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The video provides a comprehensive optimization guide for improving performance in Fallout New Vegas. The key points include the importance of single-core performance, overcoming the 60fps cap, using an SSD to reduce stuttering, and benchmarking various performance mods for FPS improvements. Recommendations include installing essential tools like New Vegas Script Extender and tweaking game settings for stability and customization. Specific mods like New Vegas Mesh Improvement and DXVK are highlighted for enhancing performance. The video concludes with the mention of a new mod called Aqua Performa for improving performance in the New Vegas Strip area without sacrificing visual quality. Overall, the emphasis is on optimizing settings, mods, and tweaks to enhance gameplay experience in Fallout New Vegas.
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In this segment of the video, the creator provides a comprehensive optimization guide for Fallout New Vegas. They emphasize that the game is heavily CPU limited, with single-core performance being crucial. The vanilla game has a 60fps cap, which can be surpassed with ini tweaks and Nvidia control panel adjustments, but exceeding this cap can affect gameplay speed. CPU-intensive areas with numerous NPCs and objects may lead to micro-stutters. The creator suggests using an SSD for better performance, especially in alleviating stuttering. They also recommend running the game in exclusive mode.
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In this part of the video, the speaker discusses optimizing game settings for Fallout New Vegas. They recommend using exclusive full screen mode for the highest FPS, adjusting launcher options like actor fade and object fade to enhance gameplay. The impact of shadow settings, specularity, and LOD settings on FPS is minimal. Moving on to mods, the speaker suggests installing tools like New Vegas Script Extender, tick fix, and jip Ln nvse for performance improvements and bug fixes. Ensuring proper mod installation is important to avoid issues and enhance the gaming experience.
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In this segment of the video, the content creator discusses benchmarking performance mods in a game. They conducted four benchmarks: a run from Doc Mitchell’s house, floating between fire barrels in a CPU-intensive area, combat benchmark inside ncrcf, and standing still at the entrance to the Repcon facility. The last benchmark showed the most significant performance improvement. The creator then explains the installation of essential plug-ins like New Vegas anti-crash and Stewie Tweaks to improve stability and customize game settings. Additionally, they recommend using the Fallout New Vegas 4 gigabyte patch for better RAM utilization if playing the Steam version.
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In this part of the video, the speaker installed performance mods for New Vegas. They discussed the New Vegas Mesh Improvement mod and the Extended Room Bounds mod, which aim to reduce polys, draw calls, and improve performance. They also touched on the New Vegas Heap Replacer and OG Vorbis libraries for better performance. After running benchmarks, they saw improvements in FPS with certain mods, particularly with the Extended Room Bounds mod. Additionally, the speaker mentioned the use of dxvk for better DirectX performance.
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In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses the process of creating a config file for DXVK to enable asynchronous Shader compilation. They mention compatibility issues with Emby, improvements in frame rates achieved with DXVK, notably in the Repcon interior Benchmark, but also highlight a significant increase in GPU usage. Additionally, the installation of BSA decompressor and Ultimate Edition ESM fixes is covered, emphasizing the improved performance in frame rate lows after running these programs. The importance of making necessary changes in the ini file and usage of Mod Organizer 2 is highlighted. Finally, the speaker introduces the Mod Limit Fix plugin, showcasing its impact on performance gains, particularly in the Repcon interior Benchmark.
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In this segment of the video, the content creator discusses a new mod called Aqua Performa that improves performance on the New Vegas Strip area by 20-30% by removing some distant water details. The improvement does not sacrifice visual quality. The video also mentions the importance of eye and ini tweaks, specifically multi-threading tweaks, that can enhance performance without drawbacks. Enabling these tweaks is recommended for optimizing performance in the game. The video concludes by stating that these adjustments should be beneficial to viewers, and the content creator signs off until the next video.