However Importantly, to access all the graphics settings, you will need start the Fallout 3 Launcher. To access the main game settings, start Fallout 3 and click the Settings item. Alternatively you can save the screenshots to your drive and flick between them that way. Note that to make best use of the screenshot comparisons provided, open each shot up in a separate tab in your browser and then use CTRL+TAB to quickly flick between the tabs and better notice the differences.
However a general indication of the impact is given for all settings which affect performance. It is virtually impossible to provide a specific measure of the performance impact of any particular setting, as it varies significantly based on different types of hardware, as well as your chosen resolution and the interaction of a whole range of other settings. In this section of the guide I provide detailed descriptions and recommendations for all the in-game settings to allow you to achieve a good balance between image quality and performance.
