Hi all,
Recently I have solved the random CPU freeze issue while running FFXI, and the problem turned out to be that I didn't have my power option set to performance. And now I am going to try to solve the issue that the game runs choppy (the problem was there since the installation of the game, but it was very much playable so I didn't bother with it). I am not sure if choppy is the word to use, but when I run around in abyssea or any texture rich area, I would experience very very very tiny delay on the background constantly. I want to point out that the effect is very small and probably can't be noticed unless staring at the background. It is not a lag issue and only happens in game not anywhere else such as watching video or normal everyday use.
The specs are:
i5-2500k
HD 6950 updated to the latest driver that was released last month. A very clean installation with uninstall of the old driver, driversweeper, CCCleaner etc etc all that fun stuff.
4 GB RAM
750w PSU
Gigabyte P67A U4 motherboard
Windows 7 x 64
In game configurations are 1440x900 on screen resolution. 2880x1800 background resolution. Uncompressed everything, animation smooth, MIP bump 1, Mapping 1, drawdistance set 5, weather effect on, shadow on. POL is the vista/windows 7 version.
I use windower latest version. All the plugins are the latest version, resources updated. But when I start the game, I use the launcher shortcut instead of GUI shortcut. Inside GUI shortcut I don't have the x64 clicked, not sure if any of that are the problem but I am going to lay them out anyway. I set windower launcher file property to run under window xp service pack 1 compatible and admin mode. FPS are usually in the high 20+, no lag experienced whatsoever.
I have heard directX update, soundcard problem, and monitor refresh rate etc etc are all possibilities. I have ruled out hardware problems since the system runs well in benchmark tests. I can't really test PSU but I assume it is good as I have no crashing issue or BSOD. I experience pink screen of death very very rarely like once a week if even that while usually in game.
I use logitec smartdesktop that has wireless mouse, keyboard, and sound. It is in the latest version. But when I go into device manager and click on hidden device, it shows up 3 logitec things under hidden with ! next to it. I click on them and they all run properly and are up to date. Should I delete those hidden drivers?
I also use a fairly old monitor with max refresh rate at 75. I think I set it to 75 and the default was 60. I am not sure if that's the problem.
If you guys have any suggestions, please let me know.
Thank you.