Dissapointed with Realflight G5

[MichaelT1960]

Please help me enjoy my new RF G5!

I do not get smooth graphics and the control is lagging. Also when a model crashes it seems to stop before the crash and then pick up much later on..

Here is my setup:
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C:\DOCUME~1\Michael\LOCALS~1\Temp\launcherbasic.txt
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System: Windows XP Professional (5.1, Build 2600) Service Pack 3 (2600.xpsp_sp3_gdr.090804-1435)

Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo CPU E6750 @ 2.66GHz (2 CPUs)

Memory: 3070MB RAM

DX Version: DirectX 9.0c (4.09.0000.0904)

Video Card: NVIDIA GeForce 8600 GT

MFR: NVIDIA

Version: 6.14.0011.9107 (English)

Date: 9/27/2009 16:12:22, 5900416 bytes

CD-ROM (?:\) HL-DT-ST BD-RE GGW-H20L (?)

CD-ROM (?:\) HL-DT-ST BD-RE GGW-H20L (?)

CD-ROM (?:\) HL-DT-ST BD-RE GGW-H20L (?)

CD-ROM (?:\) HL-DT-ST BD-RE GGW-H20L (?)

CD-ROM (?:\) HL-DT-ST BD-RE GGW-H20L (?)

CD-ROM (?:\) HL-DT-ST BD-RE GGW-H20L (?)

CD-ROM (?:\) SONY DVD RW DRU-810A (?)

Installed in: C:\Program Files\RealFlightG5

Free Disk Space (C:\): 33080 mb free


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C:\DOCUME~1\Michael\LOCALS~1\Temp\dxdiag.txt
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System Information
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Time of this report: 12/2/2009, 21:58:24
Machine name: MTCOMPUTER1
Operating System: Windows XP Professional (5.1, Build 2600) Service Pack 3 (2600.xpsp_sp3_gdr.090804-1435)
Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: .
System Model: .
BIOS: Phoenix - AwardBIOS v6.00PG
Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo CPU E6750 @ 2.66GHz (2 CPUs)
Memory: 3070MB RAM
Page File: 1123MB used, 3831MB available
Windows Dir: C:\WINDOWS
DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c (4.09.0000.0904)
DX Setup Parameters: Not found
DxDiag Version: 5.03.2600.5512 32bit Unicode

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DxDiag Notes
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DirectX Files Tab: No problems found.
Display Tab 1: No problems found.
Sound Tab 1: No problems found.
Sound Tab 2: No problems found.
Music Tab: No problems found.
Input Tab: No problems found.
Network Tab: No problems found.

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DirectX Debug Levels
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Direct3D: 0/4 (n/a)
DirectDraw: 0/4 (retail)
DirectInput: 0/5 (n/a)
DirectMusic: 0/5 (n/a)
DirectPlay: 0/9 (retail)
DirectSound: 0/5 (retail)
DirectShow: 0/6 (retail)

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Display Devices
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Card name: NVIDIA GeForce 8600 GT
Manufacturer: NVIDIA
Chip type: GeForce 8600 GT
DAC type: Integrated RAMDAC
Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_0402&SUBSYS_C7573842&REV_A1
Display Memory: 512.0 MB
Current Mode: 1680 x 1050 (32 bit) (60Hz)
Monitor: LG W2252(Digital)
Monitor Max Res: 1680,1050
Driver Name: nv4_disp.dll
Driver Version: 6.14.0011.9107 (English)
DDI Version: 9 (or higher)
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
Driver Date/Size: 9/27/2009 16:12:22, 5900416 bytes
WHQL Logo'd: n/a
WHQL Date Stamp: n/a
VDD: n/a
Mini VDD: nv4_mini.sys
Mini VDD Date: 9/27/2009 16:12:22, 7655872 bytes
Device Identifier: {D7B71E3E-4742-11CF-6178-5CE700C2CB35}
Vendor ID: 0x10DE
Device ID: 0x0402
SubSys ID: 0xC7573842
Revision ID: 0x00A1
Revision ID: 0x00A1
Video Accel: ModeMPEG2_C ModeMPEG2_D
Deinterlace Caps: {6CB69578-7617-4637-91E5-1C02DB810285}: Format(In/Out)=(YUY2,YUY2) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_PixelAdaptive
{335AA36E-7884-43A4-9C91-7F87FAF3E37E}: Format(In/Out)=(YUY2,YUY2) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_BOBVerticalStretch
{6CB69578-7617-4637-91E5-1C02DB810285}: Format(In/Out)=(UYVY,YUY2) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_PixelAdaptive
{335AA36E-7884-43A4-9C91-7F87FAF3E37E}: Format(In/Out)=(UYVY,YUY2) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_BOBVerticalStretch
{6CB69578-7617-4637-91E5-1C02DB810285}: Format(In/Out)=(YV12,0x3231564e) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_PixelAdaptive
{335AA36E-7884-43A4-9C91-7F87FAF3E37E}: Format(In/Out)=(YV12,0x3231564e) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_BOBVerticalStretch
{6CB69578-7617-4637-91E5-1C02DB810285}: Format(In/Out)=(NV12,0x3231564e) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_PixelAdaptive
{335AA36E-7884-43A4-9C91-7F87FAF3E37E}: Format(In/Out)=(NV12,0x3231564e) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_BOBVerticalStretch
Registry: OK
DDraw Status: Enabled
D3D Status: Enabled
AGP Status: Enabled
DDraw Test Result: Not run
D3D7 Test Result: Not run
D3D8 Test Result: Not run
D3D9 Test Result: Not run

