I'm having some dramas when playing in 3D. I've loaded up Mass Effect 2 and find that when stereoscopic 3D is turned on, the game drops in FPS. When I disable it, the game runs very smoothly.
I haven't been able to narrow it down. I've changed a number of settings, but I still get the issue. I've got the latest drivers and the game is up to date. If anyone can suggest anything, I'd appreciate it. I've posted my system specs below.
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System Information
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Operating System: Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit (6.1, Build 7601) Service Pack 1 (7601.win7sp1_rtm.101119-1850)
Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: Alienware
System Model: M17xR3
BIOS: InsydeH2O Version 1.0 A04
Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-2820QM CPU @ 2.30GHz (8 CPUs), ~2.3GHz
Memory: 16384MB RAM
Available OS Memory: 16366MB RAM
Page File: 2614MB used, 30115MB available
Windows Dir: C:\Windows
DirectX Version: DirectX 11
DX Setup Parameters: Not found
User DPI Setting: Using System DPI
System DPI Setting: 120 DPI (125 percent)
DWM DPI Scaling: Disabled
DxDiag Version: 6.01.7601.17514 64bit Unicode
I'm having some dramas when playing in 3D. I've loaded up Mass Effect 2 and find that when stereoscopic 3D is turned on, the game drops in FPS. When I disable it, the game runs very smoothly.
I haven't been able to narrow it down. I've changed a number of settings, but I still get the issue. I've got the latest drivers and the game is up to date. If anyone can suggest anything, I'd appreciate it. I've posted my system specs below.
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System Information
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Operating System: Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit (6.1, Build 7601) Service Pack 1 (7601.win7sp1_rtm.101119-1850)
Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: Alienware
System Model: M17xR3
BIOS: InsydeH2O Version 1.0 A04
Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-2820QM CPU @ 2.30GHz (8 CPUs), ~2.3GHz
Uh ... Not sure what you are concerned about. If it is simply that the frame rate drops, some research would show you this is normal. Basically, your vid card has to work twice as hard, rendering twice as many frames per second (one for each eye) to achieve the same perceived frame rate as non 3d. With your card, you will probably have to reduce the image settings to achieve an acceptable frame rate.
If your concern is that your frame rate drops from, say 100 to 20, then there is more at play.
Uh ... Not sure what you are concerned about. If it is simply that the frame rate drops, some research would show you this is normal. Basically, your vid card has to work twice as hard, rendering twice as many frames per second (one for each eye) to achieve the same perceived frame rate as non 3d. With your card, you will probably have to reduce the image settings to achieve an acceptable frame rate.
If your concern is that your frame rate drops from, say 100 to 20, then there is more at play.
i7 860 21 X 200 = 4.2GHz at 1.4V, MSI P55-GD85, 2 X 4GB Kingston DDR3-1600, GTX 590 with XSPC Razer block, 2 X Corsair Force 3 120GB in RAID 0,4 X Barracuda SATA 7200.10 250GB RAID 0, 2 X Barracuda SATA 7200.11 500 GB RAID 0 for Back Ups, OCZ ZX 1250W PSU, Z-5500s, Pioneer 212D DVD, Lamptron FCT, Windows 7 X64 Home Premium, HAF X. Vision Quest 24" WS LCD, Optoma H66 Projector
Cooling: CPU - Thermochill PA120.2, DC3.25/XSPC Res top, Apogee Xt extreme. Vid Cards - Exos 2, XSPC Razer.
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Uh ... Not sure what you are concerned about. If it is simply that the frame rate drops, some research would show you this is normal. Basically, your vid card has to work twice as hard, rendering twice as many frames per second (one for each eye) to achieve the same perceived frame rate as non 3d. With your card, you will probably have to reduce the image settings to achieve an acceptable frame rate.
If your concern is that your frame rate drops from, say 100 to 20, then there is more at play.
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I like to think I've got a good enough system to be able to handle that. I did have it working fine for one play through. But for some reason, with no changes to the laptop, its returned back to low FPS.
I've tried to narrow it down, but I've failed miserably.
