BF4 - Modify Network Settings to improve gaming experience..

[MattyD]

In your gameplay Advanced options there is a setting to 'Optimize Bandwidth Usage' (see pics). Basic rule of thumb is that if you can achieve a high frame rate, have a good ping and do not suffer from packet loss then turn it off!

Different views online, some believe it is a Placebo effect while think it has made a difference, only way you'll know is to try turning it off yourself.

@Aggrovan flagged this up the other day and he reckons it's improved his gameplay quite effectively and has improved hit reg and ability to respond properly etc.

I've switched it off and it hasn't made any massive noticeable difference but then I never had a problem to start with. I have noticed however less server/client side performance icons appearing in game.

 

[Aggrovan]

Hi All
It really has made a difference to me, the biggest change is that I can actually have a one to one and win and I was always cannon fodder if I was exchanging fire with metal railings between, i'm enjoying the game again and was on the brink of despair... i even had a week playing WOW !!

 

[slYer]

I'll give it a go and report back.

 

[NE0]

I hadnt heard of it before but doesnt seem to make much difference either way, so might leave it default.. Seems to make the frames feel a bit clunkier with it disabled. I get a constant 120 fps, but i can feel the slight difference if the game is working hard.

 

[six-shooter]

Hi All
It really has made a difference to me, the biggest change is that I can actually have a one to one and win and I was always cannon fodder if I was exchanging fire with metal railings between, i'm enjoying the game again and was on the brink of despair... i even had a week playing WOW !!

Is this option now turned on, or off?

 

[Aggrovan]

I've turned it off

 

[daisy]

If you're still on copper but have a good connection even halfway up the mountain we live on, I've got a avg 30meg and ping between 30 and 60 usually at home there

Do you think it would be worth it for me ?

 

[MattyD]

If you're still on copper but have a good connection even halfway up the mountain we live on, I've got a avg 30meg and ping between 30 and 60 usually at home there

Do you think it would be worth it for me ?

Best thing to do mate is give it a go and see how i feels for you.

 

[coolcon2000]

have a good ping and do not suffer from packet loss then turn it off!

I think I will keep mine on

 

[Aggrovan]

Well it's strange as I have turned it back on and its not made any difference