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# Performance

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## SteamVR

If you use SteamVR, see [SteamVR Performance tips](/docs/steamvr/performance/).

## FOSS VR

If you use the FOSS VR stack, see [FOSS VR Performance tips](/docs/fossvr/performance/).

## General Optimization

- Keep your BIOS updated!
- Keep your Chipset drivers updated!
- Keep your GPU drivers updated!
- Run as few programs as possible!
- Close excessive browser tabs!
- Clear out bloat from your PC!

## VRChat

### **Recommended Graphics Settings**

**Graphics / Graphics Quality**

- Graphics Quality: `Custom`
- Anti-Aliasing: `Disabled`
- Mirror Resolution: `Quarter`
- Shadow Quality: `Low`
- LOD Quality: `Low`
- Partical Physics Quality: `Low`

**Graphics / Common**

- Particle Limiter: `On`
- Pixel Light Count: `Low`
- Vertical Field of View: `60°`
- Forced Camera Near Distance: `Off`

**Avatars / Avatar Optimizations**

- Block Poorly Optimized Avatars: `Very Poor`
- Convert Dynamic Bones to PhysBones: `On`

**Avatars / Avatar Culling**

- Hide Avatars Beyond: `20m`
- Maximum Shown Avatars: `15`
- Always Show Friend Avatars: `Off`
- Allow Override with "Show Avatar": `Off`

### **Avatar Optimization**

Use [d4rkc0d3r's Avatar Optimizer](https://github.com/d4rkc0d3r/d4rkAvatarOptimizer), also follow the VRChat [Avatar Optimization Tips](https://creators.vrchat.com/avatars/avatar-optimizing-tips/).