I believe the fps cap is also used to determine when the game polls input devices. So, even if your monitor doesn't update as fast as the game's fps, your mouse movements are at least updating the game state as fast as possible. In summary: uncapped. Preferably 999 what about unlimited? 5 yr. ago Given the OP, the subject is weighing the benefits of GSync in a "competitive" fps scenario, specifically the title Valorant. Your typical CS:GO champ is not going to want to cap anything if it nets them even the smallest of advantage. To the rest of us with potato reflexes, sure capping the fps solves the issue. FPS in CS2 compared to CS GO. Between half and two third of fps in recommended setting, after lowering some settings the game runs fine. Used to average about 360 with low settings on CSGO with a i5-12400 and 6650xt, now im currently averaging 240ish on low settings on CS2. Changing the program settings ONLY for csgo does not work, CSGO is still capped at 165 until I completely turn off gsync. I want to use gsync in everything but in CSGO. Before it was not an issue, but somehow it is now. Vsync is disabled, all frame limiting options and softwares are completely off. Do you guys know how to fix this issue? Counter-Strike 2. Only 80-90% GPU usage using 4090. Not getting 400+ fps. I recently got a 4090 rig with 7950X but for some reason its being bottlenecked in csgo. I don't see 99% gpu load like in youtube videos where they get 400+ fps easily on max settings. I have same settings at 4k but getting 200-300 fps only. There are so many discussions about fps_max over the past few years. But since we are in 2015 and CS:GO is out for a long time, could someone explain to me which fps_max i should use and why? I'm getting a constant 250-300 fps on MM matches (capped my fps at 300 with my 60Hz screen) but in crowded DM servers or botgames my fps drops alot. If you're experiencing lag or stuttering while playing, you may want to consider capping or uncapping your FPS (frames per second). In this article, we'll explain what FPS is, why you might want to cap or uncap it, and how to do it in CSGO. Here is a simple step by step guide how to see the CS:GO FPS: 1. Start CS:GO and open the developer console. If you haven't activated it yet, open the settings, search for the "game" tab and enable the console. For more details how to activate the CS:GO Console find this quick guide. Setup a key for the console: If you have decided to cap your FPS, follow the steps down below: Close CS2 (CSGO) and open your Steam Library Select CS2 (CSGO) and press right-click Select Properties tab Once the Properties main menu shows up, insert the launch options "+fps_max 0" and "+cl_showfps 1 or net_graph 1" in the Capping it 3-5 FPS below gives a buffer to never go above 240. If your monitor has gsync/freesync, cap your FPS a few frames below your monitor's refresh rate instead of using vsync. Vsync will introduce a few frames of input delay. The difference can be massive. For me, capping at 240 causes an insane amount of tearing. iWvy.