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25.09.2008 21:21

Bjustas

Beginner

Bustas Enthusiast Config - Beyond Enthusiast w/ Huge FPS Increase

Bustas Enthusiast Config (BEC)
[Further optimized version the of LV 4 CCC 2.21]

Hello,

I've recently finished the "Bustas Enthusiast Config" (BEC) which has been designed for Crysis Warhead. The config – while technically not "Enthusiast" – produces visuals that compare and somewhat exceed. The FPS gain his huge contrasted to that of the "Enthusiast" setting and visual loss is essentially nonexistent. All settings have been modified to exceed the quality of "Enthusiast" – except shadows and view distance which have been slightly decreased to improve the overall smoothness. The config is designed for higher-end systems; however the config will produce a visual/FPS gain regardless. The FPS gain in benchmark is a 15 - 20 FPS improvement.

Skeptical? Here’s a comparison. (First screenshots use the BEC Config)

~ More defined textures (wood, tire, barrel). 22 FPS increase

~Better lighting on the foliage and a 15 fps increase.

~ Boat and dock textures are clearer and the mountain is more defined. 13 FPS increase.

Gameplay footage:

Note: The config, as mentioned, is NOT "Enthusiast" in the settings of Shadows and View Distance. This config was designed to enable a far more system- friendly “Enthusiast” setting with visuals essentially identical. In reference to "exceeding the Enthusiast quality” – this is merely a matter of opinion. This config WILL improve the way Crysis Warhead runs on your system and I'm sure most will find the visuals jaw-dropping. I'm open to any feedback and criticism is most welcome. Thanks.

Installation Instructions:
-Place the "system.cfg" in the directory "C:\Program Files\Electronic Arts\Crytek\Crysis Warhead\Game". (Its recommended to open the “system.cfg” in "Notepad" and customize the settings "sys_physics_CPU" to your own system. For "sys_physics_CPU", add "sys_physics_CPU = 3" for Quad core, “sys_physics_CPU = 2” for Tri, “sys_physics_CPU =1” for Dual core. Don't forget to save the “system.cfg” when you finish.)

Credits:
Portions of this config have been derived from the LV 4 CCC 2.21 and further edited to better perform in Crysis Warhead.

Attachment:

Download	Filename:	bustas config.rar
	Filesize:	2 KB
	Downloads:	2.439

This post has been edited 10 time(s), it was last edited by Bjustas: 22.11.2008 22:15.

25.09.2008 21:42
Florry Skilled Modder	RE: Bustas Enthusiast Config - Beyond Enthusiast w/ Huge FPS Increase Man, that is awesome __________________

25.09.2008 21:50
Adius_Omega Uber Modder	Just tried it, works really well. I was able to sustain around 19-25fps with it at 1680x1050. Normally I get around 13-23. At 1280x1024 I got a solid 25-35fps. Which is really good for Enthusiast looking settings. One thing I don't like is how much SSAO there is. __________________ Modeler/Level Designer Skype: adius_omega

25.09.2008 22:32
Mong0ose Tweaking Verts	Works a treat, well done I now get 30 - 35fps constantly @ 1280x1024 no AA, around 10fps increase from standard enthusiast with no visible reduction in quality Mong0ose __________________

25.09.2008 22:33
student1 Beginner	Great work, really nice speed boost. Reminiscent of the ole ccc mod for vanilla crysis. Perhaps only one little recommendation would be to fix the glow around the gun and hands, Cuban had the same problem on one of his releases but it was fixed. Other than that perfect work man!! Much appreciated!!!

25.09.2008 23:07
Cuban_Legend Trainee	But the above post is right, SSAO Glow is a bit of a problem. But it's only visible when th e actual SSAO levels are a bit too high. Though it was fixed in CCC with the help of some TOD Tweaking by Ultima, unfortunately in Warhead TOD Tweaking is not yet possible. your SS with a 15-20 FPS improvement over Enthusaist are cool, but frankly i fail to see why others as well can't see such high gains as you? Mind posting your system specs, resolution and Drivers? __________________ Click for my X-fire Page: This post has been edited 1 time(s), it was last edited by Cuban_Legend: 26.09.2008 04:11.

