PC OptimizationMost PCs leave performance on the table. Work through these steps in order and test your FPS after each change so you know what helped.
Before you tweak: back up your files and create a system restore point (search "Create a restore point" in Windows). Results vary by hardware and game.
Step by step
- Update your GPU driver from NVIDIA or AMD. If you've upgraded over old drivers for years, consider a clean install.
- Turn on Game Mode: Settings → Gaming → Game Mode → On.
- Use the High Performance power plan: press Win + R, type
powercfg.cpl, and select High Performance. - Enable Hardware-accelerated GPU scheduling in Settings → System → Display → Graphics (if your GPU supports it), then restart.
- Close background apps before playing: browsers, launchers, overlays and RGB software.
- Lower the heaviest in-game settings first: shadows, reflections, volumetrics and post-processing.
- Use upscaling like DLSS, FSR or XeSS if your game supports it.
- Cap your frame rate a few frames below your refresh rate for steadier frame times.
What doesn't help much
Random registry "FPS boost" packs downloaded online are often placebo, and some can cause problems. Stick to known changes, or have them applied by someone who knows your system.
Rather have a pro do it all for you?
Get the Advanced Optimization