Solved FPS issue

[u5cevryday]

I have a fairly good computer for gaming with 4GB Ram, 2.4GHZ dual core processor, and a Nvidia gts 450 Video card. However whenever i run a source game (Team fortress, Counter Strike source), I always have fps issues. I should be able to get at least 100 fps (Vysinc off) constantly on those two games, however I am always capped at around 70, and usually dips to about 30 in TF2. I know the video card's capable of handling the game as my friend can run both games at over a 100 fps consistently with the same video card on max settings and 1080 resolution. But I cannot run them at the lowest settings at 800x600. Help?

Edit: I should have mentioned that I run games like Skyrim, and Batman Arkham Asylum with no fps problems at all. constantly at 60 fps.

 

[tom982]

I have a fairly good computer for gaming with 4GB Ram, 2.4GHZ dual core processor, and a Nvidia gts 450 Video card. However whenever i run a source game (Team fortress, Counter Strike source), I always have fps issues. I should be able to get at least 100 fps (Vysinc off) constantly on those two games, however I am always capped at around 70, and usually dips to about 30 in TF2. I know the video card's capable of handling the game as my friend can run both games at over a 100 fps consistently with the same video card on max settings and 1080 resolution. But I cannot run them at the lowest settings at 800x600. Help?

Edit: I should have mentioned that I run games like Skyrim, and Batman Arkham Asylum with no fps problems at all. constantly at 60 fps.

Hello u5cevryday and welcome to the forums

Are you running the latest NVIDIA drivers?

http://www.vistax64.com/graphic-cards/139495-latest-nvidia-forceware-video-drivers.html

Tom

 

[u5cevryday]

Yep, even reinstalled to make sure. No difference.

 

[tom982]

Hmm, that's odd.

What DirectX Level are you running?

Tom

 

[u5cevryday]

DirectX 10
Edit: All acceleration is also enabled.

 

[roy69]

Are you running the games online? If so then you may drop frames due to your bandwidth. Just an idea.

 

[u5cevryday]

Offline or Online, fps is the same. I have a 20mbps connection so I doubt that would play a factor regardless.

 

[tom982]

You wouldn't happen to know where your TF2 config file is do you? If you do, could you please attach it for us to have a look at? If not, I can look further into it.

Tom

 

[u5cevryday]