25.09.2008 23:42
Bjustas Beginner Thread Starter	Core System Specs. - q9450 OC 3.32ghz (VCore = 1.350) - 4GB RAM - 500GB Hard Drive (7200 RPM) - 9800 GX2 OC 705/1762/1105 - 177.92 - Windows Vista 64 Bit Game ran at 1280 x 1024, Vsync, 2x AA Are you guys running SLI or single card? Further, try the Forceware 177/178 drivers because the performance boost is quite significant. Drivers/ card configuration shouldn't really affect the way a config works, but its worth looking into. This post has been edited 1 time(s), it was last edited by Bjustas: 25.09.2008 23:43.

26.09.2008 01:21

bokeh

Beginner

Not tested this much yet but got nice 10fps+ boost

ssao glow was ugly so i changed r_ssao_darkening from 0.35 back to original 0.075

Benchmark
Vista 32bit / 1280x1024 / AA 0x / DX9 / ENTHUSIAST / 9800GTX+ OC 178.13

Avalanche

Min: 14.92 Max: 41.31 Avg: 29.72
Min: 20.11 Max: 68.19 Avg: 43.28 Bustas Enthusiast Config

e6750
9800GTX+ OC
2GB RAM
Vista 32bit

Screenshots 1: Bustas config (settings not changed) 2: Original Enthusiast

memory usage increased alot

Attachments:

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bokeh has attached these images (downsized versions):

This post has been edited 2 time(s), it was last edited by bokeh: 26.09.2008 01:25.

26.09.2008 02:47
Flare Beginner	What are the speaker settings to be changed to for people with 2.1 speakers?

26.09.2008 03:17
Bjustas Beginner Thread Starter	"s_SpeakerConfig = 2" for 2.1. 1 = Mono; 2 = Stereo; 3 = Headphone; 4 = 4.1; 5 = 5.1; and 7 = 7.1.

26.09.2008 04:10

Cuban_Legend

Trainee

RE: Bustas Enthusiast Config - Beyond Enthusiast w/ Huge FPS Increase

quote:

Originally posted by Bjustas
Bustas Enthusiast Config (BEC)

I've recently finished the "Bustas Enthusiast Config" (BEC) which has been designed for Crysis Warhead.

Upon further inspection of "your config" Bjustas...

Everyone here should know, you could use this config, or you could get the EXACT SAME performance using [CCC] 2.21 LVL4.

Want to know why? Because "Bjustas Config" is a 99% direct copy of the [CCC] LVL4 config. Sceptical? Look for yourselves:

Bjustas Config:

[CCC] LVL 4:

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Why did you just copy and paste our work and name it as your own? Why not just use our LVL4 Config and be happy with it Confused

because its 99.9% the same as this one). Roll Eyes

You didn't even GIVE [CCC] ANY credit for 99.9% of the config that you copied. But its TOO LATE, because your intent was all along to obviously copy our work and spread it around with "your name" on it. Evil

Tsk Tsk. For Shame. I am sorely Dissapointed. -_-

Attachments:

Download	Filename:	bjustas config.txt
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Download	Filename:	[ccc] lvl4 config.txt
	Filesize:	6.09 KB
	Downloads:	224

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This post has been edited 1 time(s), it was last edited by Cuban_Legend: 26.09.2008 04:16.

26.09.2008 04:16
Ultimarage Hardcore Modder	RE: Bustas Enthusiast Config - Beyond Enthusiast w/ Huge FPS Increase Switch around a few settings and no one will notice, huh? We have over 50,000 downloads. If it wasn't us, someone else would have noticed quite easily. __________________ Click Here to see my Portfolio

26.09.2008 05:11
Bjustas Beginner Thread Starter	RE: Bustas Enthusiast Config - Beyond Enthusiast w/ Huge FPS Increase Excuse me completely. This config DOES have portions derived from the CCC 2.1 config and I've failed to give them credit in my first post. My fault entirely. However, this config IS different and has been simplified in many ways. I sincerely apologize and the post/config has been revisited. This post has been edited 9 time(s), it was last edited by Bjustas: 26.09.2008 06:09.

