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==Optimizing Graphics Settings==
==Optimizing Graphics Settings==
Source [http://support.eve-online.com/Pages/KB/Article.aspx?id=409 http://support.eve-online.com/Pages/KB/Article.aspx?id=409]
With the EVE Trinity expansion, several new graphic options were made available through the game settings screen.
Before any changes will be activated, the “Apply” button will have to be pressed.


“Reset graphic settings” will put display options back to their default values.
“Reset graphic settings” will put display options back to their default values.
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===Shadow quality===
===Shadow quality===
This setting activates model shadows in game. Options available are: “Off”, “Normal”, “High” and “Extreme”. Shadows add a lot of strain on your graphic card and it is not recommended to activate that option on low to average performance computers.
This setting activates model shadows in game. Options available are: “Off”, “Normal”, “High” and “Extreme”. Shadows add a lot of strain on your graphic card and it is not recommended to activate that option on low to average performance computers.
===HDR===
Adds metallic reflections and light penetration on the models. The “Bloom” box controls the reflection intensity on the ships. Options available are “None”, “Low” and “High”.
===Cache size===
Dictates how much memory the game will use to load models. The more cache is available, the faster scene will loads. Settings available are “Off”, “Low”, “Normal”, “High”, “Extreme”.


==Optimizing the EVE Online Client==
==Optimizing the EVE Online Client==
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Press apply and all brackets in space should be removed.
Press apply and all brackets in space should be removed.
===Game Menu Options===
You can access the EVE Online game menu by pressing ESC.
#Go to the Display & Graphics tab.
#Set your Cache Size to as high LOW as your computer can handle. and still be visually appealing
#Uncheck the options for Turret Effects, Effects, Missile Effects and Trails.


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     Original courtesy of [http://www.ceptacemia.com/AMIE/?p=215 A Mule in EVE]
     Original courtesy of [http://www.ceptacemia.com/AMIE/?p=215 A Mule in EVE]
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