Using the Top Config File described above on a low-end PC (Example specs: Intel i3-3220, 8GB RAM, GT 730 2GB DDR3):
| Setting | Before (In-Game Low) | After (Config Tweak) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 (Render at 960x540) | | Average FPS | 18 - 24 FPS | 35 - 45 FPS | | Stuttering | Every 10 seconds (Texture loading) | Rare (VRAM under control) | | Visuals | "Fuzzy" | "Very Fuzzy, but smooth" |
Verdict: You lose the "4K HDR" beauty, but you gain playability. In a racing game, FPS > Graphics. nfs payback low end pc config file top
The most significant performance gains come from editing the core_boot.xml file. This file controls the rendering pipeline before the game fully launches.
File Location:
Documents\Ghost Games\Need for Speed(TM) Payback\settings\ Using the Top Config File described above on
Key Variables to Modify: Open the file with a text editor (like Notepad). Look for the following XML strings and adjust them as follows:
GstRender.ResolutionScale 0.5000 GstRender.VSyncEnabled 0 GstRender.LimitFramerate 0 The most significant performance gains come from editing
Add these lines if missing – they force hidden low settings:
GstRender.LodScale 0.500000
GstRender.RenderScale 0.600000
GstRender.TextureFiltering 0
GstRender.ShadowResolution 0
Note:
RenderScalebelow 0.75 will look blurry but boosts FPS significantly. Try0.550if needed.
The "Top" config above works for 90% of low-end PCs. However, you can tweak three specific lines based on your hardware.
If you have an Nvidia GT 1030 or below: