Overview
How to optimize “Men of War Assault Squad 2” for the best graphics quality without losing frame rate (FPS)
Minimum system requirements to reach the ideal result:
- Operating system: Windows X64 (Windows 10 is recommended)
- Processor:
- Intel Core i3 4000M or better
- AMD A8 7600 or better (Should have “integrated graphics”)
Single-core clock speed is essential in achieving the desired result. CPUs with higher frequency bring a better outcome to the table.
This guide has no or insignificant effect on Intel Xeon or AMD Threadripper processors, due to their distinct design and structure
- Memory: 6GB of RAM
- Graphics:
- GeForce GTX 750Ti or better
- Radeon RX 580 or better
This guide may not be beneficial for Nvidia Quadro or AMD FirePro family cards, as the performed tests on these pieces of hardware reached conflicting results on account of their special design and divergent development according to their purpose.
- Storage:
- HDD – 5400 RPM or better – 32MB cache or lager
- SSD – Any SSD
It’s also recommended to have the game installed on a separate storage device from what the current operating system has been installed on.
- Display: 1920*1080 at max
Solution:
In simple language, CPU has an important role in processing data, calculating physical events such as explosions, force measurements, and their directions in the game. Since we can’t use more than 2 CPU cores (Core 0 and Core 1), we must decreese the amount of work those cores are going to do.
-A- Processing enhancements
Redirecting tasks from CPU to GPU
=> I. Nvidia graphics cards and chipsets:
- Step 1:
Open the “Nvidia control panel.”
Open the “3D Settings” from the left side tree menu. Select “Configure Surround, PhysX”
Now on the “PhysX settings” change the processor to your graphics card.
Press “apply” to save the change.
- Step 2:
Open the “3D Settings” from the left side tree menu. Select “Manage 3D settings.”
On the new window, switch to the “programs settings tab.” Select the game from the dropdown menu below “1. Select a program to customize”.
If you can’t find the game, click on “add” next to the dropdown menu. Find and select the game from the list or use the browse and determine your game. After that, click on “Add Selected Program.”
Below the “2. Specify the settings for this program”, find the “CUDA – GPUs” and open the dropdown menu next to it. Select “Use these GPUs” and mark the GPU/GPUs below there.
Open the dropdown menu next to “OpenGL rendering GPU.” Change it to your graphics card. (Some graphics cards don’t have this option)
Open the dropdown menu next to “Power management mode.” Change it to “prefer maximum performance.“
Press the apply to save settings.
- Step 3:
Open your game. Open “Options.” On the “Video” change the “Graphics setting” to “Ultra.“
Check the “Vertical sync.”
Change the “Antialiasing to “2x.”
Press “apply.” All done.
=> II. ATI/AMD graphics cards and chipsets
- Step 1:
Make sure to have the latest version of “Nvidia PhysX” installed on your computer. Check Nvidia official website to acquire the installation package, if you don’t have it.
- Step 2:
On Windows, open “Settings” and click on “System.”
Click and open “Display.”
Scroll down to the bottom and click on “Graphics settings.”
Below “Choose an app to set preferences,” open down drop menu and select “Classic app.”
Click on browse and specify your game. Then click on OK.
Now click on “options” and select “High performance.”
- Step 3:
Open your game. Open “Options.” On the “Video” change the “Graphics setting” to “Ultra.“
Check the “Vertical sync.”
Change the “Antialiasing to “2x.”
Press “apply.” All done.
-B- Set priority and affinity
Windows 10 users:
Open “Task Manager.“
- How to open “Task Manager”
–> Simultaneously, press Ctrl+Shift+Esc keys.
or
–> Simultaneously, press Winkey+R keys, then type “taskmgr.exe and then press Enter.
or
–> Simultaneously, press Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys, then click on “Task Manager.”
or
–> Simultaneously, press Winkey+X keys, then click on “Task Manager.”
or
–> Right-click on the taskbar, then click on “Task Manager.”
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FAQ:
- What should I expect from this guide?
- You should be able to smoothly play the game on the “Ultra” profile without shuttering. This includes a constant and stable frame rate from 35-60 frames per second in accordance with your hardware pieces and your display.
- I applied the guide. Is it essential for my friends to do the same if we want to play with each other on multiplayer/cooperative?
- No; however, if they do, they will likely experience a better game performance and higher FPS. This can be significant for the game hosts since the “Men of War Assault Squad 2” utilizes peer-to-peer network communications. Thus, the better corresponding peers, the smoother the game session will.
- Can I reach this quality and FPS with integrated Intel graphics or Intel HD graphic cards?
- No, never. Nonetheless, “Set affinity” might slightly improve their gameplay experience.
- Do I attain the same result when I’m playing the game with mods?
- It varies from mod to mod. Depend on the level of modifications and contents, the process of mod development, and the knowledge of the modder/s from the GEM engine, the result differs.
Important Note:
The combination of the following hardware achieves the best result and the minimum result from this guide:
- The best result on the combination of an “Intel CPU or AMD CPU + Nvidia GPU.”
- The minimum result on the combination of an “Intel CPU or AMD CPU + ATI / AMD GPU.”
Nvidia graphics cards and chipsets owners reach a better result in comparison to ATI / AMD graphics cards and chipsets owners owing to some limitations.
It’s important to mention, most of the applicators who had “Intel” CPUs gained better results in the end. However, this conclusion is not universal or definite.
I’m performing further tests on various hardware specifications. In case you achieved the expected outcome with the older HW specifications than mentioned, please inform me by leaving a comment below this guide. Example:
- CPU: CPU model full name
- Graphics: GPU model full name
- Storage: Storage model full name
- Average FPS: X FPS
- Plus a video that proves the claim, including rig specifications, in-game setting, and gameplay on a 4v4 map.
Author:
The guide was written by maaa
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