Is it possible to downgrade the CS 2 graphics to run on an absolute potato?

xinayder , 5 months ago

I tried changing the graphics settings on my mid-range PC and they barely make any difference. You can tune FSR to the max but I don’t think there will be much notable difference in performance.

bjoern_tantau , 5 months ago

youtu.be/bQXtXnjMk2k

Haven’t watched the video but there are a few if you search for “low spec gaming counterstrike 2” on YouTube.

Really a shame that lowspecgamer isn’t doing his old videos anymore.

Chewy7324 , 5 months ago

Counter-Strike 2 runs noticeably worse than Source games like CS:GO and Team Fortress 2. Sadly CS2s Source 2 Vulkan renderer isn’t so great compared to its DX11 renderer, which is only available on Windows. It might mean you’re stuck with worse performance, even I want to upgrade from my RX580 because fps drops feel really bad. When I tried to run CS2 on the Steam Deck fps where ok, but also not great, so sadly it’s not unexpected that it’s not playable on that laptop. Hopefully Valve improves their Vulkan renderer.

bjoern_tantau , 5 months ago

You could probably force the Windows version by configuring to run it with Proton.

Chewy7324 , 5 months ago

CS2’s VAC only works in the native Linux version. Running through proton disables online play on official servers iirc.

cron , 5 months ago

The 7520u’s performance is roughly a quarter of the Steam Deck’s, making it suboptimal for gaming. However, I came across this video demonstrating the CPU running Cyberpunk 2077 at 13 fps, albeit not playable. Considering this, it suggests that CS2 should be playable; there might be issues with drivers or the CS2 installation.

testeronious OP , 5 months ago

and you are right! I gave it another shot and I can run at 30 fps at 768p. I’m still curious if I can disable something using the terminal, I see that people replied with links to help me with that, I’ll watch them later.