CSGO is not the game it used to be in 2012. Over the years a lot has changed in and out of the game. But one thing that is still constant is the fact that you don’t need a high end, pocket emptying GPU to get the best experience in CSGO.
CSGO isn’t as demanding in terms of hardware, as it runs on the Source engine which was launched in 2004. Although a switch to Source 2 for CSGO is always rumored and awaited by a lot, we aren’t any closer to getting Source 2 engine for CSGO.
What we can do is optimise CSGO and make a few minor changes to improve performance by a margin. This would result in an increase in FPS in CSGO, and an overall smoother experience for the players. Here’s how:
NOT USING 144HZ MONITORS TO THEIR FULL POTENTIAL
The refresh rate of a monitor is one of the most important things for FPS games. When using a 60Hz monitor, players wouldn’t be able to fully utilise the Frames Per Second as it would be somewhat limited due to the 60Hz screen.
Even after installing a 144Hz monitor, users often forget that it might still be set to 60Hz and capping performance. Users need to manually change their refresh rate from the display settings, and also ensure they are using the right cables.
HDMI cables may not allow for maximum refresh rate but a DisplayPort cable is the go to for high end monitors. 144Hz monitors also give a boost to FPS in CSGO when connected to the GPU directly.
MONITOR NOT CONNECTED TO GPU
Although CSGO is not a GPU driven game, having a high end GPU does have its perks when it comes to increasing FPS. But if the monitor is connected to the CPU I/O shield via the HDMI cable, the Monitor isnt able to give an increase in FPS, and oftentimes doesn’t even work at the maximum refresh rate. It makes use of the integrated graphics in the Processor, which are not meant to run games.
To get over this problem and increase FPS in CSGO, the monitor should be connected to the GPU via a display port cable. The GPU has 4 slots for connecting screens, which should be made use of, instead of connecting Monitor to GPU.
This results in increased FPS in CSGO and maximum refresh rate of the monitor.
USING NVIDIA OR AMD FILTERS WHICH REDUCE FPS
Once the GPU is connected, each Company has their own settings and filters which allow users to meddle with in game visibility and such. Some are used to improve visibility, increase vibrance etc.
For CSGO, some of these settings do help in increasing the ability to spot players and spot them on the edge of smokes, but that comes at the cost of reduced FPS.
To get rid of this, NVIDIA GeForce Experience must be opened to manually turn them off. Same goes for AMD GPUs, where the Radeon settings allow you to select CSGO and adjust settings accordingly.
These few tips and tricks should help you improve performance and give a boost to your FPS in CSGO.
