Due to incompatibility with the new update, and several elements (specifically spy disguises) that have been broken for months now, I am finally acknowledging I really need a new hud. I have been using the Garm3n Q-M Variant for ages, and would like a new hud thats relatively similar.

Mainly, I'd like a minimal scheme, with text display of health and ammo relatively close to the center of the screen. Wasn't really sure where to look and was feeling a tad overwhelmed with choices, so I was hoping to see what kind of results I could get here. Thanks!

Screenshots of old hud:
http://cloud-2.steampowered.com/ugc/633043075552165894/32DB4AE31B2CB2A6C411E116194E314C4CDE08B7/
http://cloud-4.steampowered.com/ugc/630790563209527646/AFCA0F9694A462DAF616A1B9CFFF99E394BA534E/

I definitely think overheating is a big part of the issue, and judging from the feedback I have been getting, it seems that I am going to be opening my lappy up this weekend doing some cleaning up...

And the specs:
2.4 GHz Intel Core i5 Processor
8gb 1067 MHz DDR3 RAM
NVIDIA GeForce GT 330M

Goood tips thank you, I will be trying some stuff out this weekend to test what works.

yep

Thanks, I will switch to that one.

I used to but I find no fps difference between dirt low and max.

Good idea, I will try this this weekend, maybe it can be something I get in a routine of doing once a month.

I haven't and from my knowledge neither of those are compatible with mac.

I can agree, that this could be a big issue, I dont think there are any software solutions so stop the overheating so I will half to look into something physical.

Thanks, I am considering this as well, tf2 runs MUCH better on the windows side of things.

As I continue to get more into tf2, a consistent decent framerate has become more desirable for there is a direct level of correlation between my skill level and framerate.

Yes, I am going to get hated, I play off of a 2010/11 Mac Book Pro. So, there is a bit of a barrier regarding how I should go over things considering no direct x 8 or 9. Besides that, the different OS hasn't seemed to have been any of an issue.

I have probably spent some 12 hours working on tweaking my tf2 to get decent framerate, and still can't stay at a solid 60 (I might be there for 5 minutes, and then that number gets cut in half). Often from time to time, it drops to an unbearable degree of 5-20 fps.

For starters, I have all of the in game settings down as much as possible.

2nd, I am running chris's max fps config where I have it as fps helping as it can be tweaked, I cap my fps at 65.

3rd, I am using minimal particles, I can't find the link at the moment, but basically making things like smoke/terrain damage gone, and minimalising the medigun, rockets (they are just orange balls), and removing muzzle flares from most hitscan weapons.

4th, I have a fan control program which I have noticed in the past help boost frames.

Occasionally, this setup will give me what I need, the desirable 40-60 fps average I need. But that will only last for an hour or two. I have tried literally everything I could imagine that could make a big difference. I don't care HOW butt ugly I can make this game, I just want reasonable frames. Randomly dropping to 15 fps when I launch it sometimes is literally retarded.

What is so frustrating is every once and a while I will get a solid 60 fps, and the next I won't hit 30 with the same paramaters when launching, (a few minutes after my computer is boot, NOTHING else running besides steam and tf2). So it is apparent, that my game can hit the framerate i want it is just COMPLETELY inconsistent.

If you could help reccomend me anything that would be great, I don't care how ugly it makes my game. I JUST WANT TO PLAY IT.

Thanks, and remember if you solve my problem I will give you TWO KEYS for FREE.