What Programs ,Settings, and Tweaks Are You Currently Using?

TwistedMetal · Sep 23, 2004, 03:21 AM

What programs, settings, and tweaks are you currently using with your ATI Radeon Card? Please post your ATI Radeon card Model, programs, settings, and tweaks you are currently using. This will help people that don't know much and will help everyone get the most out of your ATI card.

Card:
ATI Radeon 9700 Pro w/VGA Silencer (Core: 380 Memory: 341)

Programs:
ATI Tray Tools
RadLinker

ATI Tray Tools Settings

Direct3D:
AA: AP (Application Preference)
AF: AP
Texture Preference: High Quality
Mipmap Detail Level: High Quality
VSync: OFF
TRUFORM: OFF
Refresh Rate Override: Same as desktop
Additional Options: Support DXT Textures, Support Bump Mapping
Optimizations: Enable AF Optimizations, Enable TF Optimizations

OpenGL:
AA: AP
AF: AP
Texture Preference: High Quality
Mipmap Detail Level: High Quality
VSync: OFF
TRUFORM: OFF
Force Z-Buffer depth: Disabled
Refresh Rate Override: Same as desktop

Tweaks:
Pixel Shader Version: Disable Override
Optimize PS Code
Vetrex Shader Version: Disable Override
Temporal AA: 2x
HyperZ: Fast Z Clear Enabled, Z Mask Enable
Disable DMA Copy
Disable Block Write

Refresh Lock:
Enable

I mainly use RadLinker for the overclocking tab, but every now and then I will use it to make a Radlink.

HsuGotaQ · Sep 23, 2004, 03:28 AM

ATITool 0.0.23
- ATI 9600 Pro O/C 480/330 from 400/300

All specific settings are done on a per game/engine basis with ATI CCC from the Cat 4.9's. (too many various settings to enumerate)

These are my default "mostly used" settings :

Direct3D:
AA: Application Preference
AF: 4X
Texture Preference: High Quality
Mipmap Detail Level: High Quality
VSync: ON
TRUFORM: OFF
Refresh Rate Override: Same as desktop

OpenGL:
AA: Application Preference
AF: 4X
Texture Preference: High Quality
Mipmap Detail Level: High Quality
VSync: ON
TRUFORM: OFF
Refresh Rate Override: Same as desktop
Triple Buffering: Enabled

MythicaL · Sep 23, 2004, 04:35 AM

None, except for sometimes Radlinker

And settings are on App Default... Well, I just change all my games with RadLinker so...

digitalwanderer · Sep 23, 2004, 04:52 AM

For ATi I use ATiTool & Omegadrive's newest w/radlinker, it's just a killer combo.

ATiTool's fan control is my newest fav toy, it's like buying and installing a new VGA cooler just tweaking a few settings....I LOVE IT!!!!

For nVidia, RivaTuner is still the only game in town. (Although coolbits is pretty useful too.)

The_Neon_Cowboy · Sep 23, 2004, 05:33 AM

I'd tell you but then i'd have to kill you..... lol
All my tweaking is done manually...

Dis Skillz · Sep 23, 2004, 06:23 AM

Direct3D:
AA: 2xTAA
AF: 16
Texture Preference: High Quality
Mipmap Detail Level: High Quality
VSync: ON
TRUFORM: OFF
Refresh Rate Override: Same as desktop

OpenGL:
AA: 6x
AF: 16X
Texture Preference: High Quality
Mipmap Detail Level: High Quality
VSync: ON
TRUFORM: OFF
Refresh Rate Override: Same as desktop
Triple Buffering: Enabled

Dont have anything overclocked, well i used to have my p4 Oc'ed to 2.61 but i didnt feel it was worth it. vid card not overclocked either. i use powerstrip for gamma adjustments and to free up ram when i wanna play as smooth as possible.

pr0digal jenius · Sep 23, 2004, 09:28 AM

D3D:
16xAF (quality)
6xAA (temporal) for games, Off for 2d (conflicts with java)
High Quality Texture and MipMap
VSync Always On
TrueForm application pref

OGL:
16xAF (quality)
6xAA (quality)
High Quality Texture and Mipmap
VSync Always On
TrueForm application pref

And then of course some twekign per game done via ini files and such

Shinjikun · Sep 23, 2004, 04:47 PM

Card:
ATI Radeon 9500 Pro w/Vantec Spectrum PCI Fan (next to card) | Core: 351 Memory: 317

Programs:
RadLinker (Omega)
MultiRes 1.47

Direct3D:
AA: AP (Application Preference)
AF: AP
Texture Preference: High Quality
Mipmap Detail Level: High Quality
VSync: OFF
TRUFORM: OFF
Refresh Rate Override: Handled by MultiRes
Additional Options: Support DXT Textures, Support Bump Mapping

