I paid a "Professional PC Tweaker" to Optimize my PC for Fortnite...

Summary

The video details a PC owner's experience with a professional PC tweaker who, after two months of personal optimizations, managed to significantly boost FPS in Fortnite, reaching an unprecedented 400 FPS. The process involved using software like nesk for remote access, running optimization scripts from Chris Titus, and employing tools like Optimizer 16.5 to tweak settings. The video also covers disabling unnecessary startup programs, creating a restore point, and adjusting in-game settings for better performance. The narrator shares tips on using Nvidia Profile Inspector to create a performance-boosting preset, emphasizing the importance of waiting a full day after driver updates for accurate benchmarking.

Takeaways

• 💻 The user optimized their PC for two months and reached a performance plateau until a professional PC tweaker helped them achieve higher FPS.
• 🔧 The professional used a software called 'nesk' to remotely access the user's computer for optimization.
• 🛠️ The user was instructed to run a code from Chris Titus in Windows Powershell to allow the tweaker to make changes.
• 🔒 It's crucial to encrypt files before allowing remote access for PC optimization to protect personal data.
• 📈 The optimizations led to a significant performance boost, with Fortnite reaching 400 FPS for the first time.
• 📝 The user was advised to create a restore point before making changes to easily revert if needed.
• 🚫 Disabling unnecessary startup programs and services can improve PC performance.
• 🆕 Installing 'Optimizer 16.5 exe' helped in further optimizing the PC with various checked options for better performance.
• 🧹 Using a cleaner tool to remove unnecessary files can free up space and improve system efficiency.
• 🖥️ Adjusting compatibility settings for specific applications can enhance performance, such as disabling full-screen optimizations.
• 🎮 Turning off graphics acceleration in background applications like Google Chrome or Discord can prevent performance drops while gaming.

Q & A

What was the initial performance of the PC before optimizations?

The initial performance of the PC was not specified in terms of FPS, but the user felt they had reached the limit of performance they could squeeze out of their computer.

What was the FPS achieved after the professional PC tweaker's optimizations?

After the optimizations, the PC reached 400 FPS in Fortnite, which was the first time the user had ever seen that high FPS on the game.

What software did the professional PC tweaker ask the user to download?

The professional PC tweaker asked the user to download a software called 'nesk' which allows the tweaker to fully access the user's computer.

What is the purpose of running the code from Chris Titus?

The purpose of running the code from Chris Titus is to optimize the PC by installing software and making various tweaks through Windows Powershell.

Why is it recommended to create a restore point before running the optimizations?

Creating a restore point is recommended to make it easier to revert back to the original state in case something goes wrong during the optimization process.

What is the Optimizer 16.5 exe software and what does it do?

Optimizer 16.5 exe is a software that performs various optimizations on the PC, including disabling unnecessary startup items and making adjustments in the Windows 11 section.

Why is it suggested to disable Graphics acceleration in Google and Discord while gaming?

Disabling Graphics acceleration in Google and Discord is suggested because using Hardware acceleration can significantly reduce gaming performance.

What is the importance of playing for at least a full day after installing a new GeForce driver?

It's important to play for at least a full day after installing a new GeForce driver because it takes time for the Shader caches to load, which can cause stutters and affect initial FPS measurements.

What does Nvidia Profile Inspector offer in terms of performance optimization?

Nvidia Profile Inspector can offer a significant performance uplift by allowing users to adjust various settings, including anti-aliasing, texture filtering, and Shader cache size.

What is the recommended setting for maximum pre-rendered frames in terms of input delay and performance?

The recommended setting for maximum pre-rendered frames is one, as it provides the lowest input delay and the least performance impact.

Why is it advised to keep 'Security Health' enabled despite disabling other startup items?

It is advised to keep 'Security Health' enabled because, according to a Reddit post the user trusts, it doesn't take much resources and is better to keep it running.

Outlines

00:00

💻 PC Optimization Experience

The speaker has been optimizing their PC daily for two months and thought they reached the limit of performance. However, a professional PC tweaker claimed to be able to increase FPS further. Skeptical but willing, they agreed to the tweaker's process. The tweaker used a software called 'nesk' to access the PC remotely. The speaker was advised to encrypt files for security. They ran a code from Chris Titus in Windows Powershell as administrator, which opened up the PC for further optimizations. The software allowed for installing various software and tweaks. The speaker made a restore point and disabled several settings as guided. The optimizations led to a significant FPS boost, reaching 400 FPS in Fortnite for the first time. The process was simple despite the distance, and the speaker shares the experience and optimizations for the benefit of the viewers.