26.09.2008 11:45
---___db___--- Uber Modder	I have uploaded it here: http://www.mycrysis.com/filebase.php?fileid=9368 please contact me if you have any questions about the file and why I have posted in on mycrysis. -db __________________ My Gamedesign/Leveldesign/Programmer Portfolio PSPRemote for Crysis

26.09.2008 14:56

Cuban_Legend

Trainee

RE: Bustas Enthusiast Config - Beyond Enthusiast w/ Huge FPS Increase

quote:

Originally posted by Bjustas
Excuse me completely. This config DOES have portions derived from the CCC 2.1 config and I've failed to give them credit in my first post. My fault entirely. However, this config IS different and has been simplified in many ways. I sincerely apologize and the post/config has been revisited.

The only difference i spotted was that you took out the Shadows section from the [CCC] and took out the shounds section, thats it, every single otehr line (EXCEPT FOR 2 CVARS) are Copy/paste and exactly the same.

You changed the shadow Shader to 2 (from 1), thus making this perform worse than the original level 4 [CCC] Config.

Because the Level 2 shader takes AWAY more FPS that the Level 1 Optimised shader the [CCC] Uses (which looks more detailed in quality than Level 2 Shadows shaders).

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27.09.2008 00:13
FieryCoD Beginner	Seriously, who cares. This runs great for me

27.09.2008 00:59
Bjustas Beginner Thread Starter	No, Cuban_Legend is right; failing to discredit someone is serious. However, Cuban, I have given you credit for using the CCC 2.21 LV 4 as a template but the config itself is indeed quite different. Did you not read my last post stating that the config itself had been revisited? A copy-config should perform and look the same - however the Bustas config performs and looks different respectfully. I completely respect your concerns however this matter is closed. The Bustas Enthusiast Config is NOT a copy-config. Skeptical - Here's proof. Cuban, I again apologize for failing to credit you in my first post - however please stop discrediting my work. I have the out-most respect for you and the CCC team, and without your efforts, mine would significantly lack. Thanks FieryCoD - I'm glad you like the config. This post has been edited 1 time(s), it was last edited by Bjustas: 27.09.2008 01:01.

27.09.2008 03:41
Elmo Beginner	Sorry, I could be wrong in how I think it works, but I can't help not to notice the significant difference of triangles between those comparisons, as well as RAM usage... The second isn't that much different statistically, however I like the visual quality from CCC more in that one. And if it makes any difference, the radar indicates more people and activity behind the player in the second CCC screen. Regardless, I guess the only thing to do is try it and see which you like better. (Offtopic: Do I overuse transitional phrases? Seems to me like I do.) __________________ I'm a muppet you muppet!

27.09.2008 04:22
Bjustas Beginner Thread Starter	Elmo, the GPU renders what is being displayed. It makes no sense for the GPU to render what can't be seen. Character AI, which are more plentiful in the CCC comparison, are assessed by the CPU. In this respect, framerate will only be affected if the CPU can't keep up with the GPU and is acting as a bottleneck. My q9450 is clocked at 3.2 ghz and surely isn't a bottleneck. In regards to the RAM usage - this is simply a product of each individual config. The Bustas Config has a lower overall "view distance" thus uses lower amounts of RAM. Such goes to further prove the difference between the two configs. This post has been edited 1 time(s), it was last edited by Bjustas: 27.09.2008 04:23.

27.09.2008 04:31
Elmo Beginner	So view distance is the main difference then? Fair enough. Can you post comparison shots with long viewing distance for us to see then? __________________ I'm a muppet you muppet!

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