Low FPS

[WFHBlackHawk]

I am getting really low frames in this game, I put the game to any setting and the FPS still isn't good. I had it on the lowest setting i can set it up to (looked like i was playing Mario)and my fps was around 45. and everything maxed out it was 15. Is the coding in this game really this bad or what? i have the 1.14 patch.
I play all my other games maxed out with good fps. i get 45 frames in crysis maxed out, but not this game?!?!
Here are my rig Specs.
Manufacturer: BlackHawk
Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM) i7 CPU 920 @ 4,1GHz (8 CPUs), (WaterCooled)
Memory: CORSAIR DOMINATOR 6134MB DDR3 RAM
Hard Drive: Western Digital VelociRaptor 300GB 10000 RPM
Video Card: NVIDIA GeForce EVGA GTX 295
Monitor: Acer H213H 22inch 1920x1080 HD
Sound Card: Creative SB X-Fi ExtremGaming
Speakers/Headphones: Dell 5650 Surround Sound 5.1 System
Keyboard: Eclipse illuminated key & backlit keyboard
Mouse: Logitech MX 518 "Gaming"
Mouse Surface: AllSop Metal Mousepad "Gaming"
Operating System: Windows Vista™ Ultimate 64 Bit (6.0, Build 6001) Service Pack 1
Motherboard: EVGA x58
Computer Case: Antec1200

[drew1d]

If I had to guess, it's the processor. I don't believe it's optimized for dual core, let alone quad core. And each of your processors run at 2.6ghz. So a single core 3.0ghz chip would probably be faster.

Also, it was designed for Xp, so that's directx 9. Isn't Vista64 10? (I know, it shouldn't matter...yet it probably does)

ARMA has some serious issues. Your best bet is to run it at lower resolutions. Adjust shadows, turn off AA, and tweak the general settings until it works. Very low settings run poor on my machine, but when I set very high, remove shadows, AA, and HDR, it runs pretty well most of the time. Still limited to about 45 in cities, but better than the 15 I used to get. Also, look around for the 1.15 beta patch. http://community.bistudio.com/wiki/ArmA_Beta_Patch_1.15
It may have some performance help, but I'm not sure how it'll install with the steam version.
You may consider using the maxmem parameter to expand the RAM that ARMA will try to use. Goto the properties in the steam list, then select Set launch options, then add -maxmem=1024 to the command. I own the retail box, so I'm not sure how to manipulate command arguments on the steam version. Lower view distance, too.

[Nutlink]

This is what worked for me. Rarely dip below 30 now with a view distance of 5000 and a mixture of normal/high settings (using an E8400 OC'd to 3.8Ghz and a GTX 275).

Im with you. But its a lost cause.

[gossamer]

Originally Posted by drew1d

If I had to guess, it's the processor. I don't believe it's optimized for dual core, let alone quad core. And each of your processors run at 2.6ghz. So a single core 3.0ghz chip would probably be faster.

Also, it was designed for Xp, so that's directx 9. Isn't Vista64 10? (I know, it shouldn't matter...yet it probably does)

That is probably, hands down, the most retarted post I've read in a long time...

1. It's optimized for quad cores way more than dual or single
2. No they do not each run at 2.6ghz
3. No comment, troll ahead
4. It was designed for XP, but runs best (according to benchmarks) in win 7 x64
5. Doesn't matter if vista has dx10, it can still run dx9 the same as xp could.

[slikbaz]

lol each core running at 2.6

[Dwarden]

the game is capable utilize N cores (in beta patch)
it still does matter that more faster the first core is the better

while game uses Direct3D 9 it also uses Direct3D 9Ex
which helps decrease delays in Vista / Seven on alt+tab
into/back other applications etc.

A2: OA supports fine Windows 7 64bit