Sinking Simulator

Sinking Simulator

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Pac0master [P2:Abyss]  [developer] 7 Feb, 2020 @ 3:56pm
Bad performance on gaming laptops
If you have a good laptop or any decent computer yet you're having performance issues there's a possibility the game tries to run the game on your integrated card.

If that's the case you may be able to fix it by going to the game's directory
Steam\steamapps\common\Sinking Simulator

Right click on the game's executable "Sinkingsimulator.exe"
near the top of the context menu you should have an option saying something like
"Run with graphics processor"

Make sure it selects your graphics card and it should be good to go.
Last edited by Pac0master [P2:Abyss]; 7 Feb, 2020 @ 3:56pm
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Viktir 10 Mar, 2020 @ 6:20pm 
I am not seeing that option to run with graphics processor. I do see the option to run as administrator though
Pac0master [P2:Abyss]  [developer] 23 May, 2020 @ 12:19pm 
Originally posted by Lord Breadington:
I am not seeing that option to run with graphics processor. I do see the option to run as administrator though

Usually that's only for those who have multiple graphics card. it can happen on some laptops
Charles Calvin 28 May, 2020 @ 3:47pm 
yeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet
GeneralsIV 6 Sep, 2020 @ 12:51am 
So I'm running on my dedicated GTX 765m but it's not using the full memory of my gpu? 0.7 out of the 2 gb. any suggestions?
CommissarGamgee 6 Feb, 2021 @ 3:05pm 
so like lord breadington im only seeing the run as administrator option. what are the next steps i should take?
GetCampedOnNERD 7 Feb, 2021 @ 2:35pm 
Go into library and go to game directory, not the shortcut
GeneralsIV 8 Feb, 2021 @ 8:41pm 
Unfortunately it didn't work and I have a RTX 2060. I checked to see if it is using the Nvidia card in the task manager so I know for certain it doesn't.
GeneralsIV 19 Mar, 2021 @ 12:49am 
I found a fix for this, at least for my laptop but I think it will work for all. The guide is listed as :steamhappy:"Laptop Performance FIX - Force Nvidia GPU Over Intel Integrated Graphics":steamhappy: under discussion and bugs tab.
bbobfine 8 Apr, 2021 @ 12:17am 
my computer laaaaaaaaaaggggggggggggggiiiiiiiiinnnnnnnnnnnggggggggggg ;(
GeneralsIV 8 Apr, 2021 @ 2:42am 
Originally posted by mirufine32:
my computer laaaaaaaaaaggggggggggggggiiiiiiiiinnnnnnnnnnnggggggggggg ;(

Laptop Performance FIX - Force Nvidia GPU Over Intel Integrated Graphics
:steamhappy:Windows 10 Force Nvidia GPU Over Integrated Graphics:steamhappy:

1) Open Windows Settings
2) Click on “System”
3) Click on “Display”
4) Scroll down and click on “Graphics Settings”
5) Under Graphics Performance Preference
a) Choose “Desktop App” for preference
b) Browse for the .exe game file (Do not use shortcut from desktop) For reference,
the game file should be in C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\
(game name)
c) Click on options on the Program. Set preference to “High Performance”. Should
have Nvidia Graphics Card listed
underneath.
6) Save and close the settings.
7) Open the Nvidia Control Panel
a) Click on “Manage 3D Settings”
b) Go to global settings and set the preferred graphics processor to “High-
Performance Nvidia processor.” (I recommend keeping the default settings for the
global settings until the game has been tested.)
8) Apply the setting and close.
9) Make sure your Laptop is in High Performance mode in the Power settings.
10) Go to the C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\(game name) game file
.exe. Right click to bring up the properties and click on the “Compatibility” tab. Check
“Run this program as an administrator.” Hit “Apply” and “OK.”
11) Restart the Laptop, check that all settings are set and start the game. A pop-up
should show for the game .exe. Hit “yes.” To make sure that the Nvidia GPU is
working, bring up the task manager and click on performance. Under GPU, with the
Nvidia label, there should be utilization.

If these settings don’t work for you, you can attach an external monitor to your laptop. It will work because external display ports are usually set to using the Nvidia graphics. The laptop display is always set to the integrated Intel graphics as shown in the Nvidia Control Panel "Configure Sound, PhysX". Sometimes when doing this method, you will get better performance in game.
Drake Wicker 1 Jul, 2021 @ 2:03pm 
I dont see anywhere were it says in the directions
GeneralsIV 4 Jul, 2021 @ 1:10am 
Originally posted by blujacket09:
I dont see anywhere were it says in the directions
??? Not sure what you are asking. I did create a more involved direction word file with pictures but Steam doesn't allow photo files in forums. Where in the directions are you confused about?
Arthur.free 26 Jul, 2021 @ 4:39am 
your graphic card ave multiple hearts and the game use one heart : the game attempt to use all hearts of your card that = Lags
Lewi 4 Sep, 2021 @ 2:46am 
Well im on ASUS PC And it still sometimes crashes
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