Counter Strike 1.6 (steam) FPS problem

[ilija]

Ok, I have a BIG problem with FPS while playing CS 1.6 Steam, on Win7 64bit, my FPS drops to 40-50 which is unbelievable on my PC Configuration which is:

AMD Phenom TripleCore @ 2.1Ghz
ATI Radeon 4650HD
4GB of RAM

I used to play it on XP (SP2,SP3) and it worked perfectly without dropping fps, it was between 99-101 even through several smokes (Smoke Grenades).

I tried the GameBooster aplication, tried adjusting PC to work for best performance, tried running it as a Administrator, running it on Winxp (both SPs) , tried with DEP and much more... But simple it doesn't help me!

PLEASE help me somehow!

And yes, vsync is FORCED OFF!!

 

[ilija]

Anyone?

 

[DarkXeno]

try this right click the steam client and then goto properties then click on compatibility tab. in this section try to disable desktop composition and visual themes.

See if that helps.

 

[ilija]

try this right click the steam client and then goto properties then click on compatibility tab. in this section try to disable desktop composition and visual themes.

See if that helps.

Tried... Anything else? ...

 

[AlexChung]

I get this problem too, it fluctuates from 40~100 fps. I only notice the drop when I'm shooting 2~3 enemies, but when I move around with teammates, it stays at 100FPS. Is this the same for you?

I think it's caused by the recent update of the Steam engine because this didn't happen before. Hopefully they'll fix it soon.

I'm running Intel Q6600, Nvidia 8800GT, 4GB ram by the way.

 

[ilija]

I get this problem too, it fluctuates from 40~100 fps. I only notice the drop when I'm shooting 2~3 enemies, but when I move around with teammates, it stays at 100FPS. Is this the same for you?

I think it's caused by the recent update of the Steam engine because this didn't happen before. Hopefully they'll fix it soon.

I'm running Intel Q6600, Nvidia 8800GT, 4GB ram by the way.

Exactly the same!

So we wait for teh fix? ~_~

 

[DarkXeno]

I think its a mix of the steam engine and drivers for NICs, give them some time it all will wash out in the end.

 

[larryman]

I also have this problem with Counter Strike CZ.
I'm running Windows 7 x64 on Intel Q6600, Nvidia 8800GT and 4GB RAM.

I ran the game on Windows XP (x86) and Windows Vista (x86) at 100FPS.
When I installed Windows 7 (x64) last week, CS ran at 100FPS.
I believethere was a Steam update yesterday. After this the FPS seems capped at 60 and I'm experiencing lag and a choke of 40 to 100. Also the sound is stuttering.

I already reinstalled Steam and downgraded Nvidia-drivers without success.

 

[DarkXeno]

I also have this problem with Counter Strike CZ.
I'm running Windows 7 x64 on Intel Q6600, Nvidia 8800GT and 4GB RAM.

I ran the game on Windows XP (x86) and Windows Vista (x86) at 100FPS.
When I installed Windows 7 (x64) last week, CS ran at 100FPS.
I believethere was a Steam update yesterday. After this the FPS seems capped at 60 and I'm experiencing lag and a choke of 40 to 100. Also the sound is stuttering.

I already reinstalled Steam and downgraded Nvidia-drivers without success.

Larryman I would check you sound drivers and make sure they are up to date.

 

[AlexChung]

Larry, the 60FPS cap might be due to your vsync. Make sure you have it "forced off" in your drivers.

 

[BusOfTheUndead]

I recently started having frame rate issues with Source games as well. I found that if I go to the Network and Sharing Center and Change adapter settings section if I disable and re-enable my network it fixes the problem. I have no idea why this fixes it and I have to do it every time I reboot.

 

[AlexChung]

I recently started having frame rate issues with Source games as well. I found that if I go to the Network and Sharing Center and Change adapter settings section if I disable and re-enable my network it fixes the problem. I have no idea why this fixes it and I have to do it every time I reboot.

Hey this works for me! Thanks a lot! Does your internet sometimes doesn't work when you reboot? like your connection says "limit or no connectivity"?

What kind of network adapter are you using, video card, cpu, motherboard?

 

[larryman]

@ DarkXeno
I had the newest audio drivers from my motherboard manufacturer. However I just upgraded to the latest available drivers on the Realtek website.
Same problem...

@ AlexChung
vsync is already forced off. Until yesterday evening I ran CS at 100FPS.

 

[BusOfTheUndead]

Hey this works for me! Thanks a lot! Does your internet sometimes doesn't work when you reboot? like your connection says "limit or no connectivity"?

What kind of network adapter are you using, video card, cpu, motherboard?

I haven't had any problems with my internet connection not working but occasionally I get the limited or no connectivity error notification in my system tray but it seems to work anyway and goes away after a short time.

My system specs are...
Gigabyte GA-P35-DS3L
C2D E6750
4GB RAM G.Skill DDR2-1000
Nvidia 8800GT 512MB
onboard Realtek HD sound and Realtek 8111B NIC

 

[BusOfTheUndead]

Hey this works for me! Thanks a lot! Does your internet sometimes doesn't work when you reboot? like your connection says "limit or no connectivity"?

What kind of network adapter are you using, video card, cpu, motherboard?

I haven't had any problems with my internet connection not working but occasionally I get the limited or no connectivity error notification in my system tray but it seems to work anyway and goes away after a short time.

My system specs are...
Gigabyte GA-P35-DS3L
C2D E6750
4GB RAM G.Skill DDR2-1000
Nvidia 8800GT 512MB
onboard Realtek HD sound and Realtek 8111B NIC

 

[DarkXeno]

@ DarkXeno
I had the newest audio drivers from my motherboard manufacturer. However I just upgraded to the latest available drivers on the Realtek website.
Same problem...

@ AlexChung
vsync is already forced off. Until yesterday evening I ran CS at 100FPS.

hhmm the next thing i would check would be msconfig and see what all is running on startup. The only things I have is anitivirus, sound, and my id reader. Also a look at the task manager is another place to see what else is running at the same time.

 

[larryman]

My problem is solved...

There was Windows update for my network card driver (Realtek 8111B NIC). After installing this everything was back to normal.

Thanks for the quick reactions.

 

[AlexChung]

Hey this works for me! Thanks a lot! Does your internet sometimes doesn't work when you reboot? like your connection says "limit or no connectivity"?

What kind of network adapter are you using, video card, cpu, motherboard?

I haven't had any problems with my internet connection not working but occasionally I get the limited or no connectivity error notification in my system tray but it seems to work anyway and goes away after a short time.

My system specs are...
Gigabyte GA-P35-DS3L
C2D E6750
4GB RAM G.Skill DDR2-1000
Nvidia 8800GT 512MB
onboard Realtek HD sound and Realtek 8111B NIC

I have the exact same setup as you, same GA-EP35-DS3L motherboard, only difference is that I have an Intel Q6600.

I wonder if this problem is because of the bios drivers. I'll update it sometime to see if it fixes it

 

[larryman]

I also have this same setup
Gigabyte GA-P35-DS3R
Q6600
4GB RAM
Nvidia 8800GT 512MB
onboard Realtek HD sound and Realtek 8111B NIC

Check if Windows update offers an update for the Realtek 8111B NIC. Installing this solved the problem for me.

 

[AlexChung]

I also have this same setup
Gigabyte GA-P35-DS3R
Q6600
4GB RAM
Nvidia 8800GT 512MB
onboard Realtek HD sound and Realtek 8111B NIC

Check if Windows update offers an update for the Realtek 8111B NIC. Installing this solved the problem for me.

The update seems to have fixed the problem! Thanks!