05:00

🚀 Advanced PC Performance Tweaks

The speaker continues with further optimizations after reaching 380 FPS. They installed 'Optimizer 16.5 exe', which performed well and checked various settings, including Windows 11 and startup optimizations. They disabled unnecessary startup items, including Logitech gHub, despite having uninstalled it previously. They also explored the software's ability to download useful applications and clean up the PC. The speaker then discussed the use of Nvidia Profile Inspector for performance enhancement, not just for lower graphics settings. They shared their own preset and explained how it slightly alters the game's visuals for smoother performance. The speaker also provided a detailed walkthrough of the settings in Nvidia Profile Inspector, explaining the impact of each on performance and input delay. They emphasized the importance of certain settings like maximum pre-rendered frames, anti-aliasing, and texture filtering for achieving the best performance. The speaker concluded by advising viewers to play for a full day before benchmarking new drivers due to initial stutters and shader cache loading times.

Keywords

💡Optimizations

Optimizations refer to the process of modifying or adjusting settings and configurations to enhance the performance of a computer system. In the context of the video, the narrator discusses various steps taken to maximize their PC's performance, particularly for gaming. This includes tweaking software settings, installing specific applications, and adjusting hardware configurations.

💡FPS

FPS stands for 'frames per second' and is a measure of how many individual frames are displayed in a second, which directly impacts the smoothness of gameplay. The video's theme revolves around increasing FPS through optimizations. The narrator mentions achieving 400 FPS in Fortnite as a result of the optimizations performed by a professional PC tweaker.

💡PC Tweaker

A PC Tweaker is an individual who specializes in optimizing personal computers for better performance. In the video, the narrator engages a professional PC tweaker who helps them increase their gaming performance by applying various optimization techniques.

💡Nesk

Nesk is a software mentioned in the video that allows remote access to a PC, enabling a PC tweaker to perform optimizations. It plays a crucial role in the video's narrative as it facilitates the optimization process by allowing the tweaker to access and modify the narrator's computer settings.

💡Windows Powershell

Windows Powershell is a command-line shell and scripting language designed for system administration. In the video, it is used to run optimization scripts and software, illustrating its utility in advanced PC optimization processes.

💡Restore Point

A Restore Point in Windows is a snapshot of the system's state at a particular time, which can be used to revert changes made to the system. The video advises creating a restore point before applying optimizations to facilitate easy rollback if something goes wrong.

💡Optimizer

Optimizer, in this context, refers to a software tool used to perform system optimizations. The video mentions 'Optimizer 16.5 exe', which is used to disable unnecessary startup programs and services, adjust Windows settings, and perform other tweaks to improve PC performance.

💡Graphics Acceleration

Graphics Acceleration is a technology that offloads graphics processing tasks from the CPU to the GPU, improving performance. The video discusses turning off graphics acceleration for certain applications running in the background to prevent them from affecting gaming performance.

💡Shader Caches

Shader Caches are a part of a GPU's memory management system that stores previously compiled shader programs for faster access. The video discusses the importance of Shader Caches in relation to new graphics drivers, noting that it takes time for new drivers to fill the cache and stabilize performance.

💡Nvidia Profile Inspector

Nvidia Profile Inspector is a tool used to adjust graphics settings for Nvidia GPUs. In the video, it's used to create and apply custom presets that can improve performance by adjusting in-game graphics settings, exemplified by the 'potato Graphics' preset mentioned.

💡Transparency

In the context of the video, 'Transparency' refers to a Windows visual effect that can be disabled to reduce system resource usage and potentially improve performance. The narrator suggests turning off transparency settings as part of their optimization process.

Highlights

Optimized PC performance reached a limit, but a professional PC tweaker claimed to increase FPS further.

After applying the tweaker's optimizations, the PC achieved a record 400 FPS in Fortnite.

The process of optimization was simple and involved downloading a software called nesk.

It's crucial to encrypt files before allowing remote PC access for security reasons.

Running a code from Chris Titus in Windows Powershell was part of the optimization process.

The software allowed the installation of various applications and tweaks for performance.

Disabling certain settings in the software created a restore point for easy rollback.

The tweaker selected the best settings in the software for optimal performance.

Installing Optimizer 16.5 exe was part of the optimization process.

Many startup applications were disabled, including Logitech ghub, to improve performance.

The software offers a cleaner tool to remove unnecessary files and optimize the PC.

Disabling full screen optimizations in Fortnite's properties can improve performance.

Transparency and hardware acceleration settings were adjusted for better gaming performance.

A new GeForce game ready driver was tested for performance improvements.

Nvidia Profile Inspector was used to create a custom preset for performance optimization.

