Tunning Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 Hello Finaly today i get a Commandline that i can run my Game!! It's the -memrestrict 188743680 Finaly no Frezee...But! I got so low Frame Rate! At same place with the same save ,at same time of the game with -memrestrict 188743680 i get 30 Frame Rate ,Without -memrestrict 188743680 i get 65!! ,It's a big change! But the game Freeze after 5 minutes of play If i use Everything on LOW SETTING's yes i say EVERYTHING on low and 1 it hapens too Windows XP SP3 Intel Core 2 Duo 8500 3.16GHZ Asus ATI4850 1GB 2x 1GB OCZ DDR3 1600MHZ EACH = 2GB Realtek Sound Please help... I have instaled my game again like 3 times and the problem still! No problems on Patch 1 and Patch 2 ! My Game is Original ! I buy it in Portugal for 50 Euro Help me Rockstar ,i want to play! Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/404147-how-to-use-memrestrict-to-fix-stuttering/page/4/#findComment-1059182662 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dom96 Posted May 16, 2009 Share Posted May 16, 2009 Thanks a lot Rockstar, this fix really helped me, here is my system specs and which one i used(maybe this info will help you's in some way) My specs: ATI Radeon 4670 512MB AMD Phenom Quad Core 2.41Ghz 2GB Ram Windows XP SP3 Driver version used: 9.4 Command line used: -memrestrict 209715200 Thanks a lot for this fix and for this great game, the only issue that i have now is the weird grey things showing up but at least now i can play multiplayer. I hope you's release Lost And Damned on the PC Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/404147-how-to-use-memrestrict-to-fix-stuttering/page/4/#findComment-1059220462 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BorisSF2 Posted May 23, 2009 Share Posted May 23, 2009 If you are experiencing frame speed fluctuations, please update to the latest video drivers, then use the -memrestrict commandline. Please do not use any other commandlines as they may override the effects of this one. Start at the lowest number based on your texture setting (ie. try them one at a time) You can try to increase the number until you notice stuttering again. -memrestrict 188743680 LOW TEXTURES (256M Video Cards) -memrestrict 209715200 -memrestrict 230686720 -memrestrict 262144000 MED TEXTURES (512M Video Cards) -memrestrict 293601280 -memrestrict 314572800 -memrestrict 629145600 HIGH TEXTURES (1Gig+ Video Cards) -memrestrict 650117120 -memrestrict 681574400 If you still notice stuttering with the lowest number, there may be a seperate issue with your system configuration. http://www.gtaforums.com/index.php?showtopic=412021 I tried the lowest settings and it didn't work Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/404147-how-to-use-memrestrict-to-fix-stuttering/page/4/#findComment-1059235402 Share on other sites More sharing options...
truehighroller Posted May 23, 2009 Share Posted May 23, 2009 It is a joke man. R* put it here just to laugh at us poor saps some more that is all. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/404147-how-to-use-memrestrict-to-fix-stuttering/page/4/#findComment-1059235503 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flitskikker Posted May 24, 2009 Share Posted May 24, 2009 I have a 512 MB Video Card, but I want Low textures (because it doesn't meet the Minimun Requirements ). Should I then choose the first one? Regards, Flitskikker Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/404147-how-to-use-memrestrict-to-fix-stuttering/page/4/#findComment-1059236707 Share on other sites More sharing options...
cuvip Posted May 25, 2009 Share Posted May 25, 2009 i have 512mb card but i used the 256 setting, it works,mother hell!!!!!!!!Thank you R* Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/404147-how-to-use-memrestrict-to-fix-stuttering/page/4/#findComment-1059238073 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammclean23 Posted June 3, 2009 Share Posted June 3, 2009 this fix works a dream Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/404147-how-to-use-memrestrict-to-fix-stuttering/page/4/#findComment-1059261635 Share on other sites More sharing options...
