The bulk of modern computer games and some applications are designed for a relatively powerful PC. If your video adapter cannot cope with the given load, it must be reduced by all available methods.
Instructions
Step 1
Usually, reducing the load on the video card is achieved by turning off all unnecessary elements and reducing the image quality. Start by adjusting the settings for the Windows operating system itself. Turn on your computer and open the Start menu. Select the "Control Panel" menu.
Step 2
Open the Appearance and Personalization submenu and select Personalization. Choose any theme that suits you from the Basic category. Return to the Appearance and Personalization menu and open the Adjust Screen Resolution item.
Step 3
Reduce the resolution by choosing the appropriate option. Remember that you need to use the correct resolution for your monitor based on its aspect ratio (4: 3 or 16: 9). Save the settings.
Step 4
Now open the "Start" menu and right-click on the "Computer" item. Open the Properties menu. Go to the Advanced System Settings menu. Select the "Advanced" tab.
Step 5
Click the Options button located in the Performance menu. Now go to the "Visual Effects" tab and select "Provide Best Performance". Click the Apply button and close the settings menu.
Step 6
If you need to reduce the load on video cards when running games, perform a set of necessary settings. First, lower your screen resolution during gameplay. Use the resolution that is set on the desktop. This will reduce the load when switching between programs.
Step 7
Now lower the image quality. To do this, disable, if possible, the display of shadows and other secondary elements. Decrease the color depth from 32 to 16 bits. If the application preferences allow the specified modes to be used, select Low Quality or High Performance. Save the settings. Close all programs and restart your computer.
