Chris' fps config

[Buff]

Posting the config made by a friend of mine, [FB]Chris the Medical Marvel.

http://fakkelbrigade.eu/chris/configs/

the "moreframes" config looks better than M0re's config while giving a better framerate, varying between 5 and 20 fps reported by users.

How to use:

Click on the name to select the config you want, copy/paste the config into an empty notepad document and save as autoexec.cfg (if you already have one, just copy/paste the config into that) under "all files" in the steam -> steamapps -> *accountname* -> team fortress 2 -> tf -> cfg

[link_xt]

Better than more's HighFPS ou just the FPS config?

[Buff]

Better than more's HighFPS ou just the FPS config?

What do you mean?

It looks better in terms of graphical quality and provides a framerate boost compared to M0re's. A friend of mine used M0re's and stayed at 65fps (lowest value), with the moreframes.cfg from Chris he never dips below 75.

[link_xt]

What do you mean?

It looks better in terms of graphical quality and provides a framerate boost compared to M0re's. A friend of mine used M0re's and stayed at 65fps (lowest value), with the moreframes.cfg from Chris he never dips below 75.

http://m0re.nocrits.com/index.php?site=files&cat=1

The High FPS gives more FPS.
Anyway, I'm going to try MaxFrames.
Thanks for the heads up :D

[DJKat]

Surprisingly, I'm seeing more FPS than m0re's...

[Crinkz]

Hmm, going to try this. What's the worse that could happen?

[Buff]

Bump since Chris put up some benchmarks on a demo:

Average FPS:

Chris’ maxframes: 39.22
Chris’ highframes: 38.16
Chris’ moreframes: 29.32
m0re’s fps: 23.74
m0re’s highfps: 26.70
Quantum’s highfps: 24.10
Quantum’s ultrahighfps: 25.72

Average improvement from m0re’s highfps:

Chris’ maxframes: 32.86%
Chris’ highframes: 30.41%
Chris’ moreframes: 9.58%

Average improvement from Quantum’s ultrahighfps:

Chris’ maxframes: 34.50%
Chris’ highframes: 32.24%
Chris’ moreframes: 11.83%

Maximum FPS (max fps doesn’t really mean much):

Chris’ maxframes: 175
Chris’ highframes: 169
Chris’ moreframes: 131
m0re’s fps: 155
m0re’s highfps: 152
Quantum’s highfps: 119
Quantum’s ultrahighfps: 128

Minimum FPS (min fps doesn’t really mean much either):

Chris’ maxframes: 7
Chris’ highframes: 7
Chris’ moreframes: 5
m0re’s fps: 5
m0re’s highfps: 7
Quantum’s highfps: 8
Quantum’s ultrahighfps: 5

This was done on the computer shown in the images below:

Intel Pentium Dual 1.86 gHz cpu (http://fakkelbrigade.eu/chris/configs/stats/comp/CPU.png)
Mobile Intel 965 Integrated Graphics (http://fakkelbrigade.eu/chris/configs/stats/comp/Graphics.png)
Random Dell motherboard (http://fakkelbrigade.eu/chris/configs/stats/comp/Mainboard.png)
4GB DDR2 RAM (http://fakkelbrigade.eu/chris/configs/stats/comp/Memory.png)

[Lefty Loosy]

Great! Looking forward to try the high* cfgs!

[Asenine]

Nice to see this on SPUF too!

Would be interested to hear feedback :)

[Froobin]

I'm getting shiny models that I got with m0re's fps config, but I can't remember which command it was that affected it. I remember disabling one for m0re's and fixing it. Can anyone help?

EDIT: Never mind, I found it. It was mat_bumpmap.

Also the game seems kinda misty. Like there's a constant layer of dust in the air.

[4beat4]

Thanks but I still get more fps with the cfg found in this thread (1st post). http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1149207

[4beat4]

Also the game seems kinda misty. Like there's a constant layer of dust in the air.

I think they just increased gamma so it looks a bit weird.

[Crimson Riot]

I switched from Quantum's Little Config to this one and I'm experiencing massive FPS fluctuation to the point where it hinders gameplay. The FPS will go high (to 150) and then to low (red) and it's extremely distracting.

Hopefully I didn't forget anything: I looked over the entire config and made sure to adjust my launch settings appropriately.

[ForeverSoldier]

Just a question. In the moreframes config, why is Anisotropic Filtering set to x16, since only some of the newest cards will benefit from it (most lose fps)?

mat_forceaniso "16"

All it does is filter the textures more throughly, which can be accomplished with mat_picmip -3 (instead of -1) or so.

If you don't know, it's just a question. You didn't make this. Still gonna try it. :cool:

[Asenine]

If you don't know, it's just a question. You didn't make this. Still gonna try it. :cool:

He didn't, but I did ;)

In the competitive scene even a lot of people with good cards use FPS configs to make the game environment less distracting, moreframes is mostly designed for people who want some sort of median between good quality and good smoothness in game.

I might lower it to 8 or 4 in the next version, I'm still determining what my demographic for that config is.

I'm getting shiny models that I got with m0re's fps config, but I can't remember which command it was that affected it. I remember disabling one for m0re's and fixing it. Can anyone help?

EDIT: Never mind, I found it. It was mat_bumpmap.

Also the game seems kinda misty. Like there's a constant layer of dust in the air.

This config is not designed to be run in dxlevel 9x, and I do not support it.

If you do want to run it in dx9 (but I don't support it, as I say), main things to change are mat_bumpmap and r_pixelfog.

I switched from Quantum's Little Config to this one and I'm experiencing massive FPS fluctuation to the point where it hinders gameplay. The FPS will go high (to 150) and then to low (red) and it's extremely distracting.

Hopefully I didn't forget anything: I looked over the entire config and made sure to adjust my launch settings appropriately.

Not had any other reports of this, would it be possible to get system specs?

[Tanspriter]

K well, the morefps config made my game look worse and function worse, now even after I've deleted the autoexec.cfg and fixed the graphic settings back to what they used to be, it stil looks and functions the same...? Is there something I'm forgetting to do to remove it?

[Asenine]

K well, the morefps config made my game look worse and function worse, now even after I've deleted the autoexec.cfg and fixed the graphic settings back to what they used to be, it stil looks and functions the same...? Is there something I'm forgetting to do to remove it?

Run with -autoconfig once in your launch options.

Would be nice if you could expand on this, had no other reports other than from these forums of problems like this, which may be because these forums are less technical minded and people are more likely to make mistakes when installing the config.

