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Counter-Strike 2 - Best Settings for Max FPS

Here are the best settings to optimize your game for maximum FPS.

Published Sep 28, 2023 5:01 PM by Alexander Dimitrov
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Ready to dive into Counter-Strike 2? For optimal gaming experience and max FPS, adjust your settings as per our guide. Counter-Strike 2 is the upgraded successor to CS: Global Offensive, boasting enhanced graphics and lighting. This means your system may need some tweaks for the smoothest gameplay.

Best Settings for CS2:

  1. Video Settings
  2. Advanced Video Settings
  3. Game Settings
  4. HUD Settings
  5. Team Settings
  6. Mouse Settings
  7. Audio Settings
  8. Item Settings

1. Video Settings

  • Brightness: 110%
  • Aspect Ratio: 16:9
  • Resolution: 1920×1080 (Although switching to 16:10, 1680×1050 can boost FPS)
  • Display Mode: Fullscreen
  • Refresh Rate: Maximum
  • Laptop Power Savings: Disabled
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2. Advanced Video Settings

  • Boost Player Contrast: On
  • V-Sync: Off (avoids input delay)
  • Anti-Aliasing: 4X MSAA
  • Global Shadow Quality: Medium or High
  • Model/Texture Detail: Medium
  • Shader Detail: Low (better for FPS)
  • Particle Detail: Low (better for FPS)
  • Ambient Occlusion: Off (though some argue Medium setting is okay)
  • High Dynamic Range: Quality setting
  • FidelityFX Super Resolution: Off for now (due to potential latency issues)
  • NVIDIA Reflex Low Latency: On

3. Game Settings

  • Max Matchmaking Ping: 100
  • Bandwidth: Unrestricted
  • Community Notification: Top right
  • Developer Console: Enabled
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4. HUD Settings

  • Hud Scale: 0.90

5. Team Settings

  • Show Team Positions in HUD: Display locations and gear
  • Show teammate colors in competitive: Display colors

6. Mouse Settings

  • A recommended eDPI (effective DPI) range for Counter-Strike is 700-1200. To calculate eDPI: [in-game sensitivity x mouse DPI]

7. Audio Settings

  • Ten-Second Bomb Warning: 10-30% (essential for gameplay)
  • Most other audio settings: Can be set to 0% for competitive play, except master volume.

8. Item Settings

  • Quick Graffiti: Enabled
  • Delay Sniper Rifle Un-scope: Disabled
  • Auto Re-zoom Sniper Rifle: Disabled
  • Silencer Options: Disabled
  • Inventory Display: Always on

Fine-tuning other settings, like crosshairs and key binds, is up to your personal preference. Experiment to find your perfect fit. Happy gaming!

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