OpenGL:
AA: AP
AF: AP
Texture Preference: High Quality
Mipmap Detail Level: High Quality
VSync: OFF
TRUFORM: OFF
Force Z-Buffer depth: Disabled
Refresh Rate Override: Handled by MultiRes

Refresh Lock:
MultiRes

Omegadrive · Sep 23, 2004, 06:11 PM

Card:
ATI Radeon x800XTPE | Core: 533 Memory: 560

Programs:
RadLinker (Omega)
MultiRes 1.47

Default Direct3D:
AA: 6x
AF: 16x Quality
Texture Preference: High Quality
Mipmap Detail Level: High Quality
VSync: ON
TRUFORM: OFF

Default OpenGL:
AA: 6x
AF: 16x Quality
Texture Preference: High Quality
Mipmap Detail Level: High Quality
VSync: ON
TRUFORM: OFF

Refresh Lock:
MultiRes

Only tweak a few games with custom settings using Radlinks, like D3 and Farcry with extra clock speed and 4xFSAA, or for games that don't support FSAA or Aniso.

Only have 21 Processes running when windows startup and of those 5 are not windows based.

dipstick · Sep 23, 2004, 07:06 PM

No tweaking here; I just use powerstrip to do the OCing and the much needed in game gamma control. I turn everything up in the ATi CP, AA@4x, AF@8x, vsync always on, 256mb aperture, side band and fastwrites...thats it

riles9262 · Sep 23, 2004, 10:38 PM

9800pro stock, using radlinker and omega's newest set. Use vsync on and triple buffering if possible, and 2x temperal aa and 8x performance af for both d3d and opengl. No changes to texture or mipmap stuff.

Sep 23, 2004, 03:21 AM	#1
TwistedMetal MC John-117 Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 728 Rep Power: 0	What Programs, Settings, and Tweaks Are You Currently Using? What programs, settings, and tweaks are you currently using with your ATI Radeon Card? Please post your ATI Radeon card Model, programs, settings, and tweaks you are currently using. This will help people that don't know much and will help everyone get the most out of your ATI card. Card: ATI Radeon 9700 Pro w/VGA Silencer (Core: 380 Memory: 341) Programs: ATI Tray Tools RadLinker ATI Tray Tools Settings Direct3D: AA: AP (Application Preference) AF: AP Texture Preference: High Quality Mipmap Detail Level: High Quality VSync: OFF TRUFORM: OFF Refresh Rate Override: Same as desktop Additional Options: Support DXT Textures, Support Bump Mapping Optimizations: Enable AF Optimizations, Enable TF Optimizations OpenGL: AA: AP AF: AP Texture Preference: High Quality Mipmap Detail Level: High Quality VSync: OFF TRUFORM: OFF Force Z-Buffer depth: Disabled Refresh Rate Override: Same as desktop Tweaks: Pixel Shader Version: Disable Override Optimize PS Code Vetrex Shader Version: Disable Override Temporal AA: 2x HyperZ: Fast Z Clear Enabled, Z Mask Enable Disable DMA Copy Disable Block Write Refresh Lock: Enable I mainly use RadLinker for the overclocking tab, but every now and then I will use it to make a Radlink. __________________ [color=red][/color] Last edited by TwistedMetal; Sep 23, 2004 at 03:45 AM.

Sep 23, 2004, 04:35 AM	#3
MythicaL I like computers. Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: In front of a monitor Posts: 3,399 Rep Power: 89 System Specs	None, except for sometimes Radlinker And settings are on App Default... Well, I just change all my games with RadLinker so... __________________ Always knew I didn't belong in this world. I wasn't made for this. But I'll never forget those who betrayed me, and those who never failed my trust.

Sep 23, 2004, 04:52 AM	#4
digitalwanderer Colour Commentator Join Date: May 2002 Location: Highland, IN USA Posts: 5,619 Rep Power: 0	For ATi I use ATiTool & Omegadrive's newest w/radlinker, it's just a killer combo. ATiTool's fan control is my newest fav toy, it's like buying and installing a new VGA cooler just tweaking a few settings....I LOVE IT!!!! For nVidia, RivaTuner is still the only game in town. (Although coolbits is pretty useful too.) __________________ WTF is up with the sigs?

Sep 23, 2004, 05:33 AM	#5
The_Neon_Cowboy HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: U.S.A. Posts: 16,009 Rep Power: 92 System Specs	I'd tell you but then i'd have to kill you..... lol All my tweaking is done manually... __________________

Sep 23, 2004, 06:23 AM	#6
Dis Skillz DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 45 Rep Power: 0	Direct3D: AA: 2xTAA AF: 16 Texture Preference: High Quality Mipmap Detail Level: High Quality VSync: ON TRUFORM: OFF Refresh Rate Override: Same as desktop OpenGL: AA: 6x AF: 16X Texture Preference: High Quality Mipmap Detail Level: High Quality VSync: ON TRUFORM: OFF Refresh Rate Override: Same as desktop Triple Buffering: Enabled Dont have anything overclocked, well i used to have my p4 Oc'ed to 2.61 but i didnt feel it was worth it. vid card not overclocked either. i use powerstrip for gamma adjustments and to free up ram when i wanna play as smooth as possible. __________________ P4 2.4B Ghz [533FSB]Northwood Asus P4T533 512Mb 1066Mhz 32-bit RDRAM 128Mb Ati Radeon 9800 PRO

