Optimize AALab Shaders for Your Hardware

Identify Your Hardware Tier

Before configuring, determine whether your PC is potato (very old), low-end, medium, or high-end. This helps you choose appropriate presets and settings.

Selecting a Hardware-Appropriate Preset

AALab Shaders includes presets specifically tuned for different hardware levels:

• Potato preset — Minimal visual effects, maximum performance. Use if your game struggles to maintain playable frame rates.
• Low preset — Light anti-aliasing and basic lighting improvements.
• Medium/High presets — Progressive increases in visual quality for better hardware.

Fine-Tuning Performance

If your chosen preset still causes lag:

1. Reduce anti-aliasing intensity first—it has the biggest performance impact.

2. Lower lighting quality or disable enhanced shadows.

3. Switch to a lighter preset if needed.

If performance is smooth but looks plain, gradually increase anti-aliasing or enable fantasy lighting. The goal is finding the sweet spot where your world looks good and runs smoothly on your system.