IL-2 Cliffs of Dover Cliffs of Dover Optimization and Performance Thread

[billeinstein]

And, I found that enganging the AutoPilot will boost the FPS on my PC about 15 or more...

[Ribbs67]

A few quick things... For NVIDIA users, that update their drivers. When you stall your drivers, the first thing you need to do is go into the control panel and set them to single display mode. They default at multi gpu setting . Like were all running sli or crossfire setups. This will give a decent performance increase.
I also found the shimmering bad.. I went in the config file in the 1C documents folder.I set Drawifnotfocused=0 to 1. I didn't see a hit in frames, and it seemed to reduce the shimmering quite a bit. I also don't notice the constant draw in circle that is around the aircraft. Possibly helped with studdering.
I'm not saying this is the HolyGrail of tweak.. but it seemed to work well for me.. give it a shot and report your results..

Oh.. and Im also running the Gtx 460.. but its the 2gig version running at 800 Hz..

[latware]

Hi everybody

the FXAA pack is still here

http://www.mediafire.com/?9by0ddpvv62uzd1

It can boost AA even on my old nVidia8800 512MB


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Latware

[ATAG_Snapper]

Originally Posted by Ribbs67

A few quick things... For NVIDIA users, that update their drivers. When you stall your drivers, the first thing you need to do is go into the control panel and set them to single display mode. They default at multi gpu setting . Like were all running sli or crossfire setups. This will give a decent performance increase.
I also found the shimmering bad.. I went in the config file in the 1C documents folder.I set Drawifnotfocused=0 to 1. I didn't see a hit in frames, and it seemed to reduce the shimmering quite a bit. I also don't notice the constant draw in circle that is around the aircraft. Possibly helped with studdering.
I'm not saying this is the HolyGrail of tweak.. but it seemed to work well for me.. give it a shot and report your results..

Oh.. and Im also running the Gtx 460.. but its the 2gig version running at 800 Hz..

Thanks, Ribbs, I'll give it a try!

[VO101_NateDog]

Originally Posted by ATAG_Snapper

Thanks, Ribbs, I'll give it a try!

I cannot use the latest 301.42 Nvidia driver because it is halfed my FPS. The game is running on 25-35 fps on the ground and 50-60 fps at 3000m altitude on max settings with the previous 296.10 driver but I've got only 13-15 fps on the ground with the 301.42 . Have anybody problem with the 301.42 Nvidia driver ? As I know the 301.42 version include the new FXAA method. Is it working in the game now?

[ATAG_Septic]

Originally Posted by VO101_NateDog

I cannot use the latest 301.42 Nvidia driver because it is halfed my FPS. The game is running on 25-35 fps on the ground and 50-60 fps at 3000m altitude on max settings with the previous 296.10 driver but I've got only 13-15 fps on the ground with the 301.42 . Have anybody problem with the 301.42 Nvidia driver ? As I know the 301.42 version include the new FXAA method. Is it working in the game now?

Yes driver injected FXAA works, as do other types. I'm using latest Beta 304.79, which seem fine but I've not compared.

Septic.

[VO101_NateDog]

Any idea how can I run the game with 301.42 driver?

[ATAG_Septic]

New Beta drivers 305.53, I've not tested anything yet.

http://www.guru3d.com/

Septic.

[ATAG_Septic]

Originally Posted by VO101_NateDog

Any idea how can I run the game with 301.42 driver?

I can't remember them causing a problem with my system and Cliffs so I can't offer any information.

I would do a clean driver install first if I was determined to use the WHQL driver but my personal experience is that these Beta drivers are typically good and just a quick research will weed out those causing widespread problems.

Septic.

[d.burnette]

Originally Posted by Ribbs67

A few quick things... For NVIDIA users, that update their drivers. When you stall your drivers, the first thing you need to do is go into the control panel and set them to single display mode. They default at multi gpu setting . Like were all running sli or crossfire setups. This will give a decent performance increase.

Ok this is probably going to be a dumb question but here goes:
When I install my Nvidia drivers, yes multi diplay mode is selected - now I run two monitors, on my single GTX 460 video card. I always assumed this mode was selected automatically, since I have two active monitors attached?

Are you saying that option is related to runing two or more video cards, rather than the number of monitors?