[Skippy35]

K well, the morefps config made my game look worse and function worse, now even after I've deleted the autoexec.cfg and fixed the graphic settings back to what they used to be, it stil looks and functions the same...? Is there something I'm forgetting to do to remove it?
Try this (http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showpost.php?p=15298806&postcount=5)
Also you can disable steam cloud by launching TF2 Options > Multiplayer > Advanced and scroll all the way down.

[Crit>Nocrit]

He didn't, but I did ;)



Good job, it's much better than More's config (the game doesn't look like ♥♥♥♥). But I have one question about the lips of the characters, they arent moving (no animation when they say something). I also tried to change the model details (to high) in the options but nothing happened.Is there any console command to change this? Also I'm using the highframes config.

Thx anyway +rep.

[Tanspriter]

K I'm an idiot, I'll admit I did something wrong somewhere and the that config bugged out. But it's good now, I think--my fps is anyway, the resolution and whatnot isn't as good as my usual but that's definetaly worth the boost. Anyways, this is a concerning problem. When I open tf2 I get this:
"Both ConVars must be marked FCVAR_REPLICATED for linkage to work (r_VehicleViewDampen)
maxplayers set to 24
Steam config directory: c:\program files\steam\steamapps\tanspriter\team fortress 2\platform\config
Both ConVars must be marked FCVAR_REPLICATED for linkage to work (r_VehicleViewDampen)
Unknown command "cl_thirdperson"
Can't use cheat cvar cam_snapto in multiplayer, unless the server has sv_cheats set to 1.
Can't use cheat cvar cam_ideallag in multiplayer, unless the server has sv_cheats set to 1.
Can't use cheat cvar cam_idealdelta in multiplayer, unless the server has sv_cheats set to 1.
Can't use cheat cvar cam_idealyaw in multiplayer, unless the server has sv_cheats set to 1.
Can't use cheat cvar cam_idealpitch in multiplayer, unless the server has sv_cheats set to 1.
Can't use cheat cvar cam_idealdist in multiplayer, unless the server has sv_cheats set to 1.
Can't use cheat cvar cam_idealdistright in multiplayer, unless the server has sv_cheats set to 1.
Can't use cheat cvar cam_idealdistup in multiplayer, unless the server has sv_cheats set to 1.
Can't use cheat cvar cam_collision in multiplayer, unless the server has sv_cheats set to 1.
Can't use cheat cvar c_maxpitch in multiplayer, unless the server has sv_cheats set to 1.
Can't use cheat cvar c_minpitch in multiplayer, unless the server has sv_cheats set to 1.
Can't use cheat cvar c_maxyaw in multiplayer, unless the server has sv_cheats set to 1.
Can't use cheat cvar c_minyaw in multiplayer, unless the server has sv_cheats set to 1.
Can't use cheat cvar c_maxdistance in multiplayer, unless the server has sv_cheats set to 1.
Can't use cheat cvar c_mindistance in multiplayer, unless the server has sv_cheats set to 1.
Can't use cheat cvar c_orthowidth in multiplayer, unless the server has sv_cheats set to 1.
Can't use cheat cvar c_orthoheight in multiplayer, unless the server has sv_cheats set to 1.
Unknown command "sv_backspeed"
Can't use cheat cvar fog_start in multiplayer, unless the server has sv_cheats set to 1.
Can't use cheat cvar fog_end in multiplayer, unless the server has sv_cheats set to 1.
Can't use cheat cvar fog_color in multiplayer, unless the server has sv_cheats set to 1.
Can't use cheat cvar fog_colorskybox in multiplayer, unless the server has sv_cheats set to 1.
Can't use cheat cvar fog_color in multiplayer, unless the server has sv_cheats set to 1.
Can't use cheat cvar fog_colorskybox in multiplayer, unless the server has sv_cheats set to 1.
Can't use cheat cvar fog_color in multiplayer, unless the server has sv_cheats set to 1.
Can't use cheat cvar fog_colorskybox in multiplayer, unless the server has sv_cheats set to 1.
Can't use cheat cvar fog_startskybox in multiplayer, unless the server has sv_cheats set to 1.
Can't use cheat cvar fog_endskybox in multiplayer, unless the server has sv_cheats set to 1.
Can't use cheat cvar fog_color in multiplayer, unless the server has sv_cheats set to 1.
Can't use cheat cvar fog_colorskybox in multiplayer, unless the server has sv_cheats set to 1.
Can't use cheat cvar fog_color in multiplayer, unless the server has sv_cheats set to 1.
Can't use cheat cvar fog_colorskybox in multiplayer, unless the server has sv_cheats set to 1.
Can't use cheat cvar fog_color in multiplayer, unless the server has sv_cheats set to 1.
Can't use cheat cvar fog_colorskybox in multiplayer, unless the server has sv_cheats set to 1.
Can't use cheat cvar r_farz in multiplayer, unless the server has sv_cheats set to 1.
Can't use cheat cvar r_farz in multiplayer, unless the server has sv_cheats set to 1."

Sorry, I tried not to take up so much space...
Using moreframes.cfg
Also I've never really messed up launch options before, Do i have to input them everytime I want to play or is it saved?

[Buff]

That's normal Tanspriter, happens with everybody. And you only have to input the launch options once and it will remember them.

edit: ♥♥♥♥ me, 8000th post

[meggle]

Damn I need to say really big THANKS to you and your friend. I was running around with high settings and 80 fps and less. Now I am at stable 110 fps and I did not see any graphical changes. (I used the moreframes config). Awesome config

[Arkayer]

edit: ♥♥♥♥ me, 8000th post

How much do you charge per hour?

[Tanspriter]

Well huge thanks then, some rep's comming your way

[Buff]

I switched from Quantum's Little Config to this one and I'm experiencing massive FPS fluctuation to the point where it hinders gameplay. The FPS will go high (to 150) and then to low (red) and it's extremely distracting.

Hopefully I didn't forget anything: I looked over the entire config and made sure to adjust my launch settings appropriately.

Could you (and everybody else with this issue) try changing r_occlusion to 1 in your autoexec and see how that works?

[Tuoppo]

Gonna try this on my other computer that has around 15-40 fps. Thx in advance.

[Asenine]

Could you (and everybody else with this issue) try changing r_occlusion to 1 in your autoexec and see how that works?

I'm not sure if this is the issue, but this is something I changed yesterday, and before yesterday I never heard of this issue.

If people report back on whether it works for them, one way or the other, rep for the first few.

[snip]

That's normal even without this config.

[Lefty Loosy]

But I have one question about the lips of the characters, they arent moving (no animation when they say something). I also tried to change the model details (to high) in the options but nothing happened.Is there any console command to change this? Also I'm using the highframes config.

Thx anyway +rep.

I'm wondering about this too.

