Rebuilding the shader cache of the simulator helps fix problems suddenly coming up without a proper cause. The reasons explained in my Post 58: Rebuild FSX Shader Cache for FSX. It is applicable to P3D as well.
There are friends asking if it is possible to automate the deletion process right before the running of FSX or P3D, when needed.
Surely it is possible. Continue reading
As the predecessor or more accurate the parent of P3D, MS FSX of course possesses the same characteristics via changes from the Eight (8) Thresholds in Heights and Thicknesses as mentioned in the last two posts regarding cloud effects in P3D.
Perhaps some of you have figured out that the remaining five (5) thresholds that decisively transform cumulus cloud appearance besides the Base Height are all related to the Cloud Thickness.
It’s true that varying cloud coverages Continue reading
Although by changing the base, ceiling, thickness and coverage values of the cumulus cloud from P3D’s Advanced Weather option, one can generate different cloud effects, there are Eight (8) Basic Thresholds that actually determine the ultimate appearance of the cumulus cloud in the simulator.
The first three (3) relates to Continue reading
Graphics driver is one of the components I habitually pay extra attention to since NEW doesn’t necessarily mean GOOD at the same time in this sector in particular. After upgrading to P3Dv2.4, I’ve been using the 344.11 driver as it offers a noticeable improvement over older and even newer versions under the P3D platform.
Today, I just have it replaced by the newest 344.65 after testing the new driver for a few days. 
Frankly, I might not see measurable improvement accordingly, but overall smoothness enhancement is observable.
There are people reporting that the new driver resolved the SLI compatibility issue. Unfortunately, it is not the case in my setup.
BTW, during the earlier installation of the P3Dv2.4, I found most induced stutters turning out to be caused by the many additional Orbx addons rather than by the simulator itself.
Sadly, the world isn’t perfect. Neither does the virtual world.
Hi Friends,
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I’ll be away for three weeks. See you all again in early October.
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Tom
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Even though my simulator is running smooth again after rolling back to v2.2. My thought is still haunted by the mysterious cause and reluctantly to let it go.
After carrying out various deep cleanings on my computer and reinstalled a clean upgrade from a new download onto the same but reformatted SSD, eventually, the P3D v2.3 is up and running now. Very likely that there were somethings missing in the first download or the stutters were caused by some unknown leftovers from the last version.
Well, there are still significant stutters encountered over certain areas sporadically. But in general, the v2.3 upgrade is so far performing as it should be.
For the moment, it’s premature to say that the new version is better or worse than the previous one since nothing has been added to it yet.
Will update more after system is properly tuned.
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After trying reinstalling and applying fixes to the new P3D v2.3 a couple of times, I just rolled back to v2.2.
I know there are users reporting an improvement from the new version. Unfortunately I am not one of them.
Don’t know if the stutter issue was caused by my multi-monitors (probably not) or the clean install. Will try again to upgrade the system from v2.3 patches and see what will happen next.
For now, glad to have my system back to normal and get rid of those horrible stutters.
Just had a clean install of the P3D v2.3 earlier today. Full of expectations in the beginning but ended up in disappointments.
Horrible stutters are encountered as well as some addon utilities are not working. I even haven’t started installing anything yet. Not sure if it is my 3-monitor setup or what. Very likely to roll back to v2.2 if issues couldn’t be solved in a couple of days.
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