{"id":29863,"date":"2026-03-18T14:41:33","date_gmt":"2026-03-18T14:41:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/?p=29863"},"modified":"2026-03-18T14:41:34","modified_gmt":"2026-03-18T14:41:34","slug":"how-to-boost-fps-in-tf2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/how-to-boost-fps-in-tf2\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Boost FPS in TF2 &#8211; Increase Performance"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>If you\u2019re struggling with low FPS in Team Fortress 2, you\u2019re not alone. Despite its age, the game can still run poorly on certain systems due to unoptimized settings, background processes, or outdated configurations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The good news is that there are several effective ways to improve performance and get smoother gameplay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<style>\nh2 {\n   color: blue;\n}\n\nh3 {\n   color: purple;\n}\n\na {\n  color: #007BFF; \/* Bootstrap blue or change to any shade you like *\/\n  font-weight: bold;\n  text-decoration: none; \/* Optional: removes underline *\/\n}\n\narticle a:hover {\n  text-decoration: underline; \/* Optional: adds underline on hover *\/\n}\n\np {\ncolor: black;\n}\n\narticle ul,\narticle ol,\narticle li,\narticle table,\narticle tr,\narticle td,\narticle th {\n  color: black !important;\n}\n\n<\/style>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI', Tahoma, sans-serif; font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.8; max-width: 600px; margin: 20px auto; padding: 20px; background: #f9f9f9; border-radius: 12px; box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\">\n  <h2 id='table-of-contents'  id=\"boomdevs_1\" style=\"color: #0078d7;\">Table of Contents<\/h2>\n\n  <div style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\">\n    <a href=\"#optimize-your-in-game-settings\" style=\"text-decoration: none; color: #2a7ae2;\">\n      Optimize Your In-Game Settings\n    <\/a>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\">\n    <a href=\"#use-launch-options-for-better-performance\" style=\"text-decoration: none; color: #2a7ae2;\">\n      Use Launch Options for Better Performance\n    <\/a>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\">\n    <a href=\"#install-a-performance-config\" style=\"text-decoration: none; color: #2a7ae2;\">\n      Install a Performance Config\n    <\/a>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\">\n    <a href=\"#update-drivers-and-system-software\" style=\"text-decoration: none; color: #2a7ae2;\">\n      Update Drivers and System Software\n    <\/a>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\">\n    <a href=\"#close-background-applications\" style=\"text-decoration: none; color: #2a7ae2;\">\n      Close Background Applications\n    <\/a>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\">\n    <a href=\"#adjust-windows-settings-for-gaming\" style=\"text-decoration: none; color: #2a7ae2;\">\n      Adjust Windows Settings for Gaming\n    <\/a>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\">\n    <a href=\"#upgrade-your-hardware-if-needed\" style=\"text-decoration: none; color: #2a7ae2;\">\n      Upgrade Your Hardware (If Needed)\n    <\/a>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\">\n    <a href=\"#summary\" style=\"text-decoration: none; color: #2a7ae2;\">\n      Summary\n    <\/a>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\">\n    <a href=\"#faqs\" style=\"text-decoration: none; color: #2a7ae2;\">\n      FAQs\n    <\/a>\n  <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"gap: 20px;\" class=\"align-button-center ub-buttons orientation-button-row ub-flex-wrap wp-block-ub-button\" id=\"ub-button-f9443e25-ed71-42f0-a654-11df186349e2\"><div class=\"ub-button-container ub-button-full-container\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/tf2\/store\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"ub-button-block-main  ub-button-full-width \" role=\"button\" style=\"--ub-button-background-color: #3a35fb; --ub-button-color: #ffffff; --ub-button-border: none; --ub-button-hover-background-color: #0025cc; --ub-button-hover-color: #ffffff; --ub-button-hover-border: none; padding-top: 10px; padding-right: 10px; padding-bottom: 10px; padding-left: 10px; border-top-left-radius: 10px;; border-top-right-radius: 10px;; border-bottom-left-radius: 10px;; border-bottom-right-radius: 10px;; \">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ub-button-content-holder\" style=\"flex-direction: row\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub-button-block-btn\"><strong>Buy Team Fortress 2 (TF2) Skins at Tradeit.gg&#8217;s Marketplace<\/strong><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 id='optimize-your-in-game-settings'  id=\"boomdevs_2\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Optimize Your In-Game Settings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"585\" src=\"https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/How-to-Boost-FPS-in-TF2-1-1024x585.webp\" alt=\"How to Boost FPS in TF2\" class=\"wp-image-29866\" data-full=\"https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/How-to-Boost-FPS-in-TF2-1.webp\" data-full-size=\"1891x1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/How-to-Boost-FPS-in-TF2-1-1024x585.webp 