Some Tweaks for Performace

[raven maniac]

The following is MY cfg that I use personally. It's a combination of 3 different cfgs from the cal forums for optimizing performance and registration.

Goes in your cstrike cfg folder named as "autoexec.cfg"



// CAL Legal Tweak Config.
// Credit for the original config belongs to Casey

// _Set netcode settings_
// _adjusts hitboxes and netcode settings for optimal registration_

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_updaterate "101"
cl_smooth "1"
rate "25000"

// _Set graphics settings_
// _adjusts graphics settings to boost framerate_

cl_forcepreload "1" // Enables the loading of all models and materials during level loading. Increases game smoothness but also load times.
cl_phys_props_enable "1" // Disables non-player effecting props.
cl_phys_props_max "300" // Maximum number of non-player effecting props there can be at anyone time.
cl_ragdoll_physics_enable "1" // Enables dead animations and bodies.
cl_show_splashes "0" // Disables splashes when in water.
fps_max "200" // Limits FPS.
mat_forceaniso "0" // Disables anisotropic filtering.
mat_antialias "0" // Enables antialiasing.
mat_bumpmap "0" // Disables bumpmapping.
mat_clipz "1" // Enables the use of a technique to reduce what is rendered. Geforce FX owners, set to 0 if you get rendering issues.
mat_mipmaptextures "1" // Causes texture resolutions to decrease at distances to make them look smooth. Don't disable.
mat_hdr_enabled "0" // Disables high dynamic range lighting.
mat_hdr_level "0" // Disables high dynamic range lighting.
mat_picmip "0" // Lowers texture resolution. Impact on FPS is minimal.
mat_reducefillrate "1" // Reduces shader fill rate.
mat_specular "0" // Disables specular lighting.
mat_trilinear "0" // Disables trilinear filtering.
mat_wateroverlaysize "8" // Lowers water quality. Must be a multiple of 8 to work.
mat_vsync "0" // Disables vertical synchronization. Forces FPS to an equal number as your monitor refresh rate.
mp_decals "100" // How many bullets etc will be shown.
r_3dsky "0" // Disables 3D skybox.
r_decal_cullsize "2" // Cullsize defines the lowest number of pixels a decal can have before it's not rendered. Set high to avoid all decals.
r_drawdetailprops "1" // Disables detail props.
r_drawflecks "1" // Enables bullet impacts.
r_drawmodeldecals "1" // Disables decals on models.
r_dynamic "0" // Disables dynamic lighting.
r_eyes "0" // Removes eyes from player models.
r_lightaverage "1" // Can cause issues at none-default values.
r_lightinterp "5" // Can cause issues at none-default values.
r_lod "-1" // Adjusts model quality. Set between -1 and 2. -1 is dynamic depending on distance.
r_occlusion "1" // Disables/Enables the Model Occlusion system. Setting to 1 may improve FPS.
r_propsmaxdist "1200" // Object fading distance.
r_rootlod "2" // Lower overall game detail level.
r_shadows "1" // Set to 0 to disable shadows (not recommended).
r_teeth "0" // Removes teeth from player models.
r_waterforceexpensive "1" // Enables high-quality water.
rope_averagelight "0" // Disables average lighting on ropes.
rope_smooth "0" // Disables antialiasing on ropes.
rope_subdiv "0" // Lowers to subdivisions of ropes to "0".
rope_wind_dist "0" // Disables wind effects on ropes.