shir007j Posted June 3, 2009 Share Posted June 3, 2009 what exactly i should write in this file?And what exactly should be the name of this file Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/404147-how-to-use-memrestrict-to-fix-stuttering/page/4/#findComment-1059262904 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Girish Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 what exactly i should write in this file?And what exactly should be the name of this file The name of the file should be 'commandline.txt'. Open up Notepad, and copy past the memrestrict command mentioned in the first post of this topic that corresponds to the display setting that you use in-game. Then save the file in your main GTA IV directory. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/404147-how-to-use-memrestrict-to-fix-stuttering/page/4/#findComment-1059263529 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sal_niko Posted June 6, 2009 Share Posted June 6, 2009 whatever anyone says, GTA IV works better than the stutter king - Saints Row 2. Rockstar has emphasised on quality ( ) but I'd just like to say that Rockstar still needs to look over the difficulties of Dual core systems. Come on now, not everyone has a quad. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/404147-how-to-use-memrestrict-to-fix-stuttering/page/4/#findComment-1059268856 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sventilator Posted June 14, 2009 Share Posted June 14, 2009 Ok I found out something weird... I've tried really every trick I can find on this forum to fix the stutter.. the -memrestrict trick helps a little but still it's not perfect.. my framerate doesn't drop under 30 but it isn't smooth.. But occasionally when I exit the benchmark I have a bug that the camera doesn't auto center behind the character when you walk or drive, I can fix it by restarting the game or reload a game sometimes also works... But...!! when I keep playing like this and adjust the camera with the right stick while moving (I play with xbox for windows controller) the game is absolutly smooth!!! no stutter at all!! Could it be that it isn't a memory problem at all that causes the stuttering? But maybe something with the camera fix that came with a patch? And maybe really easy to fix? Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/404147-how-to-use-memrestrict-to-fix-stuttering/page/4/#findComment-1059287620 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yidakee Posted June 14, 2009 Share Posted June 14, 2009 I get the stutters, tried everything to no avail. 64bit support my ASS ! (nvidia 9600m gt here) Downloaded win 7 rc1 64bit just for the sake of this (vs 32bit) and there is NO comparison. 32bit outperforms by miles. Updated, troubleshot everything, commandline.txt, drivers etc. .. (except one or two candidates) did the contig.exe defrag trick, physix versions, DOX tweaked, windows 7 whql, cacheboost ARG!! No matter what quality settings I try, fps is always around 20-30 (5 stars etc vs stroling around) which makes me conclude that there is no driver/Setup issue. Its a R* portability oversight somewhere. Now whta HAS worked for me is, when I get the stutters (5-10 fps going down...) is try to end the mission if its a drive back or something else simple (which is a PAIN at +/- 7 fps) and press ESQ, go to game as if I were going to quit, wait 5-10 secs until the mouse is well responsive again, and go back into the game. So far tried it like 5 times, hours of no stuttered gameplay. Cannot do that im MP. I bought this 95% because of MP mode, and what utter crap it is. R*, you deserve to be.... I am a poor guy and this is the FIRST game I've bought in many many years, and damn HOW I regret it. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/404147-how-to-use-memrestrict-to-fix-stuttering/page/4/#findComment-1059287979 Share on other sites More sharing options...
raadden Posted June 16, 2009 Share Posted June 16, 2009 (edited) ... My other topic was locked for some reason.. i DONT have stuttering... but was sent to this topic. My system is a fairly new medion with 3gb ram duo2 core intel cpu and a geforce 8600, the roads sometimes dont get drawed, but other than that its all good no stuttering no fps problems.. Ive done the ultimate graphics tweak (picked the one with no blur, but with depth of field.) Running in 1024*768 with well over 40fps edit: reinstalled game and removed/reinstalled latest nvidia fixed it. Edited June 16, 2009 by raadden Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/404147-how-to-use-memrestrict-to-fix-stuttering/page/4/#findComment-1059292234 Share on other sites More sharing options...
