Crysis 2 (5620) Benchmark Addon (Optional CFGs)v2

Crysis 2 - Build 5620 Benchmark Addon + Optional CFGs v2 ================================================ Changes v2: - Fixed black screen issue where mission would not load after cutscene - net_lanbrowser (system.cfg) - Shader Optimization + Increased Shader Threads - Included Precompiled Shaders (all SP + MP maps) Required - Crysis 2 (5620) developer leak Provided - Benchmarks Addon - Cleaned up Bin32 dir (AI fix & no protect included) - Modified Engine.pak for Benchmarks Addon support - Optional cfg files (tested on GeForce GTX 275) Installation - Delete the original "Bin32" dir & replace with the provided one - Copy the provided Engine.pak, replacing the original - If using Optional CFGs, copy & replace the Shaders dir located in "C:\Users\YourName\Saved Games\Crysis2" with the provided one IMPORTANT: MAKE SURE "ShaderListLevels.txt" in Shaders dir is set to Read-Only NOTE: THIS WILL ELIMINATE ANY STUTTERING/FREQUENT HDD SEEK PROVIDING SMOOTH GAMEPLAY SINCE SHADERS ARE NOW ALL PRECOMPILED (ONLY USE WITH PROVIDED CFGs) Optional - Copy the provided cfg files, replace "system.cfg" - These cfg files have been adjusted for maximum possible quality and performance, inside are descriptions of most CVARS. - Realistic HDR, Global Illumination, Shadow fixes, Shader Optimization & NO Texture Streaming, are only some of the modifications included in the cfg. - Multiplayer LAN workaround is also included (use Tunngle/Hamachi) Description - Basically this addon allows you to benchmark Crysis 2 performance on your machine. In the "Benchmarks" dir, there are 4 CPU Benchmarks & 4 GPU Benchmarks included. The optional cfgs provided have been extensively tested on a GeForce GTX 275 NOTE: If you are planning on running Crysis 2 (5620) in 64bit (Bin64), best forget about it. The 64bit executable has sound issues, AI issues and countless other problems. Though the 4th level of quality is not FULLY implemented in the leak, the provided CFGs will force VeryHighSpec. The only differences between HighSpec & VeryHighSpec are: -polygon count (tris) -higher quality particles -shader calculation changes (only visible through debug) THIS ADDON DOES NOT ADD OR ENABLE DX11 SUPPORT. IT IS NOT AVAILABLE IN THE LEAK ENJOY :)

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elessarGObonzo (2011-03-05)

dont notice any difference using this VS the high quality setup already uploaded on here. do get better sound using the 32bit over the messed up 64bit it came with.

Trigguh (2011-03-06)

@elessarGObonzo
Well look in the cfg file for yourself, and you will see what has changed. Better yet, load up a few levels (outside environment, inside) and take before and after screenshots. you will notice where the differences are. Most noticable differences are (decals don't dissapear, decals can overlap, shadows, lightning, view distance)

nefric (2011-03-08)

@Trigguh
Hello, could You tell me how to make those precompiled shaders work with medium spec configuration (advanced)? I have 8800GT 512MB graphic card, and on yours veryhighspec.cfg i have around max 30fps in 1440x900 - while at "advanced" it gives me ~40-50fps. I would like to have possibility to play without stuttering/frequent hdd seek - but in "advanced" spec with my monitor's native resolution 1440x900 (with all other optimizations included in your config turned on). Could You tell me how to do this, or upload config pack with "advanced" configuration included? Is this possible with these precomiled shaders pack to run them in "advanced" spec? thanks

Trigguh (2011-03-09)

@nefric
look in the veryhighspec.cfg and remove
r_width=1680
r_height=1050
The above two will always force that resolution when you launch the game.
e_LodRatio
e_LodMin
e_LodMax
e_ViewDistMin

Trigguh (2011-03-09)

@nefric
For advanced spec just change all the
//Force Very High Spec//
settings to advanced...
Set all "sys_" values to 2
Set q_objquality to 2.
Set all "q_" values to 1.
This will give you the same settings as advanced. However I would play around with the "q_" values and set some to 2. Same with the "sys_" values.
Good luck.

nefric (2011-03-09)

@Trigguh
I tried to edit these parameters earlier. It's useless. Even if all of sys_ and q_ are set on 2, with 1440x900 forced - the game gets max 3-5 fps more. I also turned off vsync, reduced anisotropy to 4 - nothing helped - the game still runs much slower than on default game's config (not tweaked) in settings set to "advanced". I would only like to know, how to disable stuttering and frequent hdd seek on default config. So I would be pleased if You could tell me witch commands are responsible for disabling that stuttering (or what should I do to link these precomiled shaders with default config). It's really a huge difference in performance between this tweaked and my old config (improved by few commands). thanks and greetings

nefric (2011-03-09)

BTW, this config really did a good job - many problems are solved; with this config and command log_includetime set to 0 the game runs very smooth on my friend's GTX 260 for example - but for my good old GF8800GT - hardcore settings are a bit too much.. ;)

Trigguh (2011-03-09)

run the test chain loading file on advanced settings. make sure you delete your shaders dir first. let it run all the levels. after its done, it should have most of the shaders precompiled.

Trigguh (2011-03-09)

btw. to those interested... I uploaded a v3 of this addon pack. enjoy.
http://thepiratebay.se/torrent/6229250

nefric (2011-03-10)

@Trigguh
Thank You very much - it helped a lot :) now all shaders are precompiled, and all works fine on "advanced" settings without any lags.

lkmn (2011-03-22)

how to use the cfg files
please help me i could not understand how to use them
i would be thankfull if you help me