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Pro Settings & Optimization to FIX Lag & STOP Stuttering!

Rust is an intense survival game that demands high-performance settings to ensure smooth gameplay. Lag and stuttering can ruin the experience, but by optimizing your system and in-game settings, you can significantly boost your FPS and achieve seamless gameplay. In this guide, we will dive deep into essential tweaks, settings, and optimization techniques to maximize your Rust performance on Windows 10 and 11.

Step 1: Disable Full-Screen Optimization

Disabling full-screen optimization forces Rust to run in exclusive full-screen mode, reducing input lag and increasing FPS.

How to Disable Full-Screen Optimization:

  1. Right-click on Rust’s .exe file (RustClient.exe).
  2. Select Properties and go to the Compatibility tab.
  3. Check the box “Disable Full-Screen Optimization”.
  4. Click Apply and OK.

Step 2: Enable High DPI Scaling Override

High DPI scaling ensures that the game renders properly without blurry visuals.

How to Enable High DPI Scaling Override:

  1. Navigate to RustClient.exe.
  2. Right-click and go to Properties > Compatibility.
  3. Click Change high DPI settings.
  4. Check Override high DPI scaling behavior and set it to Application.
  5. Click Apply and OK.

Step 3: Optimize Windows Game Settings

Turn ON “Optimize for Windowed Games”

This setting improves frame rates when playing in borderless windowed mode.

  1. Open Settings (Win + I) > Gaming > Graphics.
  2. Enable “Optimizations for windowed games”.

Enable Hardware-Accelerated GPU Scheduling

This feature allows your GPU to manage its resources efficiently.

  1. Go to Settings > System > Display.
  2. Click Graphics settings.
  3. Toggle ON Hardware-accelerated GPU scheduling.

Step 4: Adjust Virtual Memory (Pagefile)

Increasing virtual memory prevents stuttering and low memory errors.

How to Increase Virtual Memory:

  1. Press Win + R, type sysdm.cpl, and hit Enter.
  2. Go to the Advanced tab > Click Settings under Performance.
  3. Navigate to Advanced > Click Change under Virtual Memory.
  4. Uncheck “Automatically manage paging file size for all drives”.
  5. Select your SSD/HDD and choose Custom Size.
  6. Set both Initial size and Maximum size to the same value:
    • 8GB RAM: 4096 MB
    • 16GB RAM: 8192 MB
    • 32GB RAM: 16384 MB
  7. Click Set, then OK, and restart your PC.

Step 5: Change Power Plan to High Performance

Windows defaults to a Balanced power plan, limiting CPU and GPU performance. Switching to High Performance allows your PC to use its full potential.

How to Enable High Performance Mode:

  1. Open Control Panel > Power Options.
  2. Select High Performance (or Ultimate Performance if available).

Step 6: Adjust NVIDIA Graphics Settings

Optimize NVIDIA Control Panel for Rust

  1. Open NVIDIA Control Panel.
  2. Go to Manage 3D Settings > Program Settings.
  3. Find and select Rust (RustClient.exe).
  4. Change the following settings:
    • Power Management Mode: Prefer Maximum Performance
    • Low Latency Mode: ON or Ultra
    • Texture Filtering – Quality: High Performance
    • Threaded Optimization: ON
    • Vertical Sync: OFF
  5. Click Apply.

Step 7: Remove Bloatware & Optimize Startup Programs

Disable Unnecessary Startup Programs

  1. Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open Task Manager.
  2. Go to the Startup tab.
  3. Disable unnecessary startup programs (e.g., Discord, OneDrive, Spotify).

Remove Bloatware with a Script

Use a tool like Bloatware Removal Utility:

  1. Download the script from GitHub.
  2. Run it as Administrator.
  3. Select unnecessary apps and remove them.

Step 8: Enable Game Mode in Windows

Windows Game Mode prioritizes game performance by allocating more resources.

How to Enable Game Mode:

  1. Open Settings (Win + I).
  2. Go to Gaming > Game Mode.
  3. Toggle ON Game Mode.

Step 9: Apply Rust In-Game Settings for Maximum FPS

Best Rust Graphics Settings for High FPS

  • Graphics Quality: 3-4 (Lower for better FPS)
  • Shadow Quality: 0
  • Anisotropic Filtering: 1x
  • Parallax Mapping: OFF
  • Water Reflections: OFF
  • Anti-Aliasing: OFF
  • Draw Distance: 2000-3000
  • Grass Displacement: OFF
  • Depth of Field: OFF
  • Motion Blur: OFF
  • VSync: OFF

Step 10: Create a System Restore Point (Just in Case!)

Before applying major changes, creating a System Restore Point allows you to revert if anything goes wrong.

How to Create a System Restore Point:

  1. Press Win + S, type Create a restore point, and open it.
  2. Select C:\ (System Drive) and click Create.
  3. Name it Rust Optimized Settings and click Create.

If you found this guide helpful, be sure to share it with fellow Rust players and optimize your system for the best possible gaming experience! Happy gaming!

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