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    Any complete settings for Nvidia control panel? For GT73VR 7RF

    Discussion in 'MSI' started by Bobby Marth, Jun 27, 2018.

  1. Bobby Marth

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    Hello everyone,

    Question 1:
    Does anyone have a complete list of great settings for the Nvidia control panel? I always feel like there is a lot of options I feel I'm not utilizing correctly.

    I'm not talking just the 3D settings, but the whole application. Especially, the color options.

    Question 2:

    Same for nahimic settings.

    Question 3:
    Does anyone have a lot of issues with resolution with games? I always have to mess with the DPI for just about every game. It's rather annoying to be honest. Some games need it, some games don't, and some games provide scaling options which is SO helpful.

    It would be nice to find settings for all the default applications the computer uses. I haven't found much, specifically for this model.

    Thanks!
     
  2. Support.4@XOTIC PC

    Support.4@XOTIC PC Company Representative

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    Most Nvidia settings can be left default, it's usually a good idea to leave settings as "application controlled" wherever possible. For example, an application's built-in Anti-aliasing is usually better (and less demanding) than forcing AA via the Nvidia control panel. However, there are some specific games where in-game options are botched and forcing it via the Nvidia Control panel can actually be better (Shadow of Mordor for example... V-sync in that game is completely broken).
    The only settings that are really worth mentioning (keep in mind this is my opinion mostly) are the following:

    Power Management Mode : personally I prefer "adaptive". It'll give your GPU extra juice only when it actually needs it. This can help keep the system running cooler and produce less fan noise.
    Maximum Pre-Rendered Frames : Set to 1 for a small performance boost.
    Texture Filtering - Quality : This is up to your personal preference. I choose "performance" since I don't really notice a decrease in texture quality, however, some people do notice so you should set this according to your taste. Performance is a nice balance.
    Vertical Sync : I set this to "Fast Sync" so when you dip below your screen refresh rate your performance is not effected.
     
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    Incoming double post. ;)
    Regarding item # 1 in OP:
    You mention DPI issues, which usually is only a thing if your native resolution is greater than 1920x1080. Based on the model you have, I can only assume you have the 4k version.
    Some games do not scale correctly beyond 1920x1080, so you'll often times have to lower your resolution to 1080p. This is really only an issue for older games (games developed around 2012 or older).

    That being said, I also want to mention that you probably shouldn't be using DPI scaling if your native resolution IS 1920x1080. Since I'm not sure what screen you have, I'm just trying to cover my bases. If you've got a 1080p screen, you should disable DPI scaling altogether.

    Regarding item # 2 in OP:
    I'm not too familiar with the Nahimic software though, but you can just (literally) play it by ear and change the settings till it sounds right.
     
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  4. Bobby Marth

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    Hello,

    Sorry about replying. I actually do not remember even posting this. I was cleaning up my absolute mess of bookmarks and came across this.

    Thanks for the advice.
     
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    Setting Maximum Pre-Rendered Frames to the lowest available value of “1” can reduce input lag by 1 frame (and only in certain scenarios), at worst, depending on the power and configuration of the system, the CPU may not be able to keep up, and more frametime spikes will occur.Try to test and see which setting is best for your system (default or 1)

    Vertical Sync should be set to ON with G-Sync (and disable all available Vertical Sync, V-SYNC and Triple Buffering options in game.)

    Here's a nice article about G-sync and V-sync and how it should be set up

    https://www.blurbusters.com/gsync/gsync101-input-lag-tests-and-settings/
     
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