You need to modify tf_weapons_scattergun.txt
find "TracerEffect". If its blank, modify it like so.

"TracerEffect" "bullet_scattergun_tracer01"

Alternatively, a .txt already modified that should work (base file is seeker, modify it to your will)
http://www63.zippyshare.com/v/9rwGwF8j/file.html

http://imgur.com/a/jAPiB
Can provide more data if needed

Ran some test on CS:GO, same issue.

I installed speedfan, and its most likely a temp issue as the program displays a fire emoticon nearby my Cores and my GPU. What worries me is I cleaned the dust from my laptop's ventilation not so long ago..

No background programs, double checked. I made an update of my graphic card drivers a few weeks ago, that might be it..

Bumping this thread since its still an annoying issue: I noticed my fps are actually really unstable; the number goes up to ~250 down to ~120 all the time (I would estimate the frequency to 2-3 drops/ups a second). I've ran some benchmarks to see if there was a discrepancy of some sort and here are the results:

Comanglia's (Old cfg that was in my cfg folder)
2639 frames 18.492 seconds 142.71 fps ( 7.01 ms/f) 10.056 fps variability
Chris
2639 frames 17.403 seconds 151.64 fps ( 6.59 ms/f) 11.050 fps variability
Latest Comanglia's
2639 frames 16.824 seconds 156.86 fps ( 6.37 ms/f) 10.589 fps variability

What surprises me the most is the variabilities, it isn't pretty high despite the issue I'm having.. I've also ran a test with only one screen turned on and it didn't change anything. Any suggestions are welcome!

for all of you melee enthusiasts: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bm_Oo-eDQMg

since you're already adding the no explosion script in the configs, would you be able to add support for vpk crosshairs?

I'll try using Comanglia's, but I'm surprised that something that has been doing the job for a good amount of time just suddenly stopped working without a reason..

Hey,
Ever since a few days, my FPS went down considerably; I've been using Chris' Highframes for a good time now. I use a laptop plugged to a 144Hz monitor to play, and while I had no issue running the game at really high FPS I now notice my framerate going as low as 100, then jumping back to around 200-230, what I usually get. I didn't install any new softwares that might have caused that issue, ran an antivirus check (negative), cleaned the fans..

CPU: i7-3630QM @2.40GHz
GPU: Nvidia GeForce GTX 670M
Windows 8, 16.0 Go of RAM

Any ideas are welcome!

do you have a basement

http://images.akamai.steamusercontent.com/ugc/1135167635499546664/C7EA389A9C20F5BAB70BB48840262F643762DA16/
Taken a while ago

can't someone versed in making .vtf crosshair just stack the scout's default one with the konr wings from the video/font? I know I'm being picky but using other wings always felt weird, they're either curved differently or a lot thiner.

Hello, we encountered a bug on EU Pugchamp's server 4, which is probably shared by the other servers. When the game starts (after warmup), you can't make any damage to any player besides yourself. Score is also glitched and won't go up if you try to end the game by capping.

LightBoost sounds useful from what I've read, I definitively want it if its not too expensive. I know G-/FreeSync is supposed to reduce the tearing but I can probably live without (especially if it ups the price by >100$). 24", 1920x1080.
Edit: just read that LightBoost and 144Hz are not compatible: is the blur reduction worth it or just personal preference?

144Hz is important to me, I'll go with TN then (colors aren't my main preoccupation anyway) since they're cheaper. Thanks for the clarification regarding the price & more generally for helping so much people on this topic!

First of all thanks for your time.
I made a pcpartpicker with the changes you were suggesting: http://pcpartpicker.com/list/kgnPzM
Am I missing out on anything (bar keyboard which I deliberately removed) or is the displayed price much lower on this site?
Finally, is this monitor (Acer XF240H) the better option compared to the more often suggested BenQ/Asus? I'm candid on the topic and my eyes tire quickly, I'm willing to spend a bit more for comfort if the gap in quality is worth it.