[FerociousNova]

Good job, it's much better than More's config (the game doesn't look like ♥♥♥♥). But I have one question about the lips of the characters, they arent moving (no animation when they say something). I also tried to change the model details (to high) in the options but nothing happened.Is there any console command to change this?

I believe the command is "r_flex 1"

[SenileOldFool]

Using your configs actually lowered my fps by a solid 10.
That, and the buildings on my communities home map, looked incredibly grainy.
I'm sure you can guess, I removed it rather quickly.

I guess some fps configs just don't work for everyone.

[Asenine]

Using your configs actually lowered my fps by a solid 10.
That, and the buildings on my communities home map, looked incredibly grainy.
I'm sure you can guess, I removed it rather quickly.

I guess some fps configs just don't work for everyone.

If you're using moreframes it relies on you having a good graphics memory size to be able to cope with the texture size -- if you're not using moreframes it's probably not that.

[SenileOldFool]

If you're using moreframes it relies on you having a good graphics memory size to be able to cope with the texture size -- if you're not using moreframes it's probably not that.

I tried all three, and they all did the same sorta thing. No fps boost, and grainy textures :(. I'll say it again, some solutions work for some people, for other people, it causes more problems :(.

[Asenine]

I tried all three, and they all did the same sorta thing. No fps boost, and grainy textures :(. I'll say it again, some solutions work for some people, for other people, it causes more problems :(.

That's rather odd. You wouldn't be able to give me CPU/GPU/RAM specs would you?

edit: also to see if it stops the issue with jumpy fps I have set r_occlusion back to 1 in the configs.

[Kerch]

Seems like this is the best config.

I was using a slightly adjusted version of Quantum's config (which is in turn better than m0res config). This gives the same FPS but looks a bit better. It's quite close, but the shading on this looks more realistic and less artificially shiny than with Quantum's.

[Protokiller]

Most of theses configs just seem to raise the framerate when not a lot is going on, just look at the post on the first page showing that the minimum framerate on a CPU bound system stayed roughly the same.

When the ♥♥♥♥ hits the fan your still screwed.

And TF2 is so light on the GPU already I'm not sure who this *really* helps.

[Kerch]

Most of theses configs just seem to raise the framerate when not a lot is going on, just look at the post on the first page showing that the minimum framerate on a CPU bound system stayed roughly the same.

When the ♥♥♥♥ hits the fan your still screwed.

And TF2 is so light on the GPU already I'm not sure who this *really* helps.It might not help with some PCs, but I found these make a big difference to FPS during lots of action.

They seem to remove a lot of the strain from things like explosions, objects flying about, ragdolls etc.

[Buff]

And TF2 is so light on the GPU already I'm not sure who this *really* helps.

Please stop spreading this misinformation. TF2, while less GPU-reliant than other games, still relies quite significantly on the GPU.

[Crit>Nocrit]

I believe the command is "r_flex 1"

No, already tried this. Is there any other command? Or another question how do i set my model quality back to high without removing the fps configs (options dont work)?

[Asenine]

No, already tried this. Is there any other command? Or another question how do i set my model quality back to high without removing the fps configs (options dont work)?

That is the command. If it is not working make sure to put it into the autoexec and not merely into the console.

Most of theses configs just seem to raise the framerate when not a lot is going on, just look at the post on the first page showing that the minimum framerate on a CPU bound system stayed roughly the same.

When the ♥♥♥♥ hits the fan your still screwed.

And TF2 is so light on the GPU already I'm not sure who this *really* helps.

You are either intentially spreading misinformation or are highly misinformed.

1.) The minimum FPS does not mean anything at all, all of the minimum FPSes were recorded at the very end (demo is goldrush, it's the explosion at the end that sends fps plummetting, there's nothing like that during gameplay)

2.) Please don't tell people stuff that isn't true, TF2 is not "light" on the GPU, it merely relies on the CPU more than other games (like most Source engine games).

[Meester Sneeky]

I installed this config - And I didn't really like it. Even with the highest quality config I thought the game looked too plain, and the models were shiny. I was already getting a pretty high framerate anyway so I removed it.

Problem is now i'm stuck with the shiny models and other crappy looking settings, and I can't really stand to play with them like this; Is there any way I can force the settings back to default, even if I have to reinstall and/or lose my customised HUD?

[Protokiller]

2.) Please don't tell people stuff that isn't true, TF2 is not "light" on the GPU, it merely relies on the CPU more than other games (like most Source engine games).

When I say light, I mean a card like a 2600PRO could max it out at a lower res as long as no aa is applied. (and my spare rig can indeed max it out with a 2600PRO at 1280X720)

I realize a card like the 2400XT or 8400GS would have issues running the game but lets face it, 2600PRO and 8600GT are fairly weak and old cards today, and were not too expensive even in their day a 7600GT and X1600 also have no problem running the game and those cards are 4-5 years old now.

My 8800GS can play the game maxed out at 1600X900 using only around 50% gpu power according to EVGA precision and my 8800GS was considered a value performance card in it's day.

Any modern mid range card and even some "low end" cards in the current series of ATI and Nvidia cards can handle this game with relative ease so long as your considerate of the kinds of resolutions your card was made to handle and go light/none on AA.

[Asenine]

I installed this config - And I didn't really like it. Even with the highest quality config I thought the game looked too plain, and the models were shiny. I was already getting a pretty high framerate anyway so I removed it.

Problem is now i'm stuck with the shiny models and other crappy looking settings, and I can't really stand to play with them like this; Is there any way I can set them back, even if I have to reinstall and/or lose my customised HUD?

-autoconfig in launch options

[Asenine]

When I say light, I mean a card like a 2600PRO could max it out at a lower res as long as no aa is applied.

That is hardly a good benchmark for being 'light'. The GPU is computationally significant in terms of usage by Source engine games.

[Protokiller]

That is hardly a good benchmark for being 'light'. The GPU is computationally significant in terms of usage by Source engine games.

If not needing a very good gpu to max the game out isn't a good enough example of a game being light on the gpu side of things then I don't know what is.

[Teh Lemon]

But I have one question about the lips of the characters, they arent moving (no animation when they say something). I also tried to change the model details (to high) in the options but nothing happened.Is there any console command to change this? Also I'm using the highframes config.


Try reading the config. Specifically the section which says "DELETE THIS SECTION IF YOU WANT FACIAL FEATURES ENABLED."

I installed this config - And I didn't really like it. Even with the highest quality config I thought the game looked too plain, and the models were shiny. I was already getting a pretty high framerate anyway so I removed it.

Problem is now i'm stuck with the shiny models...

Of course the game looks plainer, it's a config which reduces graphical quality for increased performance. If you already get decent frame rates then this config is not for you anyway.

