NFS:MW SLI Problem---Help!

**Blade** · 11-18-05, 04:09 AM

Hi all,

got a problem with nfsmw, cant get it to run in SLI, what am i doing wrong?

**rudedog** · 11-18-05, 06:43 AM

I just checked my system to see if SLI was enabled while I've been having a blast with the demo and it was.

What drivers are you useing and I assume this is the full game? I don't have the full game so I can not comment on that.

Drivers and system in my sig

**Blade** · 11-18-05, 08:50 AM

I'm using the 81.94 drivers & i have the show load balancing thingy enabled to check when games are using sli, i know nfsmw is'nt using it because it shows no load balancing when running the game & also when i exit nfsmw only one of my gpu temps has risen, any thoughts or help greatly appreciated, i can run the game well on a single card but it's annoying the hell outta me

mussadek · 11-18-05, 11:37 AM

me too , i have the same problem here T_T .

OWA · 11-18-05, 12:11 PM

What SLI mode did you set it to in the profile? With the demo, AFR2 worked best for me but I'm now using AFR with the retail game. Hmm, I didn't try enabling the load balancer though to confirm it was working but when changing between AFR2 and AFR, my framerates did change. So, that would seem to indicate the SLI mode I choose is actually doing something.

mussadek · 11-18-05, 12:19 PM

I have tried all the SLI setting AFR2 and AFR nothing happen

OWA · 11-18-05, 01:00 PM

Are you running with vysnc on? If so, try turning it off and trying the load balancer again. I don't think the load balancer shows up when vsync is on (with some of the SLI modes anyway) so maybe that's the issue?

Edit: Although, I was just reading another thread where people were saying the game seems to run smoother when using SLI 8xAA so maybe the SLI performance modes aren't really working.

**Blade** · 11-18-05, 01:08 PM

Fixed it thanks, created a custom profile in SLI & all is well

SH64 · 11-18-05, 01:34 PM

For more info :
http://www.nvnews.net/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=60005

OWA · 11-18-05, 01:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blade

Fixed it thanks, created a custom profile in SLI & all is well

Which SLI mode did you use?

mussadek · 11-18-05, 01:52 PM

No I am not running the game with Vysnc on. I have tried to disable the SLI to see the frame rate of the game with single card and I found I am getting the identical frame rate with SLI enabled, so weird???.

I think NVIDIA should release a profile in their driver like the others games, btw I am using 81.94 driver from NVIDIA

OWA · 11-18-05, 02:10 PM

Are you using a custom profile that you created for it or just trying to set things globally? If you didn't notice, blade fixed his issue by creating a profile for the game. I'm using a custom one as well so if you're not doing that already, I'd give that a shot.

It takes some time for nvidia to include profiles for new games in the drivers but thankfully, it's not difficult to create your own. It does sometimes take a little experimenting to find the best mode or value though.

11-18-05, 04:09 AM	#1
Blade It's just a ride.... Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Your Sisters Bed Posts: 903	NFS:MW SLI Problem---Help! Hi all, got a problem with nfsmw, cant get it to run in SLI, what am i doing wrong? __________________ ____________________________ Sigs Are For Heros!

11-18-05, 06:43 AM	#2
rudedog Not so Rude Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Florida, USA Posts: 1,500	Re: NFS:MW SLI Problem---Help! I just checked my system to see if SLI was enabled while I've been having a blast with the demo and it was. What drivers are you useing and I assume this is the full game? I don't have the full game so I can not comment on that. Drivers and system in my sig __________________ Not so Rude, Rudedog FPSadmin.com \| twitter \| Microsoft MVP 2009-2012 - Games for Windows Main Box:Intel QX6850\|Asus Formula Maximus\|4GB(1GBx4) @ 1066\|Evga 285GTX - 182.05\|150Gig Raptor SATA\|2x WD 250Gb SATA\|2x Lite-on 1673S DVDRW-all\|PioneerBDR-202\|X-Fi Fatal1ty 2.07.0004\|Logitec G7-setpoint 3.1.116\|Ergodex DX1-firmware 1.1-driver1.3\|Dell UltraSharp 2405FPW 24" LCD\|PCPower and Cooling TurboCool 1000 SLI\|Windows 7 Ultimate\|Klipsch THX 5.1 Imac: Snow Leopard\|27" screen\|i7 2.93\|12 GB\|ATI HD 5750 1G\|WD 1T SATA\|2xWD 2T firewire 800\|Sharing Dell 24" Laptop: MBP\|2.16\|2GB ram\|160drive Laptop 2: MBP Unibody\|2.66\|4GB ram\|320drive Camera: D700 + MB-D10 + EN-EL3e + GP1\|Nikon14-24 f2.8\|nikon24-70 f2.8\|nikon70-200 f2.8\|nikon 50 f1.4\|Sigma 150-500 Car: 2010 Dodge Challenger R/T Classic Plum Crazy Purl\|6 Speed\|Power roof\|Super Track Pack\|20" classic rims\|Functional ram air hood

