If you are reading this GUIDE, it means you are having trouble with your Frames Per Second. I, myself used to have that problem on my old Computer, however there were ways that I got around to improve my FPS by a lot, therefore I will share my secrets on how I went from from 20-30 FPS to 60-120 FPS.

Let's be honest here, when was the last time you took some real time to clean the inside parts of your Computer or Laptop? Some people might have not done it before. Trust me, that this is not a good idea, everyone should take care of their Computer components to make sure they work the best.

If you are a Computer user (Not a Laptop user) then you can begin with opening your Computer case and taking your Computer components out (Graphics Card, Ram, Motherboard etc - Make sure you know what you are doing, and take care with everything you are doing to avoid any equipment being destroyed!) Once you have taken everything out of your case, lay it some where FLAT.

Now, if you have been using your Computer more than a few months and you just have taken the components out for the first time you probably realised that they are very dusty. Grab a cloth and wipe the visible dust off. Next step is to take a brush (a painting brush for example - CAUTION be careful to make sure nothing get's damaged) and try to wipe some dust from the inside of the component. At the very end, get yourself a can of compressed air and just spray the air inside of the components to get rid of any dust left in there.

Repeat this Step for all of the Computer components you have taken out of your Case. I'd also recommend repeating this step at least once a month to make sure the Computer works at it's best.

Now, for Laptop user's it's way harder to clean the inside of the Laptop, therefore I recommend you spraying the compressed air into the side ventilation of your laptop and buying a ventilation pad that goes under your laptop to help to keep it cool.

The Second step of this Guide is very easy, just make sure you have a little bit space on your Hard-Drive.

Out there on the Internet you can find a lot of Programs that say that can Boost your FPS, but which Programs can actually do it? Here is a list of some Programs, that I have personally tested to Boost my FPS (On my old Computer)

• CCleaner
  
• Razer Cortex
  
• CpuCoreParking
  
• MSI AfterBurner

CCleaner - In other Words your Computers best friend! CCleaner can help your Computer in many ways, such as: Clean your Hard-Drives, your Registry, Internet Cache, Temporary Files and much more. So make sure to Download CCleaner from their Official Website to avoid any Viruses (CCleaner Download *CLICK*) [www.ccleaner.com] and clean your Computer properly with CCleaner.

Razer Cortex - Even though many people have a negative opinion about this Program, it did help me. Razer Cortex boosted my FPS by around 40 on my old Computer, which was a massive improvement for me as I could enjoy 60 FPS. In other words, Razer Cortex is a program developed by Razer that allows you to have more FPS. - I just want to say, that few people have a negative opinion about this program because some people lost FPS rather than gaining FPS while using this program, therefore you need to see for yourself wether it will help your Computer or not. Razer Cortex Download *CLICK*[www.razer.com]

CpuCoreParking - This Program allows to Enable all Cores of your CPU and boost the speed of it which can really boost your FPS in some games. In CpuCoreParking you will find 3 Sliders: Core parking index, Frequency scaling index and Turbo boost index - make sure all of these 3 sliders are set to 100% (No, this will not harm your Computer). CpuCorePacking Download *CLICK* [coderbag.com]

MSI AfterBurner - Now with this Program you have to be VERY careful what you are doing, as this Program may damage your Graphics Card! MSI AfterBurner allows you to OverClock your Graphics Card, so basically increasing the component's clock rate, running it at a higher speed than it was designed to run. This is usually applied to the CPU or GPU, but other components can be also OverClocked. Please, before using MSI AfterBurner read about the consequences that can happen after using this program! OverClocking your GPU is the best way to improve your FPS, as this method will Increase a lot of FPS, however it may damage your Graphics Card. MSI AfterBurner Download *CLICK*[www.msi.com]

If you know any other FPS Boosting Programs that ACTUALLY work, please let me know!

