I don't understand why my computer is having such a hard time running TF2 on nice settings. I'm forced to play in in DX8 if I want the smoothest experience. I can have max graphics in maps like MGE or jump maps, but whenever I even have mid-high settings in a populated server... I get input lag and just a horribly, choppy experience. This isn't a problem for Overwatch, as I can run it on Epic presets (the highest) without lag. The same goes for the majority of games. I understand TF2 is poorly-optimised, but it's my favourite game and I want it looking beautiful.
Intel(R) Core(TM) i3-6100 CPU @ 3.70GHz
Radeon (TM) RX 470 Graphics
My little brother (I know) has a PC which cost him £200 less than mine, yet his TF2 runs well on very nice settings in proper matches. He even has the same CPU as me. He does have Nvidia, though. Is my graphics card good enough? Do I need to upgrade to a high-end i5? I'd really appreciate some help.
I don't understand why my computer is having such a hard time running TF2 on nice settings. I'm forced to play in in DX8 if I want the smoothest experience. I can have max graphics in maps like MGE or jump maps, but whenever I even have mid-high settings in a populated server... I get input lag and just a horribly, choppy experience. This isn't a problem for Overwatch, as I can run it on Epic presets (the highest) without lag. The same goes for the majority of games. I understand TF2 is poorly-optimised, but it's my favourite game and I want it looking beautiful.
Intel(R) Core(TM) i3-6100 CPU @ 3.70GHz
Radeon (TM) RX 470 Graphics
My little brother (I know) has a PC which cost him £200 less than mine, yet his TF2 runs well on very nice settings in proper matches. He even has the same CPU as me. He does have Nvidia, though. Is my graphics card good enough? Do I need to upgrade to a high-end i5? I'd really appreciate some help.
Try running it on the highest settings possible
Try running it on the highest settings possible
VulcanTry running it on the highest settings possible
Agreed. I recently built a machine with an i7 and a GTX 1080 and TF2 runs noticeably better on high settings as opposed to low or medium.
I've never tried DX8 or an FPS config though, so I couldn't tell you how they would run.
e: related reading
http://www.teamfortress.tv/30651/boost-fps-with-this-one-simple-trick
[quote=Vulcan]Try running it on the highest settings possible[/quote]
Agreed. I recently built a machine with an i7 and a GTX 1080 and TF2 runs noticeably better on high settings as opposed to low or medium.
I've never tried DX8 or an FPS config though, so I couldn't tell you how they would run.
e: related reading
http://www.teamfortress.tv/30651/boost-fps-with-this-one-simple-trick
I am using Chris' highquality config (movie is just ridiculous). The FPS fluctuate between like 50 and 100, it's difficult to describe. Like I said, it's only really a problem when I go into Casual or a proper map with lots of players.
AA: Use Application Settings
AA method: Adaptive multisampling
Morphological filtering: Off
Anisotropic Mode: Use Application Settings
Texture Filtering Quality: High
Surface Format Optimisation: On
Vertical Refresh: Always Off
OpenGL Triple Buffering: Off
Shader Cache: On
Tessellation: Use Application Settings
I tried setting my CPU fan speed to "Performance" as opposed to "Standard", but that didn't make a difference.
I am using Chris' highquality config (movie is just ridiculous). The FPS fluctuate between like 50 and 100, it's difficult to describe. Like I said, it's only really a problem when I go into Casual or a proper map with lots of players.
AA: Use Application Settings
AA method: Adaptive multisampling
Morphological filtering: Off
Anisotropic Mode: Use Application Settings
Texture Filtering Quality: High
Surface Format Optimisation: On
Vertical Refresh: Always Off
OpenGL Triple Buffering: Off
Shader Cache: On
Tessellation: Use Application Settings
I tried setting my CPU fan speed to "Performance" as opposed to "Standard", but that didn't make a difference.
I'd just like to know what I could buy to get a smooth framerate on high settings. I plan to get a 144Hz soon, so if I could get more frames than that on high settings, that'd be nice.
I'd just like to know what I could buy to get a smooth framerate on high settings. I plan to get a 144Hz soon, so if I could get more frames than that on high settings, that'd be nice.
I'm not even bothered about ridiculous draw distance or anything, I just want to see my viewmodels with the highest detail. It seems my computer can't handle DX9+ without slight input lag and choppiness.
I'm not even bothered about ridiculous draw distance or anything, I just want to see my viewmodels with the highest detail. It seems my computer can't handle DX9+ without slight input lag and choppiness.
I think AMD Freesync has been causing this. I'm almost certain.
I think AMD Freesync has been causing this. I'm almost certain.
You could be absolutely certain by trying it with FreeSync on and with FreeSync off.
Also FRTC seems like a more likely candidate.
You could be absolutely certain by trying it with FreeSync on and with FreeSync off.
Also FRTC seems like a more likely candidate.
use mastercom's config, not chris'. chris hasnt updated his configs in such a long time
use mastercom's config, not chris'. chris hasnt updated his configs in such a long time