Not so happy with V3

[belongedtoair 1]

Hello everyone.

I finally got the V3. After reading many reviews about the improvements in V3, I was so excited to try it.

 

I have no addons installed, only PMDG ngx . All vanilla, fresh install of V3. I loaded a flight with all default settings, I was getting stutters. Then lowered my settings in sim, and made some changes in NV inspector, it became better.

 

But the problem is, I see %99 of GPU load all time, while CPU is around %40 and %50. I've got a FX6300 OC'ed to 4.2 and factory OC'ed 660Ti.

I'm thinking about the Affinity Mask setting, will it help? And is it normal using %99 of GPU with low-mid settings with my gpu?

 

Thanks

[louisdecoolste 12]

With that rig I'd probably take advantage of the refund, and stick with FSX.

You could probably get it to work with a vanilla install, but addons ? 

[PWJT8D 446]

I'd have to agree with louis on this one. Seems your CPU may be okay but your GPU is on the minimum end of the spectrum for requirements for V3. Anyone on a budget I'd recommend a GTX 970 and I bet you'll see an improvement. 

[belongedtoair 1]

With that rig I'd probably take advantage of the refund, and stick with FSX.

You could probably get it to work with a vanilla install, but addons ? 

Sorry I forgot to mention that I'm using pmdg ngx and get these results, but no other addons like sceneries.

[OneWhoKnocks53 51]

That fx6300 CPU is definitely not helping matters either. Never mind core count and clock speeds, its an older architecture chip that just can't hold its own against a modern Intel. Not bashing AMD, just my experience with p3d. And +1 for the 970gtx, great card for what you pay.

[belongedtoair 1]

Well, while I was using FSX, I was getting an OOM on almost every flight. And I can't afford a new GPU or a new system now. So I think it's better to stick with v2.5 or v3.

[Sam 68]

Fsx dx10 thats what I use with my 560ti and I have never been happier..

[vgbaron 3,647]

Getting a 970 with that cpu would be a waste of $$. That old cpu can't pump enough data to a 970 to make any real difference. You *might* see some with a 780 but I doubt it.

 

 

Vic

[Richard Sennett 2,499]

Getting a 970 with that cpu would be a waste of $$. That old cpu can't pump enough data to a 970 to make any real difference. You *might* see some with a 780 but I doubt it.

 

 

Vic

 

Yup sum of two parts I'm afraid - you dont have a fast engine with an old tired transmission - both need attention 

[tf51d 284]

Well, while I was using FSX, I was getting an OOM on almost every flight. And I can't afford a new GPU or a new system now. So I think it's better to stick with v2.5 or v3.

Have you tried FSX-SE? With it's VAS management fixes, similar to P3D 3.0, you shouldn't see OOM's in normal operation. DTG has big sales periodically where you can pick it up as low as $5.00. It normally $24.99 So you won't lose much if that don't work either a $5 loss is much easier to stomach then a $200 mistake.

[YukonPete 587]

I don't understand why people complain when they run the bare minimum spec system and get dodgy performance!

[louisdecoolste 12]

I don't understand why people complain when they run the bare minimum spec system and get dodgy performance!

 

We never hear from them. We always seem to hear from the `bare minimum spec'er` who's trying to run some of the most intensive addons and resource-consuming aftermarket products. You can buy a cheap Kia, but you won't win a Grand Prix in one. Even if you add slick tyres and go-faster stripes. 

 

No substitute for POWER !

[z06z33 763]

Hello everyone.

I finally got the V3. After reading many reviews about the improvements in V3, I was so excited to try it.

 

I have no addons installed, only PMDG ngx . All vanilla, fresh install of V3. I loaded a flight with all default settings, I was getting stutters. Then lowered my settings in sim, and made some changes in NV inspector, it became better.

 

But the problem is, I see %99 of GPU load all time, while CPU is around %40 and %50. I've got a FX6300 OC'ed to 4.2 and factory OC'ed 660Ti.

I'm thinking about the Affinity Mask setting, will it help? And is it normal using %99 of GPU with low-mid settings with my gpu?

 

Thanks

It's not your GPU it's your CPU that's causing your issues. I noticed very little difference when I went from a 660ti to a GTX770 and next to no difference when I went to a GTX980. The only time I got a large bump in fps is when I switched from an AMD fx8350 at 4.5ghz to a Intel 4790k at 4.5ghz. When I built the Intel rig I reused everything even the ram from the AMD Fx-8350 build and gained 20-25 FPS in FSX and P3D just from switching CPU'S to be honest AMDs suck at flight sim because they are poor in single core performance which is what FSX and p3dv3 need to run well. Instead of a new video card I'd look into a new motherboard and CPU everything else can be reused. You can also try adding the Fibertime fraction tweak it gained be about 10 fps on my Intel rug so it's bound to help on your AMD but you may get blurry textures as I always did with my AMD but on a side note I've never had that issue with my intel.

[Guest]

I loaded a flight with all default settings, I was getting stutters. 

 

FYI, Default setting for P3D will have you locked at 20 FPS which may make the sim feel like it's stuttering.  Try setting to either 30 FPS or Unlimited and see how that works for you.

 

You may also think about running 3DMark FireStrike 1.1 and report back the score it gives you ... that will provide some reference point to how you system is performing -- not necessarily how it will work in P3D, but will give us some reference point and from there recommendations can be made.

 

Cheers, Rob.

[AviatorMoser 353]

Wait, you have a 660 Ti that works at 99%, and I have a GTX 660 that works at about 60-70%?

 

P3D confuses me.

 

 

Have you tried FSX-SE? With it's VAS management fixes, similar to P3D 3.0, you shouldn't see OOM's in normal operation. DTG has big sales periodically where you can pick it up as low as $5.00. It normally $24.99 So you won't lose much if that don't work either a $5 loss is much easier to stomach then a $200 mistake.

 

That's the thing. I can pump out beautiful images, sharp, non-shimmering textures, less VAS usage and about 30% better frame rates in FSX:SE, and I have no idea why!

 

I really want it to be the other way around! It's incredibly frustrating, and feels like a $200 mistake. I must....somehow....fix this before I lose my mind.