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Old 02-05-2004, 07:22 AM   #1
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kernel tweaking


Has anyone tested benchmarked the low latency and similar patches to see their effects on 3D/FPS games?
Any info or links to would be great.

Thanks.
 
Old 02-06-2004, 03:25 PM   #2
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not really benched but eh...

the gentoo gaming sources (2.4.20) is slower than the new 2.6 kernels. So IMHO you should get a patched 2.6.

Oh, low latency will never have a negative impact on your performance... go for it. I don't think it will have a significant increase either. Oh yeah, don't use Gentoo (my debian is currently faster!!)

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Old 02-07-2004, 04:46 AM   #3
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Cheers.
Looks like I might have to do some benchmarking if I get the chance...
Interesting that your debian is quicker than gentoo. Wonder what the explanation is for that.
 
Old 02-07-2004, 05:36 AM   #4
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yeah, i really don't get it...

In debian my average fps is about a 2 fps higher...
I guess I didn't compile support for this or that in the kernel.
Anyway, start benching and let me know something.

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Old 02-09-2004, 07:03 PM   #5
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How can I tell My latency? I am thinking about using a 2.6 kernel, but I heard that they don't have 3D support, is there a patch for that?
 
Old 02-09-2004, 07:19 PM   #6
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use 3dmark 2000. it may have to be run under wine, but its a good benchmark nonetheless.
 
Old 02-10-2004, 10:45 AM   #7
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uh, 2.6 does support 3d .

only my nvidia drivers don't seem to recognize the kernel .
It is supported!

Geert.
 
  


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