Hey, fellow fraggers! If you’ve ever whiffed a crucial headshot because your screen stuttered or your aim felt like it was swimming through molasses, you’re not alone. In fast-paced online shooters like Valorant, CS2, Apex Legends, Fortnite, or mobile beasts like COD Mobile and PUBG Mobile, smooth gameplay isn’t a luxury—it’s your ticket to the leaderboard. High graphics might make your setup look Instagram-worthy, but they tank your FPS, spike input lag, and turn you into easy prey.
I’ve spent hours tweaking configs (and rage-quitting less), drawing from pro player data, benchmarks, and the latest 2026 patches. These settings prioritize high FPS (200+ on decent rigs), minimal input lag, and crystal-clear visibility without sacrificing too much eye candy. Pros run potato graphics for a reason; it’s all about that competitive edge. Let’s dive in and turn your rig into a killing machine.
1. Graphics & Video Settings: Crank ‘Em Down for FPS Gains
This is ground zero. Dropping shadows, AA, and effects can boost FPS by 50-100% on mid-range hardware, per recent benchmarks. Pros overwhelmingly go low to maintain 300+ FPS consistency.
Here’s a universal low-lag preset for PC FPS titles:
| Setting | Recommended | Why It Helps FPS/Visibility |
|---|---|---|
| Graphics Preset | Low / Performance | Massive overall boost |
| Texture Quality | Low – Medium | Balances clarity & speed |
| Shadows | Off / Low | Huge FPS saver; spot enemies easier |
| Anti-Aliasing (AA) | Off / MSAA 2x / CMAA2 | Smooth edges without blur |
| Motion Blur | Off | No artificial lag feel |
| Bloom / Post-Processing | Off | Reduces distractions & heat |
| Depth of Field | Off | Cleaner ADS (aim down sights) |
| Game | Material/Detail | Shadows | AA Mode | Textures |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valorant | Low | Off | MSAA 2x | Medium |
| CS2 | Low | Low | CMAA2 | Medium |
| Fortnite | Low | Off | Off | Low |
| Apex | Low (avg pro) | Low | Off/Medium | Low-Med |
Mobile Tip: For CODM/PUBGM, set Graphics to Low, Shadows/AA/Bloom/Real-Time Shadows Off. This nets 60-90 FPS on mid-tier phones.
2. Resolution & Display: Native or Stretched?
- PC: Stick to native resolution (1920×1080 for 68% Valorant pros). CS2 pros love 4:3 stretched (1280×960) for bigger models and higher FPS. Fullscreen exclusive mode.
- Refresh Rate: Max it out—144Hz min, 240/360Hz ideal (pros average 360Hz+).
- Mobile: Max device refresh (90/120Hz); FOV 70-75 for balance.
Lower res if FPS dips below 144—fewer pixels = smoother sails.
3. FPS & V-Sync: Unlock the Beast
- FPS Limit: Unlimited or 3-5 below refresh rate (e.g., 237 for 240Hz) to minimize latency.
- V-Sync: Off, it adds 10-20ms input lag. Use G-Sync/FreeSync or NVIDIA Reflex + Boost instead (game-changer for Valorant/CS2).
- Mobile: Max/Ultra FPS—uncap for that silky 90+ feel.
Result? Input lag drops to near-zero, making sprays laser-accurate.
4. Sensitivity & Controls: Pro Precision
High sens = spins, low sens = control. Test in deathmatch!
| Game | DPI | In-Game Sens | eDPI (Avg) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valorant | 400-800 | 0.3-0.45 | 240 |
| CS2 | 400 | ~2.0 | 830 |
| Apex/FN | 800 | 1.8-4% | Varies |
- Disable mouse acceleration. Scoped sens: 1.0x.
Mobile:
- Camera/Fire: 120-140
- ADS: 90-110
- Gyro: On (pros use it for micro-adjusts); sens 200-300 if enabled.
5. Audio: Hear ‘Em Before You See ‘Em
- EQ: Crisp/Highs boosted (CS2: Crisp profile).
- Footsteps/Effects: Max; Music/UI: 0%.
- Headphones/Stereo mode. L/R Isolation: 100% for directionality.
- Mobile: Low sound quality for FPS stability.
Pros mute distractions like MVP music—pure enemy intel.
6. Network Settings: Low Ping = No Excuses
- Nearest server always.
- Wired Ethernet > WiFi.
- Disable background downloads/VPNs (unless optimized).
- CS2: Max ping 50ms; buffering “None”.
7. Device Optimizations: Squeeze Every Drop
PC Table:
| Tweak | How-To |
|---|---|
| Game Mode | Windows Settings > On |
| Power Plan | High Performance |
| GPU Drivers | Latest NVIDIA/AMD |
| Close Overlays | Discord/NVIDIA off |
Mobile Table (CODM Example):
| Device Tier | Graphics | FPS | Gyro | FOV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Low-End | Low | High | Off | 70 |
| Mid | Low-Med | Max | On | 75 |
| Flagship | Med | Ultra | On | 75 |
Cool your device—throttling kills FPS.
Quick Pro Settings Summary
| Category | PC FPS | Mobile FPS |
|---|---|---|
| Graphics | Low | Low |
| Shadows/AA | Off | Off |
| V-Sync | Off | N/A |
| FPS | Uncapped | Max |
| Sens eDPI | 240-830 | 120-140 Cam |
Wrap-Up: Dominate with These Tweaks
Implement these, and you’ll feel the difference instantly—higher FPS, snappier aim, zero stutters. Start with graphics/FPS, test in practice range, and iterate. Pros like Demon1 or ZywOo didn’t climb by maxing visuals; they optimized for performance.
Drop your FPS before/after in comments—what game are you grinding? Let’s frag!