Sep 23, 2004, 03:28 AM	#2
HsuGotaQ Hydrogenated Dumbass Join Date: May 2002 Location: Canuckland Posts: 755 Rep Power: 0	ATITool 0.0.23 - ATI 9600 Pro O/C 480/330 from 400/300 All specific settings are done on a per game/engine basis with ATI CCC from the Cat 4.9's. (too many various settings to enumerate) These are my default "mostly used" settings : Direct3D: AA: Application Preference AF: 4X Texture Preference: High Quality Mipmap Detail Level: High Quality VSync: ON TRUFORM: OFF Refresh Rate Override: Same as desktop OpenGL: AA: Application Preference AF: 4X Texture Preference: High Quality Mipmap Detail Level: High Quality VSync: ON TRUFORM: OFF Refresh Rate Override: Same as desktop Triple Buffering: Enabled

Sep 23, 2004, 09:28 AM	#7
pr0digal jenius Delete Me Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 14,648 Rep Power: 0	D3D: 16xAF (quality) 6xAA (temporal) for games, Off for 2d (conflicts with java) High Quality Texture and MipMap VSync Always On TrueForm application pref OGL: 16xAF (quality) 6xAA (quality) High Quality Texture and Mipmap VSync Always On TrueForm application pref And then of course some twekign per game done via ini files and such

Sep 23, 2004, 04:47 PM	#8
Shinjikun 第3 子供 Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Nerv HQ Posts: 1,319 Rep Power: 0	Card: ATI Radeon 9500 Pro w/Vantec Spectrum PCI Fan (next to card) \| Core: 351 Memory: 317 Programs: RadLinker (Omega) MultiRes 1.47 Direct3D: AA: AP (Application Preference) AF: AP Texture Preference: High Quality Mipmap Detail Level: High Quality VSync: OFF TRUFORM: OFF Refresh Rate Override: Handled by MultiRes Additional Options: Support DXT Textures, Support Bump Mapping OpenGL: AA: AP AF: AP Texture Preference: High Quality Mipmap Detail Level: High Quality VSync: OFF TRUFORM: OFF Force Z-Buffer depth: Disabled Refresh Rate Override: Handled by MultiRes Refresh Lock: MultiRes __________________ Xfire: [Shinji1225 \ Status] A7N8X-E Deluxe Athlon XP 2500+ (@ 2.2 GHz 11x200 MHz FSB) Corsair TwinX XMS 1GB PC3200 Dual Channel (2-2-3-5) [color=red]ATi [/color][color=white]Radeon 9500 Pro (@ 330\310) \ [/color][color=white]Omega Catalyst Drivers v2.5.90[/color] [color=white]Ultra X-Connect 500W PSU[/color]

Sep 23, 2004, 06:11 PM	#9
Omegadrive Drivers? What Drivers??? Join Date: May 2002 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 1,526 Rep Power: 75	Card: ATI Radeon x800XTPE \| Core: 533 Memory: 560 Programs: RadLinker (Omega) MultiRes 1.47 Default Direct3D: AA: 6x AF: 16x Quality Texture Preference: High Quality Mipmap Detail Level: High Quality VSync: ON TRUFORM: OFF Default OpenGL: AA: 6x AF: 16x Quality Texture Preference: High Quality Mipmap Detail Level: High Quality VSync: ON TRUFORM: OFF Refresh Lock: MultiRes Only tweak a few games with custom settings using Radlinks, like D3 and Farcry with extra clock speed and 4xFSAA, or for games that don't support FSAA or Aniso. Only have 21 Processes running when windows startup and of those 5 are not windows based. __________________ DRIVERHEAVEN ADMINISTRATOR <<E-MAIL>> <<PC SPECS>> GOD BLESS YOU ALL!

Sep 23, 2004, 07:06 PM	#10
dipstick HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: USA Posts: 3,609 Rep Power: 71 System Specs	No tweaking here; I just use powerstrip to do the OCing and the much needed in game gamma control. I turn everything up in the ATi CP, AA@4x, AF@8x, vsync always on, 256mb aperture, side band and fastwrites...thats it

Sep 23, 2004, 10:38 PM	#11
riles9262 Driverheaven brewmaster Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: British Columbia, Canada Posts: 4,842 Rep Power: 72 System Specs	9800pro stock, using radlinker and omega's newest set. Use vsync on and triple buffering if possible, and 2x temperal aa and 8x performance af for both d3d and opengl. No changes to texture or mipmap stuff. __________________ A beer a day keeps the doctor away.