#boost fps

[kristiliqua]

some ultrakill fans flaming people for playing on lenient/harmless is so funny to me because here i am in my little corner playing on harmless with Also 100% damage reduction (in major assist settings) because my severe anxiety cannot handle the idea of me taking any damage at all . i am wearing my propeller hat and eating my lollipop and i am having fun :3 (and maybe one day i can ease that anxiety and play without major assists)

[haplogamingchef]

Boost Your Fortnite FPS in 2025: The Complete Optimization Guide

Unlock Maximum Fortnite FPS in 2025: Pro Settings & Hidden Tweaks Revealed

In 2025, achieving peak performance in Fortnite requires more than just powerful hardware. Even the most expensive gaming setups can struggle with inconsistent frame rates and input lag if the system isn’t properly optimized. This guide is designed for players who want to push their system to its limits — without spending more money. Whether you’re a competitive player or just want smoother gameplay, this comprehensive Fortnite optimization guide will walk you through the best tools and settings to significantly boost FPS, reduce input lag, and create a seamless experience.

From built-in Windows adjustments to game-specific software like Razer Cortex and AMD Adrenalin, we’ll break down each step in a clear, actionable format. Our goal is to help you reach 240+ FPS with ease and consistency, using only free tools and smart configuration choices.

Check System Resource Usage First

Before making any deep optimizations, it’s crucial to understand how your PC is currently handling resource allocation. Begin by opening Task Manager (Ctrl + Alt + Delete > Task Manager). Under the Processes tab, review which applications are consuming the most CPU and memory.

Close unused applications like web browsers or VPN services, which often run in the background and consume RAM.

Navigate to the Performance tab to verify that your CPU is operating at its intended base speed.

Confirm that your memory (RAM) is running at its advertised frequency. If it’s not, you may need to enable XMP in your BIOS.

Avoid Complex Scripts — Use Razer Cortex Instead

While there are command-line based options like Windows 10 Debloater (DBLO), they often require technical knowledge and manual PowerShell scripts. For a user-friendly alternative, consider Razer Cortex — a free tool that automates performance tuning with just a few clicks.

Here’s how to use it:

Download and install Razer Cortex.

Open the application and go to the Booster tab.

Enable all core options such as:

Disable CPU Sleep Mode

Enable Game Power Solutions

Clear Clipboard and Clean RAM

Disable Sticky Keys, Cortana, Telemetry, and Error Reporting

Use Razer Cortex Speed Optimization Features

After setting up the Booster functions, move on to the Speed Up section of Razer Cortex. This tool scans your PC for services and processes that can be safely disabled or paused to improve overall system responsiveness.

Steps to follow:

Click Optimize Now under the Speed Up tab.

Let Cortex analyze and adjust unnecessary background activities.

This process will reduce system load, freeing resources for Fortnite and other games.

You’ll also find the Booster Prime feature under the same application, allowing game-specific tweaks. For Fortnite, it lets you pick from performance-focused or quality-based settings depending on your needs.

Optimize Fortnite Graphics Settings via Booster Prime

With Booster Prime, users can apply recommended Fortnite settings without navigating the in-game menu. This simplifies the optimization process, especially for players not familiar with technical configuration.

Key settings to configure:

Resolution: Stick with native (1920x1080 for most) or drop slightly for extra performance.

Display Mode: Use Windowed Fullscreen for better compatibility with overlays and task switching.

Graphics Profile: Choose Performance Mode to prioritize FPS over visuals, or Balanced for a mix of both.

Once settings are chosen, click Optimize, and Razer Cortex will apply all changes automatically. You’ll see increased FPS and reduced stuttering almost immediately.

Track Resource Gains and Performance Impact

Once you’ve applied Razer Cortex optimizations, monitor the system changes in real-time. The software displays how much RAM is freed and which services have been stopped.

For example:

You might see 3–4 GB of RAM released, depending on how many background applications were disabled.

Services like Cortana and telemetry often consume hidden resources — disabling them can free both memory and CPU cycles.

Enable AMD Adrenalin Performance Settings (For AMD Users)

If your system is powered by an AMD GPU, the Adrenalin Software Suite offers multiple settings that improve gaming performance with minimal setup.

Recommended options to enable:

Anti-Lag: Reduces input latency, making your controls feel more immediate.

