Why do I need to manually edit the usercfg.opt? Can’t I just select DX12 in the MSFS 2020 graphics settings?
If it’s crashing you won’t be able to actually load the sim to change the settings…
Never such a thing as a silly question!
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New driver appears to work fine for me, in 2020 and 2024. No glitches or stutters, very smooth.
13900 KSS & 4090. Using DX12 in 2020 for 4 years, and would never allow the Nvidia app to “optimise” my sims for me. I’ve actually tried it a few times - but it’s rubbish, and I always revert to manual settings.
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Ah! Excellent point! For me, it was crashing with that error only when I started a flight from the map screen… was able to get in to the graphics settings and make the change to DX12 there. So far, it looks great (honestly can’t tell the difference between DX11 and DX12) and the occasional flashing I used to get in VR with DX12 seems to be gone…
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If you’re running MSFS 2020 in DX11 mode and install the Nvidia App - then disable Game Optimization and the in-game overlay - you’ll experience a CTD during MSFS 2020 loading, so you won’t be able to change the game settings.
That’s why the only reliable way to keep using all of the Nvidia App features without CTD is to switch from DX11 to DX12 in your usercfg.opt or alternatively select DX12 in MSFS 2020 graphics settings before installing the Nvidia App.
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