Optimize your CS:GO settings for better performance.
Optimize your CS:GO settings for better performance.
They often choose lower video settings to boost performance and maintain smoother gameplay. Using higher settings can increase frame rates but also strain hardware, especially at lower resolutions. Lower resolutions like 1024x768 in a stretched 4:3 aspect ratio can help reduce load times and improve responsiveness. While some believe FXAA causes visual issues, it’s generally used for better performance. Adjusting settings to match your hardware and game needs is a good idea.
I also want to understand this. It's something I've always found confusing.
You experience around 500 frames per second on your 780, which explains why you don’t notice any changes in settings. Turning off the audio output is understandable since it introduces delay.
Some people use AA for reasons, while others do it without understanding the purpose.
It introduces a slight delay you won’t ever feel. But experts prefer those ultra-fast 144hz screens with millions of frames per second because they’re not sure otherwise. They claim to notice small differences like 1ms versus 5ms, but in reality it’s not that noticeable. The same applies to the input lag they mention—they say they see it, but I strongly question their confidence.
Gamers aren't always PC or hardware fans; they often just absorb information from others and act accordingly. Many CS:GO players on Twitch have lowered their settings to achieve over 150 fps, likely because monitors can't refresh at higher rates. They also avoid playing at their original resolution since they believe a different aspect ratio works better. Personally, I play at my native setting and aim for maximum graphics while staying within 60fps.
I think many choose 4:3 because it’s familiar. Some claim 4:3 offers advantages over 16:9, though I’m not certain. Lower resolutions allow larger player models. Certain players use AA to avoid jaggies on models (and generally). It can be tricky getting clean headshots when the opponent’s head is full of jaggies—especially at long range or behind cover, where only the head is visible. That said, I’m not entirely sure.
A lot of frustration over this discussion. Why would pro players ignore monitor refresh rates? Some stick with 4:3 because it’s familiar, and in CS1.6 you could position the HUD closer to the crosshair—something now achievable in CS:GO via console commands. Lowering settings makes enemies easier to spot when clutter isn’t distracting. Great examples include Battlefield 4 and CS:GO, where reducing distractions helps. A true pro gamer doesn’t need all this extra stuff. -Markeloff E: This also highlights how settings shape gameplay and visibility. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ns9srRoDop8