[Top 15] Apex Legends Best Settings For Low End PC Every Player Should Know

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Updated:
16 Aug 2022

These settings are ones people should at least have an idea of or settings that people should’ve heard of. These are some pretty common settings that could improve your gameplay. 

15. Video: V-Sync

This will help your loading time and the actions that will appear on the screen. Turning off V-sync will reduce the “input lag” With this setting it will actually help when it comes to things appearing on the screen. 

V-Sync is good for:

  • There wouldn’t be much of a lag. 
  • Helps with your frame rates on your monitor. 

How to apply V-Sync:

  • Click on the video tab
  • Locate “V-Sync”
  • Select “Disabled” 

14. Volumetric Lighting

This will determine if the player wants to see the sunbeams in the game. This is more so for the player’s preference. 

Volumetric Lighting is good for:

  • Decreasing GPU AND CPU power. 

How to apply volumetric Lighting:

  • Click the video tab
  • Locate “Volumetric Lighting” 
  • Select “Disabled”

13. Field of View 

This setting has an impact on how players view their surroundings. This also determines the monitor that the player has. 

Field of View is good for:

  • You will have a better view of your surroundings.
  • It will give players a more zoomed-out view.

How to apply Field of View :

  • Click on the “Video” tab.
  • Locate “Field of View”
  • Maximize the bar to 90-110.

12. Video: Ragdoll 

This comes in handy on the death cam or even when you take down your enemy. The character's body will be there for a few seconds before the death box appears.

Ragdoll is good for:

  • Ragdoll won’t stand in the way of a loot box.
  • Better for your view when it comes to a character's death. 

How to apply Ragdoll:

  • Click on the video tab. 
  • Locate “Ragdoll”
  • Make it “Low” 

11. Dynamic Spot Shadows

This controls how realistic your game might look. This will also determine if the environment light can move. 

Dynamic Spot Shadows is good for:

  • Have your FPS between 3-7.

How to apply Dynamic Spot Shadows:

  • Go to display. 
  • Click on “Dynamic Spot Shadow”
  • Select “Disabled”

10. Spot Shadow Detail

Even though this is helpful to locate enemies. The Apex nature makes it hard at times to get to the enemy. Disabling this can help increase your FPS.

Spot Shadow Detail is good for:

  • Disabling it gives you more FPS.

How to apply Spot Shadow Detail:

  • Go to display 
  • Click on “Spot shadow”
  • Select “Disabled”

9. Sun Shadow Detail 

This controls the detail of the sun's shadow. This is a personal preference to disable it. This will determine how much shadow you would want in your gameplay. 

Sun Shadow Detail  is good for:

  • Improves performance by 3 percent. 

How to apply Shadow Detail :

  • Go to display 
  • Click on “Sun shadow”
  • Move it to “low”
 

8. Brightness

This is strictly your preference. The brightness can help see your screen better. The brightness can help you see the enemy if they're hiding in the distance or in a darkened area. 

Brightness is good for:

  • To see your screen better.
  • Possibly see the enemies in a better view.

How to apply Brightness in the setting:

  • Click on display
  • Go to the brightness 
  • Then scroll to find your preference. 

7. Nvidia Reflex

This setting is already enabled. It is to reduce input lag and increase the performance of your computer. This setting is for people who do have a PC. 

Nvidia Reflex is good for:

  • Reduces input lag.
  • Increases the responsiveness on your computer.
  •  Increases the performance of your computer.

How to apply Nvidia Reflex:

  • Click the video tab.
  • Locate “Nvidia Reflex”
  • Select “Enabled”

6. Resolution 

This is more directed towards PC players and their monitors. It can make the gameplay more realistic and clear for playing the game. Resolution has a huge impact on gameplay. 

Resolution  is good for:

  • A clear screen.
  • Makes gameplay more realistic. 

How to apply Resolution :

  • Click on the “video tab”
  • Locate “Resolution”
  • Select “1920 x 1080 (native) 

5. Texture Filtering 

This setting affects the GPU load. Turning it down will reduce it. This setting will increase the sharpness of your game.

Texture Filtering  is good for:

  • This will be consistent for sharpness and surface detail. 

How to apply Texture Filtering :

  • Click on the video tab.
  • Locate “Texture Filtering”
  • Select “Anisotropic 2x”

4. Streaming Budget 

This will help with the control of the texture streaming. This is a personal preference on how you want your setting.

A streaming Budget is good for:

  • Having it lower can help improve game quality.
  • This helps with players' graphic cards.

How to apply Streaming Budget:

  • Click on the video tab
  • Locate “Texture Streaming Budget”
  • Select the lowest setting available  

3. Adaptive Resolution FPS Target 

This setting will lower rendering resolution. it tries to lock in the target.  Your gameplay could have a better performance only if the FPS. is lowered. 

Adaptive Resolution FPS Target is good for:

  • The image quality won’t look inconsistent.
  • This will aim for a target framerate.

How to apply Adaptive Resolution FPS Target :

  • Click on the video tab
  • Locate “Adaptive Resolution FPS Target.”
  • Lower the bar to zero. 

2.  Display Setting: Full Screen

Even though there is already a Display setting on this list, this focuses on the “Full Screen” setting. This setting will be very helpful for you to get the full experience of the game, especially if you are playing on a PC. You want to see every inch of the game. Especially to see if an enemy is coming up on you. 

Full Screen is good for:

  • If you have a PC.
  • Advantage of seeing enemies from different angles. 

How to apply Full Screen:

  • Open Apex Legends setting.
  • Click on the tab that says “Video.”
  • Look for “Display Mode.”
  • Select “Full Screen.”

1. Anti-aliasing 

With this setting, it smoothes out the images. This will make the game look and feel a bit smoother. It will help with how the game looks and feels, making it run even better. 

Anti-aliasing is good for:

  • The quality of the game will look sharper.
  • You might have slightly boosted frames.

How to apply Anti-aliasing :

  • Click on the “video” tab.
  • Locate “Anti-aliasing”
  • Select “None”




 
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