T.A.Z Posted June 21, 2009 Share Posted June 21, 2009 i have, well some kind of problem i have a sapphire hd 4890 1gb 4 gb RAM q6600 quadcore and i only get 20-25 fps with all settings at medium.i hope someone can help me out because i really dont know what to do.rockstar torronto, make me happy .greetings from germany, and i am still loving rockstar games.(and yes, i have the lates drivers for every hardware part on my pc) Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/404147-how-to-use-memrestrict-to-fix-stuttering/page/4/#findComment-1059304209 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExistHaunebu Posted June 21, 2009 Share Posted June 21, 2009 Yeah i am running nearly the same system!! After Patch 4 the Game is stuttering like hell an i am really sick of it. I am running Core2Quad Q6600, 8GB RAM, Sapphire HD4890 1GB (925mhz!!!!!!), all drivers are up to date. editing commandline with -memrestrict is not working. So i lost like 5 hours yesterday for all that installig and searching for solutions. I am very angry about Rockstar again, anticheat is ok for me, because i am sick of missusing mods in this game. But this patch 4 makes the game unplayable for me - one more time! I paid money for this Game Rockstar, why are u making so much trouble to me. Its only GTA4 - Even ARMA2 is running well here!!!!!!! Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/404147-how-to-use-memrestrict-to-fix-stuttering/page/4/#findComment-1059305391 Share on other sites More sharing options...
n11lc2 Posted June 22, 2009 Share Posted June 22, 2009 Can anyone tell me a setting between 314572800 and 629145600(1GB+)??? At 314572800 the stuttering is gone, but i get popup. At 629145600 the stuttering is present. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/404147-how-to-use-memrestrict-to-fix-stuttering/page/4/#findComment-1059306738 Share on other sites More sharing options...
zBobG Posted June 22, 2009 Share Posted June 22, 2009 Try this: ((b - a) / 2) + a ((629145600 - 314572800) / 2) + 314572800 = 471859200 Or, done in steps: (629145600 - 314572800) = 314572800 (314572800 / 2) = 157286400 157286400 + 314572800 = 471859200 <--- equals halfway between a and b Interestingly, this is roughly one half Gb (512Mb). Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/404147-how-to-use-memrestrict-to-fix-stuttering/page/4/#findComment-1059306963 Share on other sites More sharing options...
T.A.Z Posted June 22, 2009 Share Posted June 22, 2009 ok i tested everything, commandline tricks, windowed mode different drivers etc... but nothing helped me out.i get the same fps with everything on high-max as on everything on lowest.my hardware is definatly not the problem, so if anyone could help me, i would aprreciate it, but i am slowly giving up on gta 4 Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/404147-how-to-use-memrestrict-to-fix-stuttering/page/4/#findComment-1059307725 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunter9210 Posted June 22, 2009 Share Posted June 22, 2009 T.A.Z. ,we are 2 now with this problem,i have done a lot of things and i still get resc10 error,and game stuttering Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/404147-how-to-use-memrestrict-to-fix-stuttering/page/4/#findComment-1059308271 Share on other sites More sharing options...
debojitk Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 (edited) Hi all, The only solution for nividia cards: INStall forceware 181.22. Yesterday i installed 181.20, even in that the stuttering is swept away. My system ------------- c2q 8200 @ 2.66 ddr2 3gb @800 evga 8600gt 1gb ddr2 avg framerate 20-25 on 800x600 1 question: how to turn the shadow off, the shadow is very crappy pixel-pixel type, and i find no such significant difference in high quality also Can i have any option to enable antialiasing, as the lines are too bad in low resolution. is there any hack to turn off env effects like fog/mist/smoke/shadow etc. is there any shader editor, so that i can do these things??? Please reply Thanks in advance Edited June 23, 2009 by debojitk Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/404147-how-to-use-memrestrict-to-fix-stuttering/page/4/#findComment-1059309011 Share on other sites More sharing options...
