Can someone explain to me what this is?

DaRxShadow · 04-17-2008, 08:04 AM

So I usually like playing tf2 in big servers (24-32 slots) and today I noticed a huge number difference in my net graph...although i'm not sure what the numbers mean.I will post a screen shot of what I'm talking about. I don't know if this is good or not, but it seems to me that this huge number difference is the cause of my lag and low fps while playing tf2 using vista. Also there are times when I get huge lag spikes my ping goes up to 150 + (usually when I'm near a lot of enemies with them shooting at me) resulting in single digit fps.I didn't have this problem with XP so why do i have it with vista?

here is a screenshot of my system specs according to dxdiag :

ebackhus · 04-17-2008, 10:33 AM

What video card?

u551 · 04-17-2008, 11:33 AM

"I didn't have this problem with XP so why do i have it with vista?"
Using more resources, Vista is generally slower. You can try tuning down the ingame graphics and see if that helps.

DaRxShadow · 04-17-2008, 11:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ebackhus

What video card?

I have an 8600gt with 256mb ddr3

ebackhus · 04-17-2008, 04:30 PM

Are you playing at 800x600 or did you shrink the image?

The 8600 isn't exactly a powerhouse card.

DaRxShadow · 04-17-2008, 05:11 PM

I'm running at 1152x864 the image shrank for some reason.
And yes I know it isn't but even so I know people that get more FPS than me with 7600's and whatnot...I just don't want to get 10-15 fps it's so annoying.

ebackhus · 04-17-2008, 05:58 PM

Well, the only other thing I can see causing trouble is that you're running Vista on a Pentium CPU. At present XP is much better for games than Vista....

**bigfellla** · 04-19-2008, 06:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by u551

"I didn't have this problem with XP so why do i have it with vista?"
Using more resources, Vista is generally slower. You can try tuning down the ingame graphics and see if that helps.

Vista's new driver model disables all the aero and other 3d "eye candy" during 3d gaming, making it no different to XP in this regard.

What PSU do you have (make and model)>

DaRxShadow · 04-20-2008, 10:45 AM

The PSU I have is the Ultra X-Pro ULT40029 750-Watt Power Supply

04-17-2008, 08:04 AM	#1 (permalink)
DaRxShadow Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Indiana Posts: 4 OS: Windows Vista Ultimate SP1	Can someone explain to me what this is? So I usually like playing tf2 in big servers (24-32 slots) and today I noticed a huge number difference in my net graph...although i'm not sure what the numbers mean.I will post a screen shot of what I'm talking about. I don't know if this is good or not, but it seems to me that this huge number difference is the cause of my lag and low fps while playing tf2 using vista. Also there are times when I get huge lag spikes my ping goes up to 150 + (usually when I'm near a lot of enemies with them shooting at me) resulting in single digit fps.I didn't have this problem with XP so why do i have it with vista? here is a screenshot of my system specs according to dxdiag :

04-17-2008, 10:33 AM	#2 (permalink)
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04-17-2008, 11:33 AM	#3 (permalink)
u551 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Tampere, Finland Posts: 190 OS: WinXP, sp2 My System	Re: Can someone explain to me what this is? "I didn't have this problem with XP so why do i have it with vista?" Using more resources, Vista is generally slower. You can try tuning down the ingame graphics and see if that helps.

04-17-2008, 04:30 PM	#5 (permalink)
ebackhus Asst. Manager, Design Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: SATX Posts: 12,721 OS: WinXP Pro SP3 My System Blog Entries: 25	Re: Can someone explain to me what this is? Are you playing at 800x600 or did you shrink the image? The 8600 isn't exactly a powerhouse card. __________________ ----------------------------- There are no dumb questions, unless a customer is asking them. Help in the fight against cancer and other serious illnesses.

04-17-2008, 05:11 PM	#6 (permalink)
DaRxShadow Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Indiana Posts: 4 OS: Windows Vista Ultimate SP1	Re: Can someone explain to me what this is? I'm running at 1152x864 the image shrank for some reason. And yes I know it isn't but even so I know people that get more FPS than me with 7600's and whatnot...I just don't want to get 10-15 fps it's so annoying.

04-17-2008, 05:58 PM	#7 (permalink)
ebackhus Asst. Manager, Design Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: SATX Posts: 12,721 OS: WinXP Pro SP3 My System Blog Entries: 25	Re: Can someone explain to me what this is? Well, the only other thing I can see causing trouble is that you're running Vista on a Pentium CPU. At present XP is much better for games than Vista.... __________________ ----------------------------- There are no dumb questions, unless a customer is asking them. Help in the fight against cancer and other serious illnesses.

04-20-2008, 10:45 AM	#9 (permalink)
DaRxShadow Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Indiana Posts: 4 OS: Windows Vista Ultimate SP1	Re: Can someone explain to me what this is? The PSU I have is the Ultra X-Pro ULT40029 750-Watt Power Supply