Graphics Card & Fs9.cfg
Posted: 21 May 2006, 13:36
Did not know where this should go as it concerns not only a hardware isssue but also the Fs9.cfg file.
Briefly I was going to buy a new computer however, due to unforseen circumstances I will not be getting one now until possible next year, my own computer freezes up when in MFS so took it in to a local computer shop. Cutting a long story short had new hard disk as the other was failing. Had new 40Gb hard drive and can now fly MFS so decided to upgrade to a 128 G-Force FX5200. (Charlie Bravo had very kindly informed me how much not to spend on an old lag)!!!!!! Thanks Chris.
Now this is what I am getting to.........When I first tried MFS there was an improvement over my old card (Nvidia GForce2 MX-400) but not by a great deal. Looking at the settings in the main menu of MFS the new Graphic Card was listed but on looking at the FS9.cfg file to tweak the settings I noticed that my old card was still listed!!!
I decided then to uninstall then re-install FS (Don't even think about saying it)!!!!! My frame rates have improved dramatically and the performance is a lot better.
I was not aware nor knew that the Fs9.cfg file does not automatically update itself when upgrading a graphics card (mine didn't) so therefore it may be an idea to ensure that after upgrading your graphic card Fs9.cfg is done as well.
It does make a difference.
[DISPLAY.Device.NVIDIA GeForce FX 5200.0]
Mode=1024x768x32
MipBias=5
Regards Nigel
Briefly I was going to buy a new computer however, due to unforseen circumstances I will not be getting one now until possible next year, my own computer freezes up when in MFS so took it in to a local computer shop. Cutting a long story short had new hard disk as the other was failing. Had new 40Gb hard drive and can now fly MFS so decided to upgrade to a 128 G-Force FX5200. (Charlie Bravo had very kindly informed me how much not to spend on an old lag)!!!!!! Thanks Chris.
Now this is what I am getting to.........When I first tried MFS there was an improvement over my old card (Nvidia GForce2 MX-400) but not by a great deal. Looking at the settings in the main menu of MFS the new Graphic Card was listed but on looking at the FS9.cfg file to tweak the settings I noticed that my old card was still listed!!!
I decided then to uninstall then re-install FS (Don't even think about saying it)!!!!! My frame rates have improved dramatically and the performance is a lot better.
I was not aware nor knew that the Fs9.cfg file does not automatically update itself when upgrading a graphics card (mine didn't) so therefore it may be an idea to ensure that after upgrading your graphic card Fs9.cfg is done as well.
It does make a difference.
[DISPLAY.Device.NVIDIA GeForce FX 5200.0]
Mode=1024x768x32
MipBias=5
Regards Nigel