How to effectively increase FPS frame rate in CS2 & CS:GO?

Game Settings Optimization

1. Reduce graphics settings:
   • Reduce the quality of graphics in the game, such as lowering the quality of textures, effects, and shaders.
   • Turn off vertical synchronization (V-Sync).
   • Reduce shadow quality.
   • Reduce the game resolution.
2. Adjust game startup options:
   • Through the Steam library, right-click on CS:GO or CS2, select “Properties”, and then set the startup options, adding parameters such as -high (to give the game a high priority), -threads (to set the number of CPU cores to use), and so on.
   • -perfectworld Used to skip the selection of two services before launching the steam national service.
   • -freq xx lock screen xxHz varies depending on individual monitor xx refresh rate
   • -high Make your game more efficient by prioritizing it high in cpu processing.
   • -nojoy disable joystick, can increase fps slightly.
   • -processheap to reduce game lag over long periods of time.
   • -preload can efficiently pre-read resources.
   • -tickrate 128 128tick for standalone server.
   • -d3d9ex The official update pushed after the Katowice Major on 3-14 (this command is said to be installed by default later on in the game)
   • -threads xx multithreading (xx equals number of CPU threads)
   • -noubershader 20200411 Newly added startup item, very old Intel hardware users can utilize this startup item to improve framerates, otherwise it is not recommended.
3. Use FPS-optimized profiles:
   • Use profiles created specifically for FPS optimization, these usually include a set of preset game settings that are used to maximize performance.

Hardware upgrades

1. Upgrade your graphics card:
   • Investing in a more powerful graphics card can significantly improve FPS.
2. Increase RAM:
   • If your computer has a small memory, increasing RAM can improve game performance.
3. Use an SSD:
   • Using a Solid State Drive (SSD) to run your game can speed up the loading time of the game, which doesn’t boost FPS much, but it can improve the gaming experience.

System adjustments

1. Update your graphics card drivers:
   • Make sure your graphics card drivers are up to date for optimal performance.
2. Close background applications:
   • Close unnecessary background programs and services while gaming to ensure that the game is using as many system resources as possible.
3. Optimize power settings:
   • Set your power plan to “High Performance” to ensure your hardware is running at its best while gaming.
4. Operating system optimization:
   • Keep your operating system up to date and perform regular disk cleanup and defragmentation.
5. Adjust Windows visual effects:
   • Tweak your system settings for optimal performance and turn off visual effects such as window animations and shadows.

network optimization

1. Optimize network settings:
   • Adjust network settings in-game, such as using a wired connection instead of wireless, to reduce latency.

While these recommendations are primarily for CS:GO, they are equally applicable to most PC games, including hypothetical CS2. However, specific settings and optimization steps may vary depending on the version of the game and the configuration of your PC. Always make sure to back up important files before making any major changes, and make a note of the original settings so you can restore them if needed.