// _Set violence settings_
// _increases blood to help you see hits better_

violence_ablood "1"
violence_agibs "1"
violence_hblood "1"
violence_hgibs "1"

// _Set various settings_

budget_show_history "0" // Disables history graph.
cl_downloadfilter "nosounds" // Disables annoying sound downloads.
jpeg_quality "100" // High quality screenshots.
mat_monitorgamma "1.8" // Maximum ingame brightness. Only applies to fullscreen.
hud_centerid "1"
hud_showtargetid "1"

// _Set HUD and xhair settings_
// _adjusts HUD and xhair for easy viewing_

cl_dynamiccrosshair "1" //
cl_crosshairalpha "999" // _bright crosshair_
cl_crosshairusealpha "1" // _enables adjustable crosshair brightness_
cl_c4progressbar "1" // _enables C4 progress bar_
cl_radaralpha "255" // _maximum radar brightness_
cl_radartype "0" // _enables solid radar_
net_graph "3" // _enables net_graph 3--CAL required!_
net_graphpos "2" // _adjusts netgraph position-set between 1 and 3_
cl_autowepswitch "0" // Disables switching to stronger weapon when picked up.
cl_righthand "1" // 1 - righthand 0 - lefthand
hud_fastswitch "1" // instant weapon switch
snd_mixahead "0.1" // _mixes sound ahead to reduce stuttering_

// _Other settings_
cl_crosshairalpha 999
cl_crosshairusealpha 1
jpeg_quality 100
sv_forcepreload 1
snd_digital_surround 1
mat_monitorgamma 1.8
cl_downloadfilter "nosounds"
volume .2

//_zblock commands_
cl_restrict_server_commands 0
cl_detaildist 1600

//HLSS
alias hlss-START "voice_inputfromfile 1; voice_loopback 1; +voicerecord; alias ToggleWAV hlss-STOP"
alias hlss-STOP "voice_inputfromfile 0; voice_loopback 0; -voicerecord; alias ToggleWAV hlss-START"
alias ToggleWAV "hlss-START"
voice_fadeouttime 0

clear
echo "vu's CAL Legal Config"

Some other ways to tweak your CSS would be to goto games -> right click css -> properties -> "Set Launch Options" and use the following commands:

DirectX Levels

-dxlevel 81 for DirectX 8.1 [This is what I use makes the gameplay super smooth]
-dxlevel 90 for DirectX 9
-dxlevel 95 for DirectX 9c

Heapsize - Dedicating Half of your systems memory will also make things much smoother.

512MB System Memory: -heapsize 262144
1GB System Memory: -heapsize 524288
2GB System Memory: -heapsize 1048576

You can use multiple Launch Options just put a space between each one.

[Tcp-Kill]

Nice1, good config i use it and it boosts fps by about 30 gj :P

[Wasabi]

I CANT FIND THE "Set Launch Options" PLACE WTF >:[

[raven maniac]

I CANT FIND THE "Set Launch Options" PLACE WTF >:[

lol, you go to your steam games list. When Steam opens it opens in a wide screen, look on the upper right part and look for an arrow pointing to the right ( ->) click and it takes you to your games menu. Right click counterstrike source, then click properties, and it's right there :)

[Paul]

Goes in your cstrike cfg folder named as "autoexec.cfg"



Do I delete my old cfg after I have made this one?

[andre1028]

Just copy the text into the old one and save it Paul. I'm done with scripts btw. Don't need fps boosts anymore :)

And if there is anybody who has 3GB System Memory the heapsize for you is -heapsize 1572864. This is usually what I add in the launch options personally

-heapsize 1572864 -tickrate 100 -gl -noforcemspd -noforcemparms -noforcemaccel

*use -gl if you have a nvidia gpu. If you have an ati gpu use -d3d
*-tickrate 100 is when you want to launch your own server as 100tick.
* The noforce commands are pretty self explanatory.

There's also some low poly model's on fpsbanana that you can download for free I believe.

[Loller Dan]

I have a question.

Once, I used this like a million years ago and deleted the file, but whenever I play CSS now I have a really low resolution. I change it to 1680 x 1050 and next time I start up CSS it's back at 800 x 600, anyone know how to fix this. Is there a way to make my screen resolution change in the autoexec.cfg file?

[andre1028]

try putting -1680 in the css launch options.