If you are Installing all of your Games and Programs on your C:\ Hard Drive then you are doing a BIG Mistake! - As I was studying I.T, my teacher explained to me why you should never Install anything on the C:\ Hard Drive and I will also explain it to you.

Hard Drive C:\ is your Main Hard Drive where your Windows is Installed, therefore Installing a lot of Programs on the C:\ Hard Drive will make it "Overflow" and make it run slower, which will also Impact the Speed of your Operating System and your FPS in Games. If you Computer or Laptop came with only 1 Hard Drive then you can divide the Space from 1 Hard Drive and create a different Hard Drive. This is called Drive Parition.

Once you have done a Hard Drive partition make sure to install everything on that Partition and leave the Hard Drive C:\ only for your Operating System.

Hard Drive C:\ is made for the Windows Operating System, therefore no programs should be Installed there. Making a Hard Drive partition is actually really easy, here is a Video explaining how to do it.

If you are not aware, you can set something like "Launch Options" in CS:GO. There are a few Launch Options that will help with your FPS.

The best Launch Options I have found to be working are:

-novid -no-browser -nojoy -freq 240 +snd_use_hrtf 0

YOU HAVE THE CHANGE THE -freq 240 DEPENDING ON YOUR MONITORS REFRESH RATE OTHERWISE YOU MAY BURN OR REDUCE THE LIFE SPAN OF YOUR MONITOR!

-freq 240 needs to be changed to your monitors refresh rate like the following
(If you are not sure of your monitors refresh rate, go with 60 as thats standard)
60hz = -freq 60
75hz = -freq 75
100hz = -freq 100
120hz = -freq 120
144hz = -freq 144
165hz = -freq 165
180hz = -freq 180
200hz = -freq 200
240gz = -freq 240


To set the Launch Options, simply navigate to your Steam Library, right click on CS:GO then click "Launch Options" and paste the options given above.

Also unchecking the options "Enable the Steam Overlay while in-game will boost your FPS.

Now we are going to mess with the CSGO Files. No, you will not Receive a VAC Ban for doing this. First of all, we need to create a autoexec.cfg file.

First of all Navigate to the folder where your CSGO in installed, go into the folder called "csgo" and the enter the "cfg" folder. Make a copy of a .cfg file called "config_default" and rename it into "autoexec". Now open this autoexec file with Notepad or Notepad++ and paste the following into it:

// removes the shifting of the arm when crouching down.

cl_viewmodel_shift_left_amt "0"
cl_viewmodel_shift_right_amt "0"


cl_bob_lower_amt "0"
cl_bobamt_lat "0.1"
cl_bobamt_vert "0.1"
cl_bobcycle "0.1"

// lowers delay between sounds.

snd_mixahead "0.05"
snd_mix_async "1"
snd_stream "1"

// sets interpolation values.

cl_interp "0"
cl_interp_ratio "1"

// ignores dedicated servers with pings above this value.

mm_dedicated_search_maxping

// usual rate commands

rate "786432"
cl_cmdrate "128"
cl_updaterate "128"
cl_interp_ratio "1"
cl_interp "0"
cl_lagcompensation "1"
cl_predict "1"
cl_predictweapons "1"

// causes the scope to move less while moving scoped and reduces bobbing effect

cl_bobcycle "1.0"


cl_forcepreload "1" // Preloads The Whole Map & Sounds.
cl_autohelp "0"
cl_disablehtmlmotd "1"
cl_showhelp "0"
cl_downloadfilter "nosounds"
r_dynamic "0"
r_drawtracers "0"
r_drawtracers_firstperson "0"
m_rawinput "1"

bind l "r_cleardecals" //Press L to clear decals

fps_max "600" //
fps_max_menu "300" //Frame limiting my menu to 300 because I can
net_graph "1" //Shows my network usage data

host_writeconfig

- All the commands are described, if you don't want any of them just remove them.
Now to Activate the "autoexec.cfg" everytime we open up CSGO we need to go back to STEP 4. Navigate to your Launch Options for CSGO and simply add this line:

+exec autoexec.cfg

Now, if you have a SSD Hard Drive then make sure to install CS:GO on that Hard Drive as this will massivly improve the performance of the game and will reduce the map loading time by a lot!