debojitk Posted June 26, 2009 Share Posted June 26, 2009 ... My other topic was locked for some reason.. i DONT have stuttering... but was sent to this topic. My system is a fairly new medion with 3gb ram duo2 core intel cpu and a geforce 8600, the roads sometimes dont get drawed, but other than that its all good no stuttering no fps problems.. Ive done the ultimate graphics tweak (picked the one with no blur, but with depth of field.) Running in 1024*768 with well over 40fps edit: reinstalled game and removed/reinstalled latest nvidia fixed it. Hi raadden, i also have evga 8600gt+core 2 quad Q8200+3gb ram Even in 800X600 i have never got more that 30(some times <10) fps in gta 4. Can u tell me the driver version+what the ultimate tweak u have done, 40 fps with 1024x768 is amazing with core 2 duo Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/404147-how-to-use-memrestrict-to-fix-stuttering/page/4/#findComment-1059316348 Share on other sites More sharing options...
phandrew Posted June 29, 2009 Share Posted June 29, 2009 Does anyone know how to bypass the GPU memory limit? I got a 320mb 8800GTS and i want higher graphic settings. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/404147-how-to-use-memrestrict-to-fix-stuttering/page/4/#findComment-1059324486 Share on other sites More sharing options...
debojitk Posted June 30, 2009 Share Posted June 30, 2009 Does anyone know how to bypass the GPU memory limit? I got a 320mb 8800GTS and i want higher graphic settings. write the following commandline options in commandline.txt file and put the file in gta 4 main folder. -nomemrestrict -availablevidmem 2.0 -norestrictions -percentvidmem 100 It Works... Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/404147-how-to-use-memrestrict-to-fix-stuttering/page/4/#findComment-1059324860 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomoliop Posted June 30, 2009 Share Posted June 30, 2009 (edited) It helps, but I ended using that lowest number for 256M cards, having 512M card... Tough stuttering occurs rarely now game still crashes or hangs computer really often. Edited June 30, 2009 by tomoliop Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/404147-how-to-use-memrestrict-to-fix-stuttering/page/4/#findComment-1059326662 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saddy Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 I am getting a stuttering/frame drop issue similar to what is described here, but ONLY when it rains in game. Before anyone suggests that I try changing texture/reflection/shadow quality, I've experimented with ALL of these options and the memrestrict command described in this post, AND updated my video drivers to the latest release, but the problem persists even with everything at minimum values. It's unfortunate that this has happened with the patch, as with the previous two versions I was getting perfectly smooth performance on high quality even during the worst of thunderstorms. Now, I'm forced to use a bed or garage to advance time to the point where it's not raining any longer, as the erratic frame drops make it unplayable. The weirdest part by far is, like I said, this ONLY occurs when it's raining. I've gone so far as to create test games where the weather is only allowed to be certain conditions, and everything else runs smoothly except for rain. If anyone else on this board, or Rockstar, has any insight for me, I will gladly try anything suggested. Thanks. EDIT: Sorry, forgot to include information that could be helpful. OS: XP Pro SP3, 4GB RAM Video Card: GTX 260 GTA Version: Steam, 1.0.3.0 Please use Systweaks cachebooster It will definitely cure shuttering problem and dont use -memrestrict or and other command line. I am playing it without these n not getting any shuttering issues Also update your graphics card driver. IN task manger set priority of gta 4 to High. I hope these works for u too Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/404147-how-to-use-memrestrict-to-fix-stuttering/page/4/#findComment-1059331499 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saddy Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 I am getting a stuttering/frame drop issue similar to what is described here, but ONLY when it rains in game. Before anyone suggests that I try changing texture/reflection/shadow quality, I've experimented with ALL of these options and the memrestrict command described in this post, AND updated my video drivers to the latest release, but the problem persists even with everything at minimum values. It's unfortunate that this has happened with the patch, as with the previous two versions I was getting perfectly smooth performance on high quality even during the worst of thunderstorms. Now, I'm forced to use a bed or garage to advance time to the point where it's not raining any longer, as the erratic frame drops make it unplayable. The weirdest part by far is, like I said, this ONLY occurs when it's raining. I've gone so far as to create test games where the weather is only allowed to be certain conditions, and everything else runs smoothly except for rain. If anyone else on this board, or Rockstar, has any insight for me, I will gladly try anything suggested. Thanks. EDIT: Sorry, forgot to include information that could be helpful. OS: XP Pro SP3, 4GB RAM Video Card: GTX 260 GTA Version: Steam, 1.0.3.0 Please use Systweaks cachebooster It will definitely cure shuttering problem and dont use -memrestrict or and other command line. I am playing it without these n not getting any shuttering issues Also update your graphics card driver. IN task manger set priority of gta 4 to High. I hope these works for u too Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/404147-how-to-use-memrestrict-to-fix-stuttering/page/4/#findComment-1059331500 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dag123 Posted July 5, 2009 Share Posted July 5, 2009 Where exactly do I need to write these codes in? I am a complete noob and I don't understand which file I have to write this command in. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/404147-how-to-use-memrestrict-to-fix-stuttering/page/4/#findComment-1059338950 Share on other sites More sharing options...
