1. Install and Configure Pimax Software:
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Install Pimax Play: Ensure you have the latest version of Pimax Play, Pimax's software for managing their VR headsets. Download it from the official Pimax website.
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Firmware Update: After installing Pimax Play, check for any firmware updates for your Pimax Crystal to ensure optimal performance and compatibility.
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Set Refresh Rate: Choose a refresh rate that balances performance and visual quality. Higher refresh rates provide smoother visuals but require more GPU power.
Pimax Setting
2. Nvidia Control Panel:
3. Adjust DCS World Settings:
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Launch DCS World: Open the game and navigate to the Options menu.
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Graphics Settings:
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Textures: Set to High for better cockpit and terrain detail.
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Terrain Textures: Set to High.
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Civ. Traffic: Set to Off or Low to improve performance.
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Water: Set to Medium or High based on preference.
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Visib Range: Set to Medium or High.
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Shadows: Set to Low or Medium to balance performance and visuals.
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Resolution: Match your monitor's native resolution.
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Aspect Ratio: Set to your monitor's aspect ratio.
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Monitors: Set to 1 Screen.
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Res. of Cockpit Displays: Set to 1024 every frame for clear cockpit displays.
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MSAA (Anti-Aliasing): Set to 2x or Off.
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Depth of Field: Set to Off.
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Lens Effects: Set to None.
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Motion Blur: Set to Off.
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SSAA: Set to Off.
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SSLR: Set to Off.
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Clutter/Grass: Set to 0 or Low.
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Trees Visibility: Adjust based on preference; lower values improve performance.
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Preload Radius: Set to 150,000 or lower.
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Anisotropic Filtering: Set to 4x or 8x.
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Terrain Object Shadows: Set to Flat or Off.
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Cockpit Global Illumination: Set to Off.
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VR Settings:
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Pixel Density: Set to 1.0 initially. Adjust later if necessary.
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Use DCS System Resolution: Enable this option.
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Force IPD Distance: Set according to your interpupillary distance (IPD).
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4. Performance Testing and Adjustments:
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Test In-Game Performance: Start a mission in DCS World to evaluate performance.
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Monitor Frame Rates: Use tools like FPS VR to monitor your frame rates and system performance.
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If performance is subpar, consider lowering settings such as Shadows, MSAA, and Terrain Object Shadows.
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If you have performance headroom, you can increase settings like Textures and Visib Range for better visuals.Adjust Settings as Needed:
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5. Additional Tips:
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NVIDIA Control Panel (if applicable):
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Set Power Management Mode to "Prefer maximum performance."
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Set Texture Filtering Quality to "High performance."
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Keep Drivers Updated: Ensure your GPU drivers are up to date for optimal performance and compatibility.
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Pc Specs:
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I9 13900k 24 core 32 thread
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32 gb ddr5 5600hz
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2 x m.2 ssd 512gb samsung
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1 x ssd samsung 1tb
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RTX 4090
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Aourus Z690 motherboard
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Corsair H100i Cpu liquid cooler
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VR Headset Pimax Crystal & Pimax Crystal Light
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