Turn off "Focus Assist" and all system notifications to prevent background CPU spikes.
Go to Settings > Gaming > Game Mode and turn it On . It stops Windows Update from installing drivers in the background.
Search for "Choose a power plan" and select High Performance or Ultimate Performance . 400 FPS BOOST on Any PC (Optimization Guide)
Turn off the Discord Overlay , Steam Overlay , and Xbox Game Bar . These are notorious for causing micro-stuttering. 4. In-Game Settings (The "Golden Rules")
Search for "Appearance and Performance of Windows" and select Adjust for best performance . This makes Windows look like Windows 98 but saves significant resources. Turn off "Focus Assist" and all system notifications
Turn this Off in-game to eliminate input lag, unless you have unbearable screen tearing. 5. Advanced: Debloat Script (For Tech-Savvy Users)
If you're still struggling, drop your internal render scale to 90% or 85% . It’s a huge FPS gain for a small hit to clarity. Search for "Choose a power plan" and select
Use a tool like (via PowerShell) to remove telemetry and background services that eat up CPU cycles. This is often where the "magic" 100+ FPS gains come from on older machines. AI responses may include mistakes. Learn more