From bdd1d9e703af1628feb49d931fb36ca1d3473232 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: RandumKiwi Date: Mon, 15 Sep 2008 06:37:42 +0000 Subject: [PATCH] readme git-svn-id: svn://svn.code.sf.net/p/actiongame/code/trunk/ac@2617 e016b1c5-ed68-44aa-a2f7-31cac88cffde --- docs/performanceguide.xml | 76 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++---------- 1 file changed, 57 insertions(+), 19 deletions(-) diff --git a/docs/performanceguide.xml b/docs/performanceguide.xml index 5f2f8ece..c10a8d19 100644 --- a/docs/performanceguide.xml +++ b/docs/performanceguide.xml @@ -21,11 +21,17 @@ Graphics drivers
  • - Graphics + General graphics
    • +
  • + AssaultCube graphics +
  • Sounds
    • +
  • + Mouse +
  • General
    • @@ -41,16 +47,17 @@ your drivers first!

    - To get and install the latest and correct drivers, follow these steps... + To download and install the latest and correct drivers, follow these steps...

    1. Find out the correct name/make/model of your video card.
    2. - Go to the driver/support section of your video card manufacturers website (i.e. + Go to the driver/support section of your video card manufacturers website (e.g. nVidia, ATi, - Intel, etc) and download the latest and correct drivers for your model - and operating system. + Intel, + Matrox, etc) + and download the latest and correct drivers for your model and operating system.
    3. Install and configure the drivers as per the instructions given to you by the manufacturer. @@ -64,7 +71,7 @@ Linux users might like EnvyNG.

      - Warning: If you're using a laptop, you may need to consult your laptop manufacturer for drivers, as laptop display + Warning: If you're using a laptop, you may need to consult your laptop manufacturer for drivers, as laptop graphic drivers are heavily customised.

      @@ -74,47 +81,78 @@

      -

      - Graphics +

      + General graphics

      +

      + Note: Where applicable, if there is a way to change the setting through the AssaultCube client, it has been + mentioned (note: in some situations, the drivers need to be enabled in such a way for AssaultCube to be able to change + these settings) but because graphics settings differ from card to card, there may be options mentioned which are + unavailable on your card or can't be changed through AssaultCube. For these situations, please consult your graphics card + manufacturer to find out how to do this. +

      Resolution

      Your resolution in-game determines the amount of detail on the screen. The higher the resolution you use, the more the - graphics card has to work. If you are having problems with low frame rates, lag or stuttering, lowering the resolution - will yield the biggest result.
      + graphics card has to work. If you are having problems with low frame rates, lag or stuttering, then lowering the + resolution will yield the biggest result.
      Note: LCD panels typically work best at their native resolution rather than a bigger/smaller one.

      +

      + To change the resolution of your screen, +

      Refresh rate

      +

      + V-sync +

      Anti-aliasing

      +

      +

      +

      + Temporal antialiasing +

      +

      + Some graphics cards support "temporal antialiasing". It's basically a driver trick that gives the effect of a + antialiasing, but with less work needed by the graphics card. Try it out, as it is a faster method of + antialiasing, but if you don't like it, or it's still too slow, don't use it. +

      +

      Anisotropic filtering

      + + +

      + AssaultCube Graphics +

      - - -

      Sounds

      - - - + +

      + Mouse +

      General

      - Physical ways to increase your computers performance for AssaultCube are: Upgrading RAM, CPU power, Graphics cards or - motherboards.
      - To find out how to do this, please seek advice elsewhere. There are plenty of resources available online! + Physical ways to increase your computers performance for AssaultCube are: Upgrading RAM, CPU power, Graphics cards, + use a more powerful power supply, use PCI express instead of AGP, etc, etc.
      + If you wish to upgrade your systems hardware, please seek advice elsewhere. There are plenty of resources available online!

      When running AssaultCube, it would be wise to turn off any un-needed applications, especially those that suck down CPU