VH Final Cut performance?

[cybx]

-Compared to VH1 the one i played, i get a really bad performance using a gtx460M, intel i7 8 cores 2.00ghz, 8gb RAM, 64 bits W10 & W7. Even putting everything on the lowest setting and a really bad resolution i still have a bad shuttering, lag, etc... Its the final version have this issue fixed?
-Its this a VH1 only problem or the others still have that performance issue?

[*Manti Lordr*]

VH 1 is very well optimised runs stable 60 fps on my old rig with 7770 but optimisation in vh 2 and vh 3 sucks I have drops to 30 fps in some areas .

I dont think you can run Final Cut on your laptop .

[cybx]

ouch

[Geotarrr]

I believe Final Cut will be optimized well, so you should wait and see it your self, cybx. There's a good chance it will run as VH 1.

[cybx]

Im hoping of getting a better performance
Two more days to go!!!

[datguy13]

Optimization does not mean what alot of people think it means. Many believe that when a developer "optimizes" their engine, they are trying to make it equally compatible with any form of hardware from any level of technology, when this is really not the case. Primarily, the concept applies to using modern technology in the most efficient manner possible in order to make the most of high-end resources, so if you have low-end tech to begin with you won't see as significant a performance boost no matter how much the programmers "optimize" the engine. The type of tech which benefits the most from optimization are SLI/Crossfire multi-GPU functionality, Haswell multi-chip CPUs, high frequency multi-core processors and high frequency, multi-core architecture GPUs like the Titans, the newer GTX series or R9 series.

Older models which do not possess these kinds of advancements in memory cpacity or processing speed will see some small performance boosts of anywhere from 5-10 fps, slightly cleaner lines and edging or a lower number of instances of screen tearing and frame dropping, but they still will not be able to take advantage of the highest levels of texture rendering, shading or lighting because the physical chips just plain do not have the capacity to use this technology to a signficant degree.

With all of that said, The entire Van Helsing series of games, and the Neocore Engine is designed to rely on a bare minimum of 1GB-2GB of dedicated VRAM, utilize and prioritize resource usage for a dual-core (AMD/older Intel) or a two-stage (Newer Intel) Processor, and function effectively with either DirectX 9.0c or DirectX 11. If you meet those requirements, you will play the game at 60fps constant using Medium settings on textures, shader effects, shadows and even with a level of anti-aliasing. Anything less than those, or attempting to use High settings, will result in poorer performance, usually with reduced fps first, followed by frame skipping or tearing the further you try to push your hardware. That equates to a Medium quality experience on a Medium-level set of hardware for 2015: optimization in a balanced format.

[Geotarrr]

Thanks, Datguy13, such extensive description of optimization process is useful to know for all of us!

[Aseng]

I hope it can run well on older PCs. I have a somewhat capable desktop (i5 4460 + 960) that i believe is good enough for the game but i hope my old laptop (i7 3630qm + 650m) can handle it too. Even 720p is fine as long as i can play at lunch break in my office XD

[ArmyTrident]

Originally posted by Blas:

I hope it can run well on older PCs. I have a somewhat capable desktop (i5 4460 + 960) that i believe is good enough for the game but i hope my old laptop (i7 3630qm + 650m) can handle it too. Even 720p is fine as long as i can play at lunch break in my office XD

I have the same laptop CPU as you with the 675MX 4GB vRam GPU. I could run all 3 fine on max so you will be able to play it, not sure how well.

[cybx]

Well, i have this that is higher than the minimum specs and the recommended ones,taking out the gtx!!! gtx460M, intel i7 8 cores 2.00ghz, 8gb RAM, 64 bits W10
Still cant play it without performance issues on the lowest settings

[Masterpeing]

horrible like all Vh games.. frame drops on the most powerfull pc... they are milking the serie .. at the maximum way ..

[Geotarrr]

Originally posted by cybx:

Well, i have this that is higher than the minimum specs and the recommended ones,taking out the gtx!!! gtx460M, intel i7 8 cores 2.00ghz, 8gb RAM, 64 bits W10
Still cant play it without performance issues on the lowest settings

Windows 10 and in the same time not so recent graphics-card - there is high chance this to be the reason for the issues.

[cybx]

Originally posted by Geotarrr:

Originally posted by cybx:

Well, i have this that is higher than the minimum specs and the recommended ones,taking out the gtx!!! gtx460M, intel i7 8 cores 2.00ghz, 8gb RAM, 64 bits W10
Still cant play it without performance issues on the lowest settings

Windows 10 and in the same time not so recent graphics-card - there is high chance this to be the reason for the issues.

I recently update to W10. I had W7 and i had the same problem.

[cybx]

These VH games has so much details that i think thats why i get that performance issue. But the thing is, that im able to play other game on high settings and its all fine.

[Spocks Toupee]

I'm only running a GTX 550i, 8 gigs RAM and an Intel i5 quad core 3.1 gHZ, and I ran all three at max.

[datguy13]

Computer settings play a role in how a game performs. Some games work better when you let the application run the settings, and other perform better when you use the GPU interface (NVidia Control Panel or Catalyst Control Center) to handle settings. And in the case of a few rare games, you need to use a combination of both for best effects.

Additionally, your OS configuration will have an effect on performance: running alot of background Services that eat memory or hog CPU time, configuring page-filing incorrectly, allowing Auto-updaters or system security programs to run unchecked, or even having some programs just installed (like Windows Media Player) which update/monitor/scan constantly can adversely affect your overall performance. All it takes is one incompatible program runnimng to totally mess up what is otherwise a near-perfect system sometimes.

Drivers can also affect stability and performance. Sometimes the best driver for the job isn't the newest, and sometimes people fail to remember to update all their drivers--- things like the BIOS, the Audio, peripherals, and even the monitor often have drivers which need to be updated periodically, and which can cause unanticipated incompatibilities with newer technologies and games. Sometimes, it may not even be the installed driver that's the problem, but the remnants left over from the update of a driver. That's why clean install practices are so important.

And on top of all of this, never forget that not all hardware is created equal. As an example, a Gigabyte-made GTX970 absolutely will not perform in an identical fashion to an ASUS GTX970, because even though they have the same name and the same architectural blueprint, each manufacturer will use different sources for the materials to make their chips, different methods of assembly, and different heat sink and fan models to differentiate themselves. Even within one manufacturer, you're going to see cards which do not perform as reliably, efficiently or as effectively as another just because one batch of chips will not be perfectly identical to another.

What this all boils down to is that, although often the game's programming can be the cause of performance issues, it is not going to be the only cause in 9 out of 10 cases. Always look to your computer to see how you can improve your experience.