Pes 2017 Graphics Settings Direct

🎮 PES 2017: The Ultimate Graphics Settings Guide for PC

Pro Evolution Soccer 2017 is widely regarded as one of the best gameplay entries in the series. However, the PC port can be a bit finicky. While it isn’t the most demanding game by modern standards, improper settings can lead to stuttering, screen tearing, or that dreaded "motion blur" effect during fast breaks.

Whether you are playing on a high-end rig or a modest laptop, here is a detailed breakdown of how to optimize your PES 2017 settings for the best visual experience.

Part 1: Navigating the In-Game Settings Menu

Before touching the Settings.exe file, you need to understand what the in-game sliders actually do. PES 2017 is not graphically demanding by modern standards, but it is poorly optimized for integrated graphics.

Low-End (Intel HD 620 / GT 710, 4GB RAM)

Resolution: 720p
VSync: Off
AA: Off
Shadows: Low
Depth of Field: Off
Motion Blur: Off
Texture Filtering: 4x
Hidden tweak: Set crowd density to 0 or 1.

Important Tip for Laptops

If you have a laptop with dual GPUs (integrated + dedicated), ensure PES 2017 runs on the dedicated GPU: pes 2017 graphics settings

NVIDIA: Right-click desktop → NVIDIA Control Panel → Manage 3D Settings → Program Settings → Add PES 2017 → Select "High-performance NVIDIA processor"
AMD: Similar setting in Radeon Software

Here are some common graphics settings for PES 2017:

Recommended System Requirements:

Operating System: Windows 7/8/8.1/10 (64-bit)
Processor: Intel Core i5-2300 or AMD FX-6300
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 or AMD Radeon HD 6870 (2GB VRAM)
Storage: 20 GB available space

Graphics Settings:

Resolution: Choose from various resolutions such as 640x480, 800x600, 1024x768, 1280x720, 1366x768, 1920x1080, etc.
Graphics Quality:
- Low: For lower-end hardware, reduces graphics details.
- Medium: Balanced setting for mid-range hardware.
- High: For higher-end hardware, increases graphics details.
- Ultra: For high-end hardware, maximum graphics details.
Texture Quality:
- Low: Lower texture resolution.
- Medium: Medium texture resolution.
- High: Higher texture resolution.
Shadow Quality:
- None: Disables shadows.
- Low: Lower shadow resolution.
- Medium: Medium shadow resolution.
- High: Higher shadow resolution.
Anti-Aliasing:
- None: Disables anti-aliasing.
- 2x MSAA: Medium anti-aliasing.
- 4x MSAA: High anti-aliasing.
Motion Blur: Enable or disable motion blur effect.
Depth of Field: Enable or disable depth of field effect.

Common Graphics Settings Combinations:

Low-End PC:
- Resolution: 640x480 or 800x600
- Graphics Quality: Low
- Texture Quality: Low
- Shadow Quality: None
- Anti-Aliasing: None
Mid-Range PC:
- Resolution: 1024x768 or 1280x720
- Graphics Quality: Medium
- Texture Quality: Medium
- Shadow Quality: Low
- Anti-Aliasing: 2x MSAA
High-End PC:
- Resolution: 1920x1080 or higher
- Graphics Quality: High or Ultra
- Texture Quality: High
- Shadow Quality: High
- Anti-Aliasing: 4x MSAA

Keep in mind that the best graphics settings for PES 2017 depend on your computer's hardware specifications and your personal preferences. Experiment with different settings to find the perfect balance between performance and visual quality.

Known Issues & Fixes

Blurry graphics even at 1080p → Increase rendering scale to 1.25–1.50.
Stuttering on high-end PC → Turn off VSync in-game → enable it in GPU driver instead.
White/green flickering → Disable Depth of Field and Ambient Occlusion.
Game slows down like slow motion → You’re below 60 fps. Lower render scale or resolution immediately.

Would you like a step-by-step guide to edit the Settings.dat file manually, or the best settings for a specific GPU (e.g., Intel HD, GTX 1060, etc.)? 🎮 PES 2017: The Ultimate Graphics Settings Guide

Tab 1: Basic Settings

Screen Mode: Full Screen (Always. Windowed mode adds input lag).
Resolution: 1920x1080 (or native).
Aspect Ratio: 16:9 (Do not use 4:3 or 21:9 without patches; the game will stretch).

5. Graphics Modding & External Enhancements

Because native settings are limited, the PES 2017 modding community created tools to bypass limitations:

SweetFX / ReShade – Adds SMAA, HDR, vibrance, and sharpening (reduces in-game AA blur).
PES 2017 HD Texture Pack – Replaces stadium ads, turf, and kit textures (no VRAM limit increase, so 2GB cards may stutter).
NVIDIA Inspector / AMD Radeon Software – Force 8x MSAA or DSR/VSR for cleaner image quality.

Warning: Online modes (myClub, Quick Match) may flag ReShade as a cheat due to .dll injection. Use only for offline Master League or Become a Legend.