rhapsody getting blown the fuck out

Thanks.

I've used his config before, definitely works wonders for shitty toasters

What do I do and where do I put this?

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Place it in custom/<newfolder>/scripts (or if you already have a custom HUD, throw it in its scripts folder)

So in my very un-scientific tests, I have to say that your script works really well Comanglia, so thanks for sharing!

I have just ran the TF2 benchmark demo twice, both times using -dxlevel 91:

First test:
Good Connection settings
Enable sprays
Enable shadows
Enable facial features
Enable ragdolls
Enable gibs

2639 frames 49.623 seconds 53.18 fps (18.80 ms/f) 2.480 fps variability

Second test:
Good Connection settings
Disable sprays
Disable shadows
Disable facial features
Disable ragdolls
Disable gibs

2639 frames 39.655 seconds 66.55 fps (15.03 ms/f) 2.905 fps variability

Not bad considering I play on a toaster than has a mouse/keyboard attached to it.

Even with everything enabled I seem to be getting a good 9fps more than I was previous (though I was using -dxlevel 90, is that something to do with it?). So again, thanks for sharing :)

EDIT: I just want to mention, for fun I just ran the above 2 tests but using -dxlevel 80... First test scored 65fps and the second test 75.26fps O_O

It doesn't really affect anything, I assume this is all loaded on the GPU and and since TF2 is a CPU limited game it has no effect on framerate. I have them both turned on cause turned off is a little bit distracting and make everything look less distinct.

mat_picmip -1 can usually be set (high quality textures) with extremely minimal fps impact to no impact at all for same reasons as mat_filterlightmaps and mat_filtertextures

This is where I put mine
C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\SteamApps\common\Team Fortress 2\tf\custom\my_custom_stuff\scripts
and save as a .txt file in your scripts folder

Are you using a laptop? cause how well your cooling is working would have a significant impact on your FPS if your CPU is getting around 80c and throttling itself down to not damage itself.

YOU DO need to remove -dxlevel after each launch, even Chris stated so here.

EDIT: I compared Maxframes and this config and found some interesting stuff; most of what was changed was text. These convars were added/changed;

cl_showfps 0 (from 1, logical since it causes FPS drop)
fps_max 0
cl_cmdrate 67 (from 66)
cl_interp .033 (from 0)
cl_updaterate 67 (from 66)
rate 60000 (uncommented)
cl_hud_playerclass_use_playermodel 0 (didn't exist before, but it's a logical change)
mat_phong 1 (phonging can cause FPS loss even if it looks better)
mat_colcorrection_disableentities (Why? Colorcorrection itself is disabled thanks to the convar below it, mat_colorcorrection 0)
mat_filterlightmaps 1 (from 0)
mat_filtertextures 1 (from 0)
mat_forceaniso 0 (from 1)
mat_specular 1 (according to his config, it causes bugs if set to 0 while Trilinear is turned off)
r_maxmodeldecal 9 (added)
r_maxnewsamples 0 (from 1)
cl_threaded_bone_setup 1 (unstable on systems without four cores)
cl_threaded_client_leaf_system 0 (causes crashes when set to non-zero)
r_queued_decals 1 (unstable on systems without four cores)

Notably, most of these changes are already set to the same values in my config (minus the net changes since I need to test those, the convars that will cause crashes, and mat_phong set to 1), so I don't see where there'd be FPS gain over mine.

Those other mods the OP linked, though? Those are good. I like that.

FPS Config Battle GO!

Winner is decided on who can get TF2 to run @ 300FPS constant on a Rasberry Pi.

I'd rather not argue over this, I'd rather we help each other to make a great FPS config; that's what I'm trying to do with mine, and why I put it up on github.

Here's mine:

-textmode

What do I win?

-textmode

http://img3.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20130305053659/imotwom/images/f/fc/FACEPALM.png

Thanks for this, my frames don't dip under 70 anymore with the addition of a Cooling pad.

