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The video provides a detailed analysis of the performance and system requirements differences between "Ark Survival Ascended" (ASA) and "Ark Survival Evolved" (ASE). The speaker highlights that ASA boasts superior graphics but necessitates more robust hardware, particularly better CPU performance and higher RAM usage compared to ASE. They note that the RTX 3080 significantly outperforms older GPUs like the GTX 1060 by 136%, emphasizing the need for an SSD to ensure smoother updates and better overall performance.
For optimizing gameplay, the speaker suggests various in-game console commands to adjust graphical settings, such as reducing foliage quality and disabling shadows, which significantly boost FPS. They also mention that while not all graphical tweaks result in noticeable performance improvements, experimenting with these settings can be beneficial. The effectiveness of these changes can vary, and the speaker recommends adjusting settings both in-game and via Steam properties for persistence. The video concludes with encouragement for viewers to test these optimization strategies.
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In this part of the video, the speaker discusses the comparison between ASA (Ark Survival Ascended) and ASE (Ark Survival Evolved), highlighting significant differences in graphics quality and system requirements. The speaker notes that ASA has better graphics but requires a more powerful computer to run. After analyzing the system requirements of both games, they observe a discrepancy, stating that ASE is supposed to run on modern-day library computers, which is unrealistic given its actual performance demands. This comparison dates back to early 2015 when ASE debuted with limited content versus its current extensive offerings. The speaker proposes a more realistic set of system requirements for ASE, estimating a 75% difference in performance between the two games. The segment delves into specific differences in CPU performance, noting a shift from four to six cores and four to twelve threads. RAM usage was also tested, showing that ASA demands more memory compared to ASE, with significant increases in GB usage being observed.
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In this part of the video, the speaker explains that the RTX 3080 is significantly more powerful than the older GTX 1060, specifically by 136%. They also discuss why “Arc Survival Ascended” requires an SSD, mentioning that it helps with quicker updates. According to a recent hardware survey, the game should run on the most popular computer setups, although RAM might be an issue.
To improve game performance, the speaker suggests several actions, such as using specific command settings. They demonstrate by adjusting settings in-game, running “Arc Survival Ascended” on a 1080p monitor with various configuration details, and highlighting the importance of enabling console access to tweak performance more effectively. They are running the game on a mix of high and medium settings with a performance of around 40 FPS and indicate some settings adjustments that could improve this.
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In this part of the video, the presenter demonstrates various console commands to improve game performance by reducing graphical quality. They start with `SG foliage quality0`, which lessens the foliage and increases FPS. Next, they eliminate cloud stuttering with `r.volumetric Cloud zero`, resulting in higher FPS and clearer skies. To address water performance, they use `r.water single layer reflection zero`, offering a minor FPS improvement. Further optimization includes completely disabling shadows with `R quality Shadows Shadow quality zero`, significantly boosting FPS. Additional commands like `R contact Shadows` and `foliage Max triangle render` are also mentioned, though their impact varies.
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In this part of the video, the speaker attempts various settings adjustments, starting from 300,000 and going lower to 100,000, then 10,000, and finally zero, to see their impact but notices no significant difference. They conclude that not all settings might be universally useful and recommend viewers to experiment with these adjustments in-game via the console. They clarify that settings changed in the console are temporary and will reset upon relogging, whereas settings altered in the boot sequence in the Steam properties are retained. The speaker encourages viewers to try these settings and ends with a thank you and a promise to see viewers in the next video.