How to view FPS in CS:GO: all ways

FPS – is an abbreviation that stands for frames per second. The higher the FPS rate, the more comfortable it is for players to battle.

Often beginners do not know the performance indicators of the video card and the FPS level – the VP-Bet experts have prepared a step-by-step tutorial for Counter-Strike fans on how to find out FPS in CS: GO.

FPS is the frame change frequency on the device screen. Frame rate in CS GO does not significantly affect the gameplay, except when the FPS indicators are shallow.

Factors that affect FPS in CS GO:

• video card performance, driver adaptability;
• computer processor power and the presence of accelerators;
• quality of internet connection;
• the presence of antivirus software reduces the performance of the PC.

The FPS indicator in CS GO affects the level of comfort during the game:

• the higher the FPS, the easier it is to control the spread when shooting in bursts - "spraying" game;
• the higher the FPS, the faster the sight returns to its original sizes;
• the higher the FPS, the easier it is to gain speed when bunny hopping.

Amateur players rarely notice problems caused by reduced FPS, but for professional players with good reactions, the frame rate change indicator is essential.

A simple way to view FPS in CS GO is to use the Steam settings:

1. Launch the game catalogue software.
2. Right-click and open the 'Settings' tab.
3. Select the 'In-Game' tab.
4. Set the FPS display options: 'In the upper right corner', 'In the upper left corner', 'In the lower right corner' or 'In the lower left corner'.
5. Confirm the settings change by clicking 'OK'.

If desired, players can activate the additional 'High contrast FPS' option; then the CS GO FPS counter will be brighter.

An additional way to find out FPS in GO is to use console commands:

1. Press the ''\'' button to launch the console.
2. Type the command ''cl_showfps 1''.
3. Press the ''Enter'' button.

Another way is to use the command ''net_graph 1''. The command launches a complete analysis of graphics and an internet connection and displays a table with parameters on the CS GO screen:

• FPS - frame rate per second;
• Ping - delay in data exchange with the server;
• Choke - the percentage ratio of lost network packets;
• TC - tick rate;
• SV - data exchange speed;
• VAR - connection quality;
• CMD - number of packets received per second.

The table allows you to find more parameters, but it looks cumbersome and distracts from the game - most users prefer the command ``cl_showfps 1''.

You can find out the FPS in CS GO using third-party programs, which are available for free download on the internet:

• GeForce Experience;
• NZXT CAM;
• FPS Monitor;
• Fraps;
• MangoHUD.

CS GO players usually do not use third-party software due to the presence of more convenient alternatives: Steam's frame counter and console commands.

The FPS counter can distract a CS GO player from conducting combat - users are looking for a way to remove the counter from the screen. The counter can be removed in the manner in which the gamer launched the service:

• if the counter is running in Steam, the service needs to be disabled in the library settings;
• if the counter was started with the "net_graph 1" console command, it can be deactivated with the "net_graph 0" command;
• when launching the FPS with the "cl_showfps 1" command, the counter should be deactivated with the "cl_showfps 0" command.

If the player used third-party software, the software can be disabled.

The minimum FPS value in CSGO for comfortable gameplay is 30, professional players require more than 60 frames per second - the maximum picture refresh rate.

Modern PCs provide frame changes at 100 FPS and above.