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#1 JediMastaDJ

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Posted 05 December 2012 - 08:11 AM

I don't see the thread here anymore, but I remember there was one yesterday where someone shared this information. I didn't see it in the workaround threads.

With this patch, I get 4 fps on load in. I didn't have this pre-patch. Someone found a workaround for it. If you Alt-Tab out of the game and open up Firefox and then click back into the game, the fps will jump back up to 40 (or whatever is normal for you).

I thought I should share this workaround. I tried tweaking my video settings and nothing really seems to help. I haven't rolled back my video card drivers yet. I just installed the new nVidia update before the patch, so that may have something to do with it. I'll try this when I get home.

The success rate for this Alt-Tab, open Firefox workaround is 100%.

Happy Hunting, Mechwarriors.

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Posted 05 December 2012 - 11:03 AM

Last night the bug returned after about 20 matches... I thought it was gone, but then I loaded up a match and sure enough.... 4-8 FPS.

#3 The Mecha Streisand

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Posted 05 December 2012 - 11:25 AM

Same here.

#4 Col Forbin

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Posted 05 December 2012 - 11:47 AM

View Post30plusRAbbi, on 05 December 2012 - 11:25 AM, said:

Same here.


What's up, man? Nice gaming last night, even if we got stomped lol!

#5 JediMastaDJ

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Posted 05 December 2012 - 11:51 AM

There is a workaround for it. Details here:

http://mwomercs.com/...fps-workaround/

#6 Col Forbin

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Posted 05 December 2012 - 11:57 AM

View PostJediMastaDJ, on 05 December 2012 - 11:51 AM, said:

There is a workaround for it. Details here:

http://mwomercs.com/...fps-workaround/


Thanks... I will try that tonight. I definitely tried alt-tabbing out and back like 3 times, but if opening Firefox fixes the problem I'll be ecstatic but also confused and frightened :)

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Posted 05 December 2012 - 12:00 PM

View PostJediMastaDJ, on 05 December 2012 - 08:11 AM, said:

I don't see the thread here anymore, but I remember there was one yesterday where someone shared this information. I didn't see it in the workaround threads.

With this patch, I get 4 fps on load in. I didn't have this pre-patch. Someone found a workaround for it. If you Alt-Tab out of the game and open up Firefox and then click back into the game, the fps will jump back up to 40 (or whatever is normal for you).

I thought I should share this workaround. I tried tweaking my video settings and nothing really seems to help. I haven't rolled back my video card drivers yet. I just installed the new nVidia update before the patch, so that may have something to do with it. I'll try this when I get home.

The success rate for this Alt-Tab, open Firefox workaround is 100%.

Happy Hunting, Mechwarriors.

How would a browser have any affect on a game that has no relation to it Im sorry but I dont believe this you can try thishttp://mwomercs.com/...s/page__st__280

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Posted 05 December 2012 - 12:01 PM

View PostJediMastaDJ, on 05 December 2012 - 11:51 AM, said:

There is a workaround for it. Details here:

http://mwomercs.com/...fps-workaround/

View PostCol Forbin, on 05 December 2012 - 11:57 AM, said:


Thanks... I will try that tonight. I definitely tried alt-tabbing out and back like 3 times, but if opening Firefox fixes the problem I'll be ecstatic but also confused and frightened :)

Browser would not have any affect on this game it has no relation to it try this http://mwomercs.com/...s/page__st__280

#9 Taron

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Posted 05 December 2012 - 12:02 PM

Restart client every 3-6 matches and all is OK

#10 Woodat

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Posted 05 December 2012 - 12:10 PM

I've found that after a half dozen games the memory leak in the graphics slows my machine up rather badly to 10-12fps, then a game later I'll get the full 4fps bug. However, for that first game where my fps is starting to degrade, if I alt-tab out and press ctrl-alt-del (to get that window where you choose to lock, log out, or task manager) it'll cause the game's graphics to refresh. The textures on any mech with camo are totally hosed, but it'll shoot my framerate back up to 40-60 fps for that game. I also know chrome (and possibly firefox) make use of the GPU for better webpage rendering these days, so it does lend to the idea this may help. Still, this only delays the inevitable (for myself at least)

Should also mention I'm running an AMD card, not nvidia, and XP rather than 7 (cause it's awesome!) so I don't know if the ctrl-alt-del will help anyone else.