Radeon Super Resolution: Upscales games to provide smoother performance at lower system loads.

Enhanced Sync: Improves frame pacing without the drawbacks of traditional V-Sync.

Image Sharpening: Adds clarity without a major hit to performance.

Radeon Boost: Dynamically lowers resolution during fast motion to maintain smooth FPS.

Be sure to enable Borderless Fullscreen in your game settings for optimal GPU performance and lower system latency.

Match Frame Rate with Monitor Refresh Rate

One of the simplest and most effective ways to improve both performance and gameplay experience is to cap your frame rate to match your monitor’s refresh rate. For instance, if you’re using a 240Hz monitor, setting Fortnite’s max FPS to 240 will reduce unnecessary GPU strain and maintain stable frame pacing.

Benefits of FPS capping:

Lower input latency

Reduced screen tearing

Better thermals and power efficiency

This adjustment ensures your system isn’t overworking when there’s no benefit, which can lead to more stable and predictable gameplay — especially during extended play sessions.

Real-World Performance Comparison

After applying Razer Cortex and configuring system settings, players often see dramatic performance improvements. In test environments using a 2K resolution on DirectX 12, systems previously capped at 50–60 FPS with 15–20 ms response times jumped to 170–180 FPS with a 3–5 ms response time.

When switching to 1080p resolution:

Frame rates typically exceed 200 FPS

Reduced frame time results in smoother aiming and lower delay

Competitive advantage improves due to lower latency and higher visual consistency

These results are reproducible on most modern gaming rigs, regardless of brand, as long as the system has adequate hardware and is properly optimized.

Switch Between Performance Modes for Different Games

One of Razer Cortex’s strongest features is its flexibility. You can easily switch between optimization profiles depending on the type of game you’re playing. For Fortnite, choose high-performance settings to prioritize responsiveness and frame rate. But for visually rich, story-driven games, you might want higher quality visuals.

Using Booster Prime:

Choose your desired game from the list.

Select a profile such as Performance, Balanced, or Quality.

Apply settings instantly by clicking Optimize, then launch the game directly.

This quick toggle capability makes it easy to adapt your system to different gaming needs without having to manually change settings every time.

Final Performance Test: Fortnite in 2K with Performance Mode

To push your system to the limit, test Fortnite under 2K resolution and Performance Mode enabled. Without any optimizations, many systems may average 140–160 FPS. However, with all the Razer Cortex and system tweaks applied:

Frame rates can spike above 400 FPS

Input delay and frame time reduce significantly

Gameplay becomes smoother and more responsive, ideal for fast-paced shooters

Conclusion: Unlock Peak Fortnite Performance in 2025

Optimizing Fortnite for maximum FPS and minimal input lag doesn’t require expensive upgrades or advanced technical skills. With the help of tools like Razer Cortex and AMD Adrenalin, along with proper system tuning, you can dramatically enhance your gameplay experience.

Key takeaways:

Monitor and free system resources using Task Manager

Use Razer Cortex to automate performance boosts with one click

Apply optimized settings for Fortnite via Booster Prime

Match FPS to your monitor’s refresh rate for smoother visuals

Take advantage of GPU-specific software like AMD Adrenalin

Customize settings for performance or quality based on your gaming style

By following this fortnite optimization guide, you can achieve a consistent fortnite fps boost in 2025 while also reducing input lag and ensuring your system runs at peak performance. These steps are applicable not only to Fortnite but to nearly any competitive game you play. It’s time to make your hardware work smarter — not harder.

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[crafluxminecraft]

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[the-babbering-dabber]

I am very sorry for asking for donations. Please do not ignore my message I am a human being and my children are innocent people who love life. I know you receive a lot of messages, but I am in dire need of your donation. It will save my children's lives from death due to the damned war on Gaza. I would be very grateful for your help and I hope you are well. I am Hanan from Gaza. Please help me. Our tent is full of water. We are sleeping in the street. We have no shelter. I cannot provide winter clothes for me and my children to protect us from the cold that has started. I cannot provide basic needs. Please help me. $50 is enough to buy a new tent and winter clothes. Please help me dear. We. We live in very harsh conditions🌹🫂

unfortunately, i don't have the funds to help, but please, if anyone can, help out^

[lucinfernos]

CONTENT CREATOR ARCANE AU INTRODUCTIONS ⭐

finally put together this handy dandy info sheet for your ease of access!