unbindall
bind "0" "slot10"
bind "1" "slot1"
bind "2" "slot2"
bind "3" "slot3"
bind "4" "slot4"
bind "5" "slot5"
bind "6" "slot6"
bind "7" "slot7"
bind "8" "slot8"
bind "9" "slot9"
bind "a" "+moveleft"
bind "b" "lastdisguise"
bind "c" "voice_menu_3"
bind "d" "+moveright"
bind "f" "inspect"
bind "g" "+taunt"
bind "h" "+use_action_slot_item"
bind "i" "showmapinfo"
bind "j" "cl_trigger_first_notification"
bind "k" "cl_decline_first_notification"
bind "l" "dropitem"
bind "m" "open_charinfo_direct"
bind "n" "open_charinfo_backpack"
bind "q" "lastinv"
bind "r" "+reload"
bind "s" "+back"
bind "t" "impulse 201"
bind "u" "say_team"
bind "v" "+voicerecord"
bind "w" "+forward"
bind "x" "voice_menu_2"
bind "y" "say"
bind "z" "voice_menu_1"
bind "'" "+moveup"
bind "`" "toggleconsole"
bind "," "changeclass"
bind "." "changeteam"
bind "/" "+movedown"
bind "-" "disguiseteam"
bind "SPACE" "+jump"
bind "TAB" "+showscores"
bind "ESCAPE" "cancelselect"
bind "INS" "+klook"
bind "END" "centerview"
bind "PGUP" "+lookup"
bind "PGDN" "+lookdown"
bind "PAUSE" "pause"
bind "ALT" "+strafe"
bind "CTRL" "+duck"
bind "F1" "+showroundinfo"
bind "F3" "askconnect_accept"
bind "F5" "screenshot"
bind "F6" "save_replay"
bind "F7" "abuse_report_queue"
bind "F10" "quit prompt"
bind "F12" "replay_togglereplaytips"
bind "MOUSE1" "+attack"
bind "MOUSE2" "+attack2"
bind "MWHEELUP" "previnv"
bind "MWHEELDOWN" "+jump"
cl_flipviewmodels "0"
cl_rumblescale "1.0"
cl_debugrumble "0"
cl_thirdperson "0"
cl_team "default"
cl_class "default"
hud_takesshots "0"
hud_freezecamhide "0"
glow_outline_effect_enable "1"
cl_showhelp "1"
hud_draw_fixed_reticle "0"
hud_achievement_description "1"
hud_achievement_count "8"
cl_chatfilters "63"
cl_chatfilter_version "1"
cc_linger_time "1.0"
cc_predisplay_time "0.25"
cc_subtitles "0"
cc_lang ""
crosshair "1"
cl_observercrosshair "1"
cl_hudhint_sound "1"
g15_update_msec "250"
cam_snapto "0"
cam_ideallag "4.0"
cam_idealdelta "4.0"
cam_idealyaw "0"
cam_idealpitch "0"
cam_idealdist "150"
cam_idealdistright "0"
cam_idealdistup "0"
cam_collision "1"
c_maxpitch "90"
c_minpitch "0"
c_maxyaw "135"
c_minyaw "-135"
c_maxdistance "200"
c_mindistance "30"
c_orthowidth "100"
c_orthoheight "100"
joy_name "joystick"
joy_advanced "0"
joy_advaxisx "0"
joy_advaxisy "0"
joy_advaxisz "0"
joy_advaxisr "0"
joy_advaxisu "0"
joy_advaxisv "0"
joy_forwardthreshold "0.15"
joy_sidethreshold "0.15"
joy_pitchthreshold "0.15"
joy_yawthreshold "0.15"
joy_forwardsensitivity "-1"
joy_sidesensitivity "1"
joy_pitchsensitivity "1"
joy_yawsensitivity "-1"
joy_response_move "1"
joy_response_look "0"
joy_lowend "1"
joy_lowmap "1"
joy_accelscale "0.6"
joy_accelmax "1.0"
joy_autoaimdampenrange "0"
joy_autoaimdampen "0"
joy_diagonalpov "0"
joy_display_input "0"
joy_wingmanwarrior_turnhack "0"
joy_inverty "0"
joy_movement_stick "0"
joy_xcontroller_cfg_loaded "0"
lookspring "0"
lookstrafe "0"
joystick "0"
m_pitch "0.022"
m_filter "0"
sensitivity "3"
m_side "0.8"
m_yaw "0.022"
m_forward "1"
m_customaccel "0"
m_customaccel_scale "0.04"
m_customaccel_max "0"
m_customaccel_exponent "1"
m_mousespeed "1"
m_mouseaccel1 "0"
m_mouseaccel2 "0"
m_rawinput "0"
cl_mouselook "1"
cl_idealpitchscale "0.8"
net_scale "5"
net_graphpos "2"
net_graphsolid "1"
net_graphtext "1"
net_graphmsecs "400"
net_graphshowlatency "1"
net_graphshowinterp "1"
net_graph "1"
net_graphheight "64"
net_graphproportionalfont "1"
viewmodel_fov "54.000000"
mat_software_aa_strength "0.000000"
mat_software_aa_quality "0"
mat_software_aa_edge_threshold "1.0"
mat_software_aa_blur_one_pixel_lines "0.5"
mat_software_aa_tap_offset "1.0"
mat_software_aa_strength_vgui "1.000000"
r_drawviewmodel "1"
voice_modenable "1"
hud_fastswitch "1"
sixense_weapon_select_sensitivity "1.65"
sixense_crouch_sensitivity "1.5"
sixense_jump_sensitivity "1.2"
sixense_reload_sensitivity "1.5"
sixense_left_handed "0"
sixense_sensitivity_level "2"
sixense_controller_angle_mode "0.0f"
sixense_roll_correct_blend "0.965f"
sixense_exit_one_to_one_dot "0.85"
