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Squeezing FPS out of iRacing on any rig
Nvidia Control Panel tweaks, in-sim graphics options, and Windows scheduler tips for a stable 144+ FPS.
Step 01
Nvidia Control Panel
Set Power Management to 'Prefer Maximum Performance'. Low Latency Mode: Ultra. Threaded Optimization: On. VSync: Off (use G-Sync/FreeSync if available).
Step 02
In-Sim Graphics
Cap FPS 3 below monitor Hz. Disable Shadow Maps for AI, keep Car Shadows on 'High'. Set Crowds and Particles to Low.
Step 03
Windows
Enable Game Mode. Disable Xbox Game Bar. Set iRacing.exe to High Priority via Task Manager. Turn HAGS ON only on RTX 30/40 with fresh drivers.