Edited by Woodat, 05 December 2012 - 12:11 PM.


#11 JediMastaDJ

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Posted 05 December 2012 - 12:14 PM

View Postfxrsniper, on 05 December 2012 - 12:01 PM, said:

Browser would not have any affect on this game it has no relation to it try this http://mwomercs.com/...s/page__st__280


Really. It works EVERY time. In game. Alt-Tab out. Open Firefox. Go back in game. Frame rate fixed. Not sure why. It may have to do with the way MWO is handling GPU memory or CPU thread allocation. It'll try your settings when I get home to see if it fixes my issue permanently. If not, I'm happy with my Alt-Tab solution for now. lol

#12 JediMastaDJ

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Posted 05 December 2012 - 12:16 PM

View Postfxrsniper, on 05 December 2012 - 12:00 PM, said:

How would a browser have any affect on a game that has no relation to it Im sorry but I dont believe this you can try thishttp://mwomercs.com/...s/page__st__280


I'll try that solution when I get home, but like Woodat said, there are various different reasons for my method to work. I'll gladly change my graphic settings to see if there is a permanent solution. I'll let you know if that fixes it. Otherwise, I'm happy with my Alt-Tab solution for now. It's only a minor inconvenience.

#13 Col Forbin

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Posted 05 December 2012 - 12:19 PM

View PostTaron, on 05 December 2012 - 12:02 PM, said:

Restart client every 3-6 matches and all is OK


Super annoying to have to do this....

View Postfxrsniper, on 05 December 2012 - 12:01 PM, said:

Browser would not have any affect on this game it has no relation to it try this http://mwomercs.com/...s/page__st__280


I will double-check my settings when I get home, but I don't really see how a threading issue could just crop up after playing the game for a while....

#14 fxrsniper

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Posted 05 December 2012 - 12:35 PM

View PostJediMastaDJ, on 05 December 2012 - 12:14 PM, said:


Really. It works EVERY time. In game. Alt-Tab out. Open Firefox. Go back in game. Frame rate fixed. Not sure why. It may have to do with the way MWO is handling GPU memory or CPU thread allocation. It'll try your settings when I get home to see if it fixes my issue permanently. If not, I'm happy with my Alt-Tab solution for now. lol

I believe its just the simple fact that you're alt tabbing out

#15 Col Forbin

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Posted 05 December 2012 - 12:46 PM

View Postfxrsniper, on 05 December 2012 - 12:35 PM, said:

I believe its just the simple fact that you're alt tabbing out


Well alt-tabbing wasn't working for me.

#16 JediMastaDJ

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Posted 05 December 2012 - 12:48 PM

View Postfxrsniper, on 05 December 2012 - 12:35 PM, said:

I believe its just the simple fact that you're alt tabbing out


Nope. I tested that theory first. I was skeptical, but opening Firefox works. I plan on testing to see if Chrome does the same thing. And it doesn't work if you already have the program open. You have to open a new instance of the program for it to work.

#17 fxrsniper

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Posted 05 December 2012 - 01:42 PM

Its kinda like saying your DVD drive that is empty is causing your screen to flicker

#18 Ginga121

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Posted 05 December 2012 - 01:56 PM

This didn't work for me.

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Posted 05 December 2012 - 01:58 PM

Played all day today (30+ matches) with no problems but for the last 2 that I've played in the last 30 mins or so I've had that 4fps bug.

Literally THE most unplayable I have ever seen anything. It just started for no reason :S

#20 Azru

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Posted 05 December 2012 - 03:23 PM

http://img.photobuck...0/newhudbug.png

basically just got this earlier today, lol





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