video card settings

[t smith]

Hello,

I have a dell precision 360 running windows 2000 pro., Mastercam 9 SP2, and have a Quadro FX1000.I would like to know if anyone could help me on settings?

Thank You

Tom

[Thad]

Which settings would you like help on, allocations?

 

Thad

 

[ 10-24-2003, 01:33 PM: Message edited by: Thad ]

[Bullines]

Are you having problems or just looking to tweak?

[t smith]

Just looking for the best settings

[Bullines]

I'd start by installing the latest Detonators.

 

If you want to try to push the backplot speed, try disabling OpenGL's vsynch (you'll need to add the CoolBits value in your Registry). If you do and notice image "tears" turn it back on again but set your monitor's refresh rate to its highest setting.

 

Run at 16-bit colour; this forces your system to use the palette on the video card first and then resort to Windows' palette after all else fails.

 

Leave all antialiasing settings to the apps, unless you really need super duper visual clarity.

 

For stability, don't overclock the GPU. If you do overclock, do so in very small increments.

 

As far as Mastercam allocations go, search the forum for the best tips on that.

[t smith]

Thank You All!

[t smith]

Bullines

Thanks the 16 Bit color did the trick!

Thankx

Tom

[HEAVY METAL]

hey bullines

what about for a g-force 5200fx any tweakin tips.

does the manual provide any good suggestions

thanks heavy.

[crazy^millman]

Hey Heavy do you have the Acceltor truned down in Advanced setting on the diaplay?

 

Crazy Millman

[HEAVY METAL]

having trouble findin that tab. could you point me to it. thanks heavy

[Bullines]

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hey bullines

what about for a g-force 5200fx any tweakin tips.

does the manual provide any good suggestions

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nVIDIA's manuals don't mention too much about tweaking. Since the GeForce and Quadro's use the same drivers, the things I mentioned above can also apply to your card.

 

The accelaration slider can be found on the Troubleshooting tab of the Advanced Display Properties dialog.

[HEAVY METAL]

thanks bullines i'll check that out

[HEAVY METAL]

should i turn the acc. up or down

[HEAVY METAL]

i just checked it it and it is maxed out

[Bullines]

If you're not having video problems (corrupted images, tearing, artifacts, etc.) leave it maxed out.

[crazy^millman]

+1 to Bulliness but if having problem turn it off and see if it helps.

 

Crazy Millman

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