Simviation Forum - Really shaky graphics!

Jan 15^th, 2008 at 12:14pm

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I installed CFS3 on my new computer and the graphics have gone nuts. The card is just a 8500 and I installed the latest drivers before I even installed the sim. I'm not talking about skaky trees, I mean the whole sky and I nearly have a fit when looking at the ground. It's just impossible.

What could it be?

XP, 2G ram, 8500gt, 200G hard drive, 2.0 dual processor and 450W PSU. FS9 flies a treat with no probs. Roll Eyes

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Reply #1 - Jan 15^th, 2008 at 6:07pm

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I kinda had the same problem when i first git cfs3, here's my tip: play around a HEAP with the graphics. and res, i have to play mine 800*600 Cry

Because my ground was one colour.

Sorry if this does not help Wink

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Reply #2 - Jan 15^th, 2008 at 9:54pm

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Saitek wrote on Jan 15^th, 2008 at 12:14pm:

What could it be?XP, 2G ram, 8500gt, 200G hard drive, 2.0 dual processor and 450W PSU. FS9 flies a treat with no probs. Roll Eyes

It does not like the dual processor so you have to reset. AMD has a utility for its chips & Intel also has a setting you can use.

BTW its not resolution since I play mine on a 22 inch widescreen in 1680X1050X32 with no problem.

Any of the CFS3 pictures you see under my name are unretouched screen captures.

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Reply #3 - Jan 16^th, 2008 at 3:44am

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AvHistory wrote on Jan 15^th, 2008 at 9:54pm:

Saitek wrote on Jan 15^th, 2008 at 12:14pm:

What could it be?XP, 2G ram, 8500gt, 200G hard drive, 2.0 dual processor and 450W PSU. FS9 flies a treat with no probs. Roll Eyes

It does not like the dual processor so you have to reset. AMD has a utility for its chips & Intel also has a setting you can use.

BTW its not resolution since I play mine on a 22 inch widescreen in 1680X1050X32 with no problem.

Any of the CFS3 pictures you see under my name are unretouched screen captures.

Yeah I have a 22" and run at that res too with high frames. How do I reset my processor? Huh

Windows 7 Pro 64bit
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GA-P35-DS3L Intel P35
Kingston HyperX 4GB (2x2) DDR2 6400C4 800Mhz
GeForce 8800 GT 512MB
2 x 22" monitors
200GB Sata
Be Quiet! Straight Power 650W

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Reply #4 - Jan 16^th, 2008 at 8:59am

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Saitek wrote on Jan 16^th, 2008 at 3:44am:

Yeah I have a 22" and run at that res too with high frames. How do I reset my processor? Huh

What cpu do you have?

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Reply #5 - Jan 17^th, 2008 at 5:41am

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Intel E2180 2.0.Ghz
I tried flying again last night on the lowest resolution possible and it made not difference at all.

Windows 7 Pro 64bit
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Kingston HyperX 4GB (2x2) DDR2 6400C4 800Mhz
GeForce 8800 GT 512MB
2 x 22" monitors
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Reply #6 - Jan 17^th, 2008 at 11:13am

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Do a search here

http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforums/forumdisplay.php?f=7

They have a fix for the intel DP problem.

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Reply #7 - Jan 17^th, 2008 at 11:47am

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Thanks I'll look into it.

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GeForce 8800 GT 512MB
2 x 22" monitors
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Reply #8 - Jan 17^th, 2008 at 4:17pm

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Well the dual core processor is indeed to blame and here is the remedy for future reference. By pressing control alt delete immediately after starting the sim brings up the familiar window.
Right click on cfs.exe and then set affinity. Uncheck one of the processor cores and bobs your uncle. It's not an ideal measure, but it only affects CFS3 and is only a minor inconvenience to do before every game. CFS3 seems to like only 1 core. Roll Eyes

Windows 7 Pro 64bit
Intel Core 2 Duo E2180 2GHz
GA-P35-DS3L Intel P35
Kingston HyperX 4GB (2x2) DDR2 6400C4 800Mhz
GeForce 8800 GT 512MB
2 x 22" monitors
200GB Sata
Be Quiet! Straight Power 650W

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Reply #9 - Mar 5^th, 2008 at 6:52pm

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THANK YOU!!!!! WOW i had the same problem and i was pretty ticked but now!!! yea!!! WOOT!! Grin

is there a way to keep it to one CPU? or do you HAVE to change it all the time?

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Reply #10 - Oct 7^th, 2008 at 6:05am

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I now have a 22" monitor. Can you please tell me how you get CFS3 to run in widescreen 1680x1050?

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Reply #11 - Oct 11^th, 2008 at 12:48pm

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Saitek wrote on Jan 17^th, 2008 at 4:17pm:

Well the dual core processor is indeed to blame and here is the remedy for future reference. By pressing control alt delete immediately after starting the sim brings up the familiar window.
Right click on cfs.exe and then set affinity. Uncheck one of the processor cores and bobs your uncle. It's not an ideal measure, but it only affects CFS3 and is only a minor inconvenience to do before every game. CFS3 seems to like only 1 core. Roll Eyes

Pressing ctrl+alt+del does indeed bring up the familiar window. But right-clicking on CFS3 does not show a window with the word "affinity" in it.
So could you explain in slightly more detail please?

Incidentally, I'm running an AMD Dual core, so is that why I don't get shaky pictures.

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