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Maximize PC Performance: Unlock Optimal Settings for Avowed

Author : Violet

Feb 23,2025

Optimize Avowed for Stunning Visuals and Smooth Performance on PC

Avowed's breathtaking visuals demand optimized PC settings to balance stunning graphics with a smooth frame rate. This guide provides the best settings for various PC builds.

Understanding System Requirements:

Before adjusting settings, ensure your PC meets Avowed's requirements. A system between the minimum and recommended specifications should offer decent performance. Higher resolutions and refresh rates necessitate a more powerful system.

Minimum Specifications:

OS: Windows 10/11
Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 2600 or Intel i5-8400
Memory: 16 GB RAM
Graphics: AMD RX 5700, Nvidia GTX 1070, or Intel Arc A580
DirectX: Version 12
Storage: 75 GB available space

Recommended Specifications:

OS: Windows 10/11
Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 5600X or Intel i7-10700K
Memory: 16 GB RAM
Graphics: AMD RX 6800 XT or Nvidia RTX 3080
DirectX: Version 12
Storage: 75 GB available space

Allow the game to generate shaders uninterrupted on the first run for optimal performance.

Avowed Shaders loading page

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Optimizing Basic Graphics Settings:

Avowed Display Settings Page FPS

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These settings significantly impact gameplay:

Resolution: Native resolution for optimal sharpness.
Window Mode: "Windowed Fullscreen" for easy app switching; "Fullscreen Exclusive" for minimal input lag.
Frame Limit: Match your monitor's refresh rate or set to 60 FPS for stability.
VSync: Disable for reduced input lag; enable if experiencing screen tearing.
Field of View: Approximately 90 degrees for a balanced view.
Motion Blur: Disable for clearer visuals.

Advanced Graphics Settings:

Avowed Graphics Setting Page

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These settings affect visual detail and performance:

Setting	Description
View Distance	Affects how far objects render; higher settings improve detail but lower FPS.
Shadow Quality	Significantly impacts FPS; lowering improves performance.
Texture Quality	Determines surface detail; higher settings require more VRAM.
Shading Quality	Affects lighting depth; lowering reduces realism but boosts performance.
Effects Quality	Controls visual effects (fire, magic); higher settings demand more GPU power.
Foliage Quality	Determines grass and tree density; lowering improves FPS.
Post Processing Quality	Enhances visuals with bloom and blur; reducing saves performance.
Reflection Quality	Impacts water and surface reflections; high settings heavily impact FPS.
Global Illumination Quality	Controls realistic lighting; high settings improve atmosphere but cost performance.