The elder scrolls oblivion pc graphics optimization

#The elder scrolls oblivion pc graphics optimization drivers#
#The elder scrolls oblivion pc graphics optimization mods#

Note: Graphics part of guide somewhat directed toward higher-end systems with updated drivers.

- Shows FPS and allows you to record in game videos.

Shuts down Windows services and other programs that hog your system memory in the background while playing Oblivion.

This program shows you which ones and quickly defragments them.

anolyze your hard disk and discover that your /Oblivion/ files, or saves, are becoming fragmented over and over again, especially if using many mods.

Here are a few optional programs you may want to consider downloading and installing (they're free, harmless and do not contain Spyware or anything of that sort).

#The elder scrolls oblivion pc graphics optimization mods#

I recommend considering using several mods below (listed under System Stability) and seeking help in the Mods forums with loading order issues, to help clean up Oblivion's memory beforehand. It's very important to first address the stability of your choice of mods and their load order, and afterward address graphical adjustments. Saved games and long play-time can eventually clutter things up, regardless of how powerful your machine is.

Oblivion itself is known to have inherent memory issues. The level of graphical pleasure you achieve is directly determined by Oblivion's memory and stability! This is old information to most - but I hope it helps others who are coming back to Oblivion with a new machine, and want to make the leap from 2006 to 2010. (To see your FPS, bring up the console in-game ( ~ ) and type TDT)ДЄll of this information has been previously published from other sources (see links at bottom). This thread presents some tweaks, programs and mods which have turned my Oblivion from a stuttery 10-ish FPS mess into a streamlined, frequently 70+ FPS monster, that looks just brilliant. It is incredibly smooth, rarely crashes, and looks absolutely amazing. However, after about a month of experimenting, modding, and tweaking, I am now blown away every time I run Oblivion.

I recently bought a new gaming machine, fully-equipped with a Nvidia GTX 275 and 8GB of RAM, as well as an Intel Q9550 2.83 Quad Core CPU.ДЄfter playing games like Crysis and Mass Effect 2 without any problems, imagine my surprise when I return to my old favorite, Oblivion, and I'm struggling against CTD's (crashes to desktop), FPS (frames per second) lag and stuttering for some reason (even before installing mods). (If you're looking for quick FPS increase without getting into graphics settings, just cruise down to the Helpful Programs and System Stability mods linked below.)

#The elder scrolls oblivion pc graphics optimization drivers#

Updated - Not just for Nvidia! Most of this thread is very applicable to contemporary Radeon cards with updated Catalyst drivers as well - :thumbsup: EDIT: This thread has been updated! :toughninja: Friday 4/16/10