What determines the FPS??

Vizy93 · 02-24-2008, 09:43 PM

I was just wondering what determines the FPS. Is it the graphics card? or is it the game? Let me show you a screen shot real quick: See what happens is that my FPS never go higher than 30 fps! I'm using integrated graphics, ati radeon 1200, and i never get above 39 fps. To me it looks like the gameplay is perfectly smooth, so its not a real issue. I was just curiouis.

Langers2k7 · 02-24-2008, 09:47 PM

Your framerate is a result of the performance of your whole computer - every part contributes towards it. However, the biggest bottleneck is caused by your graphics card or your CPU.

**Archangel** · 02-24-2008, 09:55 PM

I 2nd that

it is determined by your whole computer. (the grafic's card usually is the part holding you back from getting higher fps's tough

)

fortyways · 02-24-2008, 10:08 PM

Nothing wrong with 30. Last I checked, films played at 27 fps. If it feels playable don't worry about it.

Vizy93 · 02-24-2008, 10:52 PM

oh ok that answered my Q, thanx guys

evil-xxx · 02-25-2008, 12:53 AM

I dont know why some games limit the max fps such as 30fps max in resident evil 4.
I get faint and wanna puke after a short play...

hermeslyre · 02-25-2008, 01:32 AM

RE4 was designed for consoles, 30 FPS was probably the most the Gamecube could spit out. When ported over to the PC, that restriction of FPS must not have been removed.

I played Re4 on the PC, 30 FPS was fine. Maybe it was just the over the shoulder view..? Or the muddy graphics, lol. I modded Re4 to the limits, mostly graphical tweaks, high resolution GC textures, high res meshes, etc.

evil-xxx · 02-25-2008, 02:24 AM

yep,thanks to it's view or else I cant stand it if it's first personal view.The game got suck texture but the model is ok.however RE4 is bloody kicking ass.

[-0MEGA-] · 02-25-2008, 02:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fortyways

Nothing wrong with 30. Last I checked, films played at 27 fps. If it feels playable don't worry about it.

People are always getting these sorts of answers mixed up. Movies play at 29.97 FPS, however each frame is blurred into the next frame if you take a screen shot, however games are displayed like photographs, where if you are playing a game at 30FPS, only 30 images are being displayed per second.

While games may be playable at a constant 30FPS, when the framerate fluctuates you will notice a lot of lag, especially if it dips below 30FPS.

evil-xxx · 02-25-2008, 02:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by [-0MEGA-]

People are always getting these sorts of answers mixed up. Movies play at 29.97 FPS, however each frame is blurred into the next frame if you take a screen shot, however games are displayed like photographs, where if you are playing a game at 30FPS, only 30 images are being displayed per second.

While games may be playable at a constant 30FPS, when the framerate fluctuates you will notice a lot of lag, especially if it dips below 30FPS.

ok,looks you are pretty pro on video tec.could you answer me a question puzzling me for long?thx.

02-24-2008, 09:43 PM	#1 (permalink)
Vizy93 Diamond Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: The Angels Age: 15 Posts: 2,666	What determines the FPS?? I was just wondering what determines the FPS. Is it the graphics card? or is it the game? Let me show you a screen shot real quick: See what happens is that my FPS never go higher than 30 fps! I'm using integrated graphics, ati radeon 1200, and i never get above 39 fps. To me it looks like the gameplay is perfectly smooth, so its not a real issue. I was just curiouis. __________________ http://www.computerforum.com/6663-funniest-joke-world.html "75% of all statistics are made up, including this one. 62.481% of people who read that believe it is true. And if you're one of the 37.519% who don't, copy and paste this into your signature." - tlarkin, Cromewell, and Rambo.

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Langers2k7 Silver Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Kent, United Kingdom Age: 16 Posts: 216	Your framerate is a result of the performance of your whole computer - every part contributes towards it. However, the biggest bottleneck is caused by your graphics card or your CPU. __________________ *My Rig* CPU: Pentium 4 3.2 Cedar Mill @ 4.54ghz MoBo: Gigabyte GA-945PL-S3 Rev 3.3 HSF: AC Freezer 7 Pro Memory: 2gb Corsair XMS2 800mhz GPU: XFX 8800GTS 320mb HDD: 750gb Samsung Spinpoint F1 and 2x 160gb WD PSU: 500w Jeantech O/S: Windows XP Pro Dual 17" TFTs

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Archangel Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Netherlands Age: 21 Posts: 8,101	I 2nd that it is determined by your whole computer. (the grafic's card usually is the part holding you back from getting higher fps's tough ) __________________ Newton is dead, Einstein is dead, I don't feel very well either Xfire - Mirrari Intel Q6600 ( @3.6GHz) Asus Triton 79 Amazing 549/3200 4x 1Gb Corsair XMS2 DDR800 Asus Maximus Formula Asus & Sapphire HD3870 512Mb ( 850/1180 ) Corsair HX620W PSU

02-24-2008, 10:52 PM	#5 (permalink)
Vizy93 Diamond Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: The Angels Age: 15 Posts: 2,666	oh ok that answered my Q, thanx guys __________________ http://www.computerforum.com/6663-funniest-joke-world.html "75% of all statistics are made up, including this one. 62.481% of people who read that believe it is true. And if you're one of the 37.519% who don't, copy and paste this into your signature." - tlarkin, Cromewell, and Rambo.

02-25-2008, 12:53 AM	#6 (permalink)
evil-xxx Gold Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: China Age: 25 Posts: 294	I dont know why some games limit the max fps such as 30fps max in resident evil 4. I get faint and wanna puke after a short play... __________________ GO!Rockets!

02-24-2008, 10:08 PM	#4 (permalink)
fortyways banned Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: USA Posts: 1,134	Nothing wrong with 30. Last I checked, films played at 27 fps. If it feels playable don't worry about it.

02-25-2008, 01:32 AM	#7 (permalink)
hermeslyre VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Portland, Oregon Age: 18 Posts: 4,973	RE4 was designed for consoles, 30 FPS was probably the most the Gamecube could spit out. When ported over to the PC, that restriction of FPS must not have been removed. I played Re4 on the PC, 30 FPS was fine. Maybe it was just the over the shoulder view..? Or the muddy graphics, lol. I modded Re4 to the limits, mostly graphical tweaks, high resolution GC textures, high res meshes, etc.

02-25-2008, 02:24 AM	#8 (permalink)
evil-xxx Gold Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: China Age: 25 Posts: 294	yep,thanks to it's view or else I cant stand it if it's first personal view.The game got suck texture but the model is ok.however RE4 is bloody kicking ass. __________________ GO!Rockets!

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