Critical Graphics and Performance Issue in Elden Ring (PC with RTX 4060 Ti)

[andresedev]

Detailed Description of the Issue:
Hello everyone,
I'm experiencing serious problems while playing Elden Ring on my Windows 11 PC. After trying multiple solutions, the game is still unplayable due to graphical errors, dark screens, and textures not loading correctly. I've attached an image that shows an example of the visual issues I'm facing.

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System Specifications:

• Operating System: Windows 11 Pro (10.0.22631 build 22631)
  
• Motherboard: B760 GAMING X AX (Gigabyte Technology)
  
• CPU: Intel Core i7-14700K (20 cores, 28 logical processors)
  
• GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti (Drivers: 561.09 - Sep 10, 2024)
  
• RAM: 32 GB
  
• Storage: SSD - 953.9 GB (main) and HDD - 1.8 TB (secondary)
  
• DirectX: Version 12

Graphical and Performance Issues Experienced:

• Graphical artifacts, dark screens, and distorted textures.
  
• Significant frame rate drops and visual performance loss after a few minutes of gameplay.
  
• The game crashes unexpectedly after 10-15 minutes of playtime.
  
• GPU and CPU do not reach their full potential (GPU usage around 40%, RAM usage at 12GB).

What I've Already Tried:

Update and Reinstall Drivers:

• Performed a clean installation of NVIDIA drivers using Display Driver Uninstaller (DDU) and reinstalled the latest driver version (561.09).
  
• Tested previous driver versions without success.

Verify Game Files:

• Verified the integrity of Elden Ring files through Steam.

Adjust Game Graphics Settings:

• Reduced texture quality, disabled V-Sync, real-time shadows, ambient occlusion, and other advanced effects.

NVIDIA Control Panel Settings: Adjusted NVIDIA Control Panel settings with the following recommendations:

• Power Management Mode: Maximum Performance.
  
• Anisotropic Filtering: Disabled.
  
• Vertical Sync: Disabled.
  
• Low Latency Mode: Ultra.

System Optimization:

• Disabled software overlays (NVIDIA GeForce Experience, Discord).
  
• Disabled third-party software that might interfere with the game.
  
• Ensured the system is up to date with the latest Windows 11 and Visual C++ Redistributables.

Configure CPU Core Affinity:

• Modified CPU affinity so that the Elden Ring process uses only the primary cores.

Running the Game in DirectX 11:

• Added -dx11 to the launch options of the game from Steam.

Safe Mode and Additional Tests:

• Tried starting the computer in Safe Mode with Networking to see if there were any improvements.
  
• Changed display mode to Borderless Window.

Results After Trying All These Solutions:

• No significant improvements. The game continues to show graphical issues and crashes unexpectedly within a few minutes.
  
• The GPU and CPU are not working to their full capacity, which suggests a possible issue with game optimization or compatibility.

Specific Questions and Concerns:

• Has anyone else experienced similar issues with a similar hardware setup?
  
• Are there any advanced graphics settings that could be causing these issues?
  
• Are there any known patches or specific solutions for issues with the RTX 4060 Ti in Elden Ring?
  
• Any suggestions to solve these problems and improve the gaming experience?

Any help or advice would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance!

[Darth Invader]

Man, I got the exact same specs, except I have an i7 9700, and the game runs fine.

RTX 4060, 32GB ram, 1TB SSD, Win 11.

This sounds rudimentary, but have you tried restarting your computer? Not shutting down first, just do a straight restart.

If anything, maybe this comment will serve as an up to your topic.

Sometimes some tech gurus show up here that can help.

Good luck.

[andresedev]

Thank you, the issue occurred to me before in the base game, but it was bearable. However, with the DLC, the game has become unplayable. I opened a support ticket with Bandai Namco, but it's been 3 days, and they haven't responded, so I decided to post here and share my problem to see if anyone else is experiencing it. It only happens with Elden Ring, as I don't face this issue with other heavier games that have higher requirements.

[dark-breed]

if the files are ok and also a reinstall does not solve the problem i would say you have a problem with your cpu, make some research about dead intel 14 gen problem.

if you already run the newest bios with intel default settings in bios your cpu is dead.