The preset made the game look slightly smoother with minimal graphical changes.

The video provides a detailed explanation of each setting in the Nvidia Profile Inspector preset.

Threaded optimization was left on, but its impact on performance was not clear.

The video concludes with a recommendation to check out another video for season-specific PC optimization.

Transcripts

after optimizing my PC pretty much every

day for the past 2 months I felt like I

reached the limit of how much

performance I could squeeze out of my

computer but a couple weeks ago a

professional PC tweaker sent this

message right here claiming that he

could still increase my FPS even after

I've done all of these optimizations so

I was thinking to myself why not what's

the worst that could

happen and unsurprisingly it went

extremely well so this is how my PC used

to perform this is with just all the

optimizations that I did in the past and

with his optimizations man we actually

touched 400 FPS this is the first time

I've ever seen 400 FPS on fortnite and

because it works so well for me I'm

going to be sharing some of the stuff he

taught me and yeah let's get right into

it so I messaged him and it was

surprisingly a really simple process

even though he lived across the world

but we managed to set up a time that was

convenient for the both of us when we

actually set up a time for it he made me

download this software called nesk and

it basically allows the PC tweaker to be

able to fully access your computer so if

any of you guys want to hire a PC

tweaker in the future be sure to encrypt

all of your files because it'll be

really easy for them to simply just open

all of them so he made me run this code

which is from Chris Titus and he does PC

optimizations as well so in order to

actually run the software we have to go

to Windows Powershell and then we're

going to have to run this software as

administrator and in here you literally

just copy and paste that press enter and

then it's going to open up this thing

right here just like that from here you

can pretty much install any software you

can install process lasso which we went

over before you can install Google Edge

pretty much anything but we're just

going to go into the tweak section and

he did a bunch of optimizations in here

the thing is I already made a restore

point but if you guys are following

along in this video you should probably

check this restore point thing it'll

make it a lot easier for you so you

don't have to make it manually you're

going to just make sure you disable all

of these so disable this disable this

disable this disable this and disable

that and yeah there's the description

for pretty much every single thing here

so every time you disable something you

can actually understand what it does I

lowkey struggled to explain some of my

optimizations in my own vide so this is

a really good thing that he put into the

software and there you go I press run

tweaks twice it doesn't make it very

clear once to actually start it but yeah

there you go and yeah the safest option

is to just select what you have so if

you have a laptop then press laptop if

you have a desktop select desktop and

then run tweaks and then we're just

going to go into this update section and

in here he helped me select this one

because this is the best one and you can

do a lot of stuff in this software too

I'm not going to go over every single

thing because he also didn't go through

every single thing with me in here you

can also add an ultimate performance

profile but if you've been on this

YouTube channel for a bit I've been

promoting ultimate performance for the

past 5 billion years so you guys

probably know all about it but if you

guys don't you can really just simply

press that button there once you're done

with all of that you can obviously close

out of Windows Powershell the next thing

he made me do was install this thing

called Optimizer

16.5 exe which sounds absolutely crazy

but it actually works and it's pretty

insane and a lot of the stuff we've

already done with the previous software

so we didn't check that but yeah a lot

of this stuff is just checked and then

in this Windows 11 section all this

stuff got checked and then in startup we

pretty much disabled everything

including Logitech ghub for some reason

still here I literally un installed this

thing but I don't know why it's still

there what the heck is this security

health man what the heck is security

health let me Google this what the heck

is security health it doesn't take much

resources it's better to keep it so I

guess we're just going to keep it based

on that Reddit post because again as I

said in the past I trust Reddit probably

more than my University professors the

software also has an option to download

all of these useful applications there's

a cleaner so this is a good place to

basically just clean up everything on

our PC so let's get rid of this and if

you've seen the previous video I just

did a lot of optimizations for internet

personally Cloud flare is the fastest

and yeah that's pretty much it for

Optimizer

16.5ti open this is the fastest way to

get to it so you go to details and then

you'll see fortnite client win64

shipping and then go to open file

location and on this file right here

right click it go into properties go to

compatibility uh for most people

disabling full screen optimizations is

going to help your performance but

definitely try it out with this

unchecked as well because it does

definitely depend on your system but for

most Windows 10 and windows 11 systems

you'll probably want this unchecked so

now we're going to disable transparency

so all you have to do is type in

transparency and be sure to have all of

these off and if you use Google or

Discord in the background be sure to

turn off Graphics acceleration and turn

off Hardware acceleration this goes with

any software that you use in the

background while you're trying to play

your game using Hardware acceleration

will absolutely destroy your performance

so as I said earlier in this video I did

not just get 380 f FPS out of the box it

