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Question Huge FPS drop in VR with simtools

Discussion in 'SimTools Pro & Entertainment Version' started by splendiddd, Sep 18, 2019.

  1. splendiddd

    splendiddd Active Member

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    Hi Guys,

    I am using a Pimax 5k+ for a while now and i noticed that i lose 20 to 30 fps in for instance Assetto Corsa when simtools is running.

    I use a DOF Reality P3 and the other software for this motionrig from simracingstudio does not have this issue.

    But i want to keep using simtools because it has more options for profile making.

    It drops from steady 90 to 70 to even lower when game engine is running for motion.

    Specs:

    intel i7 4790k 16GB ram SSD asus sabertoothe mkii etc
    Win 10 pro
    GTX 2080ti Gigabyte Gamer edition

    Any ideas? BTW i run simtools 2.3
  2. noorbeast

    noorbeast VR Tassie Devil Staff Member Moderator Race Director

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    I have found the Pimax does benefits from tweaking individual game settings. What have you done to dial AC in for it?

    The only real impact I can think of that any motion software would have is CPU, where the hardware is marginal and a borderline bottleneck.
  3. splendiddd

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    Ok but why does the other software not impact fps at all? must be sort of bug.
    I have also simhub and simvibe running

    Pimax settings are normal FOV 1.25 all other stuff off in PITool

    Steam @80% Supersampling

    Super smooth without simtools runnnig, with its around 70 instead of 90.

    Really weird. Can i upgrade without losing profiles and settings to 2.4?

    Regards, Rob
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    noorbeast VR Tassie Devil Staff Member Moderator Race Director

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  5. yobuddy

    yobuddy Well-Known Member Staff Member Moderator SimAxe Beta Tester SimTools Developer Gold Contributor

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    Maybe a port conflict?