Variations in the starting menu options across different versions of Euro Truck Simulator 2.
Variations in the starting menu options across different versions of Euro Truck Simulator 2.
Typically, starting with DX would involve using DX, while opening with openGL would rely on openGL. In safe mode, you might need to disable mods on profiles to prevent them from loading. Some users suggest checking the config files and clearing them before switching to safe mode, though I’m not entirely sure about that approach.
DirectX remains the primary API for graphics on PCs. AMD, Nvidia, and Intel can all handle it equally well. The variation in opinions stems from differences in driver quality—Nvidia cards often have better OpenGL performance than AMD drivers. There’s no reason to prefer one over the other; both support OpenGL, but AMD/Nvidia versions tend to be more effective. You won’t achieve the same results as DirectX unless you use its Safe Mode for troubleshooting issues like crashes or low frame rates.
Uses DirectX as intended, proceeding with the current approach.
You're seeing stable performance with DirectX and ETS2, but OpenGL felt less reliable in terms of image quality and frame rate. It might help to run a longer test session with OpenGL to get a clearer picture of its behavior.