madddogg1337 Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 hey guys, I'm still having stuttering, crashes and hangs. even with those commands! Since my gfx card is pretty new, can't use 181.22. Please help GTA IV 1.0.2 Nvidia 185.86 C2Q Q9550 2.83ghz GTS 250 1GB 4GB DDR2-800 RAM Windows XP SP3 w/ .NET 3.5 SP1 Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/404147-how-to-use-memrestrict-to-fix-stuttering/page/4/#findComment-1059342147 Share on other sites More sharing options...
zBobG Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 (edited) I don't think the 181.22 driver will solve all your problems. The GTS250 is just an updated 9800 GTX so the 181.22 driver should run without difficulty - if you can get it installed. You can try a modified nv4_disp.inf file with your GTS250 info added to it. The 181.22 driver may still fail to install or run because the driver may still check the hardware for compatibility. But it's worth a try. Steps: 1. Install (yes it will fail) or otherwise extract the 181.22 driver files. Keep the driver files on your harddisk. 2. In the folder that the driver files were extracted to, find the nv4_disp.inf file. 3. Open that file with Notepad (or any plain text editor). Find the two places where the added GTS250 ID should go (detailed below). Add the GTS250 info and save the file. 4. Run the 181.22 installer from the folder by running the setup.exe file. Where to put the GTS250 info in the nv4_disp.inf file: The GTS250 has a device ID number of 0615. In the v181.22 .inf file you will find these lines: %NVIDIA_G92.DEV_0610.1% = nv4_G9x, PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_0610%NVIDIA_G92.DEV_0611.1% = nv4_G9x, PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_0611%NVIDIA_G92.DEV_0612.1% = nv4_G9x, PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_0612%NVIDIA_G92.DEV_0613.1% = nv4_G9x, PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_0613%NVIDIA_G92.DEV_0614.1% = nv4_G9x, PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_0614 Add this line after the 0614 line (note the two instances of 0615 in this line): %NVIDIA_G92.DEV_0615.1% = nv4_G9x, PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_0615 For the second entry find these lines: NVIDIA_G92.DEV_0610.1 = "NVIDIA GeForce 9600 GSO"NVIDIA_G92.DEV_0611.1 = "NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GT "NVIDIA_G92.DEV_0612.1 = "NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GTX/9800 GTX+"NVIDIA_G92.DEV_0613.1 = "NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GTX+"NVIDIA_G92.DEV_0614.1 = "NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GT " Add this line after the 0614 line: NVIDIA_G92.DEV_0615.1 = "NVIDIA GeForce GTS 250 " Note that there are 2 spaces at the end of the card name before the close quote. Those 2 spaces may or may not be necessary. These instructions have been for XP, the files and method for Vista should be similar. In any case you only need to know your device ID and add it to any driver .inf file to enable that driver to install your device. Note that successfully installing the driver does not guarantee that the driver will work properly with a particular device. Edited July 8, 2009 by zBobG Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/404147-how-to-use-memrestrict-to-fix-stuttering/page/4/#findComment-1059344339 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dag123 Posted July 8, 2009 Share Posted July 8, 2009 Guys I still can't figure out where to write this command in. Help please Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/404147-how-to-use-memrestrict-to-fix-stuttering/page/4/#findComment-1059344638 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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