Here you have your performance data: Runs fine and without jerks on my AthlonXP 3500+ with nVidia geForce 7800fx.

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I'm just not sure people should be doing texture experimentation on my post.



Well, that weren't texture experiments, that were some idea how you could improve your level. Critics and comments are usual in the showcase forums and you should appreciate that others user try to give you creative input.

Always learn from history, to be sure you make the same mistakes again...