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1. Turn on Game Mode
- Press the Start button on your keyboard and type Game Click Game Mode Settings when it appears at the top of the Start menu Click the button to turn on Game mode
2. Turn on Hardware-accelerated GPU scheduling
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Press the Start button and search for Graphics Settings Then click to turn on Hardware-accelerated GPU Scheduling Scroll down and view the settings for “graphics performance preference” from there you can choose the app to set your preference. For Nvidia, this is the Nvidia Control panel. You can select this as a desktop app or Microsoft store app via the dropdown Click on the app, click options and select high performance Repeat for any game where you want maximum performance
3. Change your power settings
- Hit the Start button and type Power Click on Power & Sleep settings On the right-hand side of the window that pops up, click additional power settings From there select either high performance or ultimate performance to ensure you have enough power for your game
4. Turn on G-Sync
5. Ensure you’re running the right refresh rate
Right-click on your desktop and click display settings Scroll down until you see “advanced display settings” Then scroll down to refresh rate and click the dropdown. From there select your monitor’s maximum refresh rate.
Right-click on your desktop and click the Nvidia Control panel Under “display” find the option for “change resolution” From there click the refresh rate drop-down and select the highest possible setting.
6. Turn on Ultra-Low Latency Mode
- Right-click on your desktop and click Nvidia Control Panel On the left navigate to manage 3D settings Scroll down through Global Settings and find “Low Latency Mode” - then select Ultra from the drop-down
