[Resolved]Quake3 100% CPU usage

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27. November 2010 - 15:32
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I noticed that in window mode q3 takes a lot less cpu usage then in fullscreen (29% fullscr and 8%  windowed for me). Check it by pressing Alt+Enter.

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27. November 2010 - 16:41
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Try installing directx 9.0c

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27. November 2010 - 16:54
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SHUDDER wrote:

Try installing directx 9.0c

didnt help, even after restart only 4 extensions like bevore.

i installed this: http://www.softwarepatch.com/windows/directx.html

96mb directx 9 full package

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27. November 2010 - 21:49
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I think you need to wait for new Catalyst, because this one might be not fully backward-compatibile yet.

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27. November 2010 - 22:10
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did u try other games? 

try ioquake: http://ioquake3.org/

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28. November 2010 - 7:41
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Usually that is a result of PB, or graphic drivers.

I propose first trying to disable PB completely, and 2, downgrade to a previous Catalyst driver. It is probably an OpenGL problem with the new 10.10 catalyst, or a faulty install. Also, you are running a new 6000 series card from what I understand, there is surely some incompatibility going on. It has nothing to do with with the processor from what I can gather from the situation. I would also suggest seeing what happens in other games, such as a new gen game, and IOquake to further test the situation and get some more information with compatibility.

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28. November 2010 - 11:46
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The newest driver for 6850 / 6870 ist ati catalyst 10.10e.

http://support.amd.com/us/kbarticles/Pages/gpu88-catalyst-10-10e-hotfix.aspx

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28. November 2010 - 11:50
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i think i have to wait for 10.12 and see if its better. i cant downgrade and i already have 10.10e Big grin

i will try to play with quadcore meanwhile, even if it seems instable =/

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28. November 2010 - 12:27
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guys you are so poor Big grin

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28. November 2010 - 12:45
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fu Big grin

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