sixense_exit_metroid_blend "0.95f"
sixense_max_charge_spin "3.0f"
sixense_zoom_momentary_time "500"
sixense_base_offset_x "0.0"
sixense_base_offset_y "0.0"
sixense_base_offset_z "-20.0"
sixense_trigger_threshold "0.05"
sixense_tilt_gesture_angle_threshold "35.0"
sixense_point_gesture_angle_threshold "15.0"
sixense_mouse_enabled "1.0"
sixense_mouse_sensitivity "1.0"
sixense_spring_view_enabled "1.0f"
sixense_spring_view_min_spring "0.025f"
sixense_spring_view_max_spring "0.9999f"
sixense_spring_view_min_angle "1.0f"
sixense_spring_view_max_angle "45.0f"
sixense_aim_freeaim_heading_multiplier "1.750000"
sixense_aim_freeaim_pitch_multiplier "1.750000"
sixense_aim_freeaim_dead_zone_radius "0.000000"
sixense_aim_freeaim_accel_band_size "15"
sixense_aim_freeaim_max_speed "12.000000"
sixense_aim_freeaim_auto_level_rate "1.0"
sixense_aim_freeaim_accel_band_exponent "1.0"
sixense_aim_freeaim_switch_blend_time_exit "0.25"
sixense_aim_1to1_ratchet_vertical "1.0"
sixense_aim_1to1_heading_multiplier "3.0"
sixense_aim_1to1_pitch_multiplier "3.000000"
sixense_feet_angles_offset_stick_spin_horiz_multiplier "7.500000"
sixense_feet_angles_offset_stick_spin_vert_multiplier "4.500000"
sixense_feet_angles_offset_stick_spin_invert_pitch "1.0"
sixense_feet_angles_offset_stick_spin_exponent "1.0"
sixense_aim_scope_heading_multiplier "0.6"
sixense_aim_scope_pitch_multiplier "0.6"
sixense_melee_pitch_blend_val "0.99"
sixense_crosshair_horiz_multiplier "1.0"
sixense_crosshair_vert_multiplier "1.0"
sixense_always_draw_crosshair "1"
sixense_walking_dead_zone_percent "10.0"
sixense_walking_exponent "1.0"
sixense_enabled "0"
sixense_filter_level "0.5"
sixense_mode "0"
cl_playerspraydisable "0"
muzzleflash_light "1"
hud_classautokill "0"
overview_health "1"
overview_names "1"
overview_tracks "1"
overview_locked "1"
overview_alpha "1.0"
spec_scoreboard "0"
cl_spec_mode "6"
cl_disablehtmlmotd "0"
store_version "1"
cl_showbackpackrarities "0"
tf_explanations_backpackpanel "1"
cl_notifications_show_ingame "1"
cl_notifications_max_num_visible "3"
cl_notifications_move_time "0.5"
tf_explanations_tradingpanel "0"
cl_trading_show_requests_from "3"
tf_explanations_discardpanel "0"
tf_explanations_store "1"
tf_chargedfriends ""
cl_autorezoom "1"
tf_remember_activeweapon "0"
tf_remember_lastswitched "0"
cl_autoreload "0"
tf_respawn_on_loadoutchanges "1"
sb_dontshow_maxplayer_warning "0"
sb_close_browser_on_connect "1"
tf_medieval_thirdperson "0"
fov_desired "77.900002"
tf_highfive_hintcount "0"
cl_steamscreenshots "1"
cl_hud_minmode "0"
viewmodel_fov_demo "54"
cl_ask_favorite_opt_out "0"
cl_ask_blacklist_opt_out "0"
tf_coach_request_nevershowagain "0"
tf_particles_disable_weather "1"
hud_combattext "0"
hud_combattext_healing "1"
tf_dingalingaling "1"
tf_dingaling_volume "0.75"
tf_dingaling_pitchmindmg "100"
tf_dingaling_pitchmaxdmg "100"
hud_achievement_count_engineer "3"
tf_hud_num_building_alert_beeps "2"
cl_crosshair_red "200"
cl_crosshair_green "200"
cl_crosshair_blue "200"
cl_crosshair_file ""
cl_crosshair_scale "32.0"
tf_recent_achievements "0"
tf_training_has_prompted_for_training "2"
tf_training_has_prompted_for_offline_practice "1"
tf_training_has_prompted_for_forums "1"
tf_training_has_prompted_for_options "1"
tf_training_has_prompted_for_loadout "1"
tf_build_menu_controller_mode "0"
tf_simple_disguise_menu "0"
tf_disguise_menu_controller_mode "0"
tf_spectator_target_location "0"
tf_weapon_select_demo_start_delay "1.0"
tf_weapon_select_demo_time "0.5"
tf_quickplay_lastviewedmode "0"
tf_colorblindassist "0"
tf_medigun_autoheal "0"
hud_medicautocallers "0"
hud_medicautocallersthreshold "75.000000"
hud_medichealtargetmarker "1"
tf_sniper_fullcharge_bell "0"
cl_crosshaircolor "0"
cl_dynamiccrosshair "1"
cl_scalecrosshair "1"
cl_crosshairalpha "200"
publish_file_last_dir ""
tf_explanations_charinfo_armory_panel "0"
tf_explanations_charinfopanel "0"
tf_show_preset_explanation_in_class_loadout "1"
tf_explanations_craftingpanel "0"
tf_testitem_recent ""
replay_replaywelcomedlgcount "2"
