Performance problems - RTX 3080 Ryzen 9 6900HS

[Dexlyne]

Hello everyone,

I really like the game and played it during early access. I just bought the game to continue.

However, I'm having performance problems. I'm playing in 1440p, limited to 60 fps and my processor is still running at full speed (I've limited the temperature to 87 degrees).

Here's my configuration:
- Laptop,
- AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS,
- 32 go Ram
- RTX 3080

I've tried DLSS in games, but I don't notice any improvement in temperatures.

Can you please help me optimize the game settings?

Thanks for your games!

[Star Drifters Dev]

Hey Dexlyne,

Thanks for supporting First Dwarf! We develop and test the game on various laptops, each requiring a different approach for the best experience. On similar ASUS and MSI configs, no major tweaks are needed, but for quieter fans, some adjustments help. Limiting FPS to 60 is a great start - it significantly reduces system load.

Here are a few more tips to improve performance and temps:

- Performance Mode: If your laptop is in Silent/Balanced mode, cooling might be restricted. Switching to Performance Mode helps keep temps in check, though it may increase fan noise.
- Nvidia Image Scaling + Sharpening: Instead of DLSS, try NIS + Sharpening—some players find it gives better performance and clarity.
- Lowering Shadows can help CPU/GPU balance. Dropping Shadows by one notch changes the look slightly but doesn’t significantly impact visual quality. If you’re happy with the adjusted visuals, this tweak can be a big relief for the GPU.
- V-Sync & FPS Cap: Since you’re already capping FPS at 60, enabling V-Sync can further smooth frame pacing and reduce CPU spikes.

Give these a try and let us know if they help! If the issue persists, sharing CPU/GPU usage details during gameplay could give us more insights.

PS. Thermal Paste (Rare Case): On a little bit older ASUS Zephyrus with RTX 2080, we faced serious thermal throttling, even at 1080p. No setting changes helped, but replacing the thermal paste completely solved the issue. This is rare, as modern laptops usually come with decent-quality thermal paste, but it might be worth checking if nothing else helps.