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::Hmmmmm. Maybe it's the RAM that makes the difference. And then, perhaps it's that I just keep not thinking of my computer as old. The processor is okay, AMD 64 2.2 Ghz, but I only have 1 GB RAM. It ran the 40d version great, except for the very, very full fortresses that were by a canyon. I wonder if anyone else can share their specs, and then maybe we can know what affects performance the most? Just a thought. --[[User:Frewfrux|Frewfrux]] 03:19, 8 April 2010 (UTC) | ::Hmmmmm. Maybe it's the RAM that makes the difference. And then, perhaps it's that I just keep not thinking of my computer as old. The processor is okay, AMD 64 2.2 Ghz, but I only have 1 GB RAM. It ran the 40d version great, except for the very, very full fortresses that were by a canyon. I wonder if anyone else can share their specs, and then maybe we can know what affects performance the most? Just a thought. --[[User:Frewfrux|Frewfrux]] 03:19, 8 April 2010 (UTC) | ||
| − | :::I've been curious to see what affect CPU cache sizes have on the game. It is painful but playable (I get bored at work) on my work PC which is the listed 1.4ghz tualatin (mind you, the game is only getting about 75% of the cpu cycles), but on my home PC (Q9550 @ 3.5ghz) is absolutely screams. If I get the time, I may try running the game on my old P4 box using multiple cpus at the same frequency but with varying cache sizes to see how much of an impact that has. I know the game isn't SMP aware (correct?) so a single fast core will outgun two slower cores in the game. As for RAM, I've seen the game use upwards of 800MB while world generating and under normal game play, for me, it uses between 400-500MB. So you may want to make sure you aren't dipping too heavily into your swap space when playing. That will definitely slow things down. | + | :::I've been curious to see what affect CPU cache sizes have on the game. It is painful but playable (I get bored at work) on my work PC which is the listed 1.4ghz tualatin (mind you, the game is only getting about 75% of the cpu cycles), but on my home PC (Q9550 @ 3.5ghz) is absolutely screams. If I get the time, I may try running the game on my old P4 box using multiple cpus at the same frequency but with varying cache sizes to see how much of an impact that has. I know the game isn't SMP aware (correct?) so a single fast core will outgun two slower cores in the game. As for RAM, I've seen the game use upwards of 800MB while world generating and under normal game play, for me, it uses between 400-500MB. So you may want to make sure you aren't dipping too heavily into your swap space when playing. That will definitely slow things down. |
It might be helpful to add the fps achieved with each system. Although these are influenced by several settings, fortress size and location they might give a more objective rating than terms like 'slow', 'slowish' and 'somewhat slow'. --[[User:Hermano|Hermano]] 12:29, 13 April 2010 (UTC) | It might be helpful to add the fps achieved with each system. Although these are influenced by several settings, fortress size and location they might give a more objective rating than terms like 'slow', 'slowish' and 'somewhat slow'. --[[User:Hermano|Hermano]] 12:29, 13 April 2010 (UTC) | ||