And about the shiny models, I'm not too sure what you mean by "shiny" but you shouldn't get shiny models with dx 8.
"// If you ignore the launch options and still ask me why stuff is weird you are legally declaring yourself ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥"

[GSDAkatsuki]

Wow this helped a lot. Fps has risen by at least 15

[Tharg]

I used the buff banner with this but didn't see any effect. Granted I also have a few other configs but this is the only new one.

Is there anything I can do to get some kind of effect while buffed back?

[Pulseezar]

Started using it when it was posted on etf2l, my average fps is seems much better now, the game is a lot smoother. My fps is capped at 70 so I don't know if I'm getting higher peak fps. It's a good config and I'm very happy with it. Results may vary of course.

[Crinkz]

Sad to say that this decreases my fps by about 10. As said, guess this isn't for everyone, back to moars I go.

Specs: 2 gig ram
Intel Celeron 450 @ 2.20 GHz
Intel G41 express chipset.

[Red Pen]

Nice config, seems to work well...

You might want to add mat_reduceparticles "1". I assume it reduces particles... (It's not in maxframes, which is where I looked)

[DOt 70]

This work well for me. THANKS!

[Protokiller]

Sad to say that this decreases my fps by about 10. As said, guess this isn't for everyone, back to moars I go.

Specs: 2 gig ram
Intel Celeron 450 @ 2.20 GHz
Intel G41 express chipset.

What is your low/average/high fps on that Celery?

I had a Celeron 420 (1.6GHz) and tried tf2 once but it was so bad I would call it unplayable.

Pentium 4's were even beating it despite the 4XX series of Celeron being based off the Core 2 design.

[Xuralisk]

What part of this cfg is murdering my Prussian Pickelhaube? It looks horrible. :<

[Buff]

What part of this cfg is murdering my Prussian Pickelhaube? It looks horrible. :<

What's it looks like? Got a screenshot?

[casvdry]

What's it looks like? Got a screenshot?

It's probably that fiery looking texture.

[Skippy35]

What part of this cfg is murdering my Prussian Pickelhaube? It looks horrible. :<

Same thing happens to me.
It looks like its on fire.
Other than that I went from 5-20 fps to 30-65 fps.

[Tharg]

Same for me with all the service time medals. I think it might be a directx thing, I recall some posts about a similar problem with the miner's light.

[Buff]

If it's the fire texture, it's the fact it's run in Dx8. Dx8 does that to quite a few things.

[Xuralisk]

I'll try setting my dxlevel back to 9. Thanks.

[Asenine]

I'll try setting my dxlevel back to 9. Thanks.

If you do, you will want to set mat_bumpmap and r_pixelfog to 1 in the config.

And yes, the fire textures are a dx8 bug which Valve never fixes.

[jgr9]

Does this give more framerate than Quantum's Ultra High FPS?

[Asenine]

Does this give more framerate than Quantum's Ultra High FPS?

In my tests, yes.

[adiggity]

What cvars does this config use that m0re's doesn't?


Note that those which simply set the settings available in the graphics options menu will help some and hurt others, due to those shifting the load to and from the gpu/cpu. Try fiddling with those settings before making any conclusions as to which config gives you better fps.

Multicore cvars will also have different effects for different processors, so experiment with those, too.

[adiggity]

And about the shiny models, I'm not too sure what you mean by "shiny"

I assume he's referring to the odd phong whitening that covers 50% of player models when bumpmapping is disabled. It does occur with dxlevel 80, as well. Using the default setting for all cvars with "bumpmap" in the name will fix this.

[Tilaron]

Just tried it, first the nvidia one because it was the first one linked to, and which actually made a somewhat noticable difference, but now I've tried the ATI one ... something is wrong.

http://img689.imageshack.us/img689/4121/ctf2fort0006u.jpg

A little help, please?

[Sepharite2]

After using this, I get EXTREME random lags. It's not stop/go lags, it's just slowmotion lags. Any idea what I can change in the config to remove it, because I really like it otherwise.

[Tilaron]

Just tried it, first the nvidia one because it was the first one linked to, and which actually made a somewhat noticable difference, but now I've tried the ATI one ... something is wrong.

http://img689.imageshack.us/img689/4121/ctf2fort0006u.jpg

A little help, please?

No one?

[Tilaron]

Hate to bump, but I'd rather not see this be sent to the depths of pages yonder.

[Tilaron]

*sigh*

Page 13, seriously?

[Buff]

No one?

You running it in the right dx level?

[Den(o_O)]

Just tried it, first the nvidia one because it was the first one linked to, and which actually made a somewhat noticable difference, but now I've tried the ATI one ... something is wrong.

http://img689.imageshack.us/img689/4121/ctf2fort0006u.jpg

A little help, please?
try to change mat_queue_mode.

[elk3]

its not better than m0re's any cfg, tested it in a good pc.

[Buff]

its not better than m0re's any cfg, tested it in a good pc.

It's not designed for that, and you won't notice any difference there. It's bad PCs that will notice the difference.

[Tilaron]

You running it in the right dx level?

98, as the config says. Removed it and started the game up again, this was the result.

try to change mat_queue_mode.

Are you sure it's that? Only the nvidia one isn't different to the ati one in that regard.

:(

[djboss]

Just tested this out.

Amazing. Better fps than m0re's and looks a lot better!

Thanks

[JukkaN]

Hi, just started playing this game with Intel E5200@3,3ghz & 9800gtx+, I'm not too familiar with source cvars so I found out about fps configs and this made the fps drops in large battles lot less noticeable, while giving close-to-default graphics. Still debating between highframes/moreframes, but now I can enjoy the game better, so thanks.

By the way: enabling the multicore rendering boosted my fps quite a bit, any cvars to make it use the 2nd core even more aggressively?

[Xuralisk]

"// Net settings for good connections -- UNCOMMENT THIS SECTION IF YOU WANT THESE SETTINGS"

Out of curiosity, what would you define as a good connection? I'll go out on a whim and assume anything below 50 ms latency?

[JukkaN]

"// Net settings for good connections -- UNCOMMENT THIS SECTION IF YOU WANT THESE SETTINGS"

Out of curiosity, what would you define as a good connection? I'll go out on a whim and assume anything below 50 ms latency?

To stop the models from warping, I had to up the cl_interp from 0.015 to 0.03 even on 20ping.

[qazqazqaz]

I would like to give it a try, never used any fps configs. How do i do it properly, so if I don't like it I could return to my own cfg?

[Jeru]

Used the highfps cfg without that much difference, changed to the maxfps and the fps were certainly more stable when you were mini-crit burning (which always made the game crawl) multiple bots in tr_walkway.

