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Set Windows To Use Your Video Card

Configure Windows to avoid using your processor's integrated graphics for Path of Exile
If using a desktop, it is recommended to Connect Your Monitor Directly to the Video Card instead.

Open the Start menu and search for Graphics settings

Click on the Add desktop app button

Browse to the location of your PathOfExile.exe file

The default locations are;

  • Steam: %ProgramFiles(x86)%\Steam\steamapps\common\Path of Exile
  • Standalone: %ProgramFiles(x86)%\Grinding Gear Games\Path of Exile
  • Epic Games: %ProgramFiles%\Epic Games\PathOfExile
    Copy & paste the above right into File Explorer's address bar!

Click on PathOfExile.exe

Click the Add button

Close Path of Exile if it currently open

Scan for Disk Errors

Have your OS scan your drive to find bad sectors and other errors

Turn off the Vibration Setting

A Path of Exile setting that pertains to controllers