Configuring Unreal Tournament to run better on newer hardware

**Shotman** · 02-15-2013

don't forget about the powerstrip

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I'm just gonna write a bunch of points for you to go over.

First thing.
Always make sure your Motherboard chipset drivers are updated, so any fixes for CPU and RAM access are done.

There is a smaller texture pack that is still better than the originals. More ideal for laptop PCs.
There is also an extreme end version aimed at GFX cards with 512MB+ RAM
Texture Download Center
They are.... You have no idea how good UT maps using original textures look... just no idea! OMFG
I have an ENB bloom config that I am happy with, and with the new SDK weapons UT99 looks freakin awesome !

You should all already have been using a newer renderer, unless you are using a DirectX5-7 GFX card.
Anyone who has not updated, is probably lacking a bunch of other stuff, so skim through this page.
Your Unreal - Unreal Tournament
Raynor's tweaks guide is the best place to start tweaking, as many issues have been covered already in the thread.

The easiest way to change the renderer settings is via the advanced options window, as you can see the changes happen in the UT window.
Hit "TAB" and type "preferences".

OpenGL and D3D10 or 11 for nVidia.
D3D9 10 and 11 for ATI.
and D3D9 for Intel.
I have all the current (not DX11 as it has no new features) renderers, in a pack with the new OldUnreal audio renderers. You can get that from the above link.
It also contains my updated startup and renderer config files.
Some of the mysteries of the UT configs are unlocked in this thread UT99.org | Edited int files for advanced tweaking (BENEFITS ALL USERS) : Tips, Tricks & Tutorials
Follow the tips in there to get access to more stuff in UT.

Changing CPU speeds is an economy measure, so proper desktops don't generally suffer.
CPU-Z is a handy little tool, but if you need to investigate further, you may find that it's big-brother "PC-Wizard" is more useful.
You can see more info on your whole system, so have a good look at RAM and GFX settings etc.

Portable computers can use "Notebook Hardware Control"
You can use it to over-ride many power options, but a level of geekyness is required.
For proper desktop computers (you know, the ones aimed at games and stuff).
Speedfan can be used to over-ride clocking, instead of over-clocking. Just set your minimum and maximum to the same frequency.

At "Your Unreal" there's a load of nVidia and ATI tools, tools for other cards and all cards, tools for Windows, and tools for hardware.
Your Unreal - Tweak Windows and ALL Graphics drivers
It is posted at a few sites, but that one is more up-to-date.

**SAM** · 02-24-2013

Oh wait, disable speedstep. What a heap of shit

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