How does Max Payne perform on your computer

[Glyrion]

I've got a:
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AMD Thunderbird 1.2ghz
256Mb pc2100 DDR ram
Geforce2 MX400 64meg
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And at the default settings (everything maxed out at 1024x768x32) I get 28fps and it drops to 10fps in a gun fight...that is not good images/icons/frown.gif anyway how does it play on your computer?

[Guest]

I have a tandy 386 with a new CGA graphics card! It's got 4 mb's of ram but I may soon upgrade to 8. I get an average of 120 FPS although I has dipped as low as 70 on some occasions. BTW: I have the graphics settings on the highest.

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[biXen]

<blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by Glyrion:
I've got a:
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AMD Thunderbird 1.2ghz
256Mb pc2100 DDR ram
Geforce2 MX400 64meg
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And at the default settings (everything maxed out at 1024x768x32) I get 28fps and it drops to 10fps in a gun fight...that is not good images/icons/frown.gif anyway how does it play on your computer?<hr></blockquote>

I have a TB 1,2GHz 256MB RAM and a GeForce 2 GTS, I run it at 80fps in 1024x768x32 with full details and anisometric view etc. I think you need to install the VIA drivers if you have a VIA chipset motherboard, that's the 4 in 1 drivers. Also you should probably get a new Detonator driver... I don't think the MX should get THAT much lower performance, but I'm not sure. Your CPU is way faster than your graphics card though...

[fractalgp]

Also note that the GeForce2MX400 has half the bandwith of a GeForce2MX. It's a crappy gfx-card to say the least. Even my good-ol' GeForce256 shows better results.

see http://firingsquad.gamers.com/hardware/gf2mx400/default.asp for "proof".

[edit] -> OK, I see (after rereading the firingsquad article) that I may have exaggerated a bit, but nevertheless, steer away from the GF2MX400! images/icons/grin.gif

[ 08-23-2001: Message edited by: fractalgp ]

[biXen]

<blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by fractalgp:
Also note that the GeForce2MX400 has half the bandwith of a GeFroce2MX. It's a crappy gfx-card to say the least.<hr></blockquote>

It's even worse than normal MX? DANG... get a new one Glyr images/icons/grin.gif

[Thief]

Yeah I was wondering about your extremely lousy FPS for that system you have there Glyrion.

I have a AMD Athlon 750Mhz, 256MB RAM and a GeForce 2 GTS 32MB card and I get 40 fps normally and maybe 35 fps during them dramatic gun fights. I have everything maxed out and I'm playing at the same resolution as you. graemlins/hhg.gif

THIEF

[echotree]

I've got an:
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[Intel 450MHz]
256Mb pc100 (Value RAM)
Voodoo5
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And at 800x600 (16Bpp) with everything set to medium (A/Aliasing done by the board), it runs fine (apart from an occasional system lock-up if I let Max stand around for too long without pausing the game).

However, I was AMAZED at the quality and speed that are available to a system so 'archaic' as a PIII 450. (Ha ha).

Although I'd love to be able to see the Game 'IFE' (in full effect, sorry), it's not cramping the fun as far as I like to be concerned about. I'm to the point that minor slowdowns don't really bother me; unless I'm dead when it all clears up. graemlins/hhg.gif

Have you tried backing off one of the more 'processor bully' functions? I turned everything to 'low' except sound-related settings (which are super, by the way).

[Glyrion]

I don't have a VIA chipset mine is an ALI one. :\ and im using the drivers 12.90...gotta love my video card

[Fugue]

I have P111 450, geforce2MX and 256 RAM, dont know what fps i get.....and do be honest i am not that bothered to find out images/icons/smile.gif , it runs very smoothly at 1024*768 with options on Med or High without slowdown that would make me want to lower the settings, i am amazed it runs as well as it does after reading about the requirements.

[Shai]

I have a Pentirm4 1500Mhz, with only 128 mb but with a GeForce3. I play at max detail and the max res my screen can take (1600x1200x32) and the game works great with no slowdowns at all.

[RollingBrass]

PIII 600
256MB RAM
64MB Geforce2 GTS
Win 98 SE
6.8GB hard drive
lastest drivers for everything

I can run the game with all the sliders turned all the way up, and at 1024 X 768 X 32

The game always runs at around 20-30 fps. There are only about 2 or 3 times in the whole game where it gets choppy. I was very surprised that I would be able to play it at that level.

[little timmy]

fine,thank you

for real,it runs smooth on my:celeron600mhz
tnt2 m64(32meg)
192ram

1024x768x32 and most things on highest settings

hehe,it even ran fine when I had 64ram

don't know fps

[Treguard]

Can run the game with all the settings on high. 1280 X 1024 X 32
except for the problem, that the RADEON cards aren't exactly good for staying cool.
Nout wrong with my fans (got 3 inside- thermo engine) although the Radeon just gets too hot after a bit with the settings on full
lol
love ATI

[Guest]

According to the benchmarks at http://www.rivastation.com/max_payne_e.htm
the Geforce 2 MX400 does get about 20fps on max detail and 1024x768x32, haha...while the Geforce 2 GTS gets 36fps and the Geforce 3 gets 73fps.
Wow the MX blows, GET A NEW CARD!

[Racerprose]

The following specs:

PIII 1GHz
ASUS V8200 Deluxe GeForce3
ASUS Detonator 3 12.60 Drivers
384mb RAM
CUV4X ASUS Motherboard
Windows 98 SE
DirectX 8.0a
VIA 4in1 4.32 FINAL Drivers
LG 52x CD-ROM

Playing with the 1.01 patch with things set at high at 1024x768x16bit I get no slowdowns. I have not tried 32bit (but there will probably be no difference). Also, I can't say what my FPS are. How do you find out?

[ 08-23-2001: Message edited by: Racerprose ]

[Darrin]

Maxed out graphics. 35-60.

[badalex]

<blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by Glyrion:
I've got a:
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AMD Thunderbird 1.2ghz
256Mb pc2100 DDR ram
Geforce2 MX400 64meg
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And at the default settings (everything maxed out at 1024x768x32) I get 28fps and it drops to 10fps in a gun fight...that is not good images/icons/frown.gif anyway how does it play on your computer?<hr></blockquote>

A tip from the Max Payne help section is:
"... check that you have "AGP Texture Acceleration Enabled" in DirectX."
I checked my DirectX setup, and found my texture acceleration to be disabled. When enabling this, I got a real boost on my Gainward GeForce2 MX card when playing MP. Negative side effect was that I had to reduce my overclocked settings, as my Gefoce-card got unstable ...

If you're not sure, check it!

[mrmudcat]

racer right click on max shortcut go to properties at target line after maxpayne exe.space then-(hyphon)developerkeys.........i learned this from darrin the one on this thread above........i hope i explained it right .....-developerkeys.then go play game in game hit f11...... images/icons/grin.gif