Shader cache folder missing, force to download shader each time.

Hi,

Each time I launch the game, the shader seems to be downloaded and are not persisted in cache. I have to wait 20~ seconds when I open a map before seeing any enemies. When using F1, the Shader jauge is full during this time, all other stats are normal.

I tried delete all cache folder in "my games" folder under "path of exile", but since then, I see that no folder has been created since then.

Does anyone know how to fix that?
Here's my display config
Spoiler

[DISPLAY]
resolution_width=1920
adapter_name=Radeon RX 570 Series(#0)
fullscreen=false
borderless_windowed_fullscreen=true
post_processing=false
dynamic_resolution_factor_enabled=false
background_framerate_limit=10
depth_of_field=false
background_framerate_limit_enabled=true
bloom_strength=0.25
vsync=true
directx_version=auto
camera_zrotation=true
max_VS_shader_model=vs_vkn
dx11_antialias_mode=0
screenspace_effects=1
use_dynamic_particle_culling=true
dx9_antialias_mode=0
screenspace_effects_resolution=0
dynamic_resolution_factor=1
dynamic_resolution_fps=15
time_manipulation_effects=false
framerate_limit=30
framerate_limit_enabled=true
screen_shake=FALSE
global_illumination_detail=0
incursion_effect=true
use_dynamic_resolution=true
light_quality=0
vulkan_antialias_mode=0
max_PS_shader_model=ps_vkn
maximize_window=false
texture_quality=1
renderer_type=Vulkan
resolution_height=1080
screen_shake_v2=false
shadow_type=hardware_3_samples
texture_filtering=1
water_detail=0
Last bumped on Feb 18, 2023, 1:09:56 PM
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vindoq4 wrote:
Hi,

Each time I launch the game, the shader seems to be downloaded and are not persisted in cache. I have to wait 20~ seconds when I open a map before seeing any enemies. When using F1, the Shader jauge is full during this time, all other stats are normal.

I tried delete all cache folder in "my games" folder under "path of exile", but since then, I see that no folder has been created since then.

Does anyone know how to fix that?
Here's my display config
Spoiler

[DISPLAY]
resolution_width=1920
adapter_name=Radeon RX 570 Series(#0)
fullscreen=false
borderless_windowed_fullscreen=true
post_processing=false
dynamic_resolution_factor_enabled=false
background_framerate_limit=10
depth_of_field=false
background_framerate_limit_enabled=true
bloom_strength=0.25
vsync=true
directx_version=auto
camera_zrotation=true
max_VS_shader_model=vs_vkn
dx11_antialias_mode=0
screenspace_effects=1
use_dynamic_particle_culling=true
dx9_antialias_mode=0
screenspace_effects_resolution=0
dynamic_resolution_factor=1
dynamic_resolution_fps=15
time_manipulation_effects=false
framerate_limit=30
framerate_limit_enabled=true
screen_shake=FALSE
global_illumination_detail=0
incursion_effect=true
use_dynamic_resolution=true
light_quality=0
vulkan_antialias_mode=0
max_PS_shader_model=ps_vkn
maximize_window=false
texture_quality=1
renderer_type=Vulkan
resolution_height=1080
screen_shake_v2=false
shadow_type=hardware_3_samples
texture_filtering=1
water_detail=0


The location have been moved to here -->
C:\Users\"your windows account name"\AppData\Roaming\Path of Exile\

Also it sound like you either have a HDD / SSD problem or not enough "windows rights" for the game folder. Try running the game as "an administrator".
Thanks for the information, I've cleared the cache again, and run as administrator, but didn't see any improvement (I'm already on SSD).
Last edited by vindoq4#1354 on Feb 17, 2023, 10:09:22 AM
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vindoq4 wrote:
Thanks for the information, I've cleared the cache again, and run as administrator, but didn't see any improvement (I'm already on SSD).


you sure you are looking in the correct user directory ??

-->

https://imgur.com/a/U1Zfnpg

Maybe you have a problem with firmware on the SSD disc or motherboard settings / chipset driver.

Or local antivirus / security software slowing disc access down.
Last edited by HanSoloDK#4843 on Feb 17, 2023, 10:42:39 AM
Yes, after deleting the folders, the game has created them again, that how I found out that it was no longer in mygames, since the folder were not created back.

I'll look at the antivirus, but at least, it's a lot faster than before after deleting the cache!

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