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  1. Posted

    :mad: do i really need to build a whole new system for Arma 3? even people with newer cpus have trouble with this game. i was worried about buying the new card and still not seeing any improvement, but it seems i need new cpu as well which will mean new motherboard and possibly RAM. arma 3 is going to have to buzz off.

    I can tell you right now that, going from 1866MHz RAM to 2800MHz didn't do anything for me...

  4. Posted

    You can try to reset the hdr settings ingame, i heard about that issue that when the Arma clock reach 11 P.M. it will drop hard frames. You can reset it by going into Options -> HDR -> set to low and then set it back to normal again.

    This is what i heard so i cant confirm that. Its worth a try :)

    Alright, I'll try that.

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    PS: Yet to try out the Multiplayer. :D. But I did read that it's best you join a clan...

    Oh well, having fun with the campaigns so far. :)

  6. Posted · Edited by Massey_sd

    PS, I would like to mention that...

    When you go to video configuration, it shows an fps...

    Now, this time, it was dark outside, the sun was down on the background image; and it showed 74fps... (This image with the 4-5 domes, and it's dark outside, you might have seen that one before...)

    And I remember in the past, that it would be around 48-50 fps or something, with my old ram...

    Also, when it was light, it was stable at 56ps for a while, and with my old ram, it would never get that high... (52fps max, IIRC.)

    I did the Stratis and Altis benchmark again, but it's still the same: 45 and 40fps respectively...

    But this 74fps, damn, wtf, never seen that before...

    And disabled the Integrated Graphics. :)

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    If you would like to push your RAM further, that better head over to the G.Skill-Forums

    They are a nice bunch of people which are very helpful.

    Alright.

  8. Posted

    Yep thats correct, they run with correct speed. You have those 1333Mhz "real clock" and the 2801Mhz of Effective clock. The timings are okay too, command rate is correct too.

    To disable IGpu -> BIOS > Advanced > System Agent Configuration > Graphics Configuration > Primary Display > PCIE (instead of iGPU or Auto)

    Alrighty, thanks, so I guess my memory is working fine than...

    Ok, will check again for the integrated graphics.

  9. Posted · Edited by Massey_sd

    Yes, they are in the Red Slots.

    Oh, ok, so it's normal?

    Just checked BIOS again, and in the tab "ASUS SPD Information," it says: Maximum Bandwith: 1333MHz.

    So, that's normal then?

    EDIT, and where the hell do I turn off the integrated graphics, lol, wtf, just can't find it.

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    OK, also... In the Tab ASUS SPD information, it shows also:

    XMP #1

    Frequency: 2801

    voltage: 1.650

    tCL: 9

    tRCD: 10

    tRP: 10

    tRAS: 26

    tRC: 36

    Command rate: 2

    And this is my RAM: http://www.gskill.com/en/product/f3-2800c12d-16gtxdg

    Is this fine?

  10. Posted · Edited by Massey_sd

    Well, if I do decide to OC anything, it will be my RAM...

    Not gonna bother with the GPU, and the CPU... (Like I said before, tried 4.7GHz, and there wasn't any difference in fps.)

    PS: http://www.gskill.com/en/press/view/g-skill-achieved-6-overclocking-world-records-during-live-oc-event-at-computex-2013--

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    I have HT enabled (for games like BF) and the build-in HD-Graphics disabled (less heat and therefor a bit more CPU-OC possible).

    Actually yeah, gonna disable the built-in graphics as well. (If it's not automically disabled already, that is.)

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    Alright, well, I just went to BIOS, and there's something I don't understand...

    Looked at some settings of the RAM, and it says:

    DIMM A2: 1333MHz, running at 2800MHz.

    DIMM B2: 1333MHz, running at 2800MHz.

    ? Why does it say 1333MHz? Is this normal?

    This is what it says on the Webpage of my Mobo: 3200(O.C.)/3100(O.C.)/3000(O.C.)/2933(O.C.)/2800(O.C.)/2666(O.C.)/2600(O.C.)/2500(O.C.)/2400(O.C.)/2200(O.C.)/2133(O.C.)/2000(O.C.)/1866(O.C.)/1800(O.C.)/1600/1333 MHz Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory

    EDIT: Alright, screw it, unable to find where to turn off Integrated graphics of my CPU, lol.