The surfaceproperties.txt causes stutters and then a crash for me, looking to see if anyone else had this problem

Considering I've left -dxlevel in on 3 different systems for over a year now and every issue I've had could be tied to something other than -dxlevel it's fairly safe to assume that it's perfectly fine to leave it in so long as you have an autoexec or something that is exec'd upon every load. Keep in mind chris and several others said "cl_threaded_bone_setup 1" was unstable on ALL systems not just low end ones.

mat_specular 0 doesn't necessarily cause a bug with mat_trilinear 0 you just get less FPS for reasons I don't know.

http://teamfortress.tv/thread/7598/tf2-benchmarks#28

You can see -some- of the benchmarks I have done on a older system of mine. I've redone them on my New PC but haven't shared it cause it just confirmed what was already said.

Colorcorrection I left in to mess around with to see what kind of FPS impact it has with various settings. They're all disabled so it shouldn't matter. r_queued_colorcorrection 1 is also set but useless just in case someone decides they want to use colorcorrection as well.

mat_phong 1 is mostly preference for DX9 users I've found non-conclusive results of lower fps on 2 different systems. Which in itself doesn't matter cause DX 8 > DX 9 for fps anyway.

Rate 60000; this is what I use and I did add the comments of the rough rates that would be maximum needed. The 62,000 figure I provided was from a 32 person custom map server (No Heroes Payload)

This is exactly why I posted this thread. Take any of the commands out of mine you want. Listen to my advice, use the mods I suggested or don't.

I put a lot of time into finding the best FPS settings for 2 very different systems but it will not apply to everyones systems. Just trying to share what I've learned.

I appreciate that.

Benchmarks for Aspect Ratios

4:3
1280 x 1024

2639 frames 11.506 seconds 229.35 fps ( 4.36 ms/f) 11.492 fps variability

640 x 480

2639 frames 11.525 seconds 228.98 fps ( 4.37 ms/f) 11.855 fps variability

16:10
1680 x 1050

2639 frames 11.643 seconds 226.65 fps ( 4.41 ms/f) 11.369 fps variability

16:9
1920 x 1080

2639 frames 11.843 seconds 222.84 fps ( 4.49 ms/f) 11.428 fps variability

1280 x 720

2639 frames 11.825 seconds 223.18 fps ( 4.48 ms/f) 12.324 fps variability

in my experiences -dxlevel in launch options causes problems with alt tabbing

Some people experience, some do not. My point was that it really isn't the end of the world if you don't remove it.

I WOULD LIKE SCREENSHOTS

from 100 fps to 300 fps 0_0

its like I am dreaming.

I think its about time we make an ultiamte config for people livin in the struggle 12 year olds who cant convince their parents that a 800 gaming pc is a good idea. A config that DOES everything for fps boost.

That's what I'm trying to do with mine, and that's why Comanglia released his, to help out my project.

There is only so much that can be done for a toaster and many variables will have different effects on different computer configurations.

There can never be a perfect catchall ultimate config for TF2.

Tested and saw that there's no difference if the no hats mod is on or off. Doesn't make a difference. Personal preference I'd say. ( using m0res fps config. ) Will check this out tommorow to see if its worth switching from m0res.

Odd I saw roughly a 5% increase. What kind of system do you have?

HUDs

Since HUD elements DO have an affect on FPS I though I'd test some huds to see if they actually do much

HUDs

Stock

2639 frames 11.849 seconds 222.72 fps ( 4.49 ms/f) 11.395 fps variability

Stock Minimal

2639 frames 11.829 seconds 223.09 fps ( 4.48 ms/f) 11.771 fps variability

Rayshud Minimal

2639 frames 11.673 seconds 226.07 fps ( 4.42 ms/f) 10.955 fps variability

BastHUD

2639 frames 11.964 seconds 220.58 fps ( 4.53 ms/f) 12.190 fps variability

broeselHUD

2639 frames 11.866 seconds 222.40 fps ( 4.50 ms/f) 11.479 fps variability

flatHUD

2639 frames 11.735 seconds 224.88 fps ( 4.45 ms/f) 10.691 fps variability

kbnHUD

2639 frames 11.846 seconds 222.77 fps ( 4.49 ms/f) 12.782 fps variability

Teamfortress.tv HUD

2639 frames 11.763 seconds 224.34 fps ( 4.46 ms/f) 12.086 fps variability

I will be adding more HUDs

omg i love you

i wont have 20 fps on my toaster anymore