i think he should check other programs that are running in background. could be 1 that is using cpu more intense like .. auto-updating or something.

at least try with as less programs as possible and see whether this helps or not.
tell also if he has loss when the fps drops.

and another thing .. try to use the default quake3 config file .(delete or move the one he uses and get into q3) see if it happen also.
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I agree with Epsi', try to shut down programs using too much cpu (windows update, office quick launch hiding programs).

I think you have done all graphic improve commands that doesnt hurt the beauty of the game. But maybe you forgot one of those :

On slow graphic cards :

r_lodbias 0 (2 max.)

r_fastsky 1

r_flares 0

gl_ployblend 0

cg_shadows 0

r_nocull 0 (you computer dont compute on what you cant see on the map)

r_facePlaneCull 1 (textures that you cant see arent computing by your computer)

r_nocurves 1 (remove some graphic sharpness)

r_picmip 3 (if r_picmip >1 you must use r_portalOnly 0 coz you'll not see through a portal)

r_texturemode :

from worst to best mode

GL_NEAREST_MIPMAP_NEAREST

GL_LINEAR_MIPMAP_NEAREST

GL_NEAREST_MIPMAP_LINEAR

GL_LINEAR_MIPMAP_LINEAR

r_subdivisions 50->999

r_texturebits 16 (u can down it to 8 )

r_vertexLight 1

s_khz 11

s_loadas8bit 1

s_musicvolume 0

scr_conspeed 999

Dont forget r_smp 1 if you are playing on a multi-processor desktop.

I dunno If I answered to your question?

Same problems, but i play from notebook.
Sometimes i watch slideshow with 4 fps After it i exit from q3 and put notebook at window to cool it. After this it works better and i can to aim sometimes )
On next week i will get my old computer. Maybe it will help me, because i already use low graphical settings.

ahhh nice epsi

i will do that when i am @home
thx for informations.

Greetz Matt

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