CS2 is CPU-sensitive and rewards a clean system. Start with the in-game video settings.
Before you tweak: back up your files and create a system restore point (search "Create a restore point" in Windows). Results vary by hardware and game.
Step by step
- Display mode: Fullscreen.
- NVIDIA Reflex Low Latency: Enabled (+ Boost on NVIDIA).
- Shader, particle and material detail: Low for the most FPS.
- Shadow quality: Low (keep enough to see player shadows if you rely on them).
- Multisampling: lower or None if you're GPU-limited.
- Cap FPS with the
fps_maxconsole command for steadier frame times. - Close background apps; CS2 benefits from free CPU time.
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