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AppWizard

February 14, 2025

Avowed PC Technical Report – Solid Work from Obsidian: 4K@200FPS with DLAA and Max Settings

Avowed is set for release on February 18, with early access available for Premium Edition owners. The game is developed using Unreal Engine 5 and is noted for its smooth performance, impressive expansive zones, and commendable visual fidelity. It features ray-traced reflections, particularly on water, and minimal stuttering issues when a frame rate cap is applied. Obsidian has implemented a shader generation process during initial loading to enhance gameplay smoothness. The game does not currently support NVIDIA’s DLSS 4 and Multi Frame Generation, but a workaround for subtitle ghosting was utilized. Performance testing was conducted at 4K resolution with max settings on a high-end rig, achieving an average of 200 FPS with DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation set to 4x. The visuals are striking, although there is no native HDR support, which can be enabled through a workaround. The game supports the DualSense Edge controller, and Dolby Atmos performs well. The credits reveal collaboration with several supporting studios, including the Xbox Games Technology Group.

AppWizard

February 13, 2025

Performance quirks, both good and bad, make Avowed a real trickster on PC hardware

Avowed is a high-quality RPG with the following minimum and recommended PC specifications: Minimum PC Specs: - OS: Windows 10/11 with updates - CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 2600 / Intel Core i5-8400 - RAM: 16GB - GPU: AMD Radeon RX 5700 / Nvidia GeForce GTX 1070 / Intel Arc A580 - DirectX: Version 12 - Storage: 75GB available space Recommended PC Specs: - OS: Windows 10/11 with updates - CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 5600X / Intel Core i7-10700K - RAM: 16GB - GPU: AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT / Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 - DirectX: Version 12 - Storage: 75GB available space Benchmark tests show the GTX 1070 achieving 37fps at Low settings on native 1080p, and 50fps with Quality-level FSR 3. The RTX 3070 reached 48fps at 1080p with the Epic preset, and 67fps with DLSS activated in Quality mode. The RTX 4060 averaged 39fps on Epic and 61fps on High at native 1080p. Lower-end systems, like an MSI GF63 Thin laptop with 8GB of RAM and an RTX 4050, may struggle to exceed 30fps. The Steam Deck requires significant compromises to maintain playability. Performance-enhancing tools like DLSS, FSR, and Unreal Engine 5’s built-in TSR can enhance gameplay. Recommended settings for optimal performance include: - Motion blur: 0% - Upscaling: Nvidia DLSS 3 on Quality / TSR on 67% - Shadow quality: Medium - Global illumination quality: Medium - Everything else: Epic preset equivalent These settings allowed the RTX 4060 to reach 82fps. Avowed supports DLSS 3 frame generation on RTX 40 series GPUs, increasing average performance from 75fps to 111fps, though minor issues with dialogue boxes were noted. The game has a storage requirement of 75GB and does not require an SSD.

AppWizard

February 13, 2025

Avowed PC performance analysis: Sometimes good, sometimes bad, frequently odd

Avowed has transitioned from an expansive open-world design to a semi-open world format with interconnected large levels, maintaining elements from both Skyrim and Pillars of Eternity. Developed by Obsidian, it targets 30 fps for the Xbox Series X/S version, with early impressions suggesting that ultra-high frame rates are not prioritized for the PC version. The game uses Unreal Engine 5 and offers a Lumen option for ray tracing in 'software RT' mode, which is accessible for users without ray-tracing-capable GPUs but with reduced visual accuracy. Benchmark tests were conducted in Claviger's Landing, revealing performance insights. The Asus ROG Ally X experienced crashes when changing graphics settings, while the review code was generally stable with minor glitches. The game features multiple quality presets: - Low quality preset: Decent visuals but pronounced model and shadow pop-in, suitable for basic setups. - Medium quality preset: Improved visuals with richer colors and reduced shadow pop-in, though some animations trigger abruptly. - High quality preset: Balances visual fidelity and performance, achieving acceptable frame rates at 1080p, but lower-tier PCs may experience stuttering. - Epic quality preset: Most visually impressive but can lead to lag on weaker systems; ray tracing does not significantly enhance graphics. - Lumen ray tracing: Activating this mode offers marginal improvements in lighting and shadowing but may not justify performance trade-offs. Avowed includes upscaling technologies like Nvidia's DLSS and AMD's FSR, with DLSS performing better but still underwhelming. The game is recommended to be played on the High preset for optimal enjoyment, with caution advised regarding upscaling options unless using a compatible GeForce RTX card.

AppWizard

February 6, 2025

Monster Hunter Wilds brings hope with newly lowered PC requirements, then dashes it with a benchmark tool

Capcom announced the PC system requirements for Monster Hunter Wilds, set to launch on February 28th, aiming for broader accessibility with lower specifications. A standalone benchmark tool is available on Steam, allowing players to test performance. The storage requirement has decreased from 140GB to 75GB, and minimum CPU and GPU requirements have been lowered, such as changing the Nvidia GPU from GTX 1660 Super to GTX 1660 and the Intel CPU from i5-10600 to i5-10400. However, the revised minimum specs only guarantee 1080p performance with upscaling and frame generation technologies. Testing with a GTX 1060 and Core i9-13900K showed disappointing results, averaging 26fps at 1080p with low settings, improving to 45fps with frame generation but suffering from input lag. The Steam Deck also performed poorly, averaging 27fps. In contrast, newer graphics cards like the RTX 4060 achieved 62fps at 1080p with high settings, reaching 98fps with frame generation. The RTX 5080 delivered 72fps at 4K with maximum settings, hitting 110fps with frame generation. Further testing will be needed to assess stable frame rates without relying on frame generation.