Uh ... Not sure what you are concerned about. If it is simply that the frame rate drops, some research would show you this is normal. Basically, your vid card has to work twice as hard, rendering twice as many frames per second (one for each eye) to achieve the same perceived frame rate as non 3d. With your card, you will probably have to reduce the image settings to achieve an acceptable frame rate.
If your concern is that your frame rate drops from, say 100 to 20, then there is more at play.
I like to think I've got a good enough system to be able to handle that. I did have it working fine for one play through. But for some reason, with no changes to the laptop, its returned back to low FPS.
I've tried to narrow it down, but I've failed miserably.
You should typically see your frame rates drop in half when you enable 3D. If it's more severe than that, like drops down to 30% or less, then it is probably either a driver/game bug or something on your system is causing the limitation, like exceeding the video memory. For example, Homefront works great in 3D under DX9 with the latest patch and drivers but there is an issue with game and/or drivers that causes the performance to drop to 30% or less under DX11.
You should typically see your frame rates drop in half when you enable 3D. If it's more severe than that, like drops down to 30% or less, then it is probably either a driver/game bug or something on your system is causing the limitation, like exceeding the video memory. For example, Homefront works great in 3D under DX9 with the latest patch and drivers but there is an issue with game and/or drivers that causes the performance to drop to 30% or less under DX11.
Yep, having the framerate drop 50% is quite normal. In fact, if it doesn't happen, that's a pretty strong indication that your CPU is holding your game back instead of the graphics card, which means it's time to crank up the graphic effects.
The Mass Effect games don't need a real high framerate, though, so I wouldn't worry about it.
Yep, having the framerate drop 50% is quite normal. In fact, if it doesn't happen, that's a pretty strong indication that your CPU is holding your game back instead of the graphics card, which means it's time to crank up the graphic effects.
The Mass Effect games don't need a real high framerate, though, so I wouldn't worry about it.
I'm having some dramas when playing in 3D. I've loaded up Mass Effect 2 and find that when stereoscopic 3D is turned on, the game drops in FPS. When I disable it, the game runs very smoothly.
I haven't been able to narrow it down. I've changed a number of settings, but I still get the issue. I've got the latest drivers and the game is up to date. If anyone can suggest anything, I'd appreciate it. I've posted my system specs below.
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System Information
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Operating System: Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit (6.1, Build 7601) Service Pack 1 (7601.win7sp1_rtm.101119-1850)
Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: Alienware
System Model: M17xR3
BIOS: InsydeH2O Version 1.0 A04
Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-2820QM CPU @ 2.30GHz (8 CPUs), ~2.3GHz
Memory: 16384MB RAM
Available OS Memory: 16366MB RAM
Page File: 2614MB used, 30115MB available
Windows Dir: C:\Windows
DirectX Version: DirectX 11
DX Setup Parameters: Not found
User DPI Setting: Using System DPI
System DPI Setting: 120 DPI (125 percent)
DWM DPI Scaling: Disabled
DxDiag Version: 6.01.7601.17514 64bit Unicode
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Display Devices
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Card name: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460M
Manufacturer: NVIDIA
Chip type: GeForce GTX 460M
DAC type: Integrated RAMDAC
Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_0DD1&SUBSYS_04901028&REV_A1
Display Memory: 4063 MB
Dedicated Memory: 1503 MB
Shared Memory: 2559 MB
Current Mode: 1920 x 1080 (32 bit) (60Hz)
Monitor Name: Generic PnP Monitor
Monitor Model: unknown
Monitor Id: LGD02C5
Native Mode: 1920 x 1080(p) (60.000Hz)
Output Type: Internal
Driver Name: nvd3dumx.dll,nvwgf2umx.dll,nvwgf2umx.dll,nvd3dum,nvwgf2um,nvwgf2um
Driver File Version: 8.17.0012.6764 (English)
Driver Version: 8.17.12.6764
DDI Version: 11
Driver Model: WDDM 1.1
I'm having some dramas when playing in 3D. I've loaded up Mass Effect 2 and find that when stereoscopic 3D is turned on, the game drops in FPS. When I disable it, the game runs very smoothly.
