Need Help Optimizing my X850XT PE

[munchow2]

My system specs are listed in my sig. I consistently get around 40 fps when playing CS:S and there are a few people around. I was expecting super smooth play. I prefer to play @ 1280x1024 with AA/AF. I had tried to switch AA/AF lower and off but that minimum 40 fps occurs nonetheless. I don't think my VGA is the bottleneck but perhaps there are settings that I should consider? I am running catalyst 5.6 since 5.8 screws up GTA:SA.

 

[Azndude2190]

just play around with the drivers is vsync on?

 

[Azndude2190]

try fps_max 300 in your console...also what's your monitor's refresh rate...cuz your fps is limited to your refresh rate

 

[munchow2]

my refresh rate is 70Hz on the samsung monitor I am using. I have V-sync on since it seems to smooth out gameplay a bit. I am more concerned about the fps I get (38-40ish) when the action gets hot.

 

[Azndude2190]

do you get low fps like this in other games too?

 

[munchow2]

It seems to be fine for GTA:SA. There is no noticible lag for the most part.
I don't have any other games on me atm. I am more concerned about the performance on CS:S.

Like are there specific 3d settings I should avoid?

 

[Azndude2190]

Well your card is a top 3 in the graphic card market so you SHOULDN'T be worried about eye candy...that is why you paid like 4xxx sumthin dollars...it's prbly some driver problems experiement around

 

[Matt2]

Disable truform if its enabled.

Also run 3dmark to see if that score stacks up with the rest of the world.