Boost graphics levels in KSP?

[katyjsst]

I have been playing with KSP for some time now. I really want to make a video of me playing it. The problem is that whenever I start recording, KSP's framerate would go to as low as 1 FPS, even at the VAB. And I am too lazy to increase my RAM.

So, what are the important settings in Graphics that I would need to tweak in order to boost performance in KSP?

Thanks.

[phoenix_ca]

Start by disabling AA if you have it enabled anywhere. Then move-on to AF, texture levels, and turning-off sprites (rocks and things) might not be a bad idea. That feature is a WIP and causes a pretty substantial performance hit as it is.

At that point it depends on how much RAM you have available. If KSP is eating almost all of it, I'd suggest removing mod parts, and possibly recording the raw video to a separate drive. Recording raw or very lightly compressed video might help too. It'll take more physical memory space in the short term, but can be compressed later.

And perhaps reduce your recording resolution?

[lemonhands]

Record in 1280×720, since anything lower then 1080P wont' be visible on youtube, it'll automaticall revert to 720p, and by recording in 1280×720 in stead of, say, 1680x1050, you'll get a FPS boost.