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Ydiss · 01-09-2002, 09:03 AM

Max Payne isn't that processor intensive. Less models on-screen, tighter environments, etc.

In Max Payne you only every have 2-4 models updating. Plus the maps in which you play are not designed for multiplayer, and as such are mostly linear, which means they are easier to control the amount of leafs visible (polygons).

I'm certain that if you had to do The Hunt map in Max Payne, and could enable the FPS 1 command in it, with the Quake 3 engine, you'd get the same fps as in MoH.

If your FPS is around 25-30 on a game with no other players then it will surely drop below 15-10 with them.

Mine does and I have a Duron 700, like I said. The Duron is way better than the K6, as it is the next generation of cpu.

It is expensive to upgrade, unless you can do it yourself (which I did). A-Bit k7a RAID motherboard will cost about £100 after vat, and an Athlon 1.2 Ghz about £80+.

Expensive for some, but still much more desirable than buying a completely new PC.

You'll notice the difference, trust me

I can't wait til I can afford to upgrade my cpu to an Athlon.

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Ydiss is Offline Senior Member Posts: 2,377 Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Nottingham, England	01-09-2002, 09:03 AM Max Payne isn't that processor intensive. Less models on-screen, tighter environments, etc. In Max Payne you only every have 2-4 models updating. Plus the maps in which you play are not designed for multiplayer, and as such are mostly linear, which means they are easier to control the amount of leafs visible (polygons). I'm certain that if you had to do The Hunt map in Max Payne, and could enable the FPS 1 command in it, with the Quake 3 engine, you'd get the same fps as in MoH. If your FPS is around 25-30 on a game with no other players then it will surely drop below 15-10 with them. Mine does and I have a Duron 700, like I said. The Duron is way better than the K6, as it is the next generation of cpu. It is expensive to upgrade, unless you can do it yourself (which I did). A-Bit k7a RAID motherboard will cost about £100 after vat, and an Athlon 1.2 Ghz about £80+. Expensive for some, but still much more desirable than buying a completely new PC. You'll notice the difference, trust me I can't wait til I can afford to upgrade my cpu to an Athlon.