Mafia II Demo Available on Steam GPU PhysX, 3D Vision Ready, all the goodies
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[url="http://store.steampowered.com/app/50130/"]http://store.steampowered.com/app/50130/[/url]

Make sure to install latest 1.33 Beta 3D Vision drivers: [url="http://www.nvidia.com/object/geforce-3d-vision-winvista-win7-cd-1.33-beta-driver.html"]http://www.nvidia.com/object/geforce-3d-vi...eta-driver.html[/url]
PhysX Fix for low FPS: [url="http://forums.2kgames.com/forums/showthread.php?t=79364"]http://forums.2kgames.com/forums/showthread.php?t=79364[/url]

Just played through it a bit...need to tweak performance and configuration because I kept getting weird FPS drops (teens) with low GPU usage. Not sure if this is a bug or due to PhysX/SLI/3D Vision all competing for GPU time. Gonna try using 1x480 as GPU and 1x480 as PhysX to see if that helps. I think the demo is using low-res textures like most demos though, because the graphics, especially the textures in this demo are NOT impressive.

Overall the 3D Vision Ready was pretty good although I think the objects look a bit flat. Lots of Depth and everything has the proper separation, but there is a lot more ghosting than most games. Supports wireless 360 controller pefectly, PhysX Apex effects were pretty good. It feels like Grand Theft Mafia, if you know how to play GTA4 you'll pick this right up. Definitely an adult/gritty theme to it but I think I like the hip/contemporary GTA4 atmosphere more. From what little I saw this game basically copies every Mafioso theme you've seen in every great gangster movie like Godfather, Scarface, Casino, Goodfellas, Carlito's Way etc.
http://store.steampowered.com/app/50130/



Make sure to install latest 1.33 Beta 3D Vision drivers: http://www.nvidia.com/object/geforce-3d-vi...eta-driver.html

PhysX Fix for low FPS: http://forums.2kgames.com/forums/showthread.php?t=79364



Just played through it a bit...need to tweak performance and configuration because I kept getting weird FPS drops (teens) with low GPU usage. Not sure if this is a bug or due to PhysX/SLI/3D Vision all competing for GPU time. Gonna try using 1x480 as GPU and 1x480 as PhysX to see if that helps. I think the demo is using low-res textures like most demos though, because the graphics, especially the textures in this demo are NOT impressive.



Overall the 3D Vision Ready was pretty good although I think the objects look a bit flat. Lots of Depth and everything has the proper separation, but there is a lot more ghosting than most games. Supports wireless 360 controller pefectly, PhysX Apex effects were pretty good. It feels like Grand Theft Mafia, if you know how to play GTA4 you'll pick this right up. Definitely an adult/gritty theme to it but I think I like the hip/contemporary GTA4 atmosphere more. From what little I saw this game basically copies every Mafioso theme you've seen in every great gangster movie like Godfather, Scarface, Casino, Goodfellas, Carlito's Way etc.

-=HeliX=- Mod 3DV Game Fixes
My 3D Vision Games List Ratings

Intel Core i7 5930K @4.5GHz | Gigabyte X99 Gaming 5 | Win10 x64 Pro | Corsair H105
Nvidia GeForce Titan X SLI Hybrid | ROG Swift PG278Q 144Hz + 3D Vision/G-Sync | 32GB Adata DDR4 2666
Intel Samsung 950Pro SSD | Samsung EVO 4x1 RAID 0 |
Yamaha VX-677 A/V Receiver | Polk Audio RM6880 7.1 | LG Blu-Ray
Auzen X-Fi HT HD | Logitech G710/G502/G27 | Corsair Air 540 | EVGA P2-1200W

#1
Posted 08/10/2010 08:18 AM   
[url="http://store.steampowered.com/app/50130/"]http://store.steampowered.com/app/50130/[/url]

Make sure to install latest 1.33 Beta 3D Vision drivers: [url="http://www.nvidia.com/object/geforce-3d-vision-winvista-win7-cd-1.33-beta-driver.html"]http://www.nvidia.com/object/geforce-3d-vi...eta-driver.html[/url]
PhysX Fix for low FPS: [url="http://forums.2kgames.com/forums/showthread.php?t=79364"]http://forums.2kgames.com/forums/showthread.php?t=79364[/url]

Just played through it a bit...need to tweak performance and configuration because I kept getting weird FPS drops (teens) with low GPU usage. Not sure if this is a bug or due to PhysX/SLI/3D Vision all competing for GPU time. Gonna try using 1x480 as GPU and 1x480 as PhysX to see if that helps. I think the demo is using low-res textures like most demos though, because the graphics, especially the textures in this demo are NOT impressive.

