Stutters, Stutters and Microstutters...

[NickN]

This was introduced in another forum

Credit goes to Gizmo and Noel for bringing to our attention


Download this tool


http://rapidshare.com/files/205205148/F ... er_0.2.rar

or from here

http://files.filefront.com/FPS+Limiter+ ... einfo.html


Unrar/unzip

Be aware that where you place the folder must remain or it will break its use and you will need to reconfigure the bat file

USE:

Run FPS_Limiter_GUI.jar and click SEARCH EXECUTABLE

browse for and select FSX.exe

set frame limit to 30 under MAXIMUM FPS

Click CREATE BAT

Once complete close the interface and use the created file fsx.exe.limited.bat to start FSX (double click it)

set frame lock to UNLIMTED in FSX and use the AG slider to tune


You MUST have JAVA installed to use that interface

http://www.java.com/en/



Now here is the deal...

[jwenham]

I ran several tests and all I noticed is that when using the FPS limiter I was unable to maintain a locked rate ie 28 or 30. It was constantly changing even going higher than the FPS limit set at times. It did however allow me to run with the lock at unlimited which I could not do before. When using the FPS lock in FSX I am able to hold my locked FPS at a consistant amount without the constant changes in the FPS. I saw no performance advantage nor any big disadvantages with the exception of the fps changes.

So to sum it up I saw no use for it on my system and the FSX lock was better than using the limiter.

[NickN]

Thanks jwenham  

.. I am just going to keep the responses in the FSX forum thread since that is where everyone seems to be seeing this

[stevehookem]

I tried it too. I'm getting an overall smoother experience by not using this and keeping FSX locked at 28 FPS.

With this running, I see huge swings in frame rates over high density areas. In the Houston area, flying near downtown at 2500 feet, my frames will drop to 10-15 and back to 28. In the same area locked in FSX my frames will only fluctuate 2-3 frames.

[NickN]

i7 systems may not see a difference because they provide more overhead than any other.. normal frame limiting with i7 may produce the same result regardless

This utility does a lot if used correctly and with the hardware most effected which is typically Intel C2 and Q on DDR2/DDR3

[Ulf B]

i7 systems may not see a difference because they provide more overhead than any other.. normal frame limiting with i7 may produce the same result regardless

Nick,

My test flights with the FPS Limiter utility confirm this. I can't notice any difference on my system.

[golfcart22]

I ran a battery of my own tests last evening and there is aboslutly no benefit from this with my rig.

[SubZer0]

i7 systems may not see a difference because they provide more overhead than any other.. normal frame limiting with i7 may produce the same result regardless

Nick,

My test flights with the FPS Limiter utility confirm this. I can't notice any difference on my system.

On the other hand, my system has smoothed out a bit, although not much. I think it's just a matter of your own system and 'your mileage may vary' as Nick said.

[Ulf B]

i7 systems may not see a difference because they provide more overhead than any other.. normal frame limiting with i7 may produce the same result regardless

Nick,

My test flights with the FPS Limiter utility confirm this. I can't notice any difference on my system.

On the other hand, my system has smoothed out a bit, although not much. I think it's just a matter of your own system and 'your mileage may vary' as Nick said.

Andy,

Have you overclocked your system and if so at what speed do you run that i7 920 and RAM?

[SubZer0]

The proc is OC'ed to 3.8ghz. The memory is 6GB of OCZ Platinum (DDR3 1600mhz 7-7-7-24) and I have it running at that timing and at [ch8776]1550mhz. The video card is also overclocked by about 18% or so.

[Ulf B]

The proc is OC'ed to 3.8ghz. The memory is 6GB of OCZ Platinum (DDR3 1600mhz 7-7-7-24) and I have it running at that timing and at [ch8776]1550mhz. The video card is also overclocked by about 18% or so.

Hmm...The big difference seems to be our graphic cards then. Mine is running at 720MHz.

Edited: Forgot to mention that i run the 940 at 3.8GHz. Memory at 1600 (8-7-7-24).