Jayce a.k.a. ManOfProgress (benevolently referred to as MOP by his fans) — 31 years old, he/him, bisexual trans man, Mexican-Brazilian — Started content creation in 2020 as a hobby to battle the pandemic boredom but blew up and decided to make it his full-time gig — Streams games and goofballery on Twitch [623k followers] and posts & streams more personal and unrelated content on YouTube [102k subscribers] — Found Viktor’s channel ~6 months before they started talking and feels very comforted by his voice; sleeps to his videos every night and puts one on whenever he’s anxious or angry — Got into a bad car accident as a child that was fatal to his father and left him with chronic pain on his left leg; now wears a knee brace and a calf compress periodically

Viktor a.k.a. TheMachineHerald — 32 years old, he/him, gay trans man, Czech-Polish — Was unable to leave the house during the peak of the pandemic and found joy and inspiration from Jayce’s content, and chose to start dabbling in content creation in 2022 — Creates very technically advanced and meticulously crafted ASMR videos; usually fully focuses on the mechanical sounds and tech aesthetic but lately has been brancing out more [12,3k subscribers before he gets in kahoots with Jayce] — Started showing his face only around the time when Jayce started watching him and is a bit irritated over the boost in popularity it granted him — Has many health problems, including scoliosis and rheumatoid arthritis (which has caused lung scarring and severe cartilage damage to his right leg and spine from when he was younger and could not access the necessary care to get the inflammation in control)

Mel a.k.a. Melicious (to this day her fans argue whether this is a reference to delicious or malicious) — 33 years old, she/her, bisexual; Jayce’s ex-girlfriend, African-American w/ Algerian roots — Was with Jayce during her time in Piltover but they made the mutual decision to part ways when she was accepted into an art school in London; are still close friends — Made very high-quality weekly diary-style vlogs, often related to art [837k subscribers]. Went on a semi-hiatus after moving but is active on other social medias like Instagram [1,4 million followers]

Jinx a.k.a. GETJINXED — 19 years old, she/they, agender aroace; in a queerplatonic relationship with Ekko, American — Gained popularity on TikTok and later on Twitch when people realized she’s the sister Vi is always complaining about; has no niche and does literally anything she wants to do that day, which usually has to do with either art or engineering [166k followers on Twitch, 850k on TikTok] — Working on an independent music career on the side with their debut single Get Jinxed going viral on TikTok — Lost her finger ON STREAM when working on an art installation, the clip has millions of views

Ekko a.k.a. The_Boy_Savior — 20 years old, he/any, probably nonbinary but he has a job so he doesn’t care abt that rn, bi & asexual; in a queerplatonic relationship with Jinx, African-American — Creates well-researched and thought-provoking video essays about worldwide issues, especially dedicated to the health of the planet and its people [317k subscribers] — Surprised everyone by appearing in one of Jinx’s tiktoks because nobody knew they knew each other let alone that they were in a QPR — Frequently holds fundraisers and has done a lot of good for his community

Caitlyn a.k.a. KillshotKiramman — 23 years old, she/her, lesbian; Vi’s girlfriend and Jayce’s best friend, Chinese-British — Makes videos about weapons (mostly guns and shooting) [176k subscribers] and plays games on her Twitch [29k followers] — Moderates Jayce and Vi’s streams, and completely destroys both of them at FPS games — Had a gun misfiring accident which left her blind in her left eye

Violet a.k.a. vistandsforvideogames — 24 years old, any pronouns, gender-apathetic (call her whatever you like) lesbian; Caitlyn’s partner, American — Gamer on Twitch, but also shares about her side job as a boxer [212k followers] — Sometimes mods for Jayce but mainly just shows up to kick his ass in Mortal Kombat and exude chaotic energy

[somerandomg33k]

I am still up anyway. I still have some dailies to do in XDefiant. Might as well grind it a little. And might as well have a short stream too. Ask me anything. A lot of my friends need help. So I will be fundraising for them. (!13+) Late Night XDefiant grind | !freepalestine | !fundraising for !comrades| !retweet | !ama |

[siegram-com]

