RalliSport: How to Tune Game Performance (331599)



The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft RalliSport Challenge (PC)

This article was previously published under Q331599

SUMMARY

This article describes how to configure your computer for optimum performance of RalliSport Challenge (PC).

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General Recommendations

Make sure that you have the latest drivers and updates that are available for your video card, sound card, mainboard, and operating system. Verify that your advanced graphics port bus is correctly configured in the basic input/output system (BIOS).

Monitor your system performance when antivirus software and other system processes are in use. Use a disk defragment tool on a regular basis to maintain optimal system performance. Adjust the advanced graphics settings in RalliSport Challenge (PC) to better match the capabilities of your computer:
  1. Start RalliSport Challenge (PC).
  2. On the Game menu, click Options.
  3. Click Display Options, and then click Graphics Setup.
  4. Click Custom, click Modify, and then click Back.

Specific Recommendations

Viewing Distance Settings and Performance

If you experience performance issues with the Low graphics setting, reduce the viewing distance setting to the minimum:
  1. Start RalliSport Challenge (PC).
  2. On the Game menu, click Options.
  3. Click Display Options, and then click Graphics Setup.
  4. Click Custom, and then click Modify.
  5. To minimize viewing distance, click Viewing distance, and then drag the Viewing distance slider to the left bar.

Music and Performance

You may improve game performance if you turn off the music setting in RalliSport Challenge (PC):
  1. Start RalliSport Challenge (PC).
  2. On the Game menu, click Options.
  3. Click Sound Options, and then click Volume settings.
  4. To reduce music volume to zero, click the Music slider, and then drag the Music slider to the left bar.

Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:1/7/2006
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