an open-world RPG used to be smooth. Then I updated KN400/KM400 16.94.39.06 (Windows 2000/XP)

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  1. My gaming desktop is performing like it lost a generation, an open-world RPG stutters in places that used to be smooth, all after the VIA driver update.

    id like to measure this properly instead of going on feel. whats teh right way to compare two drivers? i have both driver packages downloaded already. i just do not want to run a dozen random tests and end up with numbers i cannot interpret. A simple, repeatable method would be perfect. pls help 馃檹

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  2. uhh did any control panel settings reset after teh updtae? ?

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  3. sorry forgot to say its a gaming desktop. i checked Graphics settings and the game wasnt in the list anymore. sorry for the wall of text lol

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  4. oof first rule out teh obvious: on laptops, check that the game actually uses the dedicated GPU. Settings > System > Display > Graphics, add the game's .exe, set it to High performance. Driver updates can reset per-app GPU preferences. hope that helps :)

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  5. been there man check that the driver install didnt reset ur control panel settings (power management mode, low latency mode, V-Sync, frame caps). A clean install resets everything to defaults, which can feel like a performance change. good luck man!

    lol

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  6. frame time tools are great but honestly if it feels worse and the old driver feels better, rolling back is a valid fix too.

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