FPS Boost: Eski PC'nizde Oyun Performansını Artırın

15 Muhteşem FPS Boost Taktiği: Eski PC’nizi Oyun Canavarına Dönüştürün! Hey, oyunseverler! Eski bilgisayarınızın düşük FPS’lerle sizi çileden çıkardığını biliyorum. Ama üzülmeyin, çünkü bugün size eski PC’nizde oyun performansını artırmanın sırlarını açıklayacağım. Bu yazıda, bütçenizi zorlamadan FPS’inizi yükseltecek 15 harika taktiği paylaşacağım. Hazırsanız, eski dostunuzu yeniden hayata…

[error404vnotfound]

i am turning myself into an oyster eel achievement in gris i hate you so much

[computersluggish]

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[techdriveplay]

What We Know About the PS5 Pro

In the world of gaming, the anticipation for the next big leap in console technology continually builds. Among the forefront of these advancements is the rumored PS5 Pro, a potential successor to Sony’s highly acclaimed PlayStation 5. This enhanced version promises to push the boundaries of what gamers can expect in terms of performance, graphics, and overall gaming experience. As whispers of its…

[lunnefisk]

everything wrong with elon musk's dogshit elden ring build

elon musk recently bought a blatantly boosted poe2 account and started trying to pretend he knew what he was talking about with it. while you could definitely in part put this down to... his general... everything... i think this was influenced by his elden ring build getting roasted a while back.

@luciferhimshelf has prompted me to go through his build and pick apart everything i see wrong, because while i think people get the general idea it's horrendous, i really want to go through it ALL

ALRIGHT. some of these are excusable first playthrough mistakes, and some of them are fucking baffling

he's in the mountaintops of the giants with 1009 hp. this is WAY less than you should have by this point. for anyone curious, i used a build calculator to check and he hasn't kept the debuff from hugging fia, which is a shame because it would have been very funny

he has 31 vigor, which governs your health. the general agreed end point for your build is 60 vigor, which bring you to 1900 hp. he also has a talisman equipped that gives you +5 vigor, endurance, strength and dex, MEANING HIS ACTUAL STAT IS 26 VIGOR. YOU SHOULD NOT HAVE 26 VIGOR AT THIS POINT

the spirit summons are... strange. having three equipped at all times is a really odd decision. two of them, Skeletal Militia (1) and Banished Knight Oleg (3) are reasonable choices, though by this point you really could have replaced them with something better - especially skeletal militia. the middle one, Marionette Soldiers (2), is more odd, but it's not a shit-tier choice. the odd thing here really is that he has three summons in his hotbar and no healing flasks - which i assume are in the quick access. i'd love to see his split of hp and fp heals too, because of the next one...

38 mind is a really strangely high amount to have. you don't need this much, ever. the only reason you might need this much is if your only spellcasting staff is lusat's glintstone staff (which is the one he is using), because it makes all your spells more expensive in exchange for dealing more damage. this should not be the only staff he is using.

and i know it's the only one he uses because for some reason he seems to be equipping all his weapons at once. i actually did this on my first playthrough of a souls game so i can't trash talk this one that much but it is still really fucking strange, ESPECIALLY WHEN HE IS HEAVY ROLLING IN THIS IMAGE. WHY IS HE HEAVY ROLLING WITH THE +5 ENDURANCE TALISMAN EQUIPPED

the more things i point out, the more inevitable i feel my descent into madness will become

why does he have two shields

i can understand multiple weapons. i don't like it but i understand it. two shields makes no sense. you should never have two shields

"oh but lunne maybe he has two shields because one parries" both of his shields are uninfused, and their base ash of war is weapon skill.

there is no reason to have two shields equipped.

i'm going to try and push past the fact he has two shields equipped, and move onto the weapons and spells

the weapons themselves are reasonable choices - rogier's rapier is a free weapon pre upgraded with a nice ash of war, and moonveil is a very powerful weapon and he has an intelligence build. this makes sense.

however, i would be an idiot if i did not point out that the reason elon musk is running an intelligence build, is absolutely 100% without a doubt because he thinks he is intelligent.

