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Spent the evening clean installing windows and wondered if there are any tips or applications you always use and have to make your experience that bit nicer. Anything from changing your nvidia 3d settings to advanced stuff.
 
Spent the evening clean installing windows and wondered if there are any tips or applications you always use and have to make your experience that bit nicer. Anything from changing your nvidia 3d settings to advanced stuff.
U want tips for better perf? I usually do the %temp thing haha
 
If you use G-Sync, enable V-Sync in the Nvidia control panel and disable it in-game. Also lock the FPS a little below the maximum refresh rate, e.g. 116 for 120. This is the correct way to use G-Sync. I recommend RivaTuner to lock the FPS.
Using some of these exact tricks right now to keep Darksiders 2 from imploding. Rivatuner with MSI afterburner is a real gem.
 
If you use G-Sync, enable V-Sync in the Nvidia control panel and disable it in-game. Also lock the FPS a little below the maximum refresh rate, e.g. 116 for 120. This is the correct way to use G-Sync. I recommend RivaTuner to lock the FPS.
Yep sounds like a nice idea tbh! (y)
 
After a clean Windows install I usually focus on small quality of life stuff. I disable unnecessary startup apps, turn off mouse acceleration, and make sure the correct chipset and GPU drivers are installed. I also tweak power settings and remove background apps and overlays I never use. It does not boost FPS directly, but the system feels a lot more responsive and stable overall.
 
Gotta love a fresh clean install. First thing I do is chipset + GPU drivers, then Windows updates. Disable unnecessary startup apps, set Nvidia Control Panel to prefer maximum performance and low latency. Power plan on High Performance, trim some Windows visual fluff. Simple setup, but it runs smooth.
 
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