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Finding the Optimal VALORANT Settings: True Stretched, In-Game Settings, and a Complete Guide to Windows Settings
This video details how to set up True Stretched in Valorant, covering in-game settings, Windows settings, and internet settings. It highlights tips for the optimal gaming experience and the benefits of using ExitLag.
1. 🖥️ How to Set Up True Stretched: Nvidia Settings and In-Game Resolution Settings
- ✅ You must set the native resolution (e.g., 1920x1080) in Nvidia settings.
- ✅ Set the Valorant in-game resolution to be the same as the native resolution (e.g., 1920x1080).
- ✅ Set the aspect ratio adjustment mode to 'Fill'.
00:00 - 00:39
1. 🖥️ How to Set Up True Stretched: Nvidia Settings and In-Game Resolution Settings
- ✅ You must set the native resolution (e.g., 1920x1080) in Nvidia settings.
- ✅ Set the Valorant in-game resolution to be the same as the native resolution (e.g., 1920x1080).
- ✅ Set the aspect ratio adjustment mode to 'Fill'.
00:40 - 01:57
2. ⚙️ Modifying the Game User Configuration File: Changing Resolution and Setting to Read-Only
- ✅ Open the Run window (Windows + R) and type '%appdata%'.
- ✅ Navigate to the AppData\Local\Valorant\Saved\Config folder.
- ✅ Open the 'GameUserSettings.ini' file in the WindowsClient folder.
- ✅ Change the resolution to your desired resolution (e.g., 1440x1080).
- ✅ Add 'FullScreenMode=0' at the bottom of the file.
- ✅ Set the file properties to 'Read-only'.
01:58 - 02:54
3. 🎮 Nvidia Control Panel Settings: Changing Resolution and Setting Scaling Mode
- ✅ Change the resolution in the Nvidia Control Panel.
- ✅ Set the scaling mode to 'Full Screen' to prevent black bars.
- ✅ When using True Stretched, horizontal sensitivity changes, so it is recommended to lower the sensitivity by about 0.2.
02:55 - 04:48
4. 🎯 In-Game Settings: Sensitivity, Highlight Color, Minimap, Bullet Tracers, HRTF
- ✅ Use a sensitivity of 0.2 at 800 DPI.
- ✅ Set the enemy highlight color to yellow to increase visibility.
- ✅ Set the minimap settings to 1.1 and the zoom to 1.
- ✅ Prefer to turn off bullet tracers.
- ✅ Enable HRTF audio settings.
| Setting | Value |
|---|---|
| Sensitivity | 0.2 (800 DPI) |
| Enemy Highlight Color | Yellow |
| Minimap Zoom | 1.1 |
04:49 - 06:07
5. 🖥️ Windows and Nvidia Settings: 3D Settings, Refresh Rate, Color Settings
- ✅ Set the 3D settings in the Nvidia Control Panel to prioritize performance.
- ✅ Set the monitor's refresh rate to the maximum (e.g., 240Hz).
- ✅ Adjust the color settings in the Nvidia Control Panel to increase sharpness.
| Setting | Value |
|---|---|
| Sharpness | 67% |
| Digital Vibrance | 37% |
06:08 - 08:40
6. 🌐 Internet Settings and ExitLag Usage: Reducing Ping and Improving Connection Stability
- ✅ If possible, use a LAN cable instead of Wi-Fi for connection.
- ✅ Use ExitLag to reduce ping and increase connection stability.
- ✅ ExitLag automatically selects the optimal server path.
| Setting | Before Using ExitLag | After Using ExitLag |
|---|---|---|
| Ping | 60-67ms | 20ms |
08:41 - 08:58
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