took a lot of time and a lot of

optimizations to get to that point so

I'm going to show you some more

optimizations and you'll definitely

notice an even bigger difference along

with all the optimizations that the

professional PC tweaker gave me in the

middle of recording this video a new

GeForce gam ready driver just dropped

now the really important thing that you

need to remember every time you download

a new driver is that it's not going to

perform really well right out of the box

because it takes a really long time to

get everything into the Shader caches

and you're going to get a lot of

stutters when you boot up into your

first creative game and you boot up into

your first battle royale game in fact it

takes multiple games for you to load in

everything so you'll definitely notice a

lot of stutters at least in your first

day of playing so before you Benchmark

any of your FPS and compare the FPS that

you get with a new driver you got to

make sure that you play for at least a

full day and honestly ever since I got

this laptop with a 30 series GPU none of

the new drivers have ever performed

worse than the old ones and now I'm

going to show you what you can do with

Nvidia profile inspector usually people

use this just to get potato Graphics but

that's not the only thing you can do

with this it can actually give you a

huge performance uplift so I'm not only

going to give you my preset but I'm also

going to teach you how you can actually

create your own preset for the best

performance on your PC and if you're

finding this video helpful so far

definitely take a second to smash like

now if you want you can copy my preset

from Discord a link to my Discord will

be in the comments but if you want to

have a preset the only thing that this

really does is make your character

slightly blurry and also it makes the

ground slightly more Jagged and just to

prove a point all of the Clips in this

video we're using this preset with these

slightly potato Graphics so if you do

like how my game looks cuz it looks

slightly smoother than usual if you do

like how my game looks you can check

this out this preset was actually made

by the guy who offered to optimize my PC

so yeah you can definitely trust that

this is a good preset so all you have to

do is start downloading it once you

press download it goes straight into

your downloads and then from here you'll

see this button right here that says

import profile and you just have to

select the file and you'll see that some

of the values changed like right here

I'm just going to explain what every

single setting does so that you can

change it for yourself because a lot of

these they don't really make sense to

the average person so right here with

all of the gsync settings you just want

to have them all off it's really only

useful if you use vertical sink at the

same time but again vertical snc does

give you extra input delay so it's not

worth using in the first place and it

does take a toll on your performance so

we have everything set to off here so if

you just press this drop down menu here

you can just change everything right

here and you just have to make sure

everything there is off or Force off

then in maximum pre-rendered frames we

have it set to one it's a really

confusing thing to explain but basically

the less pre-rendered frames you have

the better input delay you have but if

you have a lot of pre-rendered frames

all of those frames are already rendered

so that you'll get the smoothest

experience so comparing 1 to 8 you're

going to get the least performance but

the lowest input delay as well and then

obviously in preferred refresh rate this

is just the FPS that you're running you

always want to run the highest available

FPS this doesn't mean that it's going to

cancel your FPS cap in fortnite if you

cap your FPS to 144 like I do in

fortnite it's still going to override

this but in case you ever want to uncap

your FPS in fortnite to test if these

optimizations actually work it's

important to have it on highest

available so you're always pushing the

maximum amount of frames in this third

tab right here for anti-aliasing you

kind of just want to make sure all AA

settings are pretty much off this is

just more post-processing for your game

which will get rid of the jagged lines

and get rid of glimmering which does not

really matter when you're playing

competitively and this right here is

very important to be able to activate

the semi potato Graphics it's important

to have this is this setting right here

you're just going to click on that and

you can also select settings just by

scrolling like this what a lot of people

get wrong when they do the potato

Graphics is that they change the LOD

bias ogl a lot this is only important

for openg GL which fortnite does not use

unless I'm completely wrong you guys can

correct me in the comments but I'm

pretty sure performance mode and direct

X1 use the directx11 rendering API which

would make sense everyone knows about

this setting right here basically the

closer you get to this number the more

potato Graphics you're going to get but

if you select something like 75 so you

get a huge performance increase without

having to make your game look like

actual garbage then over here in texture

filtering we're going to put on allow

this is pretty important especially for

laptop Gamers like me be sure to set

your power management mode to prefer

maximum performance and then in Shader

cache anything above 10 GB is crazy I

believe 10 GB is the driver default

there's really no point in having 100

gbt because you're just going to have

Shader caches that you're never going to

use and also it's going to take

literally years to fill up the whole 100

GB leave that on 10 GB unlimited is

horrible never never do that never do

that and then we're going to have

threaded optimization on on I'm going to

be honest I have no idea what threaded

optimization does and yeah pretty much

all of the other settings have no impact

and if you would like to learn how to

optimize your PC for this season

specifically definitely check out this

video right here