: Select Full Screen for the best performance or Windowed if you frequently switch between apps.
: For the most stable performance and to reduce input lag, Full Screen mode is highly recommended. Optimal Graphics Quality Settings
: The "Specifications" tab in the Settings.exe tool provides a diagnostic of your CPU, RAM, and GPU to show compatibility with the game’s requirements. Performance Review for PC vs. Console
PES 2017 can run on a potato, but you have to be smart. Follow these for stable 60 FPS on weak hardware:
Many players launch the game, adjust the menus, and forget the located in the game's root folder (e.g., C:\Program Files (x86)\Konami\Pro Evolution Soccer 2017 ). This tool overrides the in-game menu.
Always select your monitor's native resolution (e.g., 1920x1080). If higher resolutions aren't appearing, right-click Settings.exe Properties > Compatibility , and check Disable display scaling on high DPI settings Screen Mode: Set this to Fullscreen . Windowed mode often causes frame skipping or minor lag. Picture Quality: For most modern PCs, this is the standard.
The game is heavily CPU-bound for physics and AI, but GPU load scales with rendering resolution and anti-aliasing. The most significant visual upgrade comes from forcing external anti-aliasing (via GPU driver) and increasing the LOD bias via a settings file.