Watch_Dogs PC performance thread [Read post #1215 before posting]
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russian box
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Some PC shots on HIGH from the Digital Trip: MADNESS
vid here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oH98bKdahO8&list=PLkGxsGGOfGnNPqvE2POn-BBRFh0mAMRdp
I think it looks nice for High, not only that but runs great.
how do you no HUD?
vid here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oH98bKdahO8&list=PLkGxsGGOfGnNPqvE2POn-BBRFh0mAMRdp
I think it looks nice for High, not only that but runs great.
how do you no HUD?
There's also this thing with vram filling up even on a Titan.
Ideally, the more memory, the more it could be used to reduce streaming. So even if you maybe don't need more than 2Gb for the rendering, you can still use a bigger size to cache the extra textures and reduce the loading as you move around. So the game using a lot of memory isn't directly a sign of awful performance.
The problem is that in good game engines the texture streaming happens behind the scenes and is handled so you don't see even a slight FPS hit. In games like Wolfenstein you can notice blurred textures, before the actual normal resolution ones are loaded, but at least you don't get FPS drops.
In Watch Dogs it seems that the wait for texture streaming is HANGING the engine completely. In the sense that it FREEZES until the texture is available. This is laughably bad. So, again, it's not surprising that a Titan doesn't solve the problem.
It is even possible that by the time a Titan needs to load new textures, it built a SO HUGE buffer that suddenly dropping a few GBs of textures can cause some huge performance issues.
So this confirms my theory: high settings on a 2Gb model risks being smoother than a 6Gb model filling up and having to then rebuild all the memory model.
Essentially: the 2Gb would have frequent dips, but lighter. The 6Gb would have rarer dips, but pretty significant in FPS hit.
Ideally, the more memory, the more it could be used to reduce streaming. So even if you maybe don't need more than 2Gb for the rendering, you can still use a bigger size to cache the extra textures and reduce the loading as you move around. So the game using a lot of memory isn't directly a sign of awful performance.
The problem is that in good game engines the texture streaming happens behind the scenes and is handled so you don't see even a slight FPS hit. In games like Wolfenstein you can notice blurred textures, before the actual normal resolution ones are loaded, but at least you don't get FPS drops.
In Watch Dogs it seems that the wait for texture streaming is HANGING the engine completely. In the sense that it FREEZES until the texture is available. This is laughably bad. So, again, it's not surprising that a Titan doesn't solve the problem.
It is even possible that by the time a Titan needs to load new textures, it built a SO HUGE buffer that suddenly dropping a few GBs of textures can cause some huge performance issues.
So this confirms my theory: high settings on a 2Gb model risks being smoother than a 6Gb model filling up and having to then rebuild all the memory model.
Essentially: the 2Gb would have frequent dips, but lighter. The 6Gb would have rarer dips, but pretty significant in FPS hit.
Exactly, why leave VRAM unused if only to stream in later.
Same thing as Windows 7 using more Ram than XP.
meitantei_conan
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I got....
i7 3770
660ti
8gb ram
how well do you guys think this will run on my rig? ;-;
i7 3770
660ti
8gb ram
how well do you guys think this will run on my rig? ;-;
Doesn't 670 only have 2GB?
LabouredSubterfuge
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Game's a cluster fuck.
RoyaleDuke
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Eh, PS4 it is then.
Mine has 4GB, got the EVGA 4GB ones.
There is no reason why the game would switch out more textures on cards with more VRAM though.
You have been spamming your youtube channel all day long dude.
Crimsonclaw111
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There's also the fact that one of the Pirated copies floating around installs a remote Bitcoin mining program that runs in the background and causes low performance.
Sucks to be a pirate sometimes, lol, but I've no sympathy.
Is this true? lol
Objectively Bad Opinion
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Yes, that happened.
Malware that mines in the background isn't a new thing though, it's happened before.
kitchenmotors
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i5 3570k @ 4.2
EVGA 780 SC
16GB Corsair Dominator
Running 1440p, most things on Ultra/High with Vsync.
Got 30-60fps. It would dip close to 30 during car rides. A little surprised given the resolution I'm running, expected worse.
EVGA 780 SC
16GB Corsair Dominator
Running 1440p, most things on Ultra/High with Vsync.
Got 30-60fps. It would dip close to 30 during car rides. A little surprised given the resolution I'm running, expected worse.
maneil99
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Can you try 1080p?
Crimsonclaw111
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Yes, please. I have a similar set up, but running a 4GB GTX 770 instead.
iseedeadpeople
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amd 8350 B. E
8 gb ram
290x 4vram
Will I have any problems in this game?
8 gb ram
290x 4vram
Will I have any problems in this game?
fluffydelusions
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Anyone tried with i7 4770k/280x...wondering what I will get
velociraptor
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Anyone with an i5 2500k try this out?
jacksepticeye
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Dude relax with the youtube spam.
chickdigger802
Banned
Huh that's pretty much my specs exactly. Turn off vsync for mostly 40+ on the streets 60+ in smaller places.
Turn down textures from ultra to high helps performance too IMO.
fluffydelusions
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Offtopic but so funny. Called first rage quit lol
Skyfireblaze
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I know this is a Watch Dogs thread and take this post with a boatload of salt, but since many people wonder about the Registry Large Page edit, I just played 30 minutes of BF4 with it. It was 64 player on Shanghai and it seems to have reduced the hitches somewhat and no crashes in sight. I'm not saying it's perfectly safe to use based on what I read or even really beneficial but it certainly didn't make things worse for me (so far 
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)Messofanego
Banned
How is it spam? lol
Multiple links in multiple threads.
Windom Earle
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Is a 2gb card enough for High textures at least? Or will that also fill up?
Chance Hale
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Robobandit
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There are some people that have it legitimately. Retail copies will activate on Uplay, it's not like steam where it locks you out even if you have a disc until the release date.
yeah, 2gb is good for high textures, ultra requires 3gb
matrixman92
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is there going to be a day 1 patch or driver update for this game. I have been messing with the settings for hours and it is borderline uplayable to me. Terrible screen tearing and frame rate drops. Hoping for a patch that fixes this, here are my specs:
Inter Core i5-3350p CPU @ 3.10GHz
Nividia GeForce GTX 760
8.2 GB RAM
Windows 7 64 bit
Inter Core i5-3350p CPU @ 3.10GHz
Nividia GeForce GTX 760
8.2 GB RAM
Windows 7 64 bit
prag16
Banned
Even on low?
To the people asking, I doubt the 2500k is at all dead. Especially if you OC. Don't forget it's competing with netbook cores on consoles.
matrixman92
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yeah, I have set literally everything to low and it still happens
Windom Earle
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Cool. I'll put everything else on Ultra and then lock it at 30 with Riva Tuner when I get the game on Tuesday.
prag16
Banned
Try vsync? Or does that make the frame rate even more unacceptably bad?
People weren't complaining about the amount of posts per se. They were pointing out that it's against the rules to so blatantly promote your own external site or channel. While on topic, his posts have basically been giant advertising banners for his youtube channel.
xBladeM6x
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Spectrasonic
Member
Of course it will.
MrFrankFontaine
Banned
Good to hear. I have the same set up except I'm OC to 4.5 and will only be running at 1080p. Should be butter smooth if I decide to pick it up.
Yes, it's best to overclock it to near 4Ghz.
It could, I should try it.
Sword Of Doom
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What does "handle watchdogs" mean?
I hope so. its an old cpu but man has it got some life to it. Havent felt a need to upgrade yet.
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