clayton006
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*Figured I would ask this question on [H] since I come here the most often.
So I know Ghosts will be like others in the series and not tax the gaming hardware too much. My question is around reducing latency at the computer and devices plugged into it. I don't plan on being "super competitive" but I want to minimize lag as much as possible.
In addition to the RIG in the SIG, I have another box that may be more beneficial in the reducing lag department.
Mobile Gaming Rig: 4770k @ 4.4 / Asus Max Extreme z87 / 16GB C11 DDR 2400 / 256 GB 840 PRO / Asus Xonar DX sound (Video is in the question below)
1) I'll be gaming for Ghosts on an Asus VG248QE @ 144hz. Should I go through the trouble of getting the light boost tech working to reduce input lag further?
2) V-SYNC vs Adaptive V-SYNC vs Uncapped - I was leaning towards Adaptive V-SYNC, but I'm open to correction / suggestions
3) Should I only game with 1 GTX 780 SC ACX video card to avoid any lag / frame skip that is associated with SLI? I normally don't notice this, but I'm trying to get every advantage here. If it can't reach 144hz consistently with 1 card, is putting in a second card to always stay at 144hz worth any trade offs (if any). Both of my systems have PLX switches in them, but I'm not sure if the Haswell system (listed above) turns on with only 1 card attached).
4) Is my Logitech G700 mouse up to the task (note, I will be keeping it plugged into the computer with a USB cable at all times)? Is there a mouse more suited for twitch shooting? I like my G700 and G500 and their feel (which is probably the best, having a mouse you like), but I didn't know if there was some new tech I am missing?
5) I imagine I'm better off with my Haswell system for the twitch shooter vs my Sandy Bridge E. Does that make sense or am I off base here? Better IPC and faster memory speed in my Haswell system vs more cores, higher clock speed, and lower CAS latency RAM in my SB-E?
6) I've read mixed things about the Killer NICs, is it worth it for packet scheduling and lower latency?
---- Along with this, my router and network cards support jumbo frames. I know that is used for more large file transfers, but I didn't know if this would help in a lower latency setting.
7) I have more than one public IP, should I connect my PC directly to the modem to assign the address? I imagine this would cut down a good bit of firewall processing and possibly some lag?
Sorry to unload all these questions. I'm used to gaming mostly on my 30" monitors and running 4-way and 3-way SLI systems just for all the eye candy. I haven't optimized systems for lower latency.
So I know Ghosts will be like others in the series and not tax the gaming hardware too much. My question is around reducing latency at the computer and devices plugged into it. I don't plan on being "super competitive" but I want to minimize lag as much as possible.
In addition to the RIG in the SIG, I have another box that may be more beneficial in the reducing lag department.
Mobile Gaming Rig: 4770k @ 4.4 / Asus Max Extreme z87 / 16GB C11 DDR 2400 / 256 GB 840 PRO / Asus Xonar DX sound (Video is in the question below)
1) I'll be gaming for Ghosts on an Asus VG248QE @ 144hz. Should I go through the trouble of getting the light boost tech working to reduce input lag further?
2) V-SYNC vs Adaptive V-SYNC vs Uncapped - I was leaning towards Adaptive V-SYNC, but I'm open to correction / suggestions
3) Should I only game with 1 GTX 780 SC ACX video card to avoid any lag / frame skip that is associated with SLI? I normally don't notice this, but I'm trying to get every advantage here. If it can't reach 144hz consistently with 1 card, is putting in a second card to always stay at 144hz worth any trade offs (if any). Both of my systems have PLX switches in them, but I'm not sure if the Haswell system (listed above) turns on with only 1 card attached).
4) Is my Logitech G700 mouse up to the task (note, I will be keeping it plugged into the computer with a USB cable at all times)? Is there a mouse more suited for twitch shooting? I like my G700 and G500 and their feel (which is probably the best, having a mouse you like), but I didn't know if there was some new tech I am missing?
5) I imagine I'm better off with my Haswell system for the twitch shooter vs my Sandy Bridge E. Does that make sense or am I off base here? Better IPC and faster memory speed in my Haswell system vs more cores, higher clock speed, and lower CAS latency RAM in my SB-E?
6) I've read mixed things about the Killer NICs, is it worth it for packet scheduling and lower latency?
---- Along with this, my router and network cards support jumbo frames. I know that is used for more large file transfers, but I didn't know if this would help in a lower latency setting.
7) I have more than one public IP, should I connect my PC directly to the modem to assign the address? I imagine this would cut down a good bit of firewall processing and possibly some lag?
Sorry to unload all these questions. I'm used to gaming mostly on my 30" monitors and running 4-way and 3-way SLI systems just for all the eye candy. I haven't optimized systems for lower latency.