68 (62+6 from the helmet) is an odd choice - there is a spell that requires this amount, however i am not convinced he was smart enough to find it. if i had to guess, i would say he is probably just working toward 99

with this in mind, i looked at his spell choices. i can make out that he is running zamor ice storm, night comet, magic glintblade, comet, and loretta's greatbow. (i found out there is a wider crop of the image after scrutinising it, and it turns out i was right anyway)

these are extremely odd choices for your five spell slots.

the fact he has five spell slots really is the piece de resistance here. the funniest thing about this whole image. i'm sorry i put it off, but i really had to savour this.

you get two spell slots at the start of the game. one is bought at the roundtable hold. one drops from the red wolf of radagon, a mandatory boss on a casual playthrough taking on every legacy dungeon they find. a fifth one drops from demi-human queen maggie, in mt gelmir near where he would have been doing a quest to get that staff.

all the other memory stones are acquired through puzzles.

he is running an intelligence build because he thinks he's smart, but he could not solve a single puzzle.

he also took a photo of the screen instead of a screenshot.

[sysboxes]

ok this is my list so far-

NPD:

chosen person (CHP)

equal person (EP)

worthy person (WP) <- coined by Belladonna the Narc anon

respected person (RP) <- coined by @wittness

higher person (someone above equal person; less common)

Superior person (same as higher person)

favourite person (FP)

Ego person / supply person (person who helps with crashes and provides a boost)

BPD:

favourite person (FP)

fixated person

supply person

focused person

PPD:

safe person (SP)

trusted person (TP)

ASPD:

chosen person (CHP)

exception person (EP/ECP)

partner in crime (PIC)

Social person/circle

HPD:

attention person (AP/ATP)

attentive person

AVPD:

safe person (SP)

indulgent person (coined by an anon and their friend)

DPD:

depended person (DP)

reliant/relied person

SZPD:

interest person (IP)

safe person

stock friend (friends you dont care about)

OCPD:

Obsession Person

Compulsed person (when one is the subject of their compulsory thoughts)

Exception Person (EP/ECP)

STPD:

Familiar person

Trustable person (TBP)

Any PD can use:

Partner in crime (PIC)

Favourite Person (FP)

Grounded/grounding person

Comfort person

Attentive person

Attention person

Protected/protection/protective person

Connected person (similar to grounded or could be social)

Stable person (similar to grounded)

safe person

special person

love person or special love person (from anon)

Protected person (im, mod weeping, coining this one. Someone you would do anything to protect)

Protective person (i, weeping, am also coining this. Someone you’re very protective of or someone who is protective of you or both)

Link about OCPD terms

Link two about OCPD terms

[ohagiyoo]

he has a bottlecap collection, i just know it deep down in my heart

adding onto the first point, he's the biggest fan of the fallout games

his favorite superhero is spiderman or batman

he also collects soda pop can tabs, smug bastard collects the rainbow ones with a smaller hole inside for around a month and then dumps the whole thing on you with his dumbass smirk just so you'd have to kiss him for each tab.

as a kid, he used to press insects a lot as per catching them a lot

used to be a HUUUGE peter pan fanatic s a kid

believed that if you crushed butterflies that you'd fly from its "golden dust" or smth

had an emo phase in middle school 100%

post relationship, he likes to sneak his hands around your torso, nothing sexual. he just wants to feel you

he did the trend where you trap someone while tickling them under the guise of "checking their posture." never let you live it down

HORRIFIC at fps games, literally the worst

on the contrary, minecraft is his holy grail. makes the best traps on there

has NO idea on how to talk to women, can not for the life of him interact with one he likes romantically

once he realizes he likes u after being friends for a while, hes the type to just observe you from afar when you're not with him under the (failing) disguise of him just people watching as he usually does (it is NOT fooling nobody, especially hiori. his ahh does NOT believe karaus)

#2 pebbling fan next to kurona

he's v. big on acts of service & physical touch. will NOT let go of you if you're in a crowded area (theres like, 2 people in there. he just wants to be close to u lwky)

his ass is NOT nonchalant, when he's feeling mediocre he's the type to just randomly cling to you when you're doing random tasks (only when he's down tho, he wants to look cool and mysterious the other half of the time he's with u)

if you play a sport, he WILL evaluate the other teams skills and stuff and then come up to you the night before your game to tell you about his findings like he's some double agent

when he's a little upset at you, he purposefully uses his spiked hair to just nudge you with it. especially if you're laying down with him

had an asmr phase and that's how he formed his voice fetish

one time vro told otoya about his crush and otoya, being the ass he is decided to see if karasus crush (you) would fall for vro so everytime you hang out with the two, karasu is always glancing back at otoya incase he tries anything funny to make his life worse so it's like 2 ppl fighting over your attention. (which is imo one hell of an ego boost like wdym these 2 fine men r over here FIGHTING for my attention 😍😍😍😍 )

otoya told you about the above point after like 2 weeks of doing it when he noticed you werent falling for him and you laughed at his face, his ego was a bit bruised after that.