cl_spec_carrieditems "1"
cl_use_tournament_specgui "0"
cl_training_completed_with_classes "0"
ifm_steadycam_rotaterate "60"
ifm_steadycam_zoomspeed "1.0"
ifm_steadycam_zoomdamp "0.95"
ifm_steadycam_armspeed "0.5"
ifm_steadycam_rotatedamp "0.95"
ifm_steadycam_mousefactor "1.0"
ifm_steadycam_mousepower "1.0"
ifm_steadycam_2dspringconstant "33.0"
ifm_steadycam_2ddragconstant "11.0"
ifm_steadycam_noise "0.0"
ifm_steadycam_sensitivity "1.0"
replay_editor_camera_length "15"
youtube_http_proxy ""
replay_movie_reveal_warning "1"
replay_movie_export_last_dir ""
replay_renderqueue_first_add "0"
replay_rendersetting_exportraw "0"
replay_rendersetting_renderglow "0"
replay_quitmsg_dontaskagain "0"
replay_editor_fov_mousewheel_multiplier "5"
replay_editor_fov_mousewheel_invert "0"
replay_replayeditor_rewindmsgcounter "0"
replay_enablerenderpreview "1"
youtube_username ""
r_eyegloss "1"
vgui_message_dialog_modal "1"
commentary_firstrun "0"
scene_showfaceto "0"
ai_report_task_timings_on_limit "0"
ai_think_limit_label "0"
npc_height_adjust "1"
sv_pvsskipanimation "1"
scene_showlook "0"
scene_showmoveto "0"
scene_showunlock "0"
commentary "0"
xbox_throttlebias "100"
xbox_throttlespoof "200"
xbox_autothrottle "1"
func_break_max_pieces "15"
suitvolume "0.25"
option_duck_method "1"
sk_autoaim_mode "1"
sv_noclipaccelerate "5"
sv_noclipspeed "5"
sv_specaccelerate "5"
sv_specspeed "3"
sv_specnoclip "1"
sv_backspeed "0.6"
sv_skyname "sky_dustbowl_01"
tf_server_identity_token ""
tf_server_identity_account_id "0"
tf_server_identity_disable_quickplay "0"
replay_enableeventbasedscreenshots "0"
replay_dodiskcleanup "1"
replay_voice_during_playback "0"
replay_flushinterval "15"
bugreporter_uploadasync "0"
cl_cmdrate "100.000000"
cl_updaterate "101"
closecaption "0"
skill "1"
net_maxroutable "1260"
cl_allowupload "1"
mat_powersavingsmode "0"
name "* ring udAra"
password ""
cl_clanid "0"
sv_unlockedchapters "99"
tv_nochat "0"
cl_showpluginmessages "1"
cl_timeout "30"
cl_logofile "materials/vgui/logos/spray.vtf"
cl_soundfile "sound/player/jingle.wav"
cl_forcepreload "1"
cl_allowdownload "1"
cl_downloadfilter "nosounds"
con_enable "1"
r_eyemove "1"
r_eyeshift_x "0"
r_eyeshift_y "0"
r_eyeshift_z "0"
r_eyesize "0"
r_ambientboost "1"
r_ambientmin "0.3"
r_ambientfactor "5"
r_drawmodelstatsoverlaymin "0.1"
r_drawmodelstatsoverlaymax "1.5"
mp_decals "0"
mat_color_projection "0"
sv_logsdir "logs"
sv_logfile "1"
sv_logflush "0"
sv_logecho "1"
sv_log_onefile "0"
sv_logbans "0"
sv_voiceenable "1"
sv_forcepreload "0"
windows_speaker_config "4"
snd_mute_losefocus "1"
snd_legacy_surround "0"
snd_pitchquality "1"
volume "1.0"
snd_musicvolume "1.0"
snd_mixahead "0.1"
adsp_debug "0"
snd_ducktovolume "0.55"
snd_duckerattacktime "0.5"
snd_duckerreleasetime "2.5"
snd_duckerthreshold "0.15"
dsp_slow_cpu "0"
dsp_volume "1.0"
dsp_enhance_stereo "0"
voice_scale "1"
voice_enable "1"
voice_forcemicrecord "1"
budget_bargraph_background_alpha "128"
budget_peaks_window "30"
budget_averages_window "30"
budget_show_peaks "1"
budget_show_averages "0"
budget_show_history "1"
budget_history_numsamplesvisible "100"
budget_history_range_ms "66.666666667"
budget_panel_bottom_of_history_fraction ".25"
budget_bargraph_range_ms "16.6666666667"
budget_background_alpha "128"
budget_panel_x "0"
budget_panel_y "50"
budget_panel_width "512"
budget_panel_height "384"
texture_budget_panel_x "0"
texture_budget_panel_y "450"
texture_budget_panel_width "512"
texture_budget_panel_height "284"
texture_budget_panel_bottom_of_history_fraction ".25"
texture_budget_background_alpha "128"
vprof_graphwidth "512"
vprof_graphheight "256"
vprof_verbose "1"
vprof_unaccounted_limit "0.3"
vprof_warningmsec "10"
video_quicktime_encode_gamma "3"
video_quicktime_decode_gamma "0"
r_rootlod "0"
mat_monitorgamma_tv_enabled "0"
r_waterforceexpensive "0"
mat_queue_mode "0"
mat_managedtextures "1"
mat_texture_list_content_path ""
joy_wingmanwarrior_centerhack "0"
joy_axisbutton_threshold "0.3"
mat_disable_d3d9ex "0"
mat_hdr_level "0"


