Running TF2 On A weak Graphics Card

[ToastyTHT]

System Specs:
OS: Windows 7
Processor:Intel Pentium D CPU 3.00GHz
RAM: 4.00GB RAM
Graphics Card: [url=http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intel_GMA#GMA_3000]Intel GMA 3000[/url]
Current Config: [url]http://www.mediafire.com/?sr8x7o203ukavoi,uwbe4zs0633rrxi[/url]
Current Launch Options: -sw -noborder -w 1280 -h 720 -console -novid-dxlevel 81 -sw -noborder -console -novid -useforcedmparms -noforcemaccel -noforcemspd -novid -nocrash
Graphic Options: Minimum Settings on TF2, Weather Off, No Sprays, No Viewmodels
External Programs: Razor Speedbooster

Is there anything else I can do to boost my frames? Even the smallest bit will help.

Things I won't do:
Run in a smaller resolution.
Run in any other version of DirectX.

Thank you in advance!

[Bryceanater]

[url]http://fakkelbrigade.eu/chris/configs/[/url]
get "maxframes"

[ToastyTHT]

[QUOTE=Bryceanater;39945687][url]http://fakkelbrigade.eu/chris/configs/[/url]
get "maxframes"[/QUOTE]

Already have it in my config.

[MissingGlitch]

[QUOTE=ToastyTHT;39945792]Already have it in my config.[/QUOTE]

I'm not sure what to tell you, you won't try a lower resolution. I have a windows XP computer that I got tf2 working on by lower the resolution to it's lowest setting. and it runs perfectly. Some times you need to do what you need to do.

[ToastyTHT]

My TF2 looks like it could get worse graphics, the lighting isn't even all blocky like I have seen in some videos

[ToastyTHT]

What I want: [url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=uljSQ94WeD4#t=10s[/url]
What I have: [img]http://i.imgur.com/Qzx8KQV.jpg[/img]

[Ond kaja]

mat_filterlightmaps 0

But it won't improve your FPS.

Anyway; some tips:

1. You haven't properly entered -dxlevel 81 as there isn't a space seperating it from the preceding launch parameter. Also, make sure to remove -dxlevel 81 after you've launched TF2 once.
2. Don't run in windowed mode. Running in fullscreen should give you a higher framerate.

[Jagur]

buy a computer

[ToastyTHT]

[QUOTE=Ond kaja;39946783]mat_filterlightmaps 0

But it won't improve your FPS.

Anyway; some tips:

1. You haven't properly entered -dxlevel 81 as there isn't a space seperating it from the preceding launch parameter. Also, make sure to remove -dxlevel 81 after you've launched TF2 once.
2. Don't run in windowed mode. Running in fullscreen should give you a higher framerate.[/QUOTE]
1. I did
2. I need to Alt+Tab too much to do this? Or did they fix that?

Also, mat_filter... doesn't do anything
[editline]17th March 2013[/editline]

[QUOTE=Jagur;39946799]buy a computer[/QUOTE]

Was this really worth your or my time?

[SockFC]

[quote]Run in a smaller resolution.[/quote]

This is your problem. You will gain plenty of FPS if you lower to 640x480.

[Ond kaja]

[QUOTE=ToastyTHT;39947298]2. I need to Alt+Tab too much to do this? Or did they fix that?

Also, mat_filter... doesn't do anything
[/QUOTE]

If you've removed -dxlevel 81 from launch options (after first launch) you won't have any problems with alt-tabbing.

The mat_filterlightmaps command doesn't improve FPS whatsoever, so it doesn't really matter either.

[Unisath]

Try using the [url=http://facepunch.com/showthread.php?t=1250115]Oldschool[/url] pack. Not only does it look GREAT, it's being constantly updated and you'll get a huge performance boost.

[4444]

[QUOTE=ToastyTHT;39947298]2. I need to Alt+Tab too much to do this?[/QUOTE]Open up your task manager while TF2 is running. Find hl2.exe and gameoverlayui.exe in the processes tab, rightclick, then set both their priorities to high.

I run TF2 on a crappy machine as well, and doing this fixed not being able to tab back in.

[ToastyTHT]

[QUOTE=4444;39951264]Open up your task manager while TF2 is running. Find hl2.exe and gameoverlayui.exe in the processes tab, rightclick, then set both their priorities to high.

I run TF2 on a crappy machine as well, and doing this fixed not being able to tab back in.[/QUOTE]

Thank you.

[Pocket Medic]

[QUOTE=Unisath;39950452]Try using the [url=http://facepunch.com/showthread.php?t=1250115]Oldschool[/url] pack. Not only does it look GREAT, it's being constantly updated and you'll get a huge performance boost.[/QUOTE]

This actually made TF2 run really well on a reasonably old lappy for me. Ping was still an issue, but I got about 40-50fps with the game still looking good in its own right. Very much like some kind of wild west Quake 2.

[Zesty McLime]

Also try:
Low quality particle effects
[url]http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2380675[/url]
Phongless player models
(does gamebanana still have viruses or am I ok to post this?)
I ran tf2 on a GMA for a while. There really is nothing you can do to get a very decent fps on one, I'm unhappy to say.

[Tooie]

Windows 8 helped quite a bit for me.

[ToastyTHT]

Got both particles and models. Thanks guys helps a lot on pubs (Not much in matches though) :(

Update Models lower my fps

[ToastyTHT]

Also in dx8 is there a way to not have blood and jarate tints?

[TacoBowser]

I like how the old school doesn't look bad, It looks even more awesome in my opinion.

[ToastyTHT]

Please?

[Cowabanga]

Please what

[baconplanet]

Have you changed your windows theme to Classic? Believe me, it helps

[Metaru]

I still remember how tf2 looked in [URL="http://cloud-2.steampowered.com/ugc/559774269433205758/616CCAF84C62B75B598F833C18ED7FC4E3A67C25/"]640x480[/URL].

good ol' shady times.

[ToastyTHT]

I have no chance. :(

[DrDonut]

[QUOTE=ToastyTHT;40194855]I have no chance. :([/QUOTE]

Uninstall the mods, just use the low resolution and the other files. Using something like the low-poly pack lowers your framerate more than improving it. Also, telling the game not to draw viewmodels helps a lot.