taglist (open + ask to be added) ;; @x3nafix

notes ;; lowkey just my thoughts abt vro framed as hcs. also lwky why he so 👅👅 in those photos like DAMN

© ohagiyoo 2025 — @mikageecorp — dividers — m.list

[nornities]

How to use DXVK with The Sims 3

Have you seen this post about using DXVK by Criisolate? But felt intimidated by the sheer mass of facts and information?

@desiree-uk and I compiled a guide and the configuration file to make your life easier. It focuses on players not using the EA App, but it might work for those just the same. It’s definitely worth a try.

Adding this to your game installation will result in a better RAM usage. So your game is less likely to give you Error 12 or crash due to RAM issues. It does NOT give a huge performance boost, but more stability and allows for higher graphics settings in game.

The full guide behind the cut. Let me know if you also would like it as PDF.

Happy simming!

Disclaimer and Credits

Desiree and I are no tech experts and just wrote down how we did this. Our ability to help if you run into trouble is limited. So use at your own risk and back up your files!

We both are on Windows 10 and start the game via TS3W.exe, not the EA App. So your experience may differ.

This guide is based on our own experiments and of course criisolate’s post on tumblr:  https://www.tumblr.com/criisolate/749374223346286592/ill-explain-what-i-did-below-before-making-any

This guide is brought to you by Desiree-UK and Norn.

Compatibility

Note: This will conflict with other programs that “inject” functionality into your game so they may stop working. Notably

Reshade

GShade

Nvidia Experience/Nvidia Inspector/Nvidia Shaders

RivaTuner Statistics Server

It does work seamlessly with LazyDuchess’ Smooth Patch.

LazyDuchess’ Launcher: unknown

Alder Lake patch: does conflict. One user got it working by starting the game by launching TS3.exe (also with admin rights) instead of TS3W.exe. This seemed to create the cache file for DXVK. After that, the game could be started from TS3W.exe again. That might not work for everyone though.

A word on FPS and V-Sync

With such an old game it’s crucial to cap framerate (FPS). This is done in the DXVK.conf file. Same with V-Sync.

You need

a text editor (easiest to use is Windows Notepad)

to download DXVK, version 2.3.1 from here: https://github.com/doitsujin/DXVK/releases/tag/v2.3.1 Extract the archive, you are going to need the file d3d9.dll from the x32 folder

the configuration file DXVK.conf from here: https://github.com/doitsujin/DXVK/blob/master/DXVK.conf. Optional: download the edited version with the required changes here.

administrator rights on your PC

to know your game’s installation path (bin folder) and where to find the user folder

a tiny bit of patience :)

First Step: Backup

Backup your original Bin folder in your Sims 3 installation path! The DXVK file may overwrite some files! The path should be something like this (for retail): \Program Files (x86)\Electronic Arts\The Sims 3\Game\Bin (This is the folder where also GraphicsRule.sgr and the TS3W.exe and TS3.exe are located.)

Backup your options.ini in your game’s user folder! Making the game use the DXVK file will count as a change in GPU driver, so the options.ini will reset once you start your game after installation. The path should be something like this: \Documents\Electronic Arts\The Sims 3 (This is the folder where your Mods folder is located).

Preparations

Make sure you run the game as administrator. You can check that by right-clicking on the icon that starts your game. Go to Properties > Advanced and check the box “Run as administrator”. Note: This will result in a prompt each time you start your game, if you want to allow this application to make modifications to your system. Click “Yes” and the game will load.

2. Make sure you have the DEP settings from Windows applied to your game.

Open the Windows Control Panel.

Click System and Security > System > Advanced System Settings.

On the Advanced tab, next to the Performance heading, click Settings.

Click the Data Execution Prevention tab.

