[Xenorias]

My first post here!

Here's my problem: I just finished bulding a new computer, and I have a loss of framerate compared to my old computer. Here are my specs:

New Computer:

CPU: Pentium 4 2.80Ghz, FSB 800Mhz, Dual-Channel DDR 400.
Mobo: Asus P4P800, Intel i865PE chipset
Chipset Driver: 5.00.1012 (latest from Intel)
USB Driver: 1.00 (Latest from Intel)
Memory: Geil 512 Mb PC-3200 (400 Mhz) Dual kit (2 x 256)
Video: VisionTek GeForce 4 Ti-4600 128 Mb DDR
Video Driver: Nvidia Detonator FX 44.03
Sound: Creative Labs Sound Blaster Live! X-Gamer (NOT 5.1)
Sound Driver: SB Live! LiveDrvUni-Pack, Date: 2/28/2003 4:07:00 PM
HD: Maxtor 80 Gb, 7200 RPM, ATA/133
IDE: Promise Ultra 133 TX/2 ATA/133 controller
(Asus P4P800 only supports ATA/100)
Lan: SMC 1208-T 10 Base-T Ethernet Adapter
Internet: Cable modem (Videotron High Speed Internet Service)
DirectX: 9.0a
Power: Thermaltake Silent PurePower 420W

OS: Windows 2000 Pro, Slipstreamed with SP3
WU: Every Windows update installed, except Q329170

Display settings:

Vsync: Disabled
Anti-Aliasing: Disabled
Every other setting set to "Max Performance"

Old Computer:

CPU: Intel Pentium III 600EB (coppermine)
Mobo: Asus P3V4X
Chipset: Via Apollo Pro 133A
Chipset Driver: Via Hyperion 4-in-1 v4.47
Memory: 512 Mb PC-133 (2 x 256) generic brand
Video: VisionTek GeForce 4 Ti-4600 128 Mb DDR
Sound: Creative Labs Sound Blaster Live! X-Gamer (NOT 5.1)
Sound Driver: SB Live! LiveDrvUni-Pack, Date: 2/28/2003 4:07:00 PM
HD: Maxtor 80 Gb, 7200 RPM, ATA/133
IDE: Promise Ultra 133 TX/2 ATA/133 controller
(Asus P3V4X only supports ATA/66)
Lan: SMC 1208-T 10 Base-T Ethernet Adapter
Internet: Cable modem (Videotron High Speed Internet Service)
DirectX: 9.0a
Power: Generic 350W PSU.

OS: Windows 2000 Pro, Slipstreamed with SP3
WU: Every Windows update installed, except Q329170

Display settings:

Vsync: Disabled
Anti-Aliasing: Disabled
Every other setting set to "Max Performance"


As you can see, my new computer is a beast compared to my old computer. I discovered the low framerate problem with an OpenGL screen saver I have, which displays the framerate when it runs. With my old computer, I could get 95-99 FPS, while I can get no more than 64-65 FPS with my new computer. This strange and unexpected behaviour can also be observed in games such as Quake III or Unreal Tournament.

Needless to say, I tweaked evey setting to their "best performance" value.
;(

[Jerry Atrik]

xp pro?
sp1?
slipstreamed?

vid/sound drivers after dx9?

[CUViper]

Is Vsync turned on? What is the refresh rate of your monitor set at?

[Xenorias]

Here goes:

Windows 2000 Pro

Slipstreamed SP3 install, every Windows Update installed, except Q329170.

Video settings:

Vsync disabled in both OpenGL and D3D
Every other setting set for max parformace (i.e. no anti-aliasing, etc)

[ptba42]

You may want to try an older driver from nvidia, cause I had some problems when I installed that on my w2k pro system. Could have just been me too, just something to try though.

[Tomay]

First look if all your drives are running un udma mode.
Then run a cpu test program to see if the cpu performance is correct. (Sisoft sandra)
Check for newer bios.
Install intel aplication accelerator
Try to connect your hdd to the mobo instead to promise controler.
Try to remove the promise controler.
Try to remove the sound card.
Remove everything but the cpu, mobo, gpu, hdd...

Wait for new chipset drivers
Wait for new bios

P.S. use my advice if you have nothing else left, maybe someone will come with a better and faster solution.

Good luc