55 minutes ago, Skywolf said:

https://forum.pmdg.com/forum/main-forum/general-discussion-news-and-announcements/87561-18oct20-pmdg-737-bbj-preview

I believe PMDG is waiting for 5.1 drop and then they release bbj and maybe 777 update

No where does it say or is it implied that 5.1 is close. 

15 minutes ago, fakeflyer737 said:

No where does it say or is it implied that 5.1 is close. 

Of course the models have full PBR treatment- and we are very much looking forward to Lockheed Martin releasing an update to their engine's capabilities (v5.1, we hope?)

 

Sort of! If you combine this announcement with the predicted launch pattern of every 6 months. PMDG are of course on the LM beta 

 

Edited October 20, 20205 yr by kand

16 hours ago, Chapstick said:

That's not what RSR is saying. He's just saying he hopes 5.1 fixes the awful PBR in V5. 

As well as the army of other bugs in V5 which Mr Oz Whitey Seems to think don't exist.  😊

 

On 10/17/2020 at 3:15 PM, OzWhitey said:

That’s not a “fact”.

My v5 install us solid as a rock. 

All sims can crash with a dud addon. But I haven’t had a crash in many months.

 

On 10/17/2020 at 3:15 PM, OzWhitey said:

That’s not a “fact”.

My v5 install us solid as a rock. 

All sims can crash with a dud addon. But I haven’t had a crash in many months.

I really hope VRAM management in 5.1 is massively improved.

Flight last night, switched from VC view in the Aerosoft Airbus A320 to external at Aerosoft's PANC to taxi in to a gate. VRAM went from 5.7 out of 7.1 GB to DXGI_Error_Device_Hung and CTD.
Hardly overworking my PC with my choice of settings, weather and AI options, plus DTS turned on.

3 hours ago, F737NG said:

I really hope VRAM management in 5.1 is massively improved.

Flight last night, switched from VC view in the Aerosoft Airbus A320 to external at Aerosoft's PANC to taxi in to a gate. VRAM went from 5.7 out of 7.1 GB to DXGI_Error_Device_Hung and CTD.
Hardly overworking my PC with my choice of settings, weather and AI options, plus DTS turned on.

The issue is  "TrueGlass" is consuming lots of VRAM..this is why PMDG consume less VRAM than Aerosoft airbuses as they don't use "TrueGlass". I believe TG is being worked on to be more efficient now with V5

I am not sure if you can run AS320, A319 and A330 without true glass.. but if you do.. try.. 

I highly recommend people to get more VRAM.. 

S.

Edited October 21, 20205 yr by simbol

25 minutes ago, simbol said:

I highly recommend people to get more VRAM..

You've been recommending that for a while - I can take a hint. 🙂
A (rumoured) RTX 3080TI or a RX 6900 XT is in my future.

4 hours ago, simbol said:

 

I highly recommend people to get more VRAM.. 

S.

I wanted to take your advise but costco said they were fresh out of VRAM...

 

8 hours ago, fluffyflops said:

As well as the army of other bugs in V5 which Mr Oz Whitey Seems to think don't exist.  😊

 

 

Let’s see what is first: Prepar3d 5.1 or a proper SDK for MSFS 🤓🧐😛

I love my Prepar3d for now with my setup!
Really stable and high FPS!

 

Edited October 21, 20205 yr by rob0203

40 minutes ago, TurboKen said:

I wanted to take your advise but costco said they were fresh out of VRAM...

 

😂

hmmm,

some promising signs that the next HF or Version is here soon.

At least simbol mentioned in his recent update shader compatibility for next P3D Version 😉 

Edited October 27, 20205 yr by 331BK

5.1 is overdue now compared to previous release cycles, just hope they haven't hit a brick wall with DX12 and development. Getting hold of cards with more VRAM is near impossible currently

4 hours ago, 331BK said:

hmmm,

some promising signs that the next HF or Version is here soon.

At least simbol mentioned in his recent update shader compatibility for next P3D Version 😉 

Simbol just released his update. I expect 5.1 today or tomorrow.

1 minute ago, B777ER said:

Simbol just released his update. I expect 5.1 today or tomorrow.

that would be great

On 10/21/2020 at 4:00 AM, simbol said:

The issue is  "TrueGlass" is consuming lots of VRAM..this is why PMDG consume less VRAM than Aerosoft airbuses as they don't use "TrueGlass". I believe TG is being worked on to be more efficient now with V5

I am not sure if you can run AS320, A319 and A330 without true glass.. but if you do.. try.. 

I highly recommend people to get more VRAM.. 

S.

While I do not have any of the technical know-how that you have, I do think the problem is general and not specific to TrueGlass. I have no doubt that trueGlass probably makes things worse, but even on the default F22 I can see this VRAM 'jump' when switching between internal and external views. This is flying over LA with MSE SoCal, FSDT KLAX and OrbX KBUR (in the distance). So, something is amiss with P3Dv5's current VRAM handling. I can only hope that whatever it is gets fixed in 5.1...

DX12 and VRAM starvation is a well known issue with all video games and platforms that use it.. the solution is get more VRAM.. there is no magic bullet for this If you don't have the VRAM resources the only option is to put your settings lower.

TG is over consuming too much VRAM under V5, but as I said I believe it's being worked on to make it more efficient.

S.