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Introduction

This tutorial provides a comprehensive guide to optimizing your gaming performance to achieve better frames per second (FPS) in Counter-Strike 2 (CS2). Based on a thorough review of various FPS optimization techniques, this guide aims to help you implement effective strategies that have been tested for real-world application.

Step 1: Close Unnecessary Applications

• Close Background Apps: Ensure that no unnecessary applications are running in the background. This frees up system resources.
• Disable Startup Applications: Prevent programs from launching at startup.
  • How to: Open Task Manager (Ctrl + Shift + Esc), go to the Startup tab, and disable non-essential applications.

Step 2: Uninstall Unused Programs

• Remove any applications that you no longer use to free up disk space and system resources.

Step 3: Optimize Visual Effects

• Disable Animated Wallpaper: Use a static wallpaper instead of animated ones to save CPU/GPU resources.
• Empty Second Monitor: If using a dual monitor setup, consider disabling the second monitor while gaming.

Step 4: Adjust Windows Settings

• Turn Off Xbox Game Bar:
  • How to: Go to Settings > Gaming > Xbox Game Bar and toggle it off.
• Disable Game Mode:
  • How to: In Settings > Gaming > Game Mode, toggle it off.

Step 5: Modify Graphics Settings

• Adjust in-game graphics settings to lower levels for better performance. Focus on reducing shadow quality and texture details.

Step 6: Configure NVIDIA Settings

• Access NVIDIA Control Panel and ensure that settings are optimized for performance rather than quality.

Step 7: Set Up CS2 Specific Settings

• Adjust CS2 Settings:
  • Modify in-game settings based on personal performance tests.

Step 8: Use CS2 Commands

• Enter specific console commands in CS2 to further enhance performance.

Step 9: Configure Launch Options

• Set launch options in Steam for CS2 to optimize performance. Common options include:
  • -novid to skip video on startup
  • -high to prioritize the game process

Step 10: Verify Game Files

• How to Verify Integrity:
  • Right-click on CS2 in Steam, go to Properties > Local Files, and select "Verify Integrity of Game Files."

Step 11: Delete Unnecessary Files

• Remove Workshop Maps: Clear out any unnecessary workshop maps to save space.
  • Directories to check:
    • C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Counter-Strike Global Offensive\csgo\maps
    • C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Counter-Strike Global Offensive\csgo\maps\workshop

Step 12: Optimize Power Settings

• Set to Ultimate Performance Plan:
  • Command: Open Command Prompt as Admin and type:

    powercfg -duplicatescheme e9a42b02-d5df-448d-aa00-03f14749eb61
    

Step 13: Repair System Files

• Use commands to repair corrupt system files:
  • Command 1:

    sfc /scannow
    

  • Command 2:

    DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth
    

Step 14: Advanced Tweaks

• Disable Simultaneous Multithreading (SMT): This can be done through BIOS settings.
• Debloated NVIDIA Driver: Consider using a custom driver that removes unnecessary components for better performance.
• Registry Editor Tweaks:
  • Navigate to:

    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Multimedia\SystemProfile
    

  • Adjust the following values:
    • NetworkThrottlingIndex = ffffffff (Hexadecimal)
    • SystemResponsiveness = 0 (Hexadecimal)
    • GPU Priority = 8 (Hexadecimal)
    • Priority = 6 (Hexadecimal)
    • Scheduling Category = High
    • SFIO Priority = High

Conclusion

By following these steps, you should see an improvement in your FPS while playing Counter-Strike 2. Start with the basic optimizations and gradually implement more advanced tweaks as necessary. Always remember that results can vary based on your specific PC configuration. Happy gaming!