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STILL bad frame rates despite SLI?

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May 2, 2006 1:52:58 PM

Since getting my 24" widescreen (1920x1200 native resolution) I can play no game with full effects, let alone use any FSAA.
This is what i've got:
Athlon64 3500+, A8N mobo, 1GB RAM, 7800GT.
Even when reducing the resolution, Oblivion frames sometimes get as low as 12fps.
Help is on the way with the A8N SLI and another 7800GT, so, sure, I'll be seeing some improvement, but somehow I still don't think that I'll be able to run everything at the native reslution with full effects (I don't even start thinking using FSAA). Can anyone alleviate my fears (somewhat)?

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May 2, 2006 4:38:22 PM

Just be happy you have a 24inch screen and two 7800GT's. I would kill to have a 24inch screen!...is there anyone you need to get rid of?
May 2, 2006 5:11:39 PM

depending on the game, you probably won't be able to run them maxed out. I know in BF2 with 2 GTX's SLI on 64 players maps, I get drops below 30fps. But, that may be related to the server, or just the game itself on 64 players maps.... not really sure.
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May 2, 2006 5:36:13 PM

Are you running these games in the LCD's native 1920x1200 resolution? That's why it won't run on the Highest settings, because most benchmarks aren't done above 1600x1200 with AF and AA maxed out. Also, the full benefits of SLI come from using the fastest cards out there, and the GT's aren't the top-tier card, so you won't get much of a frame rate increase Vs. the cost.(I'd guess 10-25%). Even with a pair of 7900GTX's, it would probably stutter at such a high resolution

Some other thoughts: Oblivion presently stutters on every configuration out there, from Crossfire to SLI, and until hardware catches up to it, it will remain that way. Also consider upgrading to 2 Gig's of memory, it would help a bit with the newest games.
May 2, 2006 5:37:01 PM

I have an X2-4400 OC'd to 2.6 with an OC'd 7800 GTX (256 MB) with 2 GB of RAM and Oblivion still stutters from time to time... it is a resource hog like no other... yes, you need the 2nd GB of RAM... probably worse than you need that 2nd video card.
May 2, 2006 5:54:18 PM

What I want to know is - what is it like with a wide screen and playing games in non-native resolution? Does the image always get stretched? Or can you play with black borders at the sides?

I guess it depends on the screen - which one have you got?
May 2, 2006 7:12:14 PM

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What I want to know is - what is it like with a wide screen and playing games in non-native resolution? Does the image always get stretched? Or can you play with black borders at the sides?

I guess it depends on the screen - which one have you got?


depends on the monitor.

now Naujoks you should be able to run those games at a lower resolution you should just get black bars on the sides and top, if you configure your monitor properly.

i know most dell monitors do this and so should yours really.
May 2, 2006 8:33:31 PM

Just to add, my screen's the Dell 2405FPW. It is a very nice screen, but I wouldn't have imagined that my frame rates would suffer quite that much. I guess everything has a real price.
And, in response to another post: There's virtually none of the latest nice looking games that I can play on the native reslution. Always had to go down one notch to 1600x (Tomb Raider Legends, Condemned, Splinter Cell 3 etc). My time hasn't come yet.
I wonder, with screens getting bigger and bigger, when graphics cards will catch up. If ever.
May 2, 2006 9:24:23 PM

I don't have Oblivian, but I run FEAR, Far Cry and BIA on my HP-2335 @ 1600x900 Maxed Out- No soft shadows.
Running FEAR in the most intense FRAGFEST I can build, I generall manage to stay above 30 fps using FRAPS for in game measurements. Normal scenes are over 60. I can run FEAR at 1920x1200 with very slight lag during fast moves. A drawback to the high res gaming is the text on the info screens is so small may you miss it. Also, like the other guys said, more memory will help. Full screen 1600x900 is just great for me.
Some tips on widescreen gaming at:
http://forum.tigerdave.com/viewforum.php?f=1
May 2, 2006 9:41:36 PM

Yeah, you need a total of 2Gb to run games at high resolutions.
May 2, 2006 10:16:51 PM

Some people out there would buy a bigger wide screen monitor and thinking it would make it better and without knowing that a bigger screen needs a higher resolution and better graphics cards in order to run games smoothly and with good visual quality as well.
May 2, 2006 10:55:59 PM

I don't primarily use the screen for games, dear.

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Some people out there would buy a bigger wide screen monitor and thinking it would make it better and without knowing that a bigger screen needs a higher resolution and better graphics cards in order to run games smoothly and with good visual quality as well.
May 2, 2006 11:01:13 PM

I'm not saying it in a bad way, Im just pointing out that with a much bigger screen then it needs a better graphics card to run it with the monitors native resolution. Well, there's no problem with at normal use like business, personal or even CAD. But at 3D games that's another story. Well, you can lower the resolution of the screen during game application to increase performance but with the cost of visual quality. Hey, don't get me wrong if I have the money to get a 24" widescreen monitor I would totally pawn it, since I use my pc for my movies as well. :D 
May 2, 2006 11:20:11 PM

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SLIing 7800GTs will help, but getting a 7900GTX or X1900XT could be better.
For 1920x1200, two 7800GTs will be better than a 7900GTX; high resolution is where SLI and Crossfire excel.
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