These workarounds/fixes have been tested after update 5.
Issue tracker link : https://issues.frontierstore.net/issue-detail/37048
Fire effect performance problem if using FX Quality on Off/Low (or global settings on Low)
Some fires seems to have a huge performance impact if using FX Quality on Off/Low
You have two solutions :
1. Set FX Quality to Medium or higher
2. Edit the file
GraphicsConfigurationOverride.xml in the folder
%LocalAppData%\Frontier Developments\Elite Dangerous\Options\Graphics so it looks like this :
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" ?>
<GraphicsConfig>
<ParticleEffects>
<Low>
<LightAtlasResolution>512</LightAtlasResolution>
</Low>
</ParticleEffects>
</GraphicsConfig>
Disabling shader effects
(Helmet/breath effect, indoor/outdoor glass reflection effects, screenglare, galaxy stars brightness)
The glass reflection shaders are the most problematic. There's one for indoor buildings/concourse and one for outdoor (the outdoor one is also used in the concourse, when looking outside).
The other ones are more about quality of life
Disabling the indoor glass reflection shader also removes liquids in glasses and liquids in containers behind the bar. I tried to target the effect more precisely, but did not succeed so far (fixed in v0.2)
Instructions :
- Download a 3rd party program called 3Dmigoto (1.3.16 is the last version) : https://github.com/bo3b/3Dmigoto/releases/download/1.3.16/3Dmigoto-1.3.16.zip
- Unzip the file
- Copy the following files from the x64 folder, to your Elite folder
Standalone: [Elite install folder]\Products\elite-dangerous-odyssey-64\
Steam : [steam install folder]\steamapps\common\Elite Dangerous\Products\elite-dangerous-odyssey-64\)
d3d11.dll
d3dcompiler_46.dll
nvapi64.dll
uninstall.bat (this one is optional but it allows you to remove 3Dmigoto easily)
- Copy the d3dx.txt in attachment to the same folder.
- Rename the d3dx.txt to d3dx.ini
Usage :
F1 will enable/disable the helmet and breath effect (in first person view)
F2 will enable/disable the screenglare effect
F3 will enable/disable the indoor glass shader effect (windows, guardrails, glasses, mission consoles)
F4 will enable/disable the outdoor glass shader effect (windows mainly)
F5 will enable/disable the galaxy stars brightness (works in tutorial, doesn't have an effect on all planets, need to test in space)
F6 will enable/disable the galaxy clouds/nebulae (works in tutorial, doesn't have an effect on all planets, need to test in space)
To enable/disable those effects by default, change the first lines in the d3dx.ini (xxx=1 or xxx=0)
Is Frontier Ok with this ?
3Dmigoto is used by a lot of mods, including some Elite mods like EDHM from
GeorjCostanza and the "Amazingly Realistic Immersion Mod" from
Old Duck
From what i saw in EDHM's post, Cmdr Exigeous asked FDEV about EDHM usage (which uses 3Dmigoto) and the response was :
"FDev are fine with the mod so long as it doesn't provide an advantage over other players, or mod their ARX-related assets"
As i'm only disabling
the helmet shader/windows reflection shaders/screenglare, I think it does not provide any advantage to players.
Some Quick graphic settings performance infos (in progress)
I've done a lot of tests but so far, the most intensive settings are
- Game resolution
- Terrain Material Quality
- Shadows quality
- FX Quality
- Ambient Occlusion
I'm playing at 1080p in game. Upscaled to the 1440p of my monitor, using the Nvidia driver.
Follow these instructions
How to Enable GPU Upscale. Nvidia Official Instructions (check GPU scaling in image sharpening)
Terrain material quality seems to be the worst graphic setting on my GTX 1080.
On Medium, FX is more intensive than shadows. On HIGH/ULTRA, shadows are more intensive.
On High, FX Quality can be very intensive with some specific effects (fire for example)
Keep in mind that settings have a very different impact depending on where you are in the game (and the size of the settlement on planets).
I hope this will help you
Version 0.2rc is for evaluation. If it doesn't cause problems, i'll remove v0.1.
Version 0.2rc :
- ignores a few objects that where hidden when disabling reflections (ring around station exit, blue liquids in glasses, liquids in containers behind the bar).
- renamed the settings at the beginning of the file, with hopefully better names
- added some credits
Version v0.1 : first release
. Was wondering since we seem to have similar specs (I just have a Ryzen 5 2600x) and my performance in game varies but not totally bad since I'm out exploring. I am sitting at 100% GPU usage which just doesn't feel right. I used to be able to run Horizons at 4k with mostly ultra settings with 60+ FPS but now I'm sitting at 2560x1440 with a mix of medium/high/ultra teetering betwen 30 - 50 FPS. I can probably increase performance further going down to 1920x1080 but.. I wouldn't feel good about it...
. We were told our current setups would run about the same but here I am, playing whack-a-mole with my graphics settings. And with a GPU shortage, no chance in getting another until next year probably.