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Sound Devices
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Description: SB X-Fi Audio [C900]
Default Sound Playback: Yes
Default Voice Playback: Yes
Hardware ID: PCI\VEN_1102&DEV_0005&SUBSYS_002C1102&REV_00
Manufacturer ID: 1
Product ID: 100
Type: WDM
Driver Name: ctaud2k.sys
Driver Version: 6.00.0001.1368 (English)
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
WHQL Logo'd: n/a
Date and Size: 10/8/2008 01:21:50, 526232 bytes
Other Files:
Driver Provider: Creative
HW Accel Level: Full
Cap Flags: 0x0
Min/Max Sample Rate: 0, 0
Static/Strm HW Mix Bufs: 0, 0
Static/Strm HW 3D Bufs: 0, 0
HW Memory: 0
Voice Management: Yes
EAX(tm) 2.0 Listen/Src: Yes, Yes
I3DL2(tm) Listen/Src: No, No
Sensaura(tm) ZoomFX(tm): No
Registry: OK
Sound Test Result: Not run

Description: Modem #0 Line Playback (emulated)
Default Sound Playback: No
Default Voice Playback: No
Hardware ID:
Manufacturer ID: 1
Product ID: 81
Type: Emulated
Driver Name:
Driver Version:
Driver Attributes:
WHQL Logo'd:
Date and Size:
Other Files:
Driver Provider:
HW Accel Level: Full
Cap Flags: 0x0
Min/Max Sample Rate: 0, 0
Static/Strm HW Mix Bufs: 0, 0
Static/Strm HW 3D Bufs: 0, 0
HW Memory: 0
Voice Management: No
EAX(tm) 2.0 Listen/Src: No, No
I3DL2(tm) Listen/Src: No, No
Sensaura(tm) ZoomFX(tm): No
Registry: OK
Sound Test Result: Not run

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Sound Capture Devices
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Description: Logitech Microphone (Pro 4000)
Default Sound Capture: Yes
Default Voice Capture: Yes
Driver Name: usbaudio.sys
Driver Version: 5.01.2600.5512 (English)
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
Date and Size: 4/13/2008 13:45:12, 60032 bytes
Cap Flags: 0x0
Format Flags: 0x0

Description: Modem #0 Line Record (emulated)
Default Sound Capture: No
Default Voice Capture: No
Driver Name:
Driver Version:
Driver Attributes:
Date and Size:
Cap Flags: 0x0
Format Flags: 0x0

Description: SB X-Fi Audio [C900]
Default Sound Capture: No
Default Voice Capture: No
Driver Name: ctaud2k.sys
Driver Version: 6.00.0001.1368 (English)
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
Date and Size: 10/8/2008 01:21:50, 526232 bytes
Cap Flags: 0x0
Format Flags: 0x0

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DirectMusic
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DLS Path: C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\drivers\GM.DLS
DLS Version: 1.00.0016.0002
Acceleration: Enabled
Ports: SB X-Fi DMusic Synth [C900], Hardware (Kernel Mode), Output, DLS, Internal, Default Port
SB X-Fi Audio [C900], Software (Kernel Mode), Output, DLS, Internal
Microsoft MIDI Mapper [Emulated], Hardware (Not Kernel Mode), Output, No DLS, Internal
SB X-Fi Synth A [C900] [Emulated], Hardware (Not Kernel Mode), Output, No DLS, Internal
SB X-Fi Synth B [C900] [Emulated], Hardware (Not Kernel Mode), Output, No DLS, Internal
Microsoft GS Wavetable SW Synth [Emulated], Hardware (Not Kernel Mode), Output, No DLS, Internal
Microsoft Synthesizer, Software (Not Kernel Mode), Output, DLS, Internal
Registry: OK
Test Result: Not run

