new patch for GTA4 is out now!

[Wildside]

Grand Theft Auto IV - Title Update for Windows - LIVE update

Version 1.0.2.0

GRAPHICS FIXES / ADDITIONS:
Graphics Menu:
-Added "Water Quality", "Shadow Quality" and "Reflection Resolution" sliders in graphics menu.
-Added "Definition" and "VSync" toggles in graphics menu.
-Rendering optimizations.
-VSync optimizations.
-Nvidia 7000 series
-Mirrors fixed

PATCH 1 FIXES:
-Direct input device support is now disabled by default and can only be enabled with the commandline: "-usedirectinput"
-Supported Controllers:
---Logitech Dual Action
---Logitech RumblePad 2
---Logitech Cordless RumblePad 2
---Saitek P2500
-Supported Wheels:
---Note: Controls are unmapped, user must map controls using Manufacturer's mapping software.
---Logitech G25 Racing Wheel
---Logitech Wingman Formula GP Wheel
---Logitech MOMO Racing
---MOMO Force
---Driving Force Pro
---Driving Force
---Formula Force
-Added Commandline "-notimefix" which will help some users who are experiencing the fast/slow gameplay issue after patch 1 was applied.
-Fixed a bug that caused some users to experience endless looping audio effects after Patch 1 was applied.
-Benchmark was disabling sounds after Patch 1 was applied, this is now fixed.

CRASH FIXES:
-Unable to load game fixed - For some users, a DOS window would open and close immediately upon Game Launch, GTA IV would never launch.
-Hang on Initial Game Loading Screen fixed - Some users experienced Character Art Loading screens in an endless loop.
-Certain causes of the RESC10 error have been fixed (Alt-Tab, change resolution). If you experience an RESC10 error, you must restart.
-Certain Instances of the "GRAND THEFT AUTO IV has encountered a problem and needs to close" error have been fixed.

VIDEO EDITOR:
-Naming clips is now mandatory on Export

MULTIPLAYER:
-Legitimate players being kicked from Multiplayer matches has been fixed.

GENERAL ADDITIONS / FIXES:
-Wireless 360 controllers not functioning - Triggers were full on/off, fixed.
-In the Options menu accessed from the Title Screen a “Game” section has been added with the ability to turn Clip capture on/off.

hurray! A new performance patch! I have yet to try it out. Seems like a lot of fixes has been done. For those of you who have not unlock graphic setting restrictions, head towards my thread i made a while back:

http://www.techist.com/forums/f15/gta4-tweak-guide-easiest-way-tweak-gta4-pc-195548/

tell us ur experiences with the new patch for u GTA4 for PC owners!

EDIT:

also mods, the save button when editing doesnt reload the page or show that it was saved. Once u reload the page, ur edits are there though.

 

[Wildside]

old benchmark:

Statistics
Average FPS: 36.77
Duration: 37.72 sec
CPU Usage: 61%
System memory usage: 70%
Video memory usage: 71%

Graphics Settings
Video Mode: 1680 x 1050 (60 Hz)
Texture Quality: High
Render Quality: High
View Distance: 1
Detail Distance: 1

Hardware
Microsoft® Windows Vista" Ultimate
Service Pack 1
Video Adapter: ATI Radeon HD 3870 X2
Video Driver version: 7.14.10.630
Audio Adapter: Speakers (Creative SB X-Fi)
AMD Processor model unknown

File ID: benchmark.cli

new benchmark:

Statistics
Average FPS: 42.96
Duration: 37.96 sec
CPU Usage: 58%
System memory usage: 78%
Video memory usage: 93%

Graphics Settings
Video Mode: 1680 x 1050 (60 Hz)
Texture Quality: High
Render Quality: High
Reflection Resolution: Very High
Water Quality: Very High
Shadow Quality: Very High
View Distance: 1
Detail Distance: 1
Definition: Off
VSync: Off

Hardware
Microsoft® Windows Vista" Ultimate
Service Pack 1
Video Adapter: ATI Radeon HD 3870 X2
Video Driver version: 7.14.10.630
Audio Adapter: Speakers (Creative SB X-Fi)
AMD Processor model unknown

File ID: benchmark.cli

still tweaking the settings.

 

[Whirlwind]

That seems to be a nice patch...you got a nice FPS boost and some eye-candy....hopefully this game will be patched up nice and run pretty well on my system by the time I get around to it.

 

[Tim]

Do you need the first patch installed before this one??

 

[dario03]

I might try it but I bet it doesn't do much for me since it only lowered your cpu usage 3%. CPU usage is what makes this game a pain to run.

 

[Wildside]

I might try it but I bet it doesn't do much for me since it only lowered your cpu usage 3%. CPU usage is what makes this game a pain to run.

it lower because of viewing and detail distance is low. I'll benchmark again with those up high a little bit. Thing is, when i increase it more and more my average fps actually goes down thx to my card.

Do you need the first patch installed before this one??

yes. This is a fix for that patch.

 

[Poizen22]

ARGGG if only my mobo wasnt dead id be getting my gta4 action on!

 

[Tim]

I didn't notice any difference :|

 

[Chad711]

Did benchmarks with auto config before and after and got a 4 fps increase. However when playing the game during a few missions I got some HUGE lag in the game. I never once had lag in this game before.

I was in a rush so couldn't fiddle with it. I wonder if it turned the video capture thing back on?

 

[Tim]

hmm, haven't looked at my fps yet... have to do that