Counter-Strike 2 - Best Settings for Max FPS

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.

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

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

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!