rec.autos.simulators

First, I got the 9800 Pro 128MB instead of the 9800 XT.  I wanted it, I
touched the box, I caressed it, but I just could not see spending $200 more
for 3-9% more performance.  I really wanted the 256MB of RAM, but maybe next
time.

The best way to describe the performance difference between my old Ti4400
and the 9800 Pro is this...

I ran the Ti4400 at 1280X1024, 16 Bit, No AA and no AF.

I am now running the 98 Pro at 1280X1024, 32 Bit, 4XAA and 8XAF and getting
virtually the same exact frame rates.  Oh, but it's SO much prettier :)

Now, here's the problem.

I did not experience this in testing mode.  Only in a race with a full 42
car field.

There are graphic anomolies to the point where you cannot race.  It looks
like one of the Roll-Cage bars triples in diameter, and starts flashing in
your way across the screen.

If I drop the AA down to 2, and the AF down to 4, the problem _seems_ to go
away.

Ok, what am I missing?

-Larry

First, I got the 9800 Pro 128MB instead of the 9800 XT.  I wanted it, I
touched the box, I caressed it, but I just could not see spending $200 more
for 3-9% more performance.  I really wanted the 256MB of RAM, but maybe next
time.

The best way to describe the performance difference between my old Ti4400
and the 9800 Pro is this...

I ran the Ti4400 at 1280X1024, 16 Bit, No AA and no AF.

I am now running the 98 Pro at 1280X1024, 32 Bit, 4XAA and 8XAF and getting
virtually the same exact frame rates.  Oh, but it's SO much prettier :)

Now, here's the problem.

I did not experience this in testing mode.  Only in a race with a full 42
car field.

There are graphic anomolies to the point where you cannot race.  It looks
like one of the Roll-Cage bars triples in diameter, and starts flashing in
your way across the screen.

If I drop the AA down to 2, and the AF down to 4, the problem _seems_ to go
away.

Ok, what am I missing?

-Larry

   how old is your motherboard?

dh

Yes, NR2003.

-Larry

-Larry

rms

Personally I can't imagine not doing a clean re-install of your OS.  The
time spent doing a reinstall not only eliminates a lot of possible odd
issues but more importantly gives you "peice of mind" knowing everythinng is
just right.  You also get a pefect place for a fresh drive image including
the new hardware.

Mitch

--
Richard "ZZ" Busch

Bad release ?

-Larry

Not enough time:)

-Larry

-Larry

Just in case it helps...

Glen Pittman

1.  Have 4xAA and 8xAF turned on.
2.  Be running with a full 42 car field.
3.  Have 'view cars ahead' set to a full 42 cars.

In other words, it doesn't show unless you have _everything_ maxed out.

For reference, I'm running 1280X1024X32 resolution.

-Larry

I got the same when running my 9700pro in 1280x960, 4xAA & 4xAF,
everything maxxed out except for in car shadows and shadow volumes.

It happend mostly at the Pwf tracks from the back of the grid and
using a hires carset.

Changing drivers didn't correct things but a 9800xt did :)

Thomas

Marc