On Wednesday, July 30, 2003 8:56 AM [GMT+1200=NZT], Eric (Deacon) <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> James Clark wrote: >> nvfixsfx.exe - this is what I use, it has worked with some of the >> later nvidia drivers - some of the older fix programs don't work >> with newer drivers. >> >> I can't remember where I found it (and don't have the read me on >> hand) =/ > > I use ReForce. Simple, one-use executable that sets it how you want > it. The website for it no longer exists, apparently, but I've > uploaded it to my site. It's available at > http://www.firekite.com/store/install/ReForce.exe > Yes, I know that and have used several such programs for years - but all of them screw up your desktop refresh rate selections as well as fixing OpenGL. You won't notice until you come to install a LCD as a second monitor and discover it can't handle those ultra high refresh rates you've been using :) Anyway my point is that people should not need to use third party utils to hack the registry just to get a decent refresh rate - you wouldn't believe the number of people out there who don't have a clue about such things and are stuck in 60Hz. The bad part for them is that the main thing they notice is that they're also stuck at 60fps - but their solution usually is to disable vsync, which is wrong wrong wrong. I'm pretty sure (it's been a long time) that Quake III (and Q3 engine games) don't suffer from this problem - you can select what refresh rate you want in these games. Therefore it is fixable by the developer, regardless of who is 'at fault'. -Simon _______________________________________________ To unsubscribe, edit your list preferences, or view the list archives, please visit: http://list.valvesoftware.com/mailman/listinfo/hlds_linux
