1. GPU usage?
2. Why stabby's config, just WHY?

Other than that, welcome to TF2.

Check your power settings and make sure your cpu isn't under clocking itself to save power/cool down. If it's under clocking to save power you can fix that through the power settings like this. If it's slowing down to cool off, you can fix that by getting a laptop cooling pad or making sure none of the vents are blocked off or clogged with dust.

I'll try that, thanks.

*EDIT* Seems like my PC was in balanced and not performance mode. I'll launch tf2 and see the diffrences
*EDIT2* No improvement :(

1. Haven't checked, but I will post an image
2. Well I thought since chris gave up on the configs, I should use ones from a more active member of the tf2 community

Chris's configs should still work decently well

Chris' configs still work very well and stabby has a horrible understanding configs.

also tf2's version of source does not run in dx7 afaik

Replaced configs

*EDIT* No improvements.

If you replaced configs anyway then backup your settings/binds, delete everything, launch with -autoconfig and then use your normal launch options and configs (settings+chris) again.

I already tried. I stated in the list of things i've tried "reinstalled TF2"

Reinstalling doesn't necessarily mean that you ran -autoconfig.

Yes I did run -autoconfig, and I actually just retry it just now. I am trying dx9 frames and see if there is any improvement.

*EDIT No improvements, in fact, it's worse.

process lasso could help:

http://teamfortress.tv/forum/thread/8450-need-help-with-tf2-fps-drops#post-6

Run tests in other games. No reason your computer should be that slow ever unless it's not plugged in.

No huge improvement.

Have you tried this?

http://teamfortress.tv/forum/thread/7639-fps-improvement-compilation

Chris' configs work fine, true.

Any actual criticisms of my config? It's very similar to Chris', just with values optimized to balance performance with useful things which are turned off in max-frames.

If you use Hyper-Threading, right click TF2, go to the Affinity option, and set to "prefer physical cores." Set all other processes to use the "non-physical" cores (odd-numbered).

Regardless of your CPU, disable affinity for "Core0" in all processes but hl2.exe--the game heavily biases that core and you want to relieve whatever load you can from it.

i just took a look and these are the only things i see:

-you put -toconsole in the launch options and im not sure why, there's no real benefit to that
-i am not sure if -16bpp actually does anything in source (vs goldsrc), same with -nocdaudio
-there's a bunch of stuff in here that really wont improve performance at all, consider separating stuff by performance vs. preference

other than that i dont see anything unless someone else wants to add in or correct me.

edit: oops i mixed up two commands

The config is catered to my personal preference. I only released it per people's request.

You asked for criticism and now useless launch options are suddenly personal preference?

[sarcasm]Ok then, I'll start recommending -64bit to confuse people. It doesn't do anything in TF2, just like -32bit, but I guess it's personal preference which useless launch option you use. You could even use both so you don't have to decide. More commands are always better, right?[/sarcasm]

he mains spy what can you excpect

I was referring to the parts the poster called personal preference (obviously?).

I threw in those launch options because I couldn't find a source verifying use or harm, and they benchmarked innoculously for me--I figured why not? They won't be in the next version, but what makes them worth knocking if they cause no problems? My config works perfectly well and has no downsides to Chris'. I think you're a little wrapped up in me being "famous", frankly.

As for the OP, the best thing you can do for your FPS is to disable unnecessary services in Windows. The easiest way to do this is Razer Gamebooster, which among other useful things, will disable most of them automatically while in-game and re-enable them when you quit. The program won't disable everything that is ok to turn off, but you can customize the list--do a little reading and disable whatever you can.

Miscellaneous: Grab the No Hat Mod, turn off the Steam Overlay, try windowed vs fullscreen mode, and experiment with setting Control Panel>System>Advanced System Settings>System Properties>Advanced>Performance>Advanced to allocate processor resources to Programs vs Background Services.

It's also possible that your FPS drops, if "unusual", are caused by overheating, particularly since you're on a laptop. Try elevating it so that cool air can pass beneath the bottom and maybe set up a little fan to help (laptop cooling stands don't do much more than this will).

stabby > chris confirmed by stabby, most definitely more famous than chris in EU comp[/irony]

Throwing everything together as long as it doesn't explode isn't exactly what you'd call a scientific approach. I'd rather trust someone with a proper testing methodology famous or not (chris, vox, etc.).

I've benchmarked every uncertain value in the config.

I'm not sure where I implied my config is superior, but I certainly didn't mean to.

You've failed to provide any reason not to use my config. Can we drop it now?

if it's personal preference and wont help to improve performance you should probably not have it in a performance config. i was honestly just trying to help you and had no intention of ripping on you or your config.

My preference is to have a balance between maximum performance and useful things which cost FPS.

Sorry if I sound overly defensive; I was addressing Setsul not you. I'm just a little tired of people demeaning me without provocation or reason. I hope that makes sense.

1) I do have Razer Gamebooster and it does it's job every time. I haven't taken a closer look at it's settings but now that I know it can be configured I will

2)I've heard about no hats mod, and I did want to take a look at it but the download link is broken for me... Will give it a shot ASAP

(It gives me this)

http://i.imgur.com/x1H2NGE.png

3)I performed those advanced system settings, here's hoping for it to work.

No improvement most likely because you're using Gamebooster, which automatically adjusts your power settings to "High" when in-game.