  11. Posted · Edited by Massey_sd

    Maybe set your RAM via BIOS to 1333MHz and do the Benchmarks and then back to your 2800MHz and bench again, as there has to be a difference if the settings are right.

    Actually, I remember it being on 1333MHz, and XMP disabled, because that was the settings it automatically switched to in BIOS. (Every time I boot my PC, I check if XMP is disabled again, and whether it switches back to 1333MHz...)

    And, IIRC, I had something like 35fps on Stratis, and 32 on Altis.

    Yeah, I might try 3D Mark.

  13. Posted · Edited by Massey_sd

    Yeah, correct decision. Enjoy your system with other games ;)

    btw: you can make pictures with Fraps, you just need to start Fraps and check which Key u want to bind for Screenshots, the path of the folder where the pics were stored is also adjustable.

    Ok, thanks.

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    Alright, tried all the Memory Allocator .dll's, and it just won't go higher than 45fps on Stratis.

    Thought I'd try them out...

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    EDIT:

    I find it strange though that, with my 1866MHz RAM, I was able to get 42fps on Altis.

    With this RAM, 2800MHz, I get 40fps.

    Try figuring that one out, lol.

  14. Posted

    Its senseless, the Engine is limitating or something, just check the CPU-Utilization when your Bench is done, and check it every time you benched. You will realize that the CPU-Utilization is close to always identical, and not very often above 50% CPU-Load. My statement to this since day1 is: Engine is shitty optimized (who knows if even touched since 10 years), to have significant performnace gain the devs need to work on this Prehistoric engine.

    Yeah, I'm not even gonna bother trying to OC my RAM, GPU and CPU. Will probably do jack shit, lol.

  15. Posted · Edited by Massey_sd

    So u benched with 4700Mhz and u gain 0 fps?

    That's correct.

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    Alright, tried the "MSI Gaming App's' 'OC Mode'... And same thing, 44.

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    Updating the game to the latest Dev Build, maybe that'll help, dno.

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    Alright, updated to the latest Dev Build...

    Stratis: 45fps. (+1 fps)

    Altis: 40fps. (-1 fps)

    (I did enable Hyper-Threading.)

  16. Posted · Edited by Massey_sd

    When you change the Ratio to 47/48 you will have 4700/4800Mhz when nothing goes wrong. But i prefer the "old method", i always adjust by myself and not through a tool. The same is with the Voltages, i dont know if the tool will adjust the needed Voltage for the 4700Mhz (i would say the CPU will need 1,260V-1,275V for the 4700Mhz)

    Important when OC the system is to disable those crap functions which clocks down the CPU

    Alright.

    Btw, just tried 47, didn't change anything else, and same fps, 44.

    You know what, I think I'm just gonna leave it like this...

  18. Posted · Edited by Massey_sd

    This is what i always said, this stupid commands startparameter shit are just placebo commands, you wont gain fps through this useless commands... You should leave those commands to those people which reporting "insane fps gains" without recording a benchmark, and the "optical feeling" was like 60fps... Thats the "Experts" Benchmarking ^^

    You can unpark your cores, its no problem.

    Alright, I unparked them, and didn't change a thing. 43fps on Stratis.

    Parked them again.

    EDIT, well yeah, it changed slightly. 1 fps lower, lol.

    44fps on Stratis is the highest I've ever gotten.

  19. Posted · Edited by Massey_sd

    There is for sure something wrong, even if it's only some settings.

    I just updated to Dev-Build v1.33.127670 and benched again:

    Auto / Ultra-Settings:

    RAM-Speed 1333MHz (10-11-11-28-2T):

    - Altis = 29fps

    - Stratis = 32fps

    RAM-Speed 2400MHz (10-11-11-28-2T):

    - Altis = 37fps

    - Stratis = 41fps

    As you can see it's still working and the improvements are within my promised range (5-10fps more). You should at least get another 2-5fps more because you went from 1333MHz to 2800MHz.