Overall the 3D Vision Ready was pretty good although I think the objects look a bit flat. Lots of Depth and everything has the proper separation, but there is a lot more ghosting than most games. Supports wireless 360 controller pefectly, PhysX Apex effects were pretty good. It feels like Grand Theft Mafia, if you know how to play GTA4 you'll pick this right up. Definitely an adult/gritty theme to it but I think I like the hip/contemporary GTA4 atmosphere more. From what little I saw this game basically copies every Mafioso theme you've seen in every great gangster movie like Godfather, Scarface, Casino, Goodfellas, Carlito's Way etc.
http://store.steampowered.com/app/50130/



Make sure to install latest 1.33 Beta 3D Vision drivers: http://www.nvidia.com/object/geforce-3d-vi...eta-driver.html

PhysX Fix for low FPS: http://forums.2kgames.com/forums/showthread.php?t=79364



Just played through it a bit...need to tweak performance and configuration because I kept getting weird FPS drops (teens) with low GPU usage. Not sure if this is a bug or due to PhysX/SLI/3D Vision all competing for GPU time. Gonna try using 1x480 as GPU and 1x480 as PhysX to see if that helps. I think the demo is using low-res textures like most demos though, because the graphics, especially the textures in this demo are NOT impressive.



Overall the 3D Vision Ready was pretty good although I think the objects look a bit flat. Lots of Depth and everything has the proper separation, but there is a lot more ghosting than most games. Supports wireless 360 controller pefectly, PhysX Apex effects were pretty good. It feels like Grand Theft Mafia, if you know how to play GTA4 you'll pick this right up. Definitely an adult/gritty theme to it but I think I like the hip/contemporary GTA4 atmosphere more. From what little I saw this game basically copies every Mafioso theme you've seen in every great gangster movie like Godfather, Scarface, Casino, Goodfellas, Carlito's Way etc.

-=HeliX=- Mod 3DV Game Fixes
My 3D Vision Games List Ratings

Intel Core i7 5930K @4.5GHz | Gigabyte X99 Gaming 5 | Win10 x64 Pro | Corsair H105
Nvidia GeForce Titan X SLI Hybrid | ROG Swift PG278Q 144Hz + 3D Vision/G-Sync | 32GB Adata DDR4 2666
Intel Samsung 950Pro SSD | Samsung EVO 4x1 RAID 0 |
Yamaha VX-677 A/V Receiver | Polk Audio RM6880 7.1 | LG Blu-Ray
Auzen X-Fi HT HD | Logitech G710/G502/G27 | Corsair Air 540 | EVGA P2-1200W

#2
Posted 08/10/2010 08:18 AM   
ok let's do this, chiz, post some fps screenshots, im really interested how fullHD with GTX480 stands up against HDready with g92b ;)

Please use SLI for GFX I don't want to kill your setup that easily and I wont use physx either ;)

Plus, at 3.6ghz for my phenom2 , I expect CPU limit :(
ok let's do this, chiz, post some fps screenshots, im really interested how fullHD with GTX480 stands up against HDready with g92b ;)



Please use SLI for GFX I don't want to kill your setup that easily and I wont use physx either ;)



Plus, at 3.6ghz for my phenom2 , I expect CPU limit :(

#3
Posted 08/10/2010 09:41 AM   
ok let's do this, chiz, post some fps screenshots, im really interested how fullHD with GTX480 stands up against HDready with g92b ;)

Please use SLI for GFX I don't want to kill your setup that easily and I wont use physx either ;)

Plus, at 3.6ghz for my phenom2 , I expect CPU limit :(
ok let's do this, chiz, post some fps screenshots, im really interested how fullHD with GTX480 stands up against HDready with g92b ;)



Please use SLI for GFX I don't want to kill your setup that easily and I wont use physx either ;)



Plus, at 3.6ghz for my phenom2 , I expect CPU limit :(

#4
Posted 08/10/2010 09:41 AM   
As with Metro 2033, in one hand I'm well pleased we have another game which moves graphics up a notch in, but I'm equally gutted in the other because there is absolutely no way will this baby run on my rig.
As with Metro 2033, in one hand I'm well pleased we have another game which moves graphics up a notch in, but I'm equally gutted in the other because there is absolutely no way will this baby run on my rig.

Lord, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference.
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Vitals: Windows 7 64bit, i5 2500 @ 4.4ghz, SLI GTX670, 8GB, Viewsonic VX2268WM

Handy Driver Discussion
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3dsolutionsgaming.com - videos, reviews and 3D fixes

#5
Posted 08/10/2010 09:48 AM   
As with Metro 2033, in one hand I'm well pleased we have another game which moves graphics up a notch in, but I'm equally gutted in the other because there is absolutely no way will this baby run on my rig.
As with Metro 2033, in one hand I'm well pleased we have another game which moves graphics up a notch in, but I'm equally gutted in the other because there is absolutely no way will this baby run on my rig.