Really need to disable the cheap weird uber skins which appeared in the maxfps cfg though, does anyone know what command caused them?

[JukkaN]

mat_specular 0 perhaps? Try 1

[iamlouie]

Did anyone try the atimaxquality.cfg and atihighquality.cfg?

I tried using them the game would have this dull flash effect. Like someone was flipping a light switch on and off. The flashing wasn't that noticeable in darker areas (like the sewer in 2Fort) but it was really obvious and annoying when you're outside.

There was also one or two instances where I would enter a game and my whole screen was opaque. I had to re-enter the server to get rid of it.

[SizzlinCalamari]

Did anyone try the atimaxquality.cfg and atihighquality.cfg?

I tried using them the game would have this dull flash effect. Like someone was flipping a light switch on and off. The flashing wasn't that noticeable in darker areas (like the sewer in 2Fort) but it was really obvious and annoying when you're outside.

There was also one or two instances where I would enter a game and my whole screen was opaque. I had to re-enter the server to get rid of it.
That's because of mat_colorcorrection "1". Either open and close the video options menu or change that var to "0" to get rid of the opaqueness.

[SizzlinCalamari]

Hi, just started playing this game with Intel E5200@3,3ghz & 9800gtx+, I'm not too familiar with source cvars so I found out about fps configs and this made the fps drops in large battles lot less noticeable, while giving close-to-default graphics. Still debating between highframes/moreframes, but now I can enjoy the game better, so thanks.

By the way: enabling the multicore rendering boosted my fps quite a bit, any cvars to make it use the 2nd core even more aggressively?
You can try right clicking on hl2.exe in the windows task manager process tab and selecting "Set Affinity...". Then without changing anything, just press "ok". This should even out the core loads. Keep in mind that you have to do this every time that you start tf2. This was assuming you have windows 7 or vista, but it should probably work on xp too.

[iamlouie]

That's because of mat_colorcorrection "1". Either open and close the video options menu or change that var to "0" to get rid of the opaqueness.

Thanks, will give this a shot.

Any idea about the "flashing"? It's like a mini strobe light inside my monitor but it didn't appear until I tried the config and disappeared when I removed them.

[SizzlinCalamari]

Thanks, will give this a shot.

Any idea about the "flashing"? It's like a mini strobe light inside my monitor but it didn't appear until I tried the config and disappeared when I removed them.

The flashing is also from the colour correction. Just try what I said above and the flashing should go away as well as the opaqueness.

[Raven]

the mini strobe effect goes away if you properly add -dxlevel 98 to your launch options :p

edit: for me atleast, using ATIhighquality

[iamlouie]

the mini strobe effect goes away if you properly add -dxlevel 98 to your launch options :p

edit: for me atleast, using ATIhighquality

I added that to my launch options and I still experienced the issue.

I'll try SizzlinCalamari's suggestion when I get home from work.

Thanks everyone for the advice.

[Curseman]

Does this work on servers with sv_pure enabled?

[Myounage]

I switched from Quantum's Little Config to this one and I'm experiencing massive FPS fluctuation to the point where it hinders gameplay. The FPS will go high (to 150) and then to low (red) and it's extremely distracting.

Hopefully I didn't forget anything: I looked over the entire config and made sure to adjust my launch settings appropriately.
I've got this too. GPU is a GT 210. The rest is all super-high end (i7, RAID 5, 6GB RAM, etc.)

[sinez]

luckly i alrady understood cfg's so i was able to enable this quickly.

yay.

i hope it works

[Sepharite2]

While I LOVE this config, it boosted my fps by at least 30.... to something playable -- I'm getting EXTREME mouse lag. Like... it sometimes feels like I'm moving slowly through time -- or my mouse is in molasses.

Anyone with similar issues? I'm gonna read through the pages.

[SM darren]

i dont trust people with clantags

[SM darren]

If not needing a very good gpu to max the game out isn't a good enough example of a game being light on the gpu side of things then I don't know what is.

i agree with this guy.

it's definetly more so cpu than 99% of games now days, but the difference from say a HD 4350 (not a gaming card) to a 6 month > gaming card is minimal. as long as you have a dedicated card of some sort, you can probably max the game with no AA on a desirable AA (1600x1200 or under)

[BlazeFireMaster]

mat_picmip "2"

And yet, earlier it enables sv_cheats 1, there should at least be something that enables it to 4 then, or tell people how...

But thanks, I was looking for this!

[Red Pen]

mat_picmip "2"

And yet, earlier it enables sv_cheats 1, there should at least be something that enables it to 4 then, or tell people how...

But thanks, I was looking for this!

If you change it to 4 with cheats, won't it just revert to 2 when you join a server?

[Asenine]

double post

[Asenine]

That's because of mat_colorcorrection "1". Either open and close the video options menu or change that var to "0" to get rid of the opaqueness.

It shouldn't be, don't have a Windows machine here to test it with though.

To stop the models from warping, I had to up the cl_interp from 0.015 to 0.03 even on 20ping.

Ping is not a good measure of a "good connection".

its not better than m0re's any cfg, tested it in a good pc.

The latter part makes your whole point invalid, you will notice little to no difference on a good PC simply because that's the nature of it.

Just tried it, first the nvidia one because it was the first one linked to, and which actually made a somewhat noticable difference, but now I've tried the ATI one ... something is wrong.

http://img689.imageshack.us/img689/4121/ctf2fort0006u.jpg

A little help, please?

I had another report of this but was unable to identify the cause. I eventually switched around some cvars and it worked, but the ones I switched weren't even directly related to graphics.

Try changing mat_queue_mode to 0 in the config, I had one report that that fixed it, but I am skeptical about it.

If you change it to 4 with cheats, won't it just revert to 2 when you join a server?

Yes.

With that said, the reason sv_cheats goes on at all in there is just so that you can get even more tweaks done when playing back demos etc, so maybe I should change it.

[robothive]

Anyone got any screenshots?

[Asenine]

Anyone got any screenshots?

They're linked to on the page...

http://fakkelbrigade.eu/chris/configs/screenshots.htm

[Asenine]

Does this work on servers with sv_pure enabled?

Yes. sv_pure doesn't limit cvars.

it's definetly more so cpu than 99% of games now days, but the difference from say a HD 4350 (not a gaming card) to a 6 month > gaming card is minimal. as long as you have a dedicated card of some sort, you can probably max the game with no AA on a desirable AA (1600x1200 or under)

That's because maxing the game through the options is not really maxing the game at all.

Do it with maxquality, and you will take those words back quickly.

[Maffis91]

-autoconfig in launch options

That doesn't seem to be working for me. I removed the autoexec and I use that launch option, but somehow my game still looks weird and boots in the wrong resolution.

