Action-packed Quantum Break is one of the hard-hitting and revolutionary games. Despite its ability to blur the line between TV and gameplay, the game, published by Microsoft Studios, significantly lags and users complain low FPS.
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Check System Requirements
It’s a good idea to find exactly which hardware components your system lacks. These are the system specifications necessary to play Quantum Break at its optimum performance.
- Processor: Intel Core i5/ AMD FX
- Graphics Card: NVIDIA GeForce GTX/ AMD Radeon R7
- Memory (RAM): 8 GB
- Video Memory: 2 GB
- Free Disk Space: 55 GB
- Software: Microsoft DirectX
You don’t need to write down your current system specifications on a piece of paper; Windows does this job automatically for you. To view/ print your current system specs, follow the steps given below:
- Press Windows Key + R.
- Type MsInfo32 and click OK.
- Click File | Print.
- Choose your printer, paper type, color and initiate the task.
Update Windows 10
Make sure your Windows 10 is up-to-date with latest available updates. According to sources, a significant improvement was seen in Quantum Break performance with latest updates.
- Type Updates in the Search Box on your Taskbar.
- Ope Check for Updates from the Search Results.
- Click Check for Updates button.
Set High Priority
Windows allows you to customize the way your programs and games run. To experience a significant FPS improvement, set a higher priority to the game process.
- Right-click your Taskbar.
- Select Task Manager.
- Click More details.
- Click Details tab.
- Right click the Quantum Break process, select Set Priority | High.
Reinstall DirectX
Your Microsoft DirectX, a collection of premier APIs required for smooth gameplay, might be corrupted. Uninstall it, download the latest version and install it on your PC.
- Press Windows Key + X; select the Programs and Features.
- Right-click Microsoft DirectX.
- Select Uninstall option.
- Follow the on-screen instructions; reboot.
- Visit the Microsoft Download Centre and download DirectX.
Temporarily Disable DEP
DEP is a security measure in Windows. In your case, it might be interfering with the game files. Temporarily disable it, and re-launch the game. If the problem persists, re-enable DEP.
- Press Windows Key + X.
- Select Command Prompt (Admin).
- Type the following and press ENTER:
- bcdedit.exe /set {current} nx AlwaysOff
To re-enable DEP at a later point of time, use the following command:
- bcdedit.exe /set {current} nx AlwaysOn
Change Power Management Settings
NVIDIA lets you boost your gaming performance by tweaking its 3D configurations.
- Open the NVIDIA Control Panel.
- Click the Manage 3D Settings link.
- Select Power Management Mode: Maximum Performance
- Apply the new changes.