The game frequently experiences crashes.
The game frequently experiences crashes.
Happy to see you have returned to factory settings and it resolved most of the issues. The next actions should align with what @JoostinOnline suggested. The key will be adjusting the graphics settings to a more suitable level, as they differ significantly between games. Could you share your PC specifications? Are you using an RX 580 with 4GB, 8GB RAM, a 60 Hz monitor, or a 1080p display? Also, what is your RAM speed and whether it uses dual-channel?
The issue lies with that one since in certain games the impact on the CPU remains unchanged. So I wouldn't notice much improvement in FPS.
Adjust every graphic setting to low or off and check the FPS improvement. For testing, I need to pause here for now—bedtime. I’ll explore this further tomorrow morning. I have some ideas I believe I can find for you.
Yeah I might give it a shot, thanks mate. For me it's 9:40 am, so I realize the time difference is significant.
Update: I tested from High to Low and noticed a small gain, but it’s not enough for a game that needs high quality. After that I went to Very High and turned off AA, since it really messes up frames. AO is at HBAO+, shadows are High, except AA is at FXAA, and overall FPS stays pretty much the same, though the GPU usage is around mid 80%.
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April 21, 2019
by Veczen
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In the end, I didn't give up on the OC, but I only increased it to 4Ghz at 1.25V and it worked fine. I was just thinking about setting it to default, which made me realize I needed a bit more power. It's a bit unusual, but now everything is running properly. Thanks!
I noticed there are only a few adjustments possible for the graphic settings within the game. To maintain a high-quality appearance, you might need to access the configuration files and tweak CPU-heavy parameters such as particles—this can help reduce strain on your CPU and improve frame rates. You'll need to locate those CPU-intensive settings. For in-game options, you'd have to experiment individually, as with Assassins Creed, and figure out what works best for your experience. I recall needing to do the same with Black Flag. Try changing each setting one by one, from full to off, to observe its impact on FPS and visual quality. Over time, you should identify the main factors affecting performance and whether they compromise visual fidelity. You already found a solution in AA, which is excellent. AO could be another option, but double-check that changes don’t negatively affect image quality. In many open-world titles, disabling AO often leads to a noticeable boost in FPS. However, results can differ significantly between games.
Hey, I'm being completely honest. I can't be both here and there. Skyrim was a great experience for me, and I've had it since 2017, still making adjustments. The game is a bit easier now, but I often struggle with 30 in crowded areas and usually end up in the 40s or higher. I've surpassed 60 and it's fine for me. Plus, I don't have much time to tweak things when I'm busy playing. In the end, I think I'll upgrade to a CPU later, probably aiming for the Zen 2 series. But if that happens, I might already be done with the game. Thanks for keeping up!