eVGA 7600GT KO

[hiimlarry]

Okay i just started up my computer today. installed Nforce drivers, DX9, Nvidia Graphics drivers.

I install HL2 and go on CS:Source

i keep everything default and join a game and i'm getting really bad fps. my monitor's native resolution is 1280x1024, and i put source as 1024x768. i'm getting around 30-40 fps but it's a really BAD 30-40 fps. playable, but noticeably bad movement. should i be getting this kind of fps or do i have to tweak my computer/settings?

one thing to add, my ram is some hitachi branded 1gb stick of pc4200 ddr because right now...ocz PC6400 has gone to ****** with most AM2 boards...could that be it also?

 

[fliguy84]

Which map in CS:S? Try disabling HDR if you're playing on the newer maps.

 

[Nightmare225]

The 7600GT should be killing source... I would check to see if you don't have any uber-high AA modes on, that might be the problem.

 

[hiimlarry]

i have AA under application controlled...and everything on source is on default which is 2x i believe. the map i was playing was dust2

 

[schneiderguy]

7600gt can easily handle CSS on 1024*768 or 1280*1024 with AA and AF... are you getting normal performance on other games?

 

[Powermoloch]

what about yer' temps? 7600GT KOs are notorious with overheating.

 

[yacoub]

make sure you don't have any crazy temperature monitoring software running like NTune. That thing polls often enough it crushed fps on my 7900GT as well. Duly uninstalled.

 

[hiimlarry]

right now not gaming im getting 45c. i haven't really tried any other games...havne't had time due to work but what other games should i consider? would WoW or HL2 be good indicators of the performance from my card? also, i did the video stress test and i got 46.5 fps...which is lower than what it should be correct?

 

[hiimlarry]

okay i just ran HL2. i'm getting okay fps...still around 40-50 but again it is noticeably lagged and choppy...which shouldnt be the case, right? i guess i'll try installing my graphics card drivers again? or would that be a bad idea? if i did...would i uninstlal my current graphics drivers then install or just go ahead and install again?

 

[imhungry]

That's strange.

I play 1024x768 with 4xAA / 16xAF - 80-100+ FPS average.

 

[GeeFizzleDizzle]

Maybe spyware or a virus on your system is eating up CPU cycles. Or maybe a defrag on your HD would help.