I haven't been able to narrow it down. I've changed a number of settings, but I still get the issue. I've got the latest drivers and the game is up to date. If anyone can suggest anything, I'd appreciate it. I've posted my system specs below.
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System Information
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Operating System: Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit (6.1, Build 7601) Service Pack 1 (7601.win7sp1_rtm.101119-1850)
Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: Alienware
System Model: M17xR3
BIOS: InsydeH2O Version 1.0 A04
Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-2820QM CPU @ 2.30GHz (8 CPUs), ~2.3GHz
Memory: 16384MB RAM
Available OS Memory: 16366MB RAM
Page File: 2614MB used, 30115MB available
Windows Dir: C:\Windows
DirectX Version: DirectX 11
DX Setup Parameters: Not found
User DPI Setting: Using System DPI
System DPI Setting: 120 DPI (125 percent)
DWM DPI Scaling: Disabled
DxDiag Version: 6.01.7601.17514 64bit Unicode
---------------
Display Devices
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Card name: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460M
Manufacturer: NVIDIA
Chip type: GeForce GTX 460M
DAC type: Integrated RAMDAC
Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_0DD1&SUBSYS_04901028&REV_A1
Display Memory: 4063 MB
Dedicated Memory: 1503 MB
Shared Memory: 2559 MB
Current Mode: 1920 x 1080 (32 bit) (60Hz)
Monitor Name: Generic PnP Monitor
Monitor Model: unknown
Monitor Id: LGD02C5
Native Mode: 1920 x 1080(p) (60.000Hz)
Output Type: Internal
Driver Name: nvd3dumx.dll,nvwgf2umx.dll,nvwgf2umx.dll,nvd3dum,nvwgf2um,nvwgf2um
Driver File Version: 8.17.0012.6764 (English)
Driver Version: 8.17.12.6764
DDI Version: 11
Driver Model: WDDM 1.1
If your concern is that your frame rate drops from, say 100 to 20, then there is more at play.
If your concern is that your frame rate drops from, say 100 to 20, then there is more at play.
i7 860 21 X 200 = 4.2GHz at 1.4V, MSI P55-GD85, 2 X 4GB Kingston DDR3-1600, GTX 590 with XSPC Razer block, 2 X Corsair Force 3 120GB in RAID 0,4 X Barracuda SATA 7200.10 250GB RAID 0, 2 X Barracuda SATA 7200.11 500 GB RAID 0 for Back Ups, OCZ ZX 1250W PSU, Z-5500s, Pioneer 212D DVD, Lamptron FCT, Windows 7 X64 Home Premium, HAF X. Vision Quest 24" WS LCD, Optoma H66 Projector
Cooling: CPU - Thermochill PA120.2, DC3.25/XSPC Res top, Apogee Xt extreme. Vid Cards - Exos 2, XSPC Razer.
Uh ... Not sure what you are concerned about. If it is simply that the frame rate drops, some research would show you this is normal. Basically, your vid card has to work twice as hard, rendering twice as many frames per second (one for each eye) to achieve the same perceived frame rate as non 3d. With your card, you will probably have to reduce the image settings to achieve an acceptable frame rate.
If your concern is that your frame rate drops from, say 100 to 20, then there is more at play.
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I like to think I've got a good enough system to be able to handle that. I did have it working fine for one play through. But for some reason, with no changes to the laptop, its returned back to low FPS.
I've tried to narrow it down, but I've failed miserably.
Uh ... Not sure what you are concerned about. If it is simply that the frame rate drops, some research would show you this is normal. Basically, your vid card has to work twice as hard, rendering twice as many frames per second (one for each eye) to achieve the same perceived frame rate as non 3d. With your card, you will probably have to reduce the image settings to achieve an acceptable frame rate.
If your concern is that your frame rate drops from, say 100 to 20, then there is more at play.
I like to think I've got a good enough system to be able to handle that. I did have it working fine for one play through. But for some reason, with no changes to the laptop, its returned back to low FPS.
I've tried to narrow it down, but I've failed miserably.
The Mass Effect games don't need a real high framerate, though, so I wouldn't worry about it.
The Mass Effect games don't need a real high framerate, though, so I wouldn't worry about it.