Fallout 3 AA and AF Sampling Query

[rjbarker]

Hey guys,
Quick one...when I play FO3 their doesn't appear to much of a difference in Graphics Quality when going from Max AA and Max AF (8x n 15x) ?..FPS with VSynch on stays at 60 FPS in both cases and with VSynch off the Frames in both cases seem to be about the same, anywhere from 60 - 110. When I look at objects, such as Stop signs, mail boxes, the rocks on the street, walls or broken windows they also appear the same in either case?...Am I missing something here...just curious if their is some setting other than setting to "Ultra" and 8x 15x when Launching the game that I'm missing. I know in order to dissable VSynch I have to "Force Off" in the nVidia Control Panel, any comments would be much appreciated.
Thanks

Maybe its just a "Bob Zone" thing..

[SKYMTL]

The difference between 8xAF and 15xAF is miniscule at best. The only areas where I have found somewhat of a difference is in the patterns of cracks sometimes found on the broken road sections which litter F3.

As for the difference in AA modes, if you are playing on a sufficiently large screen you won't see much of a difference either.

[Squeetard]

DL and install the high res texture pack mod. I did and it makes a big difference.

[rjbarker]

The difference between 8xAF and 15xAF is miniscule at best. The only areas where I have found somewhat of a difference is in the patterns of cracks sometimes found on the broken road sections which litter F3.

As for the difference in AA modes, if you are playing on a sufficiently large screen you won't see much of a difference either

Yep thanks Sky...wasn't sure if it was simply my eyes going buggy or my settings weren't working correctly....

DL and install the high res texture pack mod. I did and it makes a big difference.

Do you have a link to this mod Squeetard...thanks

[Squeetard]

Fallout 3 Nexus - Fallout 3 mods and community

there are a bazillion mods out.

[Squeetard]

Here is the terrain pack:
Terrain pack at Fallout 3 Nexus - Fallout 3 mods and community
get the 2048x2048(max) one. I run it fine on my 260.

Use the browse feature and sort by number of downloads, you'll find the best mods in each categoy that way.

[rjbarker]

get the 2048x2048(max) one. I run it fine on my 260.

That is fine on a native res 1920 x 1200..?

[Squeetard]

yes, i run that res and even with all the eye candy cranked i'm locked at 60fps. This game is not very taxing.

[rjbarker]

This game is not very taxing.

No you got that right, I never see GPU Temps over n above 55c, unlike other titles whereby 70c can be the norm!