[troLLyth]

I crash minutes upon loading maps with water.

Max FPS config
Threading's 0.

[Xuralisk]

It has likely been mentioned, but what part of this config prevents me from seeing sprays? I did not see any comments on the config and my launch settings are correct.

[Asenine]

It has likely been mentioned, but what part of this config prevents me from seeing sprays? I did not see any comments on the config and my launch settings are correct.

mp_decals "0"
r_decals "0"
r_spray_lifetime "0"

I thought there was a cvar like cl_playerspraydisable in my config, but apparently not...

[Kerch]

I can't see the new effect where the payload cart is meant to be visible through walls (currently using highframes)

Do you reckon that's an issue with dx 80, or another part of the config?

[mreeuwij]

think it has to do with DX 80 yeah.

its an option in options, multiplayer, advanced... (scroll down to bottom)

[Ianerick]

i tried to uninstall the max frames config by removing the autoexec, however i still get the white shine on characters. how do you undo this?

[JokersFlame]

Neh. I already have a much better one then all of these ones. I just tried them all and I get less FPS.

Thanks though.

[j4is1m4R]

i get 50-60 fps when using the launch options in maxframes and get 250-300 fps when i don't use the launch options.

[scy1192]

Tell him to keep mat_mipmaptextures 1... his high quality config sets it to 0, which needlessly aliases textures to the point where it looks like crap

[freek9023]

I use moreframes.cfg and the intelligence looks completely black. Anyone know how to fix this?

http://img137.imageshack.us/img137/5306/ctfturbine0001.jpg

Also how do I enable sprays?

Also medals and alien hat look really weird.

[freek9023]

bump

Guys please how do I fix black intel on ctf maps?

Thanks.

EDIT: Well maxframes.cfg doesn't have this problem so I'll use that one.

[Sepharite2]

So I use this config and I get massive mouse lag whenever I see

- pyro flames
- spy uncloaking
- Kritz/uber effect

It makes my game extremely playable (and still lookable), but it has its downsides. Anyone know what in the config might be causing it? I'm using Max frames.

[Asenine]

bump

Guys please how do I fix black intel on ctf maps?

Thanks.

EDIT: Well maxframes.cfg doesn't have this problem so I'll use that one.

That's a mat_specular on dx8 bug, you can fix it by reenabling bumpmapping, but it will drop your FPS noticeably.

mat_bumpmap 1

Also medals and alien hat look really weird.

dx8 + mat_specular bug, really easy for the team to fix (even emailed fix instructions to Robin, but no reply and this was ages ago).

[BDGiovanni]

Hi, I am using the maxframes config, but I can't get into a game at all.

First, it was stuck at a loading screen for half an hour before I decided to pull the plug on my computer.
Next, upon going to a different server, it took about ten minutes to load but it kicked me for being idle upon actually being able to play. (Guess it counts you as being connected while you start loading...)
So I start up a practice game with bots, it takes ten minutes to load again. I play for thirty seconds and it boots me for not being connected to VAC.

It looks fine to me, out of the short time I had with it. I kind of like the pixelated textures as opposed to running it on low and having blurry textures. Couldn't really get a good read on the FPS though, I barely had time to pick a class and take a look at the map from the spectator cam. My mission now is getting connected to a game. >.<

I'll be getting a new decent computer soon... but TF2 is getting harder and harder to run with every new update... D:

[Asenine]

Hi, I am using the maxframes config, but I can't get into a game at all.

First, it was stuck at a loading screen for half an hour before I decided to pull the plug on my computer.
Next, upon going to a different server, it took about ten minutes to load but it kicked me for being idle upon actually being able to play. (Guess it counts you as being connected while you start loading...)
So I start up a practice game with bots, it takes ten minutes to load again. I play for thirty seconds and it boots me for not being connected to VAC.

It looks fine to me, out of the short time I had with it. I kind of like the pixelated textures as opposed to running it on low and having blurry textures. Couldn't really get a good read on the FPS though, I barely had time to pick a class and take a look at the map from the spectator cam. My mission now is getting connected to a game. >.<

I'll be getting a new decent computer soon... but TF2 is getting harder and harder to run with every new update... D:

I can't imagine it would cause this (it really shouldn't, and I wouldn't recommend setting this to 0 for anyone else reading), but try changing cl_forcepreload to 0 in the performance section.

[Hammer Pants]

I just checked the script, haven't run it yet, but OH GOOD LORD IT'S WELL ORGANISED. Having the Ragdolls and animations in serarate sections for ease of toggle is fantastic, much much better than m0re's messy one.

[Asenine]

I just checked the script, haven't run it yet, but OH GOOD LORD IT'S WELL ORGANISED. Having the Ragdolls and animations in serarate sections for ease of toggle is fantastic, much much better than m0re's messy one.

Thank you for the nice comment, just for you I've reorganised it a bit, and also put in something I keep on forgetting to put in -- an option to re-enable sprays. :)

You may have to refresh the page to get the new version.

[Jeziah]

Oh my I took a look at it and wow Chris is a hoopy (amazingly well together guy) frood (really amazingly well together guy). I have only seen many of these commands used hesitantly in fear of their unclear game effects, but it seems Chris has discovered how to use them to the best possible effect.
Maybe he's a Valve guy in disguise :-O

[Jeziah]

So I use this config and I get massive mouse lag whenever I see

- pyro flames
- spy uncloaking
- Kritz/uber effect

It makes my game extremely playable (and still lookable), but it has its downsides. Anyone know what in the config might be causing it? I'm using Max frames.

That's kinda wierd. I'd try changing "threading" values (near bottom) to 0, then maybe looking at post processing and r_updaterefracttexture (the last because I don't know what the hell it does and it scares me. Also, it's supposed to be a cheat command).

[Incarnati0n]

I've been using this for some time now and it's amazing

[tacometer]

BABY COMPUTERS!

[Asenine]

BABY COMPUTERS!

I run this on an SLI GTX 295 setup w/ Phenom II 940 @ 3.9GHz -- there are other reasons to do it than merely having a bad computer ;)

[dj729000]

interesting thing is that where is the autotext.cfg as valve has got rid of the file and made it the config file now.. would i need to make autotext again?

[turts]

I run this on an SLI GTX 295 setup w/ Phenom II 940 @ 3.9GHz -- there are other reasons to do it than merely having a bad computer ;)

Not only did I buy a 295gtx + 8gb ddr3 ram + I7, but I won a 480gtx + 6core I7 + 12gb ram + 64gb SSD from a contest of a site I used my alternate email on to create multiple accounts for free beta keys.

