Fallout 3 optimization guide

A simple guide on how to optimize Fallout 3 for anyone with a low end machine out there.

Table of contents

STEP 1.The first step entails the installation of a very important tool called the Nexus Mod Manager.
You might have already have heard of this useful tool if your at all into Fallout 3 modding. This program streamlines the usage of mods, sed mods will be used to make your game run better.

STEP 2.The second step will be directing you twords the mods you should install with the mod manager to optimize your Fallout 3 game, and make it look a good bit uglier. If you are not comfterable with that then i apologize, i would recommend just flower picking wich mods suit you the most.

STEP 1: Nexus Mod Manager

The Nexus Mod Manager is a essential tool for the installation of mods. It streamlines the act of installing mods to a simple click and drag. If you're at all into Fallout 3 modding I'm sure you've heard of this tool, and maybe already have it. If not i will link a youtube video on how to install the Nexus Mod Manager. But fret not it is a very simple task.

URL :

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ClqtmSUsFhg

STEP 2.The mods

Alright, on to step 2. This step will be mainly directing you twords the mods and tools you'll use to improve your game exsperience. (Message me if any Link's don't work)

Fallout 3 Configurator:A very basic mods that allows you to customize your Fallout 3 more then the vanillia game would allow you to. http://www.nexusmods.com/fallout3/mods/6769/?

Fallout 3 Fog Remover: The name said it all, it removes all fog from the game. In turn increasing FPS. http://www.nexusmods.com/fallout3/mods/18457/?

Low Res Textures: Yet again the name say's it all this mod adds in low res textures to everything from clutter, to landscape. It has a all in one pack or you can pick and chose what low res textures you you want. http://www.nexusmods.com/fallout3/mods/5123/?

Rivet City FPS: This mods aims to increase fps by deleting some unnoticeable items in the game.
http://www.nexusmods.com/fallout3/mods/1949/?

Better Game Performace: A major mod, increasing fps by removing many of the useless clutter items in the game. I would recommend like with all mods downloading the latest version.
http://www.nexusmods.com/fallout3/mods/13520/?

Removed dust particles: The name say's i all.
http://www.nexusmods.com/fallout3/mods/12310/?

Fallout Sutter Remover: A mod that removes alot of the stutter in Fallout, for me especially when walking sideways. http://www.nexusmods.com/fallout3/mods/8886/?

Rivet City Stairwell Lag Fix: http://www.nexusmods.com/fallout3/mods/17574/?

Rivet City-Cleaned up:Removes some trash from rivet city, and some other misc things.
http://www.nexusmods.com/fallout3/mods/11707/?

View Distance Decreased: http://www.nexusmods.com/fallout3/mods/1293/?

No Gunshot lights: NOTE this mod removes the lights, not the muzzle effect.
http://www.nexusmods.com/fallout3/mods/3633/?

In conclusion

So with all or even most of those mods installed i assure you that there will be a fps increase by a substantial amount. I apologize for any misspells (I know how frowned apon those are XD) or grammatical errors if you can't stand them just message me and I'll fix them. Thanks for using my guide, and if any oher guides are needed just message me and I'll get right to it.
NOTE: You need to install whatever mod you desire, then launch the game and see if it works rince and repeat.

[Paradinse]

Seems pretty pointless now since even my 16 year old 7800GS can just handle the game and people don't really have low end machines anymore.

I recommend though, always play this game on windows 7, it's easy enough to use, and it runs on pretty much all modern machines just fine and it runs the game great.

[Chevy Shitbox]

Easy fix that a bloke told me, might not work for all machines but worked for me. Go to windows graphics setting, locate fallout 3, you should be able to set both the application and launcher to high performance and you're done, even clocks my hours to unlike the old trick with GFWL.

[Piratedom]

Spartan652 a 3090 and I9 core is super overkill for this game. Your better off going for something older, cheaper, and more available

[Slayer Force]

pls HELP its crashing dont opening pls helpp meeee im try lots of things windows live admin... but it dont opening how to fix that pls help plsss

[p1mple]

Can someone help me crack RTX 3090 and and i9 Core plz? I want to play this game since 1969 and I really want it pls I need graphic card and pc

[HungarianHelmetHero]

can you make one telling us how to make it not crash i can run it perfectly fine normally but it crashes all the time

[Alp]

i want to take screenshots and to connect it to steam if you know how to connect it to steam or whatever talk to me on discord my discord is Snow Owl#3736

[Miri]

thanks, it helped a lot! :)

[Passive]

Btw guys i was bad at modding back then.
Use this software this is improtant, sorry shoulda mentioned it.
https://loot.github.io/

[Passive]

Your welcome Mr.Swag, my pleasure.