How to Maximize FPS in CS:GO

Here's a little trick not everyone knows: clean your PC! Dust and dirt can throttle your CPU and GPU's performance by causing them to overheat. So, crack open that case, give it a good dusting, and see if your FPS improves. Worked for me!

Lowering your graphics settings is a no-brainer for boosting FPS. Dive into the video settings, turn down the shadow quality, texture detail, and especially global shadow quality. Also, disable vertical sync and motion blur for that extra FPS kick. Don't forget to adjust your resolution; sometimes playing on a lower resolution can significantly increase your frames!

FPS in CS:GO ain't just about graphics settings, mate. Make sure you've got the latest drivers for your graphics card installed. NVIDIA and AMD often release game-specific updates that can give you a noticeable boost. And, tweak your launch options in Steam for CS:GO with commands like -high (to set high priority to CS:GO) and -threads (followed by the number of CPU cores you want to dedicate).