Fix Counter Strike 2 (CS2) Low FPS & Stuttering

Title: How to Fix Low FPS and Stuttering in Counter-Strike 2 on Windows

Introduction: Counter-Strike 2 is an incredibly popular first-person shooter game enjoyed by millions of players worldwide. However, some players might face issues such as low FPS (Frames Per Second) and stuttering, which can negatively impact their gaming experience. In this article, we will guide you through various methods to resolve these performance issues step by step.

Method 1: Update the Game

• Launch Counter-Strike 2 and check for any available game updates. If an update is available, initiate it.
• If you don't see an update, try restarting Steam to ensure that the update process completes successfully.

Method 2: Update Graphics Drivers

• For NVIDIA users, visit the official NVIDIA website.

https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/geforce/drivers/

• Select your product type, series, and specific graphics card model.
• Choose your Windows version (Windows 10 or Windows 11) and download the latest GeForce Game Ready driver.
• Run the downloaded driver installer, select "Custom," and check the "Perform a clean installation" option. Complete the installation and restart your computer.
• For AMD users, visit the official AMD website, and follow a similar process to update your graphics drivers.

https://www.amd.com/en/support

Method 3: Run the Game on a Dedicated Graphics Card

• Open Windows Graphics Settings.
• Click on "Browse" and navigate to the game's installation folder.
• Add the game's executable file to the list.
• Choose "High performance" as the preferred graphics option.
• Save the settings and launch the game.

Method 4: Adjust Game Settings

• Open the game settings and navigate to the video options.
• Experiment with different display modes (full screen or windowed), refresh rates, and advanced video settings to find the best configuration for your system.
• Turn off NVIDIA Reflex Low Latency if enabled.

Method 5: Optimize NVIDIA Control Panel Settings (NVIDIA Users)

• Right-click on your desktop and select "NVIDIA Control Panel."
• In the "Manage 3D settings" section, click on "Program Settings."
• Add Counter-Strike 2 to the list of programs.
• Set the "Preferred graphics processor" to "High performance NVIDIA processor."
• Turn off "Low Latency Mode."

Method 6: Launch Options

• Right-click Counter-Strike 2 in your Steam library, go to Properties, and click on "Set Launch Options."
• Use specific launch options provided by the game's community or try adding "-vulkan" to the launch options.

Method 7: Disable Radeon Chill (AMD Users)

• If you are using an AMD graphics card, disable Radeon Chill in the AMD Radeon software settings.

Method 8: Verify Game Files

• In Steam, right-click Counter-Strike 2, go to Properties, navigate to the "Local Files" tab, and click "Verify Integrity of Game Files."
• Let the verification process complete.

Method 9: Disconnect Multiple Monitors

• Try playing the game on a single monitor and disconnect any additional monitors.

Method 10: Disable Overlays and Background Applications

• Close all overlay applications like Discord, GeForce Experience, OBS, and others.
• Disable background applications and services that are not necessary for gaming.

Method 11: Perform a Clean Boot

• Perform a clean boot by using the System Configuration utility to temporarily disable unnecessary startup programs and services. This can help identify conflicts causing performance issues.

Method 12: Update System BIOS and Drivers

• Visit your system manufacturer's website (Dell, Lenovo, HP, etc.) to check for BIOS updates. Follow their instructions for BIOS updates.
• Ensure that all other system drivers are up to date as well.

Method 13: Increase Virtual Memory

• Adjust the virtual memory (pagefile) settings by increasing the initial and maximum sizes according to your system's RAM capacity. This can help improve performance.

Method 14: Disable Steam Overlay

• Disable the Steam overlay by right-clicking Counter-Strike 2 in your Steam library, going to Properties, and unchecking the "Enable the Steam Overlay while in-game" option.

Method 15: Uninstall and Reinstall the Game

• As a last resort, uninstall Counter-Strike 2, delete the game folder in the installation directory, restart your computer, and then reinstall the game on an SSD (Solid State Drive) if available.

Conclusion: These methods should help you address low FPS and stuttering issues in Counter-Strike 2 on your Windows computer. It's essential to try these solutions one by one to identify the one that works best for your specific setup. Enjoy a smoother and more enjoyable gaming experience once you've resolved these performance problems.

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