Can't See Sparks or Smoke

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  1. irishtim7

    irishtim7 New Member

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    Thanks for the info. I just remember reading about the most recent AMD drivers causing frame rate issues. That's why I just left it alone. My FPS is already not that great.
     
  2. Christian G

    Christian G Topological Agitator Beta tester

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    Can only say that from my subjective perspective, having struggled with fps drops/microstutters over the past year or so, with the latest game updates and running newer AMD drivers (21.4.1) fps seems more stable again for me.
    Especially when turning, I don't get any more microstutters.

    No idea if it's sth we did or on AMDs end, but I'd suspect the latter.
    So imo newer drivers are worth a shot.
    No guarantees tho. ;)
     
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  3. irishtim7

    irishtim7 New Member

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    Now on AMD 21.6.1. Can confirm sparks with AA turned on now.

    FPS is shite. With the lowest graphics settings, the best I can do is 75 FPS. Before the last 2 updates I was 90-100 FPS at most tracks with settings at slightly better than medium.
     
  4. straight_shooter

    straight_shooter New Member

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    Try 21.5.2 and don't forget to use DDU
     
  5. irishtim7

    irishtim7 New Member

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    what's DDU?
     
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    straight_shooter New Member

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    PanVlk Well-Known Member

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    Tried with and without MSAA and still no sparks on 21.5.2 drivers.
     
  8. tarliani73

    tarliani73 New Member

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    you solved?
     
  9. ShortyBuzzGER

    ShortyBuzzGER Well-Known Member Beta tester

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    Because you are driving in cockpit and the mirrors don't show particles.
    If you drive in chase cam you will surely see your own sparks.