Select 'Turn on DEP for all programs and services except these”:

Click the Add button, a window to the file explorer opens. Navigate to your Sims 3 installation folder (the bin folder once again) and add TS3W.exe and TS3.exe.

Click OK. Then you can close all those dialog windows again.

Setting up the DXVK.conf file

Open the file with a text editor and delete everything in it. Then add these values:

d3d9.textureMemory = 1

d3d9.presentInterval = 1

d3d9.maxFrameRate = 60

d3d9.presentInterval enables V-Sync,d3d9.maxFrameRate sets the FrameRate. You can edit those values, but never change the first line (d3d9.textureMemory)!

The original DXVK.conf contains many more options in case you would like to add more settings.

A. no Reshade/GShade

Setting up DXVK

Copy the two files d3d9.dll and DXVK.conf into the Bin folder in your Sims 3 installation path. This is the folder where also GraphicsRule.sgr and the TS3W.exe and TS3.exe are located. If you are prompted to overwrite files, please choose yes (you DID backup your folder, right?)

And that’s basically all that is required to install.

Start your game now and let it run for a short while. Click around, open Buy mode or CAS, move the camera.

Now quit without saving. Once the game is closed fully, open your bin folder again and double check if a file “TS3W.DXVK-cache” was generated. If so – congrats! All done!

Things to note

Heads up, the game options will reset! So it will give you a “vanilla” start screen and options.

Don’t worry if the game seems to be frozen during loading. It may take a few minutes longer to load but it will load eventually.

The TS3W.DXVK-cache file is the actual cache DXVK is using. So don’t delete this! Just ignore it and leave it alone. When someone tells to clear cache files – this is not one of them!

Update Options.ini

Go to your user folder and open the options.ini file with a text editor like Notepad.

Find the line “lastdevice = “. It will have several values, separated by semicolons. Copy the last one, after the last semicolon, the digits only. Close the file.

Now go to your backup version of the Options.ini file, open it and find that line “lastdevice” again. Replace the last value with the one you just copied. Make sure to only replace those digits!

Save and close the file.

Copy this version of the file into your user folder, replacing the one that is there.

Things to note:

If your GPU driver is updated, you might have to do these steps again as it might reset your device ID again. Though it seems that the DXVK ID overrides the GPU ID, so it might not happen.

How do I know it’s working?

Open the task manager and look at RAM usage. Remember the game can only use 4 GB of RAM at maximum and starts crashing when usage goes up to somewhere between 3.2 – 3.8 GB (it’s a bit different for everybody).

So if you see values like 2.1456 for RAM usage in a large world and an ongoing save, it’s working. Generally the lower the value, the better for stability.

Also, DXVK will have generated its cache file called TS3W.DXVK-cache in the bin folder. The file size will grow with time as DXVK is adding stuff to it, e.g. from different worlds or savegames. Initially it might be something like 46 KB or 58 KB, so it’s really small.

Optional: changing MemCacheBudgetValue

MemCacheBudgetValue determines the size of the game's VRAM Cache. You can edit those values but the difference might not be noticeable in game. It also depends on your computer’s hardware how much you can allow here.

The two lines of seti MemCacheBudgetValue correspond to the high RAM level and low RAM level situations. Therefore, theoretically, the first line MemCacheBudgetValue should be set to a larger value, while the second line should be set to a value less than or equal to the first line.

The original values represent 200MB (209715200) and 160MB (167772160) respectively. They are calculated as 200x1024x1024=209175200 and 160x1024x1024=167772160.

Back up your GraphicsRules.sgr file! If you make a mistake here, your game won’t work anymore.

Go to your bin folder and open your GraphicsRules.sgr with a text editor.

Search and find two lines that set the variables for MemCacheBudgetValue.

Modify these two values to larger numbers. Make sure the value in the first line is higher or equals the value in the second line. Examples for values: 1073741824, which means 1GB 2147483648 which means 2 GB. -1 (minus 1) means no limit (but is highly experimental, use at own risk)

Save and close the file. It might prompt you to save the file to a different place and not allow you to save in the Bin folder. Just save it someplace else in this case and copy/paste it to the Bin folder afterwards. If asked to overwrite the existing file, click yes.

Now start your game and see if it makes a difference in smoothness or texture loading. Make sure to check RAM and VRAM usage to see how it works.

