what does AA do?

[Nex321]

Does it make a big difference if you have it on? improving the graphics? What exactly does it do?

 

[ktimekiller]

well, it makes a big difference in ur fps, makes it uber low

 

[Dedalus]

gets rid of jaggy edges and makes things look smoother. same effect can be created by simply upping the resolution.

 

[gh0st]

adds partially transparant vertices/polygons whatever to the edges of things, thus making them smooth.

 

[Nex321]

So it doesn't make graphics any better?

 

[SubKamran]

So it doesn't make graphics any better?

Just cleaner around the edges

 

[SubKamran]

http://www.isocalc.com/tutorials/antialias.htm

Hope that helps.

 

[WaryWolf]

i'd recommend it in sp only, and even there at a max of 4x. in mp graphics aren't as big a deal as winning

 

[SubKamran]

i'd recommend it in sp only, and even there at a max of 4x. in mp graphics aren't as big a deal as winning

If your comp can run smoothly with it on, it's fine...only those diehard CS fans turn it off

 

[Nex321]

The game won't be very playable if I have it on

And AA seem like it improves alot!

 

[gh0st]

what are your specs nex? more than likely you will be able to play with some AA on.

 

[Nex321]

hmm you were right, I set it to x6 and it works fine. x6 is max for me, is it for everyone else too? Allso where do I set AF in the options? I can't see it.

My computer spec:

512 MB RAM
3.06 Ghz
9700 non PRO (OCed to 315 core/300 memory)

 

[smwScott]

I prefer to just up the resolution, basically the same effect but it's much easier on your FPS.

 

[DevgruSeal]

Ah, maybe my card can handle AA...

GeForce 4 MX 420 64 MB AGP 4x..will that handle AA?

 

[seinfeldrules]

The question I have is- Will it run better for me than CZ? I cant run CZ with any AA or AF on or I get major mouse lag.

Specs- AMD 2800+
1024mb PC2700 RAM
ATI 9800 Pro 256mb

I hear it is because ATI has bad ogl drivers, but the game is still running on a 5+ year old engine.

 

[SubKamran]

The question I have is- Will it run better for me than CZ? I cant run CZ with any AA or AF on or I get major mouse lag.

Specs- AMD 2800+
1024mb PC2700 RAM
ATI 9800 Pro 256mb

I hear it is because ATI has bad ogl drivers, but the game is still running on a 5+ year old engine.

Short answer, hell yes! :O

 

[seinfeldrules]

Short answer, hell yes! :O

Thats my kind of answer :cheers:

Thanks for the help.