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[wombat778]

"(same as wombat778 DSCAff script)", so there is no reason for me to convert if Im already using wombats script is how I interpret this statement.

 

From my testing, DcsMax should provide the the same performance as my script and as setting affinity manually (e.g., the best performance possible). So there is no performance reason to switch. The only reason to switch is that DcsMax is far more polished than my script and has some additional features. Lets put it this way, I am using DcsMax now ;)

 

@Frakin: The last version of the DCS:BS Affinity tool (Jesse's tool) that I tested had the same issue that the first versions of DcsMax had, e.g., it set the affinity too quickly after launch causing reduced performance at least on some quad-core machines like mine. I mentioned it to Jesse, but I do not know whether he has fixed that in more recent versions. My suggestion is to try both and see if you get a performance difference between them.

 

At the end of the day, all these tools do the same thing, set the affinity of DCS to multiple processors. There is basically a limit to how much improvement this trick can yield. So long as the proper delay is implemented, there should no performance difference between any of them. The only differences should be features and convenience, so pick whichever you like best.

Edited March 16, 2009 by wombat778

[Fakum]

Thanks Wombat,

[Frakin Toasters]

Frakin, are you asking the same question that has already been asked 3 times in this thread, or is it different then what I have already asked twice???

 

Beats me, unlike some people i don't have time to read through an 8-page thread, dude.

[hassata]

HI:

 

Im running an e8400/4 gigs ram/vista 64. in instant action i get same fps 30-40 with DCS Mam and without. Is something off?

 

Thanks

[Fakum]

Yeah, I know what you mean about having to read through posts when you really dont have the time. But I guess if you want to know something, you have to decide whether or not it is important enough to make the time. I have found that alot of people on here do not like people asking the same question that others have already inquired about. I think it angers them that people just jump in here and dont do any research on thier own 1st to see if the question or topic has already been discussed or not. I guess its commonly known as being rude. Assuming you are not that type of person, I was asking you if you were asking the same question I have already asked because if you were not ( I assumed you were not because you would have already known what my question was because you know to read the thread before asking duplicate questions), I was interested in your perspective vs mine. I thought there might be a new twist to this other than what was obviouse to me. So again, is there something more to your question then what was not already covered here? I believe my question was already answered so far, but if you have something to add to it, those of us interested would love to hear of it. Thanks

[Shaman]

How is this superior to DCS:BS Affinity Tool?

 

I would also like to know the answer, if it gives better results then good old DCS:BS Affinity Tool. I'm on Core2Duo.

[hassata]

I tried again in a custom mission with just the BS, i get the same fps 38-30 with and without DCS Max. Im on Vista 64 SP2. Monitoring CPU usage it does seem more evened out with the tool. Any ideas?

 

Thanks

[Frakin Toasters]

Yeah, I know what you mean about having to read through posts when you really dont have the time. But I guess if you want to know something, you have to decide whether or not it is important enough to make the time. I have found that alot of people on here do not like people asking the same question that others have already inquired about. I think it angers them that people just jump in here and dont do any research on thier own 1st to see if the question or topic has already been discussed or not. I guess its commonly known as being rude. Assuming you are not that type of person, I was asking you if you were asking the same question I have already asked because if you were not ( I assumed you were not because you would have already known what my question was because you know to read the thread before asking duplicate questions), I was interested in your perspective vs mine. I thought there might be a new twist to this other than what was obviouse to me. So again, is there something more to your question then what was not already covered here? I believe my question was already answered so far, but if you have something to add to it, those of us interested would love to hear of it. Thanks

 

Oh i thought you were just being proper sarcastic.

 

I was just curious if this did anything more than the program i already have to use multiple cores. Also i can't actually make said time in my job.

[Fakum]

Yeah, I cant make said time at my job either, thats why i do this when Im home,,,,, and based on your statement, looks like you were asking the same question as I was,,,

[Smoky]

Anyone using this successfully with a Core i7?

[ArchAngel]

I run BS on vista 64 home premium and averaged 15 to 20 fps. Since using DCSMAX I've noticed about a 10 fps increase. Thanx for the tool.

