Whats the best settings for gtx 970?

[Grim Abstract]

thanks :)

[Grim Abstract]

Originally posted by CursedPanther:

On what resolution? For 1080p it should handle high-ultra graphics with Hairworks off.

1080p, for some areas it takes me down to 53 on just high so thats a either strange or im too picky lol

[Life]

GeForce Game Experience actually works pretty well on this game. It will set everything for you, and while on some games I'm not always happy, it configured my GTX 690s very nicely. Never dipped below 60fps and graphics were stunning.

[Cannibinor]

I have a 970 running a slight overclock. Hairworks off, foliage draw distance and shadow quality on high. Everything else is on ultra at 1080p. Rarely drop below 60fps.

[DYMAXION]

Originally posted by xundeadx14:

thanks :)

Everything max except hairworks off.

[AllfatherOdin]

EVGA GTX 970 SSC here. I run 1080p, everything maxed save Hairworks off and Foliage Distance View set to high. Rarely drop below 60 FPS in any scene.

[MundM]

Actually, I noticed, it almost does not matter what settings I do. I can give my already oc windforce 970 a stable additional 150-180 mhz but It does not matter, because i get my 60 fps on ultra but what kills it are the 6-12 fps drops that let the game stutter for a moment. I get these stutters no matter what config, would prefer smooth 50 fps bevor stuttering 60 fps but I get it no matter what. Maybe it's my i5 3570k that's too low, don't know.

[jclosed]

Here are the settings for my system (i5-3570, MSI GTX 970, 8Gb 1600Mhz).

I have experimented an bit and the following setup gives (in my opinion) an good compromise between image quality and frame rate. I never had crashes or frame drops. Even in city's the number of frames stays well in high limits. I have some pop-ins after an fast travel between zones or start of the game (when all is loading in) but it stays within very acceptable range.

First of all - I have the GOG version, and I do NOT use the Galaxy Client, because it is in beta state and can cause strange things like frame drops and crashes. I also advise to disable any overlay.

For the Nvidia drivers

I have disabled the Nvidia Streamer service for Shield. This one is only needed if you actually use shield streaming, but most people don't need that service. It can cause frame drops and other strange stuff, so it is best to disable this service.

In the Nvidia Control Panel "Manage 3d Settings" I use the following "overrides":
Maximum pre-rendered frames - 1
Multi-display/mixed-GPU acceleration - Single Display Performance Mode
Power Management Mode - Prefer maximum performance

In-Game settings:

Postprocessing (this are personal preferences - I don't like blur and sharpening):
Motion Blur - Off
Blur - Off
Anti-aliasing - On
Bloom - On
Sharpening - Off
Ambient Occlusion - HBAO+
Depth of Field - Off
Chromatic Aberration - Off
Vignetting - On
Light Shafts - On

Graphics:
Vsync - On
Maximum Frames per Second - 60 or maximum (maximum can cause tearing).
Resolution - 1920x1080
Display Mode - Full Screen
Nvidia Hairworks - Off
Number of Background Characters - High
Shadow Quality - High
Terrain Quality - Ultra
Water Quality - Ultra
Grass Density - High
Texture Quality - Ultra
Foliage Visability Range - High
Detail Level - Ultra
Hardware Cursor - On.

Hope this helps... ;-).

[MundM]

Originally posted by jclosed:

Here are the settings for my system (i5-3570, MSI GTX 970, 8Gb 1600Mhz).

For the Nvidia drivers

I have disabled the Nvidia Streamer service for Shield. This one is only needed if you actually use shield streaming, but most people don't need that service. It can cause frame drops and other strange stuff, so it is best to disable this service.

In the Nvidia Control Panel "Manage 3d Settings" I use the following "overrides":
Maximum pre-rendered frames - 1
Multi-display/mixed-GPU acceleration - Single Display Performance Mode
Power Management Mode - Prefer maximum performance

Did you test the difference between "single- and multi monitor performance" because every developer and nvidia always says you should use multi monitor performance mode cos even on 1 monitor it maxes the performance better.

The shild stream service, is it always installed with the driver? I doubt I have it installed, gotta check this evening if it's running.

I will also try starting the game from the explorer and not gog client.

I have one more tip:


When in game alt+tab out and start the task-manager then set priority to high for thewitcher3 exe and go back into game, that improves things too.

[jclosed]

@MundM

No - I have (not yet) tested the difference between "single- and multi monitor performance". I just use this as standard in most games, but I will give it an try...

The Shield streaming service is installed if you use GeForce Experience. Sadly - If you use that program it re-enables that service every time it does an update (graphic drivers or itself). It is annoying, but disabling only takes an minute, so not too bad.

I made an shortcut to the .exe file on my desktop, so I do not have to use the client. If I want to add an DLC or do an update, I download it and install the .exe file. That way I can control when I want to update.

[MundM]

Originally posted by jclosed:

@MundM

No - I have (not yet) tested the difference between "single- and multi monitor performance". I just use this as standard in most games, but I will give it an try...

The Shield streaming service is installed if you use GeForce Experience. Sadly - If you use that program it re-enables that service every time it does an update (graphic drivers or itself). It is annoying, but disabling only takes an minute, so not too bad.

I made an shortcut to the .exe file on my desktop, so I do not have to use the client. If I want to add an DLC or do an update, I download it and install the .exe file. That way I can control when I want to update.

I will check out if the stream service is running on my pc.
The GOG client is really bad atm. I can't recommend it at all, only good thing you can download your games with a click, that's better then the browser version.

[Gabriel Angelos]

Originally posted by xundeadx14:

thanks :)

Hairworks off

Foliage distance set to High NOT Ultra

Rest on/Ultra 60 fps




IF its OC ed . Assuming 1080p

[Grim Abstract]

thanks guys i will try these settings out, are you guys getting micro stutter tho?

[› Sexual Magic]

I play on a g1 970 and run it with everything on and maxed except grass distance to high and grass density on low. Hairworks on. The game rarely dips below 55fps when gerhalt gets close to the camera in buildings. I play at 2560x1440 as well.

[gamertaboo]

Lol wow. Such bs.

[Trump G.O.A.T-POTUS]

I have everything maxed with hairworks on, runs insanely fast