Installing CS:GO on a SSD is Highly recommended, it's worth to get Samsung 850 EVO or better. Overall much faster loading speeds and better stability compared to mechanical Hard Drives.

I was going to recommend Disabling full-screen optimizations however now that the -d3d9ex launch option is enabled by default people have been saying that having full-screen optimizations disabled crashes their game and this has occured to me too, therefore I am not going to recommend it, although you can always try for yourself.

Navigate over to your Steam Library, right click on CS:GO icon, then open up properties, go into "Files" tab and then press Open File Location. Then a folder where CS:GO is installed should open. Next step is to find the csgo.exe file. Once you have found that file, right click it > click on Properties > Click on Compatibility tab > tick the Disable full-screen optimisations box.

Strander Autofixer (Windows 10)

This program was developed by one of the main Admins of Swerigs aka the biggest TechSupport HUB in Sweden. It's a great tool for deactivating unneccessary Windows Background tasks, such as: XBOX DVR, Superfetch and more through Windows Registry. It is 100% Safe as the Source Code is public if you would like to take a deeper look at it. *Download*[utilitybox.org]

GPU / GPU Drivers / Nvidia 3D Settings / AMD Settings and much more

Now, this method will boost your FPS if you haven't done it before. If you have never touched the settings inside your Graphics Card control panel they should be set to default.

Now let's start with a common question that I get asked:
BRO WTF IS THIS SH1T I PAID 337200$ FOR MY RTX 2080 69420GB BUT I HAVE ONLY 60 FPS IN THIS GAME LIKE VALVE WTF GABEN PLES FIX DIS

A common mistake made by people, that have no clue about Computers is they connect their GPU into the Motherboard thinking it will work perfectly, no baby the GPU needs to be connected into your Monitor otherwise it won't work.

Downloading latest Drivers for your Graphics Card

I mean I can't stretch out enough to tell you how important this is! Upgrading the Graphics Drivers can make such a big FPS boost it's incredible! Below you will find 2 links to Nvidia and AMD Graphics Drivers, pick the correct link according to your Graphics Card [/b](If you don't know what Graphics Card you have, just scroll down a bit)[/b]

Nvidia Graphic Drivers[www.nvidia.com]
AMD Graphic Drivers [www.amd.com]

Now, some people may be having trouble with the current drivers they have, if that's the case I would recommend you doing a clean uninstall using DDU aka Display Driver Uninstaller. *DOWNLOAD*[www.wagnardsoft.com]

Optimal Nvidia 3D Settings inside the Nvidia Control Panel
If you would like to read a Detailed Guide on Nvidia 3D Settings for Best CS:GO Performance then click *HERE*

AMD Optimization Settings

Are you using Discord? Then do this!
Discord is an Application known to be taking a lot of FPS for some people while gaming, this option in Discord's Settings should fix it, or at least help a little bit. If you are using the Discord Overlay, turn off the Hardware acceleration by clicking the cogwheel. (It's under the App Settings Section, then go into the Appearance then disable Hardware Acceleration)

In-Game Graphical Settings

There isn't much explaining, I'm pretty sure everyone knows by now that reducing the Graphic Settings will improve your FPS. Just set everything on the lowest Value, change the Ratio from 16:10 or 16:9 (or whatever Ratio you have) to 4:3 and set a low Resolution, this will also definitely help but will reduce the beauty of how CS:GO looks.

I really hope this Guide has helped you, if it did in any way please let me know!

I've spent a fair chunk of time researching a lot of stuff to make sure it is working and it will be useful for some users. If you have any suggestions on what I can add the please let me know in the comments section, or simply add me and let me know!

BasteeK <3