11-18-05, 08:50 AM	#3
Blade It's just a ride.... Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Your Sisters Bed Posts: 903	Re: NFS:MW SLI Problem---Help! I'm using the 81.94 drivers & i have the show load balancing thingy enabled to check when games are using sli, i know nfsmw is'nt using it because it shows no load balancing when running the game & also when i exit nfsmw only one of my gpu temps has risen, any thoughts or help greatly appreciated, i can run the game well on a single card but it's annoying the hell outta me __________________ ____________________________ Sigs Are For Heros!

11-18-05, 11:37 AM	#4
mussadek Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 4	Re: NFS:MW SLI Problem---Help! me too , i have the same problem here T_T .

11-18-05, 12:11 PM	#5
OWA ... Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Virginia Posts: 9,481	Re: NFS:MW SLI Problem---Help! What SLI mode did you set it to in the profile? With the demo, AFR2 worked best for me but I'm now using AFR with the retail game. Hmm, I didn't try enabling the load balancer though to confirm it was working but when changing between AFR2 and AFR, my framerates did change. So, that would seem to indicate the SLI mode I choose is actually doing something.

11-18-05, 12:19 PM	#6
mussadek Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 4	Re: NFS:MW SLI Problem---Help! I have tried all the SLI setting AFR2 and AFR nothing happen

11-18-05, 01:00 PM	#7
OWA ... Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Virginia Posts: 9,481	Re: NFS:MW SLI Problem---Help! Are you running with vysnc on? If so, try turning it off and trying the load balancer again. I don't think the load balancer shows up when vsync is on (with some of the SLI modes anyway) so maybe that's the issue? Edit: Although, I was just reading another thread where people were saying the game seems to run smoother when using SLI 8xAA so maybe the SLI performance modes aren't really working.

11-18-05, 01:08 PM	#8
Blade It's just a ride.... Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Your Sisters Bed Posts: 903	Re: NFS:MW SLI Problem---Help! Fixed it thanks, created a custom profile in SLI & all is well __________________ ____________________________ Sigs Are For Heros!

11-18-05, 01:34 PM	#9
SH64 MAXIMUM TECH Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Indiana Posts: 12,202	Re: NFS:MW SLI Problem---Help! For more info : http://www.nvnews.net/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=60005 __________________ - "My name is RAM and my tank is full" http://warhawk64nv.mybrute.com/ <-- pupils go thaarrr! Or, http://silenthunter64.mybrute.com

11-18-05, 01:52 PM	#11
mussadek Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 4	Re: NFS:MW SLI Problem---Help! No I am not running the game with Vysnc on. I have tried to disable the SLI to see the frame rate of the game with single card and I found I am getting the identical frame rate with SLI enabled, so weird???. I think NVIDIA should release a profile in their driver like the others games, btw I am using 81.94 driver from NVIDIA

11-18-05, 02:10 PM	#12
OWA ... Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Virginia Posts: 9,481	Re: NFS:MW SLI Problem---Help! Are you using a custom profile that you created for it or just trying to set things globally? If you didn't notice, blade fixed his issue by creating a profile for the game. I'm using a custom one as well so if you're not doing that already, I'd give that a shot. It takes some time for nvidia to include profiles for new games in the drivers but thankfully, it's not difficult to create your own. It does sometimes take a little experimenting to find the best mode or value though.

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