Helluu & Vistaquestion.

**sbroadbent** · 02-26-2007, 17:48

As mentioned the problem here is the graphics drivers that are not optimized for Vista. ATI has released their catalyst drivers which improves the performance, while Nvidia has yet to release anything better optimized. In fact, Nvidia has yet to release a driver to run cards in SLI in Vista, unless you are running their newest 8800's.

The primary reason for Vista's Aero desktop running in 3d is so that the OS doesn't need to switch between a 2d and 3d mode. You would notice a smoother transition if you were to Alt-Tab between a 3d game and the desktop.

I'm pretty sure with better optimized drivers for Vista, that you'll see as good or better performance with games than in XP. Unfortunately you'll need to wait for Nvidia to get around to that.

**Martok** · 02-27-2007, 01:56

Welcome to the Org, spdfrk.

For questions about compatability with Vista (and other hardware/software-related questions), I recommend you post here.

**sapi** · 02-27-2007, 10:48

I think it is the driver optimisation issue.

I would say that you should take bloom off though, as i've never noticed its visual effect, but it does entail a significant performance hit.

**spdfrk** · 02-27-2007, 13:39

Thanks for the replies guys, and sorry for posting in the wrong forum.

**Omanes Alexandrapolites** · 02-27-2007, 17:57

Originally Posted by spdfrk

Thanks for the replies guys, and sorry for posting in the wrong forum.

Don't worry about it spdfrk! I beleive that this forum is sort of a multi-purpose "talk about anything randomly in a fuzzier type of new member's environment" place, try saying that on one breath, so don't fear, you didn't do anything wrong!

**spdfrk** · 03-01-2007, 23:09

Ok, thanks for that!

For those who cares, Every game from the Eras pack runs quite well on Vista 64bit. There's some small graphicglitches in the battlemaps for Shogun & Medieval but that should be driver issues.