Are you in search for the most recommended as well as most efficient graphics settings to race on rFactor 2?
As you can imagine having the appropriate graphics settings is crucial in the enhancement of the gamer and race car drivers experience on the racing game.
The good news is that with the right settings, rFactor 2 can really look amazing, worth the whole wait.
This article will guide you through some of the best graphics settings for rFactor 2.
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Adjusting graphics based on your GPU
First and foremost, it’s important to understand that every person’s computer is different. This means that the successful setting you have seen works with a certain computer or device only.
In fact your graphics card (GPU) will be different from other sim racers and so according to its specs you’ll be able to run different settings.
The process of testing and adjusting the graphics options of rFactor 2 is dull but necessary to achieve the optimal configuration for your machine.
Personal preference influencing RF2 graphics settings
Graphics settings are usually set to their maximum as a matter of personal preference, hence what looks good to one, may even not look good to another especially if their computer screen is different.
While some would prefer to give up on the fps to achieve a higher resolution, others would rather get the best fps possible.
It primarily depends on what you as an individual, want to focus upon when racing.
That being said, here are a few practical tips that will help you fully enjoy the graphics rFactor 2.
rFactor 2 Graphics settings
Display
- Video driver = Monitor #1
- Widow mode = Borderless
- Resolution = 2560 x 1440
- Refresh rate = 144Hz
- Vertical sync = Video
- Post effects = Ultra
- FSAA = MSAA BX
- FXAA = Off
- MultiView = Off
Graphics
- Preset = Ultra
- Circuit detail = Full
- Player detail = Full
- Opponent detail = Full
- Texture detail = Full
- Texture filter = X16Anisotropic
- Special effects = Ultra
- Shadows = Ultra
- Shadow blur = Quality
- Soft particles = High
- Rain drops = Low
- Road reflection = Low
- Enviroment reflection =Low
- Low speed info screen position = 15%
- Stabilize horizon = Off
- Showroom = Light_studio
Visuals
- Visible vehicles = 12
- Message center = Off
- HUD enabled = Off
- HUD selection = 397 HUD
- Default view = Cockpit
- Mirrors = On
- Verrtical FOV = 41
You should normally want to crank up the resolution, refresh rate and the circuit detail since that seems to bring out a big difference to how you interact with rFactor 2.
Another consideration would be using some of the post-processing effects, shadow and soft particles settings to improve your gameplay.
Regarding HUD, we suggest use the common 397 HUD as it is the best one in terms of information and usability.
And, of course, do not forget about saving any settings after performing any changes.
Conclusion
So that’s why we sated the settings which we think are essential to achieve the best graphics obtainable in rFactor 2.
Naturally, you may find that some settings work best for you differently than those recommended here and some may prove ineffective.
We hope that this guide will clarify how to begin changing your rFactor 2 graphics settings.
Best of luck and we’ll see you on track. :
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