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How to up fps
Boosting FPS in **CS2** involves optimizing in-game settings, system configuration, and hardware. Here’s a comprehensive guide:

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## **1. Optimize In-Game Settings**
### **Video Settings**
1. **Resolution:**
- Use a lower resolution like **1280x720** or **1024x768**.
- Set aspect ratio to **4:3** (stretched or black bars).
2. **Display Mode:**
- Fullscreen (to reduce input lag).
3. **Refresh Rate:**
- Use your monitor's maximum refresh rate (e.g., 144Hz or 240Hz).

### **Advanced Video Settings**
Set the following to **Low** or **Disabled**:
- Shader Detail: Low
- Model/Texture Detail: Low
- Particle Detail: Low
- Global Shadow Quality: Low
- Anti-Aliasing: None or FXAA
- Texture Filtering Mode: Bilinear
- VSync: Disabled
- Motion Blur: Disabled
- Bloom: Disabled

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## **2. Update Drivers**
- Ensure your GPU drivers are updated. Download the latest from:
- **NVIDIA:** [GeForce Drivers](https://www.nvidia.com/Download/index.aspx).
- **AMD:** [Radeon Software](https://www.amd.com/en/support).

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## **3. Adjust System Settings**
### **NVIDIA Control Panel (or AMD equivalent)**
1. Open NVIDIA Control Panel -> Manage 3D Settings -> Program Settings -> Add CS2.
2. Set the following:
- Power Management: Prefer Maximum Performance.
- Low Latency Mode: Ultra.
- Texture Filtering: Performance.
- Vertical Sync: Off.

### **Windows Settings**
1. **Disable Background Apps:**
- Go to Settings > Apps > Background Apps and disable unnecessary programs.
2. **Set High Performance Power Plan:**
- Control Panel > Power Options > High Performance.
3. **Turn Off Game Mode:**
- Settings > Gaming > Game Mode > Off (improves performance on some setups).

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## **4. Configure Launch Options in Steam**
Right-click **CS2** in your Steam library -> Properties -> General -> Launch Options. Add:
```
-novid -high -threads 4 -tickrate 128 +fps_max 300 -fullscreen
```
- **-novid:** Skips the intro video.
- **-high:** Sets the game to high priority.
- **-threads:** Set to your CPU’s core count.
- **-tickrate 128:** Optimizes tick rate for community servers.

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## **5. Clean Your System**
- **Close Unnecessary Programs:** Use Task Manager to shut down resource-heavy apps like browsers or Discord.
- **Clear Temp Files:**
- Press `Win + R`, type `%temp%`, and delete all files.
- **Disable Startup Programs:**
- Task Manager > Startup tab > Disable unnecessary apps.

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## **6. Monitor Temperatures and Performance**
- **Overheating:** If your CPU or GPU overheats, it can throttle performance.
- Use tools like MSI Afterburner or HWMonitor to check temps.
- Ensure your PC is well-ventilated and dust-free.
- **RAM Usage:** Close memory-hungry apps if RAM is maxed out.

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## **7. Upgrade Hardware (if possible)**
If you’ve optimized everything and still experience low FPS, consider upgrading:
- **GPU:** Ensure it meets or exceeds CS2’s recommended specs.
- **CPU:** A faster processor will improve performance, especially in CPU-bound games like CS2.
- **RAM:** Ensure you have at least **16GB** for modern gaming.
- **SSD:** Install CS2 on an SSD for faster load times and smoother performance.

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### **8. Test FPS In-Game**
- Open the console (`~`) and type:
```
cl_showfps 1
```
or
```
net_graph 1
```
This will display your FPS and help you monitor improvements.

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### **Conclusion**
By following these steps, you can significantly improve FPS in CS2, especially on lower-end hardware. Let me know if you need help with specific steps or want to check your PC's compatibility!
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br0ther Bahia Dec 8, 2024 @ 10:01am 
thanks your share:steamhappy:
apple Dec 8, 2024 @ 10:18am 
Originally posted by ㄖᎶㄩ尺乇匚:

## **4. Configure Launch Options in Steam**
Right-click **CS2** in your Steam library -> Properties -> General -> Launch Options. Add:
```
-novid -high -threads 4 -tickrate 128 +fps_max 300 -fullscreen
LOL, your guide is trash. You have useless launch commands that do not work in cs2 anymore like tickrate 128 or lowering your fps_max for no reason.
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Date Posted: Dec 8, 2024 @ 7:14am
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