How SCSKiller Is Trying To Fix Shader Stuttering In PC Games
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It's difficult to state just how much I hate shader stutter, even in the best PC games. I'm probably the world's biggest arachnophobe and absolutely loathe mushrooms, yet I'd rather have a trained tarantula serve me deep-fried shiitake than endure the infamously stutter-heavy Star Wars Jedi: Survivor. At least, that was until I downloaded Shader Compilation Stutter Killer (SCSKiller).
This free app promises to heavily reduce or even completely get rid of shader compilation in modern PC titles. But can this open-source software actually deliver? I've tested it out with a handful of games that are notorious for stuttering, and when it's working at its best, SCSKiller is ingenious. Are you a frame-obsessed PC gamer? You need to download this app ASAP, and here's why.
Why does shader stutter happen in PC games?
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Before explaining why SCSKiller is great, let's address what...
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