You might need to change the values back and forth to find the “sweet spot” for your game. Mine seems to work best with setting the first value to 2147483648 and the second to 1073741824.

Uninstallation

Delete these files from your bin folder (installation path):

d3d9.dll

DXVK.conf

TS3W.DXVK-cache

And if you have it, also TS3W_d3d9.log

if you changed the values in your GraphicsRule.sgr file, too, don’t forget to change them back or to replace the file with your backed up version.

OR

delete the bin folder and add it from your backup again.

B. with Reshade/GShade

Follow the steps from part A. no Reshade/Gshade to set up DXVK.

If you are already using Reshade (RS) or GShade (GS), you will be prompted to overwrite files, so choose YES. RS and GS may stop working, so you will need to reinstall them.

Whatever version you are using, the interface shows similar options of which API you can choose from (these screenshots are from the latest versions of RS and GS).

Please note: 

Each time you install and uninstall DXVK, switching the game between Vulkan and d3d9, is essentially changing the graphics card ID again, which results in the settings in your options.ini file being repeatedly reset.

ReShade interface

Choose – Vulcan

Click next and choose your preferred shaders.

Hopefully this install method works and it won't install its own d3d9.dll file.

If it doesn't work, then choose DirectX9 in RS, but you must make sure to replace the d3d9.dll file with DXVK's d3d9.dll (the one from its 32bit folder, checking its size is 3.86mb.)

GShade interface

Choose –           

Executable Architecture: 32bit

Graphics API: DXVK

Hooking: Normal Mode

GShade is very problematic, it won't work straight out of the box and the overlay doesn't show up, which defeats the purpose of using it if you can't add or edit the shaders you want to use.

Check the game's bin folder, making sure the d3d9.dll is still there and its size is 3.86mb - that is DXVK's dll file.

If installing using the DXVK method doesn't work, you can choose the DirectX method, but there is no guarantee it works either.

The game will not run with these files in the folder:

d3d10core.dll

d3d11.dll

dxgi.dll

If you delete them, the game will start but you can't access GShade! It might be better to use ReShade.

Some Vulcan and DirectX information, if you’re interested:

Vulcan is for rather high end graphic cards but is backward compatible with some older cards. Try this method with ReShade or GShade first.

DirectX is more stable and works best with older cards and systems. Try this method if Vulcan doesn't work with ReShade/GShade in your game – remember to replace the d3d9.dll with DXVK's d3d9.dll.

For more information on the difference between Vulcan and DirectX, see this article:

https://www.howtogeek.com/884042/vulkan-vs-DirectX-12/

[thunder-opossum]

Visceral Consequences: return to Five Pebbles

Warning : Gore and distress

Artificer dragged her deteriorating body down the metal structure. Smearing ash and blood across the hot surface. She attempted a fall and roll, only to find her stomach nearly splitting. She yowled and wrapped her arms around her belly.

She could get through this. She was no pathetic creature. Artificer slid through the pipe that connected to Five Pebbles' puppet chamber. The immediate lack of gravity provided her aching body relief. She boosted herself the last of the way. The mechanical whirring quieted as she came into the puppet chamber.

Five Pebbles paused upon seeing the trail of blood and burnt fur now floating in his chamber. "...Ruffian, I suspect you did not complete your task." The pink robot was lifted on its mechanical arm to meet the dying creature face to face. "You're in critical condition. It's a wonder you've lived to make it here."

Artificer grited her teeth, some sparks igniting the reactive powder in her fur.

"I suppose I can fix you. You have essentially halved the nuisance scavangers in my region." A small blue overseer popped out of the tiles, light flickered infront of the eye. "This shows a map- the way you are supposed to go -to my hottest components." Another projection appeared, depicting Artificer and a pipe. "You are to cauterize- burn -your medial wound."

Artificer simply stared and the iterator. She understood, to a degree. And followed the arrows of the overseer.

Artificer didn't return until the next cycle. She was in a somewhat better condition. She stared at Five Pebbles blankly.

"Now that you're back, clean out the blood you left floating in here. And I see you've already had your fill of my neurons..." FP groaned and pressed his metal fingers to his forehead. "You can stay within my structure if you keep out whatever pests are left."

"Now go on, Ruffian."