VALHEIM: Dramatically increase FPS / Performance with any setup! (Best Settings) 
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00:00:00 – 00:11:29
In the video, Panjno provides a comprehensive guide to optimizing the game **Valheim** for improved FPS and gameplay experience on different PC setups. He begins by recommending adjustments in **Windows** settings, like enabling 'Game Mode', disabling 'Xbox Game Bar', enabling 'Hardware Accelerated GPU Scheduling', and setting the graphics performance preference to 'High Performance'. He also advises configuring the power plan to 'Windows High Performance', turning off Discord’s in-game overlay, and adjusting hardware acceleration based on the system's capability.
Panjno further details specific optimizations in **Steam**, such as disabling animated avatars and full-screen optimizations, and adjusting DPI settings. Within the game, he advises turning off high FPS-impacting settings such as SSAO, motion blur, tessellation, and depth of field, and tweaking graphical settings according to the system's specifications to achieve better FPS without compromising too much on visuals.
For **in-game settings**, he suggests using full-screen mode and lowering the resolution, providing an example of significant FPS improvement by reducing resolution from 1440p to 1080p. NVIDIA GPU users are advised to disable Instant Replay via GeForce Experience and update GPU drivers. He also provides setup instructions for NVIDIA and AMD control panels to optimize performance.
Lastly, Panjno covers **GPU overclocking** and introduces the **Intelligent Standby List Cleaner (ISLC)** tool to further enhance performance by reducing input latency and freeing up RAM. He provides detailed instructions for setting up the ISLC tool and keeping it active during gameplay.
Overall, the video offers a robust collection of tips and settings adjustments across various platforms and tools to enhance Valheim’s performance significantly.
00:00:00
In this part of the video, Panjno provides a quick guide on optimizing Valheim for the best possible FPS and gameplay experience across various machines. He starts by instructing viewers to enable ‘Game Mode’ in Windows settings and disable ‘Xbox Game Bar’ to reduce input latency. He then advises on enabling ‘Hardware Accelerated GPU Scheduling’ if available and setting the graphics performance preference to ‘High Performance’ through the GPU settings and game installation directory.
Next, Panjno walks through configuring the power plan to ‘Windows High Performance’ for both Intel and Ryzen users. He also suggests disabling Discord’s in-game overlay and hardware acceleration to further enhance performance and reduce latency.
00:03:00
In this segment, the video discusses optimizing system performance for both hardware acceleration and game settings. For medium to high-end systems that are relatively new, it’s recommended to disable hardware acceleration, while for lower-end or older systems, it should be enabled. To toggle hardware acceleration, use the flicker switch.
Additionally, within Steam, navigate to “Friends and Chat” settings, disable animated avatars and frames to improve performance. For game-specific optimizations, right-click on the game in Steam, go to properties, local files, and adjust the compatibility settings for the game executable to disable full screen optimizations and adjust DPI settings.
In the game itself, start by disabling high FPS-impacting settings like SSAO, motion blur, tessellation, depth of field, and optionally anti-aliasing. Adjust graphical settings based on your system specs: set vegetation quality to medium, adjust particle lights, draw distance, level of detail, and shadow quality accordingly. By fine-tuning these settings, a significant FPS boost can be achieved, notably from 100 to 163 FPS in this example, without simply setting everything to the lowest option.
00:06:00
In this segment, the video discusses optimizing in-game settings, focusing on tweaking the resolution and full-screen mode for better FPS. The recommendation is to use full-screen mode and lower the resolution, as lower resolutions typically offer higher FPS. An example is provided showing an FPS increase when lowering the resolution from 1440p to 1080p.
Additionally, for NVIDIA GPU users, it’s suggested to disable NVIDIA Instant Replay via the GeForce Experience to enhance performance. The segment also covers updating GPU drivers for both NVIDIA and AMD users, with instructions to access the control panels and adjust settings for optimal performance. NVIDIA users are guided to adjust image settings and manage 3D settings, while AMD users are directed to global graphics settings in the Radeon control panel. The video advises copying the demonstrated settings to achieve the best results.
00:09:00
In this part of the video, the presenter discusses GPU overclocking and the use of the Intelligent Standby List Cleaner (ISLC) tool for optimizing PC performance. The video provides links to a GPU overclocking guide, which promises an approximate increase of 20 FPS in games. The ISLC tool is highlighted as an important optimization method that reduces input latency and frees up RAM by clearing the standby list of background applications. Detailed instructions on downloading, setting up, and configuring the ISLC tool, including specific values for system memory and polling rates, are provided. The presenter then demonstrates how to keep the ISLC tool running in the background while playing games for improved performance.