[dark-breed]

just answer to the question there where some with the same problems, in most cases with intel 14 gen some weeks ago and they all had a faulty/instable cpu if a reinstall of the game did not solved it.

first of all, reinstall thr game, if thr problem does not disappear check for a bios update and set the intel default setting in bios.

if even than the problem does not disappear you could check you cpu (there is a test that can show with about 90% chance if the cpu is already dead).

download the tool OCCT

run a CPU+RAM test with this settings changed
(the other settings can be used with the default)

dataset=large
mode=extreme
loadtype=variable
thread settings=core cycling
type=cycle trough all cores
cycle interval=10 milliseconds

check if core+ram errors appear

[andresedev]

Hello, I just ran the tests with the application you recommended. I left it running for 30 minutes with the settings you suggested, and it didn't find any errors. The CPU is almost new; it's been in use for 4 months, and the BIOS is updated to prevent the deterioration issue reported in the latest Intel models. I'll try reinstalling the game. I'll check in tonight as I'm currently working. Thanks for your help.

[andresedev]

I reinstalled the game, and it was fine for about 30 minutes, but then it closed. I tried to play again, and now it closes every 2 minutes. I really liked the game, but unfortunately, it's unplayable. It's not a problem with the processor because I can run games with much higher requirements without any issues.I reached out to the game's support for help, and tomorrow it will be 5 days without a response. From what I played, it seems like a great game, but the optimization for PC is terrible and unplayable.

[dark-breed]

Ursprungligen skrivet av andresedev:

I reinstalled the game, and it was fine for about 30 minutes, but then it closed. I tried to play again, and now it closes every 2 minutes. I really liked the game, but unfortunately, it's unplayable. It's not a problem with the processor because I can run games with much higher requirements without any issues.I reached out to the game's support for help, and tomorrow it will be 5 days without a response. From what I played, it seems like a great game, but the optimization for PC is terrible and unplayable.

a crash produce a crash log in windows event viewer that can help to identify the cause.

windows key+r
eventvwr
on the left side windows logs and there applications
you see a list of logs, look for the event id 1000 related to elden ring

[andresedev]

I received a response from Bandai support, so I'm sharing it here in case it might help someone in the future.

Change the application's Windows Compatibility Mode Setting

• Launch Steam
  
• Go to your Library
  
• Right-click (Game) and select Manage
  
• Choose Properties
  
• Select the Local Files tab
  
• Select Browse Local Files
  
• Right-click on the (game).exe file and go to Properties
  
• Under the Compatibility tab, disable full-screen optimizations

Change your Refresh Rate
• Right-click on the Desktop and select Display Settings
  
• Click on Advanced Display Settings
  
• Scroll down to the bottom of the page and click on Display Adapter Properties
  
• Click on the Monitor tab
  
• Click on the drop-down menu available under Screen Refresh Rate and select a different refresh rate than what you are currently using
  
• Close Windows Display Settings to exit

Change your Window's Scaling

• Go to the Windows Start Menu
  
• Choose Settings
  
• Select System
  
• Select Display
  
• Look for the Change in the size of text, apps, and other items under Scale and layout
  
• Select 100%

Check if the game is running through the right graphics card

• Open Settings
  
• Select System
  
• Choose Display
  
• Beneath the Multiple Displays section, click on Graphics settings
  
• Choose the Desktop app via the pull-down menu
  Select Browse
  
• Locate (Game) installation folder (This is usually located in C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common)
  
• After selecting the game, it should appear below the previously pressed Browse button with two buttons named Options and Remove.
  
• Press on Options then select High-performance or whichever option displays your graphics card.

How To Set the Default GPU for Applications and Games
First, make sure your discrete graphics card is the main source of display

• Verify in Device Manager/Display Adapters if the Discrete Graphics Card is grayed out. Make sure to enable it in the BIOS settings or video card settings.
  
• Connect the video cable to the Discrete Graphics Card's port instead of the motherboard's back panel.
  
  To set the default GPU for your application or game, you'll need to associate your games with it so your computer will know which GPU to use. (by default the option set is Let Windows decide)
  
  • From Start Icon, type "Graphics Settings" and Click the results from System Settings.
    
  • Click Desktop App.
    
  • Browse your application. If your application is not on the list, you will need to browse for the folder where the .exe file is located.
    
  • Click on the application name/icon.
    
  • Click Options.
    
  • Set the application to your preferred GPU.
    
  • Click save.
  
  In my case, the solution for now was somewhat silly. I have a 240Hz monitor at 1920 x 1080 resolution, and I had to set it to use 60Hz, which resolved the issue. I played for about 4 hours and didn't encounter the problem again.