Tips for Setting Antialiasing

Setting an Antialiasing Level

Some antialiasing levels require a large amount of video memory. If the level you requested requires more video memory than available and you see unexpected results, try selecting the next lower value, and so on, until you achieve the desired result. You may also want to experiment with different screen resolutions, refresh rates, and/or color depths until you arrive at a setting or combination of settings for antialiasing to work.

Using the Antialiasing - Mode Setting

This section provides tips for how to use the Antialiasing - Mode settings in the Manage 3D Settings page.

NOTE: This feature is available only with GeForce 8 Series and later GPUs.

Scenario	How to Apply Antialiasing
Game does not have its own antialiasing controls.	Select Override any application setting in the NVIDIA Control Panel and select the desired antialiasing level.
Game has its own antialiasing controls, and includes settings that you want to use.	Select Application-controlled mode in the NVIDIA Control Panel. Start the game and set antialiasing through the game menu.
Game has its own antialiasing controls, but has only an "enable/disable" or "on/off" option, or supports only 2x and 4x AA and you want to use a higher setting.	Select Enhance the application setting in the NVIDIA Control Panel and then select a higher antialiasing level. Start the game and set antialiasing to "enable" or "on", or "2x" or "4x" through the game menu.
Game does not support antialiasing when HDR rendering is enabled.	Select Override any application setting in the NVIDIA Control Panel and select the desired antialiasing level. Start the game and enable HDR but disable antialiasing through the game menu.