[raven maniac]

try putting -w 1680 in the css launch options.


fixed :)

[andre1028]

fixed :)

noob

[Tcp-Kill]

ah ha! this has been bumped again! good CFG, still use it :P

[Loller Dan]

Nope, that did nothing.

But if this helps you ponder for a solution:

Resolution: 1680x1050
Aspect Ratio: Widescreen 16:10

Please help, I have cookies!

[andre1028]

Nope, that did nothing.

But if this helps you ponder for a solution:

Resolution: 1680x1050
Aspect Ratio: Widescreen 16:10

Please help, I have cookies!

Ok delete every single line in your launch options then enter -w 1680 -h 1050 and if that doesn't work -w1680 -h1050

I can't help you anymore but there's a thread about this already @ http://www.hlfallout.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=48615

[Hazardous]

The following is MY cfg that I use personally. It's a combination of 3 different cfgs from the cal forums for optimizing performance and registration.

Goes in your cstrike cfg folder named as "autoexec.cfg"



// CAL Legal Tweak Config.
// Credit for the original config belongs to Casey

// _Set netcode settings_
// _adjusts hitboxes and netcode settings for optimal registration_

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_updaterate "101"
cl_smooth "1"
rate "25000"

// _Set graphics settings_
// _adjusts graphics settings to boost framerate_

cl_forcepreload "1" // Enables the loading of all models and materials during level loading. Increases game smoothness but also load times.
cl_phys_props_enable "1" // Disables non-player effecting props.
cl_phys_props_max "300" // Maximum number of non-player effecting props there can be at anyone time.
cl_ragdoll_physics_enable "1" // Enables dead animations and bodies.
cl_show_splashes "0" // Disables splashes when in water.
fps_max "200" // Limits FPS.
mat_forceaniso "0" // Disables anisotropic filtering.
mat_antialias "0" // Enables antialiasing.
mat_bumpmap "0" // Disables bumpmapping.
mat_clipz "1" // Enables the use of a technique to reduce what is rendered. Geforce FX owners, set to 0 if you get rendering issues.
mat_mipmaptextures "1" // Causes texture resolutions to decrease at distances to make them look smooth. Don't disable.
mat_hdr_enabled "0" // Disables high dynamic range lighting.
mat_hdr_level "0" // Disables high dynamic range lighting.
mat_picmip "0" // Lowers texture resolution. Impact on FPS is minimal.
mat_reducefillrate "1" // Reduces shader fill rate.
mat_specular "0" // Disables specular lighting.
mat_trilinear "0" // Disables trilinear filtering.
mat_wateroverlaysize "8" // Lowers water quality. Must be a multiple of 8 to work.
mat_vsync "0" // Disables vertical synchronization. Forces FPS to an equal number as your monitor refresh rate.
mp_decals "100" // How many bullets etc will be shown.
r_3dsky "0" // Disables 3D skybox.
r_decal_cullsize "2" // Cullsize defines the lowest number of pixels a decal can have before it's not rendered. Set high to avoid all decals.
r_drawdetailprops "1" // Disables detail props.
r_drawflecks "1" // Enables bullet impacts.
r_drawmodeldecals "1" // Disables decals on models.
r_dynamic "0" // Disables dynamic lighting.
r_eyes "0" // Removes eyes from player models.
r_lightaverage "1" // Can cause issues at none-default values.
r_lightinterp "5" // Can cause issues at none-default values.
r_lod "-1" // Adjusts model quality. Set between -1 and 2. -1 is dynamic depending on distance.
r_occlusion "1" // Disables/Enables the Model Occlusion system. Setting to 1 may improve FPS.
r_propsmaxdist "1200" // Object fading distance.
r_rootlod "2" // Lower overall game detail level.
r_shadows "1" // Set to 0 to disable shadows (not recommended).
r_teeth "0" // Removes teeth from player models.
r_waterforceexpensive "1" // Enables high-quality water.
rope_averagelight "0" // Disables average lighting on ropes.
rope_smooth "0" // Disables antialiasing on ropes.
rope_subdiv "0" // Lowers to subdivisions of ropes to "0".
rope_wind_dist "0" // Disables wind effects on ropes.

