In CS:GO, "Low FPS" means your game is running too slow.
In CS:GO, "Low FPS" means your game is running too slow.
Hey there, I see you're facing some FPS challenges in CSGO with your 980. On most maps you're seeing 150-200fps at low settings and 1080p. But on certain maps it drops to 70-100fps, especially on smaller ones. Your friend with a 3570K and 680 is nailing 250+ stable FPS. Could you share what you've tried so far? Your setup looks solid—4670K system, 980 Strix, 8GB RAM, SSD storage, temps staying under 62°C thanks to the Strix fan profile, and CPU never hitting 55°C. Let's figure this out together.
He likely has a tailored setup or might have customized his CPU.
It seems like you're expressing frustration about a situation that might actually make sense. Make sure the only link to your screen comes directly from your graphics card, and look into your BIOS settings for the main display output.
GPU is definitely the right choice. Or maybe you're using outdated GPU drivers (unlikely). @megaemil Your VGA/DVI cable should connect to the GPU's I/O, not the motherboard's. You can verify this by turning off iGPU in the BIOS. Check your Nvidia control panel (hope you have one).
You haven't heard anything about GPUs or CS:GO specs before. This isn't related to game configurations or CPU upgrading.
No, it does affect the framerate. Overclocking or custom configurations can change performance and frame rates.