 

BTW, is it possible to further increase my fps?

[Glowing_Amraam]

Anyone using this successfully with a Core i7?

 

Yes, but to be honest, i didnt really noticed any huge fps impact. Running vista 64 here.

 

Maybe because of multithreading..?

[Distiler]

Yes, but to be honest, i didnt really noticed any huge fps impact. Running vista 64 here.

 

Maybe because of multithreading..?

 

Switch it off in the bios and boost 40% more fps (or this is what others claim)

[Tez]

I tried again in a custom mission with just the BS, i get the same fps 38-30 with and without DCS Max. Im on Vista 64 SP2. Monitoring CPU usage it does seem more evened out with the tool. Any ideas?

 

Thanks

Do you run BS in fullscreen mode? Check the settings in BS options.

 

I would advice to try turning fullscreen mode on/off. Please tell us the results.

[hassata]

thanks for responding. same results with full screen on/off. i tried the battle mission, as well as a custom mission with just the bs, and same fps 30-38 approx. another member suggested i may be bottlenecked with the graphics card: 2x7800gtx on e8400 @ 3.0. monitoring cpu, defiently using both more evenly with skypats util>

[EtherealN]

I believe the game only knows how to use one graphics card, but don't take that as gospel. But if that is a fact it is entirely possible that your 7800's are hindering your performance. If so, you would not get any extra gains from tweaking the CPU.

 

And on another note - Vista 64 SP2? When did SP2 get released?

[hassata]

Sorry-meant sp1

[EtherealN]

Damn you, I was scurrying about trying to find a reference because I didn't want to be left out! :D

[Cougar1606687825]

Thanx

 

Works perfect for XP with AMD 6400. :thumbup:

 

Thanx S!

[davek1979]

;657890']Works perfect for XP with AMD 6400. :thumbup:

 

Thanx S!

 

Sorry I haven't been reading through all 10 pages of replies, but:

 

COUGAR: What do you mean by "works perfect" ?

 

I have AMD X2 5200+ and the difference is barely noticeable. Few FPS up, yes, but I'd hesitate calling it "perfect".

Which is by no means meant in the bad way, it's just that we have all been warned XP users won't see much difference. OS problem or something.

 

COUGAR, please state what is "perfect" for you. As I sure as hell wish it would be perfect for me too. :)

The most difference I've seen so far is by turning cockpit detail to 256. Great boost, 10-15 FPS! Love it!

 

UPDATE:

I'm terribly sorry, my fault, haven't detected the new DCSMax 1.4, will try it today after work.

Edited March 19, 2009 by davek1979
new info

[Tez]

hassata try disabling SLI mode.

[hassata]

Thanks-i never use sli it as I output to multi monitors. I'm happy with performance and got a good boost dialing down aa. Maybe Ill try going to 256 in the cockpit if I start going below 25.

[davek1979]

I tried the DCSMax 1.4. XP SP3, AMD X2 5200+.

 

Absolutely no difference in FPS. And I mean the difference is ZERO.

So COUGAR, could you now be a bit more specific about your experience ?

[Fakum]

It would be interesting to see any difference while using XP. Up to this point, it has been known that even using wombats script (which has been my experience myself) that there is no difference using any affinity settings in XP. Vista on the other hand has shown remarkable differences. For me, I use the script and I have doubled my frame rate over XP using Vista. I am now in the process of creating a triple boot config using Windows 7. Although I have been advised that I probably wont see much, if any difference, compared to Vista, I just have to see for myself

[Skypat]

I tried the DCSMax 1.4. XP SP3, AMD X2 5200+.

 

Absolutely no difference in FPS. And I mean the difference is ZERO.

So COUGAR, could you now be a bit more specific about your experience ?

 

like described in DcsMax readme.txt , people will see see few difference on XP system.

only people with XP64 may see some improvement (about 10%)

BTWi have some report about some improvement on XP32.

 

on vista64 (with 4 go RAM) the improvement is about 40-50% (C2D or C4D)

i can't talk about i7, i don't know.

but you need a 3D card which don't limit your CPU

 

best regards

Skypat