[illuzian]

Ok guys, after the latest patch failed to assist I had a look and discovered we can actually increase pixel density.

I've tested and... THE A-10C HUD IS READABLE.

How to:

1. go to your steam install path for me this is C:\Games\Steam for many it will be C:\Program Files(x86)\Steam
2. Enter the config directory
3. Open steamvr.vrsettings in notepad or your preferred text editor(sublime etc not word)
4. Under "steamvr" add "renderTargetMultiplier": 2.5 (with a multiplier of your choice)

IMPORTANT: between each item there should be a , EXCEPT for the last one(so Python programmers beware)

Mine looks like this for example:

   "steamvr" : {
      "allowReprojection" : true,
      "background" : "C:\\Program Files (x86)\\ViveSetup\\Updater\\viveNight.png",
      "renderTargetMultiplier": 2.5
   },

Notice my renderTargetMutliplier has no trailing ,

Beware this will affect all games so you may want to adjust or remove it between games. You may also need to tweak your graphics settings again.

Finally... PROFIT

[jthlau]

Can't wait to make a test now, Thx Bro

[jthlau]

illuzian, I've just made a test, confirm it's REALLY work. Eventually got a readable HUD!!!! And feel that the $699 MSRP toys is not a garbage!!

Just a preliminary test, and my initial thought.

1) As it's a global change of setting, it's work on both 1.5.4 and 2.0.2, which means I can have a readable HUD with Nevada Map;

2) Follow you in setting the multiplier to 2.5, just a little drop of FPS on 1.5.4, but a significant drop of FPS (to 20FPS) in 2.0.2, but interesting is -> the small word in the throttle pad are also readable.

3) I'm with 6700K @4.6Ghz + GTX 980Ti with ~15%OC now, above test are with "Low settings" on most of setting. Anyone can give me an answer whether it can be improved with GTX 1080.

Well well, I'm just a player, not a technical guy. What I'm scare to upgrade is -> eventually found out it's something about the limitation of game engine (DX12 vs DX11) and make a waste for buying the new 1080 card.....

But again, thx illuzian.

[average_pilot]

Excellent!

[MainSail]

[jthlau]

Another quick testing result is-> With exacting the same setting over 1.5.4 & 2.0.2, 1.5.4 makes much better performance in terms of FPS.

Wait for you guys to make more professional testing! Lol.

[illuzian]

Really stoked this has aided you guys.

Originally Posted by jthlau

3) I'm with 6700K @4.6Ghz + GTX 980Ti with ~15%OC now, above test are with "Low settings" on most of setting. Anyone can give me an answer whether it can be improved with GTX 1080.

Running a 1080 here on a 3770k CPU had to tweak my settings a little from the default VR settings and it's definitely playable for me but I've not jumped in MP, just Instant Action and ramp start.

Going back on shift for the next 4 days so hopefully some other chums can do some in depth testing to see if they can find some reasonable settings. I'm currently on 2.0 density and plan on testing 1.5 and some other settings to see how I go.

[ReggiePerrin]

Mainsail, I see you're running a 970, same as me, have you tried this yet? If so what have you set yours to please?

[Open Q, so applies to anyone with a 970 and Vive...many thanks to Illuzian for this]

[funkyfranky]

Originally Posted by illuzian

Ok guys, after the latest patch failed to assist I had a look and discovered we can actually increase pixel density.

Brilliant, mate! You made my day!

Originally Posted by illuzian

1. Under "steamvr" add "renderTargetMultiplier": 2.5 (with a multiplier of your choice)

I did so much testing with all kinds of settings nothing worked and it was actually so "easy" Hope they will include this in the steamVR app soon.

Originally Posted by illuzian

IMPORTANT: between each item there should be a , EXCEPT for the last one(so Python programmers beware)

Thanks for that!

Mind you that you can erase point 4 of your signature...

[MainSail]

Originally Posted by ReggiePerrin

Mainsail, I see you're running a 970, same as me, have you tried this yet? If so what have you set yours to please?

[Open Q, so applies to anyone with a 970 and Vive...many thanks to Illuzian for this]

Yes, did a quick test on all low settings except textures (mission A-10 runway takeoff) and my framerate dropped from steady 45 (reprojection) to low 30' on the 2.5 setting. With renderTargetMultiplier: 1.5 fps is switching between 45 and 90 fps. I'm not sure about the gain in quality yet (I already had a readable hud with the larger hud font mod installed), have to do some more testing.

My GPU clock speed is 1470 Mhz and the memory is running at 4000 Mhz.