Stuttering in Trainz

[dbgallant77]

Is there any way to correct the "stuttering" effect I'm experiencing....? I have TS12 running on a new Win7 64-bit computer with an i5 processor and 6GB of memory, 1GB of shared video memory, and my trains seem to "stutter" or hesitate as they move. Their movement is not smooth at all. Are there settings/options that I should adjust to correct this....? Thanks.....

 

[Euphod]

Explore the Trainzoptions file, sometimes adding parameters such as
-framerate=30
-framestoaverage=16
helps to smooth the stutter.

 

[lewisner]

Is there any way to correct the "stuttering" effect I'm experiencing....? I have TS12 running on a new Win7 64-bit computer with an i5 processor and 6GB of memory, 1GB of shared video memory, and my trains seem to "stutter" or hesitate as they move. Their movement is not smooth at all. Are there settings/options that I should adjust to correct this....? Thanks.....

What GPU are you using and do you have the latest drivers?

 

[shaneturner12]

I was wondering that as well. Processor speed would be helpful here as well.

If you can, get the date of the driver you have installed. My PC Information Application can do this, or you can use DXDiag.

Shane

 

[Twodorgs]

Hi there.

I have just loaded TS2009 on a similar new computer.
However you said you have 'shared video memory'. That sounds like you only have the Intel intergrated graphics ( Intel(R) HD Graphics Family ) which is not powerful enough to run graphic intensive programs.

On my new computer I have a Nividia GTX 560 Ti and there is no stuttering in TS2009.
If you do have a decent graphics card there is another possibility, on my computer there is a program called 'Virtu' that uses the intergrated video for light tasks but switches to the GTX 560 Ti for demanding tasks. If you have that on your computer you may have to open the Virtu control panel and add Trainz to the applications list.

I hope this helps,
Lindsay

 

[SuperFudd]

DO get a real video card. An Nvidea GT440 should do. At least a GT220.
In the mean time, set the trainz resolution as low as posible. Also set your view distances and most everything else to minimal.

 

[tomurban]

DO get a real video card. An Nvidea GT440 should do. At least a GT220.
In the mean time, set the trainz resolution as low as posible. Also set your view distances and most everything else to minimal.

The more common (and less expensive) Gt430 will do just fine. After some tweaks, I am consistently getting FPS in the 50's (smooth as glass using TRS 2010 in native mode) with an i5 and MSI gt430. Easy on the PS as well.

tomurban

 

[lewisner]

Isn't it a bit early to suggest upgrades to his computer when we don't even know what kind of computer it is yet?

 

[tomurban]

Isn't it a bit early to suggest upgrades to his computer when we don't even know what kind of computer it is yet?

Key word here is "integrated graphics", most likely Intel. Speaking from personal experience, IG by intel is very likely to cause stuttering with TRS 09, 10 and probably 12 as well.

tomurban

 

[lewisner]

Maybe but I've never been much good at guessing computer specs. Must have been a misspent childhood.

 

[RRSignal]

FYI, all those things are true - I've recommended the 430 many times myself here - but all else being equal, one might as well get a better card like a GTS 250, which features a 256-bit memory bus. Last time I checked, it was $45 at Tigerdirect after rebate, versus $49 for the 430, albeit this was before Christmas. I'm not in love with rebates, but TD has proven reliable in this regard.

Keep in mind that also assumes your power supply can handle it and that's a big IF. It's definitely not worth it as far as Trainz is concerned if you have to upgrade the power supply to handle a card like that, and tomurban is correct about the 430 being light on most power supplies and being a pretty good Trainz card overall.

 

[dbgallant77]

Thank you all for your comments and suggestions. I will apply some of those settings now.

My Dell Inspiron 620 desktop processor is the i5-2310, 2.90 GHz model, and the driver version is 8.15.10.2291, dated 1/27/2011.

Thanks.....!

 

[cascaderailroad]

Gamebooster may help.

Working Offline ... First ... Turning off your internet connection (or by disconnecting Eithernet cable), then turning off your Antivirus will also help.

 

[tomurban]

Thank you all for your comments and suggestions. I will apply some of those settings now.

My Dell Inspiron 620 desktop processor is the i5-2310, 2.90 GHz model, and the driver version is 8.15.10.2291, dated 1/27/2011.

Thanks.....!

Do get the GT430 (check newegg.com). Integrated Intel Graphics on any decent route will get you about 10 FPS and in surveyor I had to wait for the next board to draw and fill in the scenery. That was my experience, you may do better. Let us know. Also, using Direct X gives better FPS than Open GL.

tomurban

 

[dbgallant77]

It's been a while since I started this thread, and now I have the funds to purchase a "real" video card for my Dell Inspiron 620. As I read more about the video cards out there, I'm seeing warnings about having to upgrade the power supply as well. My Dell has the standard 300 Watt power supply, so will it work fine with the GT430 graphics card.....?

 

[Euphod]

Yikes! 300W is not something I would like to use, although I understand that small capacity PS are common in many PCs. I would look for more power, were I you. The actually output is often less than stated anyway.

 

[cascaderailroad]

There are several video cards in Big Box stores for 300 Watt PS ... possibly more choices online ... never outsize your PS wattage ... or get a higher wattage PS installed for @ $80 ... plus installation @ $50.

I got the GeForce Galaxy 430 -PCI and it works really well, and has 2Gb Dedicated Graphics ($100)

 

[johnwhelan]

It's been a while since I started this thread, and now I have the funds to purchase a "real" video card for my Dell Inspiron 620. As I read more about the video cards out there, I'm seeing warnings about having to upgrade the power supply as well. My Dell has the standard 300 Watt power supply, so will it work fine with the GT430 graphics card.....?

http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/gaming-graphics-card-review,3107.html

What you are interested in is the TDP, you should be able to get away with 110 watts without upgrading the power supply. There are places on the web that can do the calculations on your power supply fairly easily. Also check what options Dell offer on the basic machine, that will give you some idea of wow much spare power supply you have. Generally speaking AMD GPUs draw less power per performance but check the last page hierarchy chart to compare performance.

Cheerio John

 

[Euphod]

There are places on the web that can do the calculations on your power supply fairly easily.

As John posted, here is but one:

http://extreme.outervision.com/psucalculatorlite.jsp

 

[dricketts]

Also, using Direct X gives better FPS than Open GL.

tomurban

Most people report better frame rates with Direct X and certain cards but I have a nice nvidia card and Direct X runs with a lot of stutter. Open GL smooth as silk . Point is don't hesitate to play with any of your settings.