Development Update and Roadmap – April 14

[baffa]

Originally Posted by Ivan Fooker

Any word on Multi Threading would be appreciated.
As i suppose that is one immersive FPS brake.
Running an I7 920 on 2.67GHz leads to 28FPS max.
Overclocking it to 3.01GHz leads to 32max.
Overclocking to 3.4Ghz leads to 44max.
Running it on my max possible with that cooler at 3.84 leads to 59Fps.

Running the game on a C2D @ 4.8Ghz leads to 80Fps max.

As my HD5870VaporX (clocked 1200mhz) is running in idle mode while running CoD at 400mhz, i suppose the gpu power in general is not the bottleneck atm. for users.

Read the update notes again

"3. Texture manager split into a separate core, which does wonders for performance on 4+ cores but offers no improvement on two cores."

[SlipBall]

Reassuring thread!...court martial, then firing squad

[lbuchele]

Great news.Probably they will find ways to use better the GPU too.
Good to think it's improving all the time

[F19_lacrits]

Thanks for the update Luthier!
A new patch, so soon, I see it as a testament to the dedication and commitment by Maddox and Co. to support the community. This is very re-assuring to me. Thanks!!!

[Oldschool61]

Originally Posted by baffa

Read the update notes again

"3. Texture manager split into a separate core, which does wonders for performance on 4+ cores but offers no improvement on two cores."

BUt what about triple cores!!! As in phenom X3 !!!

[Mephisto]

Originally Posted by Oldschool61

BUt what about triple cores!!! As in phenom X3 !!!

Same here, x3, what about us with triple cores?

[dflion]

Thanks for this update Ilya and a special thanks to the Team behind you.
I am very happy that you going to use '4 cores' for splitting texture out in the next update.

I have been getting into the FMB more and more and have produced some excellent trial missions using the object file. I am very impressed with the effort that has gone into the existing ground objects, particularly 'Foo'bars' steam engines, artillery pieces etc..

Upgrading my system to Windows 7 64 bit has made a big difference, so looking forward to the sim using additional cores. I still have to get 'ATI Catylist' running properly, so any thoughts on this from members, would be appreciated.

I am starting to get a 'good handle' on the Hurricane, Spitfire and Messerschmitt, flying with 'working cockpit's'. I have 'set-up' some excellent 'dogfight' mission scenario's which are challenging to fly. (will try and post some soon) Also enjoying using the AI aircraft effectively in some of the missions. I particularly like the Dorniers.

I hope you can get the 'full weather package' working soon?

DFLion

[SacaSoh]

Originally Posted by dflion

Upgrading my system to Windows 7 64 bit has made a big difference...

DFLion

How much of a difference? And please post your system specs. Thank you.

[lbuchele]

How about to use more RAM?It will lead to more performance too ?

[dflion]

SacaSoh my system specs now are:

System specs.
Operating system: Windows 7 Professional 64-bit
Motherboard: Gigabyte P35-DS4
Processor: Intel (R) Core (Tm) 2 Extreme CPU Q6850 @ 3.00ghz
Memory: 8192MB RAM
Pagefile: 1893MB used, 14485MB available
Direct X version: Direct X 11
Display: Benq 1920x1200 (32bit) (59hz)
Video card: ATI Radeon HD 4870x2
Driver version: 8.831.2.0
Memory: 1768MB

I seem to be getting smoother map graphics in the FMB and better aircraft handling through all flight spectrum. Cockpit graphics are smoother. I still have to turn-down many land map features or I start to get 'stuttering'. Not sure what my FPS is now - will start doing some tests. Using '4 cores' in the new patch should make a difference.

I can't get my ATI Catylist graphic control center to work properly in Widows 7 and there are some graphic issues that I need changing? I would appreciate some thoughts on this.

DFLion