// _Set violence settings_
// _increases blood to help you see hits better_

violence_ablood "1"
violence_agibs "1"
violence_hblood "1"
violence_hgibs "1"

// _Set various settings_

budget_show_history "0" // Disables history graph.
cl_downloadfilter "nosounds" // Disables annoying sound downloads.
jpeg_quality "100" // High quality screenshots.
mat_monitorgamma "1.8" // Maximum ingame brightness. Only applies to fullscreen.
hud_centerid "1"
hud_showtargetid "1"

// _Set HUD and xhair settings_
// _adjusts HUD and xhair for easy viewing_

cl_dynamiccrosshair "1" //
cl_crosshairalpha "999" // _bright crosshair_
cl_crosshairusealpha "1" // _enables adjustable crosshair brightness_
cl_c4progressbar "1" // _enables C4 progress bar_
cl_radaralpha "255" // _maximum radar brightness_
cl_radartype "0" // _enables solid radar_
net_graph "3" // _enables net_graph 3--CAL required!_
net_graphpos "2" // _adjusts netgraph position-set between 1 and 3_
cl_autowepswitch "0" // Disables switching to stronger weapon when picked up.
cl_righthand "1" // 1 - righthand 0 - lefthand
hud_fastswitch "1" // instant weapon switch
snd_mixahead "0.1" // _mixes sound ahead to reduce stuttering_

// _Other settings_
cl_crosshairalpha 999
cl_crosshairusealpha 1
jpeg_quality 100
sv_forcepreload 1
snd_digital_surround 1
mat_monitorgamma 1.8
cl_downloadfilter "nosounds"
volume .2

//_zblock commands_
cl_restrict_server_commands 0
cl_detaildist 1600

//HLSS
alias hlss-START "voice_inputfromfile 1; voice_loopback 1; +voicerecord; alias ToggleWAV hlss-STOP"
alias hlss-STOP "voice_inputfromfile 0; voice_loopback 0; -voicerecord; alias ToggleWAV hlss-START"
alias ToggleWAV "hlss-START"
voice_fadeouttime 0

clear
echo "vu's CAL Legal Config"

Some other ways to tweak your CSS would be to goto games -> right click css -> properties -> "Set Launch Options" and use the following commands:

DirectX Levels

-dxlevel 81 for DirectX 8.1 [This is what I use makes the gameplay super smooth]
-dxlevel 90 for DirectX 9
-dxlevel 95 for DirectX 9c

Heapsize - Dedicating Half of your systems memory will also make things much smoother.

512MB System Memory: -heapsize 262144
1GB System Memory: -heapsize 524288
2GB System Memory: -heapsize 1048576

You can use multiple Launch Options just put a space between each one.

Bump. I dun get it wat i do?

[raven maniac]

Bump. I dun get it wat i do?

You have to put all that's in the code in a notepad and save it as "Autoexec.cfg" in the cfg folder of your cstrike folder.

[Banana Joe]

BUMP. So, I wanna use this config, and I tried with a little help from some people, but it didn't work...
This is what I did: http://imgur.com/NxRP7.jpg
I moved the notepad document into the folder, with the name "autoexec.cfg".
Can anyone see what is wrong, and what I should do instead? Or does autoexec's just not work anymore?

Also, don't flame because I bump'd, seeing as its smarter than creating a new thread (IMO).

I hope you can help me!

[Jazzyy]

Sorry for the bump but I recommend Gamebooster as well (v2 is a tad bit bloated but still handles it's job with low resource usage)

basically Gamebooster turns off unneeded windows services when in-game (things like Aero, Windows Search, et cetera). If you're itching for an extra 10-20 FPS boost, this is great.

Game Booster 2.0 Free Download, Speed Up PC for Top Gaming Performance (http://www.iobit.com/gamebooster.html)