Lord, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference.
-------------------
Vitals: Windows 7 64bit, i5 2500 @ 4.4ghz, SLI GTX670, 8GB, Viewsonic VX2268WM

Handy Driver Discussion
Helix Mod - community fixes
Bo3b's Shaderhacker School - How to fix 3D in games
3dsolutionsgaming.com - videos, reviews and 3D fixes

#6
Posted 08/10/2010 09:48 AM   
From another forum;

[quote]With a single gtx480 playing the game with physx on medium is unplayble (avg 23 fps, dips to teens often). However playing with physx off gives me a full 80-120 fps. I'm pleased to say that the destruction of walls and items and stuff is still there with physx apex not set to medium, which was completely missing in the batman game.[/quote]

Guess we'll be needing another gtx for the physx then :unsure:
From another forum;



With a single gtx480 playing the game with physx on medium is unplayble (avg 23 fps, dips to teens often). However playing with physx off gives me a full 80-120 fps. I'm pleased to say that the destruction of walls and items and stuff is still there with physx apex not set to medium, which was completely missing in the batman game.




Guess we'll be needing another gtx for the physx then :unsure:

#7
Posted 08/10/2010 09:56 AM   
From another forum;

[quote]With a single gtx480 playing the game with physx on medium is unplayble (avg 23 fps, dips to teens often). However playing with physx off gives me a full 80-120 fps. I'm pleased to say that the destruction of walls and items and stuff is still there with physx apex not set to medium, which was completely missing in the batman game.[/quote]

Guess we'll be needing another gtx for the physx then :unsure:
From another forum;



With a single gtx480 playing the game with physx on medium is unplayble (avg 23 fps, dips to teens often). However playing with physx off gives me a full 80-120 fps. I'm pleased to say that the destruction of walls and items and stuff is still there with physx apex not set to medium, which was completely missing in the batman game.




Guess we'll be needing another gtx for the physx then :unsure:

#8
Posted 08/10/2010 09:56 AM   
[quote name='lumpeh' post='1101828' date='Aug 10 2010, 11:56 AM']From another forum;



Guess we'll be needing another gtx for the physx then :unsure:[/quote]


OK, downloaded, but when I turn on the 3D I see only black silhouettes.
3dready my a$$ :}

Maybe it's amatter of fiddling with the options.
[quote name='lumpeh' post='1101828' date='Aug 10 2010, 11:56 AM']From another forum;







Guess we'll be needing another gtx for the physx then :unsure:





OK, downloaded, but when I turn on the 3D I see only black silhouettes.

3dready my a$$ :}



Maybe it's amatter of fiddling with the options.

#9
Posted 08/10/2010 12:37 PM   
[quote name='lumpeh' post='1101828' date='Aug 10 2010, 11:56 AM']From another forum;



Guess we'll be needing another gtx for the physx then :unsure:[/quote]


OK, downloaded, but when I turn on the 3D I see only black silhouettes.
3dready my a$$ :}

Maybe it's amatter of fiddling with the options.
[quote name='lumpeh' post='1101828' date='Aug 10 2010, 11:56 AM']From another forum;







Guess we'll be needing another gtx for the physx then :unsure:





OK, downloaded, but when I turn on the 3D I see only black silhouettes.

3dready my a$$ :}



Maybe it's amatter of fiddling with the options.

#10
Posted 08/10/2010 12:37 PM   
Try with the latest 1.33 beta driver CD for 3D Vision, not the WHQL one that came before the beta.
Try with the latest 1.33 beta driver CD for 3D Vision, not the WHQL one that came before the beta.

My 3D Vision Blog - 3dvision-blog.com

#11
Posted 08/10/2010 12:39 PM   
Try with the latest 1.33 beta driver CD for 3D Vision, not the WHQL one that came before the beta.
Try with the latest 1.33 beta driver CD for 3D Vision, not the WHQL one that came before the beta.

My 3D Vision Blog - 3dvision-blog.com

#12
Posted 08/10/2010 12:39 PM   
[quote name='Bloody' post='1101889' date='Aug 10 2010, 02:39 PM']Try with the latest 1.33 beta driver CD for 3D Vision, not the WHQL one that came before the beta.[/quote]

Thx, downloading now.
[quote name='Bloody' post='1101889' date='Aug 10 2010, 02:39 PM']Try with the latest 1.33 beta driver CD for 3D Vision, not the WHQL one that came before the beta.



Thx, downloading now.

#13
Posted 08/10/2010 01:38 PM   
[quote name='Bloody' post='1101889' date='Aug 10 2010, 02:39 PM']Try with the latest 1.33 beta driver CD for 3D Vision, not the WHQL one that came before the beta.[/quote]

Thx, downloading now.
[quote name='Bloody' post='1101889' date='Aug 10 2010, 02:39 PM']Try with the latest 1.33 beta driver CD for 3D Vision, not the WHQL one that came before the beta.



Thx, downloading now.

#14
Posted 08/10/2010 01:38 PM   
Shadows are fubar and cannot be turned off. The game is definitely not 3d ready.
Shadows are fubar and cannot be turned off. The game is definitely not 3d ready.

#15
Posted 08/10/2010 02:11 PM   
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