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DirectInput Devices
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Device Name: Mouse
Attached: 1
Controller ID: n/a
Vendor/Product ID: n/a
FF Driver: n/a

Device Name: Keyboard
Attached: 1
Controller ID: n/a
Vendor/Product ID: n/a
FF Driver: n/a

Device Name: Micr
Attached: 1
Controller ID: 0x0
Vendor/Product ID: 0x045E, 0x0745
FF Driver: n/a

Device Name: Micr
Attached: 1
Controller ID: 0x0
Vendor/Product ID: 0x045E, 0x0745
FF Driver: n/a

Device Name: Micr
Attached: 1
Controller ID: 0x0
Vendor/Product ID: 0x045E, 0x0745
FF Driver: n/a

Device Name: Micr
Attached: 1
Controller ID: 0x0
Vendor/Product ID: 0x045E, 0x0745
FF Driver: n/a

Device Name: Micr
Attached: 1
Controller ID: 0x0
Vendor/Product ID: 0x045E, 0x0745
FF Driver: n/a

Device Name: iP6700D
Attached: 1
Controller ID: 0x0
Vendor/Product ID: 0x04A9, 0x10BC
FF Driver: n/a

Device Name: InterLink Elite
Attached: 1
Controller ID: 0x0
Vendor/Product ID: 0x1781, 0x0E56
FF Driver: n/a

Device Name: InterLink Elite
Attached: 1
Controller ID: 0x0
Vendor/Product ID: 0x1781, 0x0E56
FF Driver: n/a

Device Name: InterLink Elite
Attached: 1
Controller ID: 0x0
Vendor/Product ID: 0x1781, 0x0E56
FF Driver: n/a

Device Name: InterLink Elite
Attached: 1
Controller ID: 0x0
Vendor/Product ID: 0x1781, 0x0E56
FF Driver: n/a

Device Name: InterLink Elite
Attached: 1
Controller ID: 0x0
Vendor/Product ID: 0x1781, 0x0E56
FF Driver: n/a

Poll w/ Interrupt: No
Registry: OK

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USB Devices
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+ USB Root Hub
| Vendor/Product ID: 0x8086, 0x2938
| Matching Device ID: usb\root_hub
| Service: usbhub
| Driver: usbhub.sys, 4/13/2008 13:45:37, 59520 bytes
| Driver: usbd.sys, 8/23/2001 07:00:00, 4736 bytes


Does anyone know what my problems may be caused by????


THank you!

Michael

 

[jeffpn]

Your graphics card is a bit lacking. Either upgrade it, or lower your graphics settings. Running background programs will also steal CPU cycles.

 

[dhk79]

Try turning down the graphics settings for shadows and particles. They put the biggest load on the graphics processor.

 

[jeffpn]

Normal maps and depth of field are also hogs. Turn them off.

 

[pgoelz]

How about actually looking for the culprit? Turn on the display pane (forgot what it is called.... next one under the airport selection with the instrument dial) and see what frames per second number you are getting. Anything lower than the refresh rate of your monitor (usually 60Hz or 60FPS) and the response time in the sim will be less than the best you can achieve.

In my case (Vista but similar CPU), before I upgrraded my video card I was getting about 35FPS in photofield airports (all I use). Since this is about half the refresh rate of my LCD monitor, the slowdown was pretty noticeable. Helis were close to unflyable and airplanes were sluggish and un-realistic. At the suggestion of others here, I examined the response time of the program to the Interlink by looking at the bargraphs in calibrate mode. The response was near instantaneous, thus pointing the finger at the graphics card as the culprit.

After I upgraded my video card (nVidia G210 PCIe..... a very low end card), I now get FPS rates between 80 and 200 in photofield airports depending on situation. Flying is very smooth and the control response is near real world even on small helis.

Running windowed vs. fullscreen will also lower the FPS figure, as will flying in non-photofield airports (since the CPU and GPU have to render every detail).

Having lots of smoke visible and enabling heavy anti-aliasing will both severely lower the FPS figure.

The pause before a crash is (apparently) due to the machine having to pull up the associated sound file. I rarely notice it. Not sure why your case is more severe.

Paul

 

[0xdeadbeef]

Also when a model crashes it seems to stop before the crash and then pick up much later on..

This is a nuisance at least since G3.5. Happens even with a Quadcore, 6GB of RAM and if RealFlight is installed on a solid state disk. I really doubt that there is any system on this planet that won't show this small pause at the very first crash at least.
One of many, many things that was never fixed over all these years and will most probably never be fixed.