    I would really adjust some settings and double-check them as well, like:

    - disable Core-Parking

    - OC your CPU further, if possible

    - OC your GPU further, if possible

    - make sure that your CPU + GPU are not running into the Thermal Throttle

    - check your RAM-Timings

    - adjust your Windows-Power-Profile to High Performance / Samsung High Performance

    - move ARMA-3 on a SSD

    - enable the Rapid-Mode of your SSD

    - adjust your GPU-Driver-Settings to max. Performance etc.pp.

    - adjust your ARMA-3 Start-Parameters

    - install / use Fred's MemAlloc

    :)

    Alright, I will look into those.

    Thanks.

    PS: Are you sure disabling core parking is safe?

    EDIT, I enabled high performance and rapid mode, but the the fps stays the same on Stratis... 43.

    Might as well put them back on the previous settings.

    And Arma3 is on a SSD.

    And regarding the parameters in the 'Advanced' Tab of the Arma3 Launcher, what should I select.

    CPU Count: 4 (I imagine)

    ExThreads:

    Malloc: (I need a file for this?)

    MaxMem:

    MaxVRAM

    No File Patching:

    Logs:

    World:

    EDIT: Alright, I selected CPU Count 4, and now I have 1 fps more on Stratis: 44.

    EDIT: Now I chose 7 for ExThreads, and still the same. 44fps.

    BTW, I'm willing to OC my GPU, RAM, and CPU if someone's willing to help me out with that. If you wanna help me LSD_Timewarp82, I'd really appreciate it.

    And I can choose 3 options with the "MSI Gaming App". "OC Mode," "Gaming Mode," and "Silent Mode."

    EDIT: I chose 8192 for MaxMem, and 1 fps less, 43.

    EDIT: Did all this: http://steamcommunity.com/app/107410/discussions/14/558752451154900119/?l=dutch

    44 fps on Stratis.

  20. Posted · Edited by Massey_sd

    I checked some articles about your Mainboard, it is really easy to Overclock a system with it, you should think about if you want to try it, i could help you in this :)

    I think it should be really easy to Overclock it to 4700Mhz or more with the correct settings. For this we need to adjust the Voltages manually, overclocking wont work with "Auto" settings correctly.

    Think about it and let me know dude, your temperatures are very well so there is some space to overclock it ;)

    Alright, I'll think about it.

    If I do decide to OC my pc, RAM (I installed the 2 fans that come with the ram) and CPU, I definitely could use some help. ;)

    Thanks for the help so far.

    PS: I imagine that other games will run smoother and better with my new RAM when compared to my old RAM...

    It's just the Arma3 engine, right?

    Oh yes, and I remember you mentioned Memtest... I'll run it later today. Just to make sure my RAM is fine.

  24. Posted

    Well, yes that is normal. No other game had so many complaints due low fps than Arma. Did you run the CPU on Turbomode meanwhile, as i remember correctly you set it to Off last time.

    For this instant reset there must be an option in the Bios, i will check some articles so i can tell you how to disable it when there is such an option

    Turbo Mode should be disabled...

    PS: Why are these numbers in yellow?

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  25. Posted · Edited by Massey_sd

    You can check your Ram with a tool named "Memtest" but i dont think that your Ram is broken. I think your Ram doesnt run with the speed he usually should. Can you check it with how many Mhz your Modules are running at the moment?

    You know...

    I just went to BIOS, and, guess what, my RAM was 'AUTOMATICALLY' Reset to 1333MHz, and, the XMP Profile not loaded...

    Even though those were the 2 first things that I did when I installed my new RAM...

    Now it's running at 2800MHz, and XMP Enabled, And, on stratis, I get 42fps... (But with my old 1866Mhz, I had 44fps)

    My BIOS just automatically resets certain settings.

    So now it's enabled, (wonder when it's gonna get changed again automatically), but still, only 42fps...

    Is that normal?

    EDIT: And Altis now 39fps. (I had 42fps with my old ram)

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