the CPU, overclock the GPU etc. giving a nice performance boost if you're an overclocker but want to keep the hardware stock at most times.

 

Sure mate, im never against doing nice finds that can do something good for performance. I just stated what my view is on the matter. To me that will do nada and i dont need a program running to overclock my CPU as i do that in BIOS. Rivatuner overclock my GFX so i dont need it for that as well. I did say that it will probably work on some systems, and that my tips was to learn how to keep your computer cleaned up. Close programs by hand instead wich is a very fast and simple process that doesnt need another program running. But if you have a computer with a lot of stuff on it and you dont have time or whatever to maintain it - then by all means, test some progs. Just always make sure they arent bogus. ;)