This is my config.

I also have one called Casey's config which is said to increase fps by lowering graphics. But that didnt help. It is as follows:


// Casey's Config v2 (CAL compliant)
// Updated for new season by CAL|Stone
// Updated 01/23/07 - Added misc settings section

//_Set Netcode vars_
cl_cmdrate "101"
cl_interp "0.01"
cl_interpolate "1"
cl_lagcomp_errorcheck "0" // Disables lagcompensation error checking, only needed if you're having any registration/loss/choke problems.
cl_lagcompensation "1"
cl_smooth "1"
cl_updaterate "101"
rate "25000"

//_Set MP vars_
mp_decals "0" // How many player sprays will be shown.

//_Set Client vars_
cl_drawmonitors "0" // Disables the rendering of ingame "monitors" which contain 3d rendered images.
cl_ejectbrass "0" // Disables brass ejection
cl_forcepreload "1" // Forces the game to load all texture and model information into memory on map load.
cl_phys_props_enable "1" // Enables phsyics props.
cl_phys_props_max "50" // Maximum amount of physics props allowed.
cl_ragdoll_physics_enable "1" // Disables ragdoll.
cl_restrict_server_commands "0" // Compatible/needed with serverplugins
cl_show_splashes "0" // Disables water splashes.

//_Set Render vars_
r_3dsky "1" // Disables the rendering of 3d sky boxes.
r_decal_cullsize "9999" // Any decals under this size are not rendered.
r_decals "1" // Disables decals.
r_drawbatchdecals "1" // Enables the rendering of decals in batch.
r_drawdetailprops "1" // Enables the rendering of detail props.
r_drawflecks "1" // Disables the sparks and dirt from bullet impacts.
r_drawmodeldecals "1" // Models decals (i.e. blood).
r_eyes "1" // Disables eyes in models.
r_lod "-1" // Different level of details on models. -1 = Variable at distance. 0 = None. 1 = Minor. 2 = Less minor.
r_modellodscale "1.0" // The transitioning power of LOD.
r_occlusion "0" // Enables the Model Occlusion system.
r_propsmaxdist "100" // Max distance at which props are rendered.
r_renderoverlayfragment "0"
r_rootlod "0" // Base lod of the model in the memory.
r_shadowmaxrendered "32" // Max shadows the game will render.
r_shadowrendertotexture "1" // Rendered the shadow texture causing it to match the player model.
r_shadows "1" // Enables shadows (Change be disabled for additional performance.)
r_teeth "0" // Disables teeth in models.
r_waterdrawreflection "0" // Disables the rendering of water reflections.
r_waterforceexpensive "0" // Forces cheap water.
gl_clear "0" // Disables the gl_clear convariable.