AppWizard

February 6, 2025

Monster Hunter Wilds brings hope with newly lowered PC requirements, then dashes it with a benchmark tool

Capcom announced the PC system requirements for Monster Hunter Wilds, reducing the required SSD space from 140GB to 75GB. A standalone benchmark tool is available on the game's Steam page, revealing that lower-end PCs may struggle to deliver a smooth gaming experience. The minimum specs have changed, with the GTX 1660 replacing the GTX 1660 Super and the Intel Core i5-10400 replacing the i5-10600, but players may be limited to 1080p resolution with upscaling and frame generation. Benchmark testing showed that a GTX 1060 with a Core i9-13900K averaged 26fps at 1080p on the lowest settings, improving to 45fps with frame generation but feeling sluggish. The GTX 1660's performance is only slightly better than the GTX 1060, and the Steam Deck averaged 27fps under similar conditions. In contrast, the RTX 4060 achieved 62fps at 1080p with high settings and ray tracing, reaching 98fps with frame generation. The RTX 5080 performed well at 4K, hitting 72fps with maximum settings and 110fps with frame generation. Further testing is needed to determine stable frame rates at 1080p without heavy reliance on frame generation.

AppWizard

February 5, 2025

Monster Hunter Wilds looks slightly less terrifying for PC gamers: Capcom has reduced system requirements and released a 26GB benchmark tool ahead of the second beta

Capcom has updated the system requirements for Monster Hunter Wilds, lowering the recommended specifications to an RTX 2060 or RX 6600 from the previous RTX 2070 Super/RTX 4060 or RX 6700XT. This change aims to provide optimal performance at 60 frames per second at 1080p medium settings with frame generation enabled. Additionally, a new benchmarking tool has been introduced for players to assess their system capabilities before the second beta, starting on February 6. Improvements based on feedback from the first beta include enhanced hitstop mechanics and reworked weapons to evoke nostalgia for fans. The final release is scheduled for February.

AppWizard

February 5, 2025

Monster Hunter Wilds lowers its minimum PC specs, releases benchmarking too

Capcom has revised the recommended specifications for Monster Hunter Wilds to improve PC optimization based on beta feedback. The minimum CPU requirement is now an Intel Core i5-10400, Intel Core i3-12100, or AMD Ryzen 5 3600, down from an Intel Core i5-10600 or Intel Core i3-12100F. The minimum GPU requirement has been adjusted to Nvidia GeForce GTX 1660 or AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT, and the storage requirement has been reduced from 140 GB to 75 GB. A benchmarking tool is available on the game's Steam page, allowing players to assess system compatibility and performance. Scores above 20,000 indicate a smooth experience at high settings, while scores below 7,000 may require significant settings changes. Testing with high-end hardware yielded an average frame rate of 85 FPS at 1440p with Ultra presets, while mid-range hardware achieved an average of 45 FPS at 1080p with Medium presets. Monster Hunter Wilds is set to launch on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S on February 28, 2025.

AppWizard

December 25, 2024

Remedy’s CONTROL is free to own on Epic Games Store

Epic Games is offering a free copy of the game CONTROL to PC gamers until tomorrow. CONTROL, released in 2019, is a third-person action adventure game featuring stunning visuals, exceptional gunplay, and destructible environments. Players take on the role of Jesse Faden, the new Director of the Federal Bureau of Control, in a surreal world. The game utilizes the Northlight Engine and includes advanced technologies like Ray Tracing and DLSS 2.0. CONTROL does not officially support DLSS 3, but players can enable FSR 3.0 Frame Generation using Optiscaler. A video guide is available for installing FSR 3.1.1 Frame Generation. CONTROL 2 is currently in development by Remedy.

Winsage

December 12, 2024

What is Hardware-Accelerated GPU Scheduling in Windows and should you turn it on?

Hardware-Accelerated GPU Scheduling (HAGS) was introduced in Windows 10 in May 2020 and is also available in Windows 11. It offloads scheduling tasks to the GPU, improving processing efficiency by reducing CPU bottlenecks. HAGS can be enabled by users with compatible hardware through the Graphics Settings menu, but it is turned off by default. Some applications, like OBS and Sunshine, recommend disabling HAGS to avoid performance issues, particularly with NVIDIA's NVENC encoder. Users have reported problems with certain games, such as Valorant, when HAGS is enabled. HAGS is essential for features like frame generation in DLSS 3, and users are advised to test its impact on their systems.

AppWizard

December 10, 2024

Use This Trick To Optimize Indiana Jones and the Great Circle on Your PC

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle has been released, developed by MachineGames. The game has high system requirements, particularly for ray tracing. Troy Baker voices Indiana Jones. Performance testing on a high-end rig with a Geforce RTX 4080 indicates that VRAM significantly affects performance. For optimal settings at various resolutions, 8GB, 10GB, and 12GB of VRAM are recommended for different quality settings. Using DLSS frame generation requires additional VRAM. The game utilizes path tracing for lighting calculations, impacting visual effects like sun shadows and reflections. Benchmarks show performance results at 1440p and 4K with various settings. Players may experience pop-in issues, which can be temporarily mitigated by entering a command. The game is available on PC and Xbox Series X|S, with a PS5 release planned for spring 2025 and accessible via Xbox Game Pass.