It was luck I found the email in time, last time I logged in on that account was months ago.

with that said I still use FPS configs (plus rivatuner) because I like the simple looks, like this (http://tinypic.com/view.php?pic=311xfew&s=4).

[Jeziah]

interesting thing is that where is the autotext.cfg as valve has got rid of the file and made it the config file now.. would i need to make autotext again?

what are you talking about, autoexec.cfg always has, and always will, exist.

[hexiSMASH]

holy hand grenades, batman. this config ♥♥♥♥ing rocks. i'm currently using the maxquality one, and it's totally giving up more ♥♥♥♥♥ than the old config i had.

awesome.

might try out moreframes and higherframes, but for now i'm sticking with maxquality

thanks chris and chris' friend.

[Asenine]

what are you talking about, autoexec.cfg always has, and always will, exist.

autoexec.cfg is not created automatically, you have to create it.

[YMICrazy502]

Is this the equivalent to picmip 10?
"maxquality.cfg (Truly maxed out, even better quality than the PLDX movie config.)"

[Hammer Pants]

Hmm, bit of an issue at the moment. When I first start the game my fps goes well over a hundred, but after 5 minutes or so it gets worse and worse until it dips to 9 in firefights. I tried disabling multicore, lowering texture quality, lowering resolution, but the problem persists. :(

[DexterBelgium]

Had the same thing. Did two things and it got solved (so one of those two solved it): deleted TF2 and reinstalled from the cached steam files, and disabled system restore on windows 7 (which means no more "previous version" of files is kept, which may explain stuff slowing down, I guess.

[El Maco]

I love moreframes. Went from 120 idle, 30 in battles to 200 idle, 70 in battles. I cap fps_max at 70, and the increased smoothness is very noticeable.

[Dbeng]

Just wondering if anyone is still using the older versions of moreframes.cfg? I recently got the newest version and it's not working for me.

anyone here kept an older version that they can share?

[Mauricio!]

So with this config, I can't see hats with paint :(

Any solution?

[Sepharite2]

Use DX9 with this config. But it might create weird glitches.

Otherwise, you're out of luck... just like me :(

[iamlouie]

I use the HighQuality config and I get this message everytime after the first time I die in a server: http://imgur.com/XT8oY.jpg.

I removed the config and the problem went away. Any idea how to fix it?

[zrizenec]

Hey Chris, you have done a great job with all your configs, keep going, i believe it helps a bunch of people. But i have a question, i am using highframes for my laptop, and i have Intel core 2 duo CPU, how should i set the threading section?

[shadowray7]

Please direct all comments/queries/whatnot to #christf2 on QuakeNet.
Quoted from the fps config

[cornymikey]

i know this is old but i need help because I couldnt contact chris or anyone
I can't see the victory box on the bottom with the dmg and whatnot after you win/lose in arena. Also, I do not do the backstab animation anymore, even if i backstab someone, i just do the normal knife slash.
Anyone know how to fix this?

[Nutty Slack]

i know this is old but i need help because I couldnt contact chris or anyone
I can't see the victory box on the bottom with the dmg and whatnot after you win/lose in arena. Also, I do not do the backstab animation anymore, even if i backstab someone, i just do the normal knife slash.
Anyone know how to fix this?

sounds like you were playing on a no-crit server

[cornymikey]

sounds like you were playing on a no-crit server
no, its like that on all arena servers. I'm pretty sure its cuz of the config because its normal without using it. I'm wondering what command makes it like this.

[AimlessDude]

I need some help with a particular part of the fps config. What command or variable is responsible for turning multicore rendering on or off? Each time I start the game, multicore rendering is turned on in the video options with the config enabled. I'd prefer to have the option turned off without having to navigate to the video options each time I play TF2.

[mreeuwij]

if you have multicore, it really helps the framerate.

http://www.mediafire.com/file/stc9cpkqxfsiqxb/multicore.cfg

those params are involved for multicore, this setting is BEST for a AMD Phenom (I/II) quad core class CPU (may crash on Intel). read it to find the options you need to edit.

[AimlessDude]

if you have multicore, it really helps the framerate.

http://www.mediafire.com/file/stc9cpkqxfsiqxb/multicore.cfg

those params are involved for multicore, this setting is BEST for a AMD Phenom (I/II) quad core class CPU (may crash on Intel). read it to find the options you need to edit.

Thanks! I'll look over the config file and parameters when I have the time.

+REP get for you (^_^)

EDIT: Found the variable I was looking for and this really helped.

[cornymikey]

i know this is old but i need help because I couldnt contact chris or anyone
I can't see the victory box on the bottom with the dmg and whatnot after you win/lose in arena. Also, I do not do the backstab animation anymore, even if i backstab someone, i just do the normal knife slash.
Anyone know how to fix this?

still need help, anyone?

[mreeuwij]

corny, which config you use from chris?

Then I can check maybe what is wrong.

Do you use a custom hud?

[cornymikey]

corny, which config you use from chris?

Then I can check maybe what is wrong.

Do you use a custom hud?
I used highframes and no, i didnt use a custom hud. If I dont use the autoexec it returns to normal but when I use it, i see no victory screen for arena (but I do for pl for some reason)

[mreeuwij]

you mean the "top 3" playerlist that show red and blue top 3 players I think, not the map-end totalscore one... hmmz

doesn't spring forward whats causing it when reading it thru. will maybe look into it later..

[FROmatoe]

while this is still alive, can someone PLEASE tell me the cvar to automatically turn off multicore. Its kind of bothersome to have to turn off multicore everytime I start up tf2.

[andreslic7]

Use chris, since m0res is outdated.
I been using chris cfg since 4 months ago.

[MrMegawac]

Consider this (kaizens) config if you're running dxlevel 8: http://www.nextlevelgamer.com/team-fortress-2/team-fortress-2-performance-config

Don't know why noone ever mentions this one, it's my personal favorite.

[mreeuwij]

while this is still alive, can someone PLEASE tell me the cvar to automatically turn off multicore. Its kind of bothersome to have to turn off multicore everytime I start up tf2.

this is a list of cvars wich turn multicore on/off, the settings in it are for a AMD Phenom (I/II) quad core. use at your own discretion to disable stuff, if taking it over for another CPU, one has to check stability, best combination to turn on/off etc.
http://www.mediafire.com/file/stc9cpkqxfsiqxb/multicore.cfg

[cornymikey]

you mean the "top 3" playerlist that show red and blue top 3 players I think, not the map-end totalscore one... hmmz

doesn't spring forward whats causing it when reading it thru. will maybe look into it later..

yeah thats exactly what I mean. I tried ctrl + f arena but yeah, I cant find anything. I'm a noob at this config stuff.

