*New Update: 2/13/2021
After doing some tests I decided to update the files due to some issues I found.
DXGI.DLL renamed to D3D9.DLL (for better compatibility)
Changes to installation:
When updating the reshade, use version 3.4.0 and not 3.4.1 (shader issue occurs with 3.4.1)
When selecting API at start of reshade update, select Direct3D 9, for proper update and compatibility

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To Install: Can be used with Dead Space & Dead Space 2 also.

Download and extract to the following location:
Dead Space 3:
C:\Program Files (x86)\Origin Games\Dead Space 3

Dead Space:
Steam - C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Dead Space
Origin - C:\Program Files (x86)\Origin Games\Dead Space

Dead Space 2:
Steam - C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Dead Space 2
Origin - C:\Program Files (x86)\Origin Games\Dead Space 2

Start and play. (Set in-game settings)

To Uninstall:

Simply goto the game folder and remove the placed files.

To get over 60 FPS
Try this
Although in Nvidia Control Panel, set Vsync to "Fast"

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Trouble Shooting: Mod

Install the DX9 final release if you haven't done so previously. DX9 Final Release June2010
DX install: Download and run the file, tell it to extract to c:\dx, then after goto c:\dx and run the dxsetup file.
This will not downgrade your DirectX but rather add support files required by ENB, Reshade and SweetFX.

Check to make sure you are using the newest graphics drivers.
Try disabling any overlay, turbo or overclocking software.

- Additionally.... Thanks to TopDollar86
Just in case anyone else was having the same problem...

Turns out Precision XOC is obsolete and EVGA no longer support it. I had no idea.
The new software is called Precision X1 and after uninstalling the former
and installing the latter I have had no issues running any of the Dead
Space games with Precision X1 running.

So if you're still running Precision XOC, uninstall it and install Precision X1 instead. 



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Mod Information.

This is meant to enhance the overall games appearance.
To make adjustments to the sweetfx settings goto the SweetFX_settings.txt, found in the SweetFX folder.
Using "Scroll Lock" will enable and disable the effects
Using the Printscreen, will generate ingame screenshots. They can be found
placed in the game folder, where the files were placed.

Use FastStone Image Viewer, to convert your screenshots to jpg or other formats.

Alternate presets found here



Download Cleanmem here to help improve your games and gameplay.



Nvidia Users.
Enable DSR here

ATI Users:
Enable VSR here.

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Open Source

As of January 1st 2017, ReShade is open sourced under the terms and conditions of the BSD 3-clause license! You can help development with your own contributions via the official GitHub repository.

For the newest versions and information go here Reshade.me

How to update the reshade and sweetfx. Optional, this will double the effects strength of the settings.

Download and install Reshade version 3.4.0
DO Not use any newer version of reshade, other than the one specified or
older as the newest reshades don't support the reshade with sweetfx
setups.

Install over top of this mod in the game folder for it to update the required files.
- Download and run the ReShade Setup.exe
- Click Select Game and Direct it to: C:\Program Files (x86)\Origin Games\Dead Space 3\deadspace3.exe
- Select rendering API - click the Direct3D 9 and tell it to overwrite the existing installation when asked.
- Say Yes to overwrite.
- Say No to installing reshade shaders.
Once finished close the installer bar.

Start the game and use "Scroll Lock" to toggle the effects.
Press Shift+F2 to to open Reshade panel.
Click the + in the top right and create the filename, call it ds3, press enter and complete the setup.
You will see the sweetfx.fx and reshade.fx listed and checked.
Save and close.

Any changes for the effects are to be made through the SweetFX_settings.txt.

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Thanks to Christian Jensen (CeeJay.dk) and Crosire for reshade and sweetfx.
Thanks also to Nexus and the Nexus Community.

I hope you find these programs and adjustments helpful at making your game more enjoyable.