So Basically I have a regular computer. Nothing Special. Without anything to boost my fps, tf2 runs below expectations. So to improve this, I've got chris' max fps config, no hats mod, dxlevel 81, deleted particles, razer game booster, practically everything possible to maximize my fps. I have my fps capped at 132 for a more consistent frame rate like it says in chris' config. Before everything was fine. I could run tf2 at a constant 132 fps with no drops ever. However lately, whenever I play tf2, I have a constant 132 fps but, suddenly it drops to 60 for no reason and goes back up. This absolutely happens for no reason and causes stuttering which gets very annoying. Anyone know how to fix this or is also having this happen to them? Without any action going on my fps is at a constant 132 but suddenly it drops to a 60 in the same exact scenario.
I wouldn't recommend using an FPS cap, it makes the game feel much smoother. (fps_max 0)
If you do choose to use one, to find your proper FPS cap you should use your refresh rate x 2 + 1.
Make sure you don't have any major processes running in the background, virus scans, or any scheduled computer updates. Also make sure you have your graphics card drivers up to date.
You could also try Stabby's Windows configuration guide.
If you do choose to use one, to find your proper FPS cap you should use your refresh rate x 2 + 1.
Make sure you don't have any major processes running in the background, virus scans, or any scheduled computer updates. Also make sure you have your graphics card drivers up to date.
You could also try [url=http://topnotchclan.com/showthread.php?7762-Configuring-Windows-for-Optimal-Performance-in-TF2]Stabby's Windows configuration guide[/url].
Is there any reason having to use your refresh rate x2 + 1 as a cap? So if I had 120hz, I couldn't just use a cap of fps_max 121?
For a lot of people, it creates a stuttering effect when you use an FPS cap. Not using one would be your best bet.
Jinx_For a lot of people, it creates a stuttering effect when you use an FPS cap. Not using one would be your best bet.
This stuttering only happens if your fps is constantly at it's cap, I used to have this problem ages ago but just finding out what fps my computer was able to put out consistently and capping just above that solved the issue.
This stuttering only happens if your fps is constantly at it's cap, I used to have this problem ages ago but just finding out what fps my computer was able to put out consistently and capping just above that solved the issue.
What cap would you advise for someone who gets 1000+ Fps?
I've tried capping my fps at 151 (75 hertz x 2 +1) and having not capped at all and nothing changes. MY fps drops for no reason . It's really bothering me and causes stuttering still
Is your computer running smoothly? Ie not overheating?
I have my FPS just going up and down since a week ago. I capped it at 144 (since I have 144 hz) and then it randomly drops to 60. Now I capped it to 289 and it drops to 120. Kind of annoying since the drops also stutter.
your issue is the steam overlay reconnecting after steams servers go down momentarily. hate to be that guy but this is absolutely correct and everyone else in this thread is being irrelevant.
solution: disable the overlay in tf2
I use an fps cap of 200 because any extra is unnecessary heat and power. it doesn't really affect my game beyond limiting it to 200. Whatever you set it to above like 120 won't impact your game a whole lot.
solution: disable the overlay in tf2
I use an fps cap of 200 because any extra is unnecessary heat and power. it doesn't really affect my game beyond limiting it to 200. Whatever you set it to above like 120 won't impact your game a whole lot.
Nope still happens at a very regular interval. Maybe it's when I look at certain parts of the map. Whether I run with everything maxed out or with Chris' config the result just remains the same, and I'm also very sure it's not a heating or ram issue.
i meant the TC, i don't know what what your issue is. I've never seen a framerate that drops relative to its cap, that sounds like a really strange driver issue.
Yeah I don't know really what to do at this point. The only thing I can think to do is just capping my fps at like around 80 so it won't drop as much and won't cause as much stuttering