[AimlessDude]

while this is still alive, can someone PLEASE tell me the cvar to automatically turn off multicore. Its kind of bothersome to have to turn off multicore everytime I start up tf2.

If you just want multicore rendering turned off without having to navigate to the options>video>advanced menu, find and set mat_queue_mode to "0" in the config. Credit goes to mreeuwij for providing the "multicore.cfg" download link which also has other commands relating to multicore rendering and threading.

[AimlessDude]

you mean the "top 3" playerlist that show red and blue top 3 players I think, not the map-end totalscore one... hmmz

doesn't spring forward whats causing it when reading it thru. will maybe look into it later..

When I was playing arena mode in TF2, I got that same problem about the end of round win/lose score box (the one that also shows top 3 players from both teams) not showing. I haven't found this problem with other game modes yet though.

[Roflcat]

Consider this (kaizens) config if you're running dxlevel 8: http://www.nextlevelgamer.com/team-fortress-2/team-fortress-2-performance-config

Don't know why noone ever mentions this one, it's my personal favorite.
Hmm might check this out.

The problem I have with Chris' FPS is the DX9 frames looks disgusting and the good graphics config is too high-end. I want something that tries to look like medium-high as much as possible while boosting FPS.

[Mete]

I've been using Chris' config for a while now and love it, it made TF2 playable again.
Does anyone know a config that enables DX9 though? It's not a big minus but I'd like to see paint on hats and such.

[PG3313]

I've been using Chris' config for a while now and love it, it made TF2 playable again.
Does anyone know a config that enables DX9 though? It's not a big minus but I'd like to see paint on hats and such.

-dxlevel90 in launch options. Remove it after you have at least started up your game once.

[th44]

Windowed mode doesn't work anymore with maxframes.cfg

Anyone know how to fix?

[Roflcat]

I ended up just merging the settings I liked from Chris' DX9 config and the Kaizen's one. It is supposed to look like medium-high settings but with better FPS.

Here is a pastebin link to my config, if anyone knows any ways to make the graphics better without major FPS hits let me know. I get similar FPS to Chris and Kaizens. (http://pastebin.com/5NgUpuz1)

[Mete]

-dxlevel90 in launch options. Remove it after you have at least started up your game once.
Nope, didn't work.

[Buff]

Have you met Buffalo Bill?: You're discontinuing work on your configs as well, right?
Chris: no
Chris: well
Chris: regular work
Chris: but if people want to nudge me
Have you met Buffalo Bill?: regular work being general updates?
Chris: i'm not going to keep track of tf2 updates probably
Chris: but if people nudge me about something i should add/change due to new updates i will check it

[cornymikey]

i know this is old but i need help because I couldnt contact chris or anyone
I can't see the victory box on the bottom with the dmg and whatnot after you win/lose in arena. Also, I do not do the backstab animation anymore, even if i backstab someone, i just do the normal knife slash.
Anyone know how to fix this?

still need help.

[AimlessDude]

When I was playing arena mode in TF2, I got that same problem about the end of round win/lose score box (the one that also shows top 3 players from both teams) not showing. I haven't found this problem with other game modes yet though.

I played most of the other game modes and arena is the only one that has this problem/glitch. Haven't tried King of the Hill, but all the other game modes show the end of round score box. Still requesting help or possible fixes on the issue.

[cornymikey]

bump. Pleaseee

[my_fist]

bump. Pleaseee

Your problem is not related to using an FPS configuration. Rather, your HUD is messed up. If you are using a custom HUD, make sure your version is up to date.

[cornymikey]

Your problem is not related to using an FPS configuration. Rather, your HUD is messed up. If you are using a custom HUD, make sure your version is up to date.

no it is not my HUD because i am not using a custom one. And it works fine without the config, but when i use it, then the problem reoccurs. Also, someone else has reported this problem as well so i dont think its just me.

[AimlessDude]

no it is not my HUD because i am not using a custom one. And it works fine without the config, but when i use it, then the problem reoccurs. Also, someone else has reported this problem as well so i dont think its just me.

I'm using the default in-game HUD while using this FPS config also. Arena mode is still the only time I have the end of round score box issue.

[cornymikey]

still need help bump, sorry to be annoying

[SquareOFortune]

I was getting 20-40 fps on my lappy (2.66GHz Core2 Duo, integrated GeForce 320M) and now I'm rocking out at 120fps for 90% of the time using the MaxFrames version of your config.

Now I can actually get my Team Fortress fix when I'm on the road.

You're my hero.

[Asenine]

I was getting 20-40 fps on my lappy (2.66GHz Core2 Duo, integrated GeForce 320M) and now I'm rocking out at 120fps for 90% of the time using the MaxFrames version of your config.

Now I can actually get my Team Fortress fix when I'm on the road.

You're my hero.

Glad I could be of service! :)

Anyone who was having issues a while back, please let me know if you still are. I fixed pretty much all of the issues mentioned in this thread, as far as I am aware.

Also, I put out a video tutorial on installation and customisation at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IQfvyjGjhMg for anyone that might benefit from one. :)

[TFP|ronny]

hey guys

i have a prob/bug for the max fps config, when i hit someone then i have strange black dice on the screen, it's pretty irritating. when i used the dx9frames cfg is all normally, but i will play with the max frames cfg.
i hope somebody can help me.

cheers ronny

[mreeuwij]

ehm... only 1 TF2 screenshot and I see no black "dice"

[TFP|ronny]

trust me, because everywhere was black strange boxes.
but it's ok now, i ask a friend and he tells me that dx8 don't work with the german version of the game, so i must used dx9.

[TeenSlasher]

http://fakkelbrigade.eu/chris/configs/


I cannot access configs but website itself currently. Config links are broken?

[mreeuwij]

website and links to configs work for me.

links point to github btw, and opens in new tab, the text is the config.

[TeenSlasher]

Okay links are fixed now (:

[TeenSlasher]

I got problems, can someone help? ---> http://forums.steamgames.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2920084

[aw3s0m3m4n]

I got problems, can someone help? ---> http://forums.steamgames.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2920084

I know what the problem is. For some reason on Dx8, some textures will be fire textures. Somewhere in the config, change mat_specular 1 to 0, though it'll make your Ubers not shiny anymore.

[Lebowski Esq.]

Nevermind

[HoopleDoople]

I'm using this config - without it TF2 is all but unplayable on my lousy computer. However, as much of an improvement as this config adds, it causes a lag issue with Spies (un)cloaking. Whenever a Spy in the vicinity is fading in or out, my game slows down briefly. I greatly reduced the amount of lag this causes by running TF2 with DX8, but it's still an issue.

Does anyone have any idea which setting I need to change or remove from the config to fix this?