//_Set Materials vars_
mat_antialias "0" // Disables the use of multisampling to smooth out edges.
mat_bumpmap "1" // Disables bump mapping.
mat_clipz "0" // Disables optimized Z-Buffer rendering.
mat_compressedtextures "1" // Disables texture compression. Users with low amounts of system memory should turn this on.
mat_disable_bloom "1" // Disables bloom effects.
mat_hdr_enabled "0" // Disables HDR.
mat_hdr_level "0" // Double Disables HDR.
mat_mipmaptextures "1" // Enables the use of mipmapping to make textures look smooth.
mat_monitorgamma "2.5" // Lower the number the brighter the screen. Only works in fullscreen.
mat_picmip "-1" // Changes the resolutions of textures when they're loaded into memory. May improve FPS on graphics cards with low memory sizes.
mat_reducefillrate "1" // Reduces the fillrate when the game is run in DXLevel 8.
mat_specular "0" // Disables Specularity on objects.
mat_trilinear "0" // Disables the use of Trilinear mipmapping.
mat_wateroverlaysize "8" // Sets the resolution of water distortion. Must be multiple of 8.



//_Set Violence vars_
violence_ablood "1"
violence_agibs "1"
violence_hblood "1"
violence_hgibs "1"

//_Set HUD vars_
hud_centerid "1" // Centers player IDs
net_graph "0" // Enables net_graph (Required in SS round)
net_graphpos "2" // Adjusts netgraph position-set between 1 and 3.

//_Set Misc settings_
cl_downloadfilter "nosounds" // Disables annoying pub sound downloads
fps_max "101" // Caps framerate. Set to max monitor refresh rate + 1.
jpeg_quality "100" // High quality screenshots

clear
echo _Casey's Config v2 (CAL compliant) loaded_

 

[tom982]

Do you know where the startup options are for this game? It's very hard trying to help when there's so little information on this game, so you're going to have to help me with this one

If you do, can you paste this in there and see what the performance is like:

-dxlevel 81

I've read about how lowering the DirectX level will improve gameplay.

Tom

Edit: Ah ha! Found it. Try this:

The next thing we are going to do is set launch options for TF2. To do this, open up steam, go to your library, right-click TF2, click properties and go to set launch options. Type the following into the text box, then click OK:
-high -nojoy-noipx-dxlevel 81

And if that fails, try this config: http://www.fakkelbrigade.eu/chris/configs/cfg/getconfig.php?conf=maxframes

It seems to be highly rated among various forums

 

[u5cevryday]

You sir, are awesome. Thank you very much. It worked. Over 80 fps consistent right now. With the config it's at about 120-130, but many effects like fire gets pixelated and is hard on the eyes. Thanks a lot. :D

 

[tom982]

You sir, are awesome. Thank you very much. It worked. Over 80 fps consistent right now. With the config it's at about 120-130, but many effects like fire gets pixelated and is hard on the eyes. Thanks a lot. :D

Glad to hear it Would you mind telling us what it was that worked? Just so other people reading this will know what to do if they have the same problem. 120fps is amazing!

Thanks for the rep!

Tom

 

[u5cevryday]

The directx and other commands in the launch options -high -nojoy-noipx-dxlevel 81 I also added
-heapsize (allocate ram) that i found on another forum which also helped. For some odd reason though only TF2 improved, not Cs source or L4D2 which i find weird. (i did paste the launch options on each of those games). I don't really play those games much regardless so it doesn't really matter. Thanks again.

 

[tom982]

The directx and other commands in the launch options -high -nojoy-noipx-dxlevel 81 I also added
-heapsize (allocate ram) that i found on another forum which also helped. For some odd reason though only TF2 improved, not Cs source or L4D2 which i find weird. (i did paste the launch options on each of those games). I don't really play those games much regardless so it doesn't really matter. Thanks again.

It was my pleasure. Thanks for sharing this with us I'm sure others will appreciate your efforts.

Tom