1024w, https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/How-to-Boost-FPS-in-TF2-1-300x171.webp 300w, https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/How-to-Boost-FPS-in-TF2-1-768x439.webp 768w, https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/How-to-Boost-FPS-in-TF2-1-1536x877.webp 1536w, https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/How-to-Boost-FPS-in-TF2-1.webp 1891w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 958px) 958px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The first and easiest step is adjusting your in-game graphics settings. TF2 includes several options that can significantly impact performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Focus on lowering the most demanding settings:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 20px; max-width: 900px; margin: 30px auto; font-family: 'Segoe UI', Tahoma, sans-serif; text-align: center;\">\n\n  <div style=\"flex: 1 1 calc(33.33% - 20px); background: #e3f2fd; padding: 22px; border-radius: 14px; box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\">\n    <div style=\"font-size: 34px; margin-bottom: 10px;\">\ud83c\udf11<\/div>\n    <strong style=\"display: block; font-size: 18px; margin-bottom: 6px;\">Shadow Quality<\/strong>\n    <p style=\"margin: 0;\">Lower this setting to reduce GPU load and improve overall performance.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div style=\"flex: 1 1 calc(33.33% - 20px); background: #e8f5e9; padding: 22px; border-radius: 14px; box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\">\n    <div style=\"font-size: 34px; margin-bottom: 10px;\">\ud83c\udfae<\/div>\n    <strong style=\"display: block; font-size: 18px; margin-bottom: 6px;\">Model Detail<\/strong>\n    <p style=\"margin: 0;\">Reducing model detail helps lower CPU and GPU usage for smoother gameplay.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div style=\"flex: 1 1 calc(33.33% - 20px); background: #fff3e0; padding: 22px; border-radius: 14px; box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\">\n    <div style=\"font-size: 34px; margin-bottom: 10px;\">\u2728<\/div>\n    <strong style=\"display: block; font-size: 18px; margin-bottom: 6px;\">Anti-Aliasing<\/strong>\n    <p style=\"margin: 0;\">Disable or lower this option to boost FPS and reduce performance strain.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also tweak additional options for better stability:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 20px; max-width: 900px; margin: 30px auto; font-family: 'Segoe UI', Tahoma, sans-serif; text-align: center;\">\n\n  <div style=\"flex: 1 1 calc(33.33% - 20px); background: #e3f2fd; padding: 22px; border-radius: 14px; box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\">\n    <div style=\"font-size: 34px; margin-bottom: 10px;\">\ud83d\uddbc\ufe0f<\/div>\n    <strong style=\"display: block; font-size: 18px; margin-bottom: 6px;\">Reduce Texture Quality<\/strong>\n    <p style=\"margin: 0;\">Lower texture settings to decrease VRAM usage and improve stability.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div style=\"flex: 1 1 calc(33.33% - 20px); background: #e8f5e9; padding: 22px; border-radius: 14px; box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\">\n    <div style=\"font-size: 34px; margin-bottom: 10px;\">\ud83d\udeab<\/div>\n    <strong style=\"display: block; font-size: 18px; margin-bottom: 6px;\">Disable Motion Blur<\/strong>\n    <p style=\"margin: 0;\">Turn off motion blur to reduce visual clutter and slightly boost performance.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div style=\"flex: 1 1 calc(33.33% - 20px); background: #fff3e0; padding: 22px; border-radius: 14px; box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\">\n    <div style=\"font-size: 34px; margin-bottom: 10px;\">\ud83d\udcc9<\/div>\n    <strong style=\"display: block; font-size: 18px; margin-bottom: 6px;\">Lower Resolution<\/strong>\n    <p style=\"margin: 0;\">Slightly reducing resolution can significantly increase FPS on weaker systems.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>While high settings may look better, competitive players often prioritize performance over visuals to ensure smoother aiming and movement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id='use-launch-options-for-better-performance'  id=\"boomdevs_3\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Use Launch Options for Better Performance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/How-to-Boost-FPS-in-TF2-2-1024x576.webp\" alt=\"How to Boost FPS in TF2\" class=\"wp-image-29867\" data-full=\"https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/How-to-Boost-FPS-in-TF2-2.webp\" data-full-size=\"1920x1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/How-to-Boost-FPS-in-TF2-2-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/How-to-Boost-FPS-in-TF2-2-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/How-to-Boost-FPS-in-TF2-2-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/How-to-Boost-FPS-in-TF2-2-1536x864.webp 1536w, https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/How-to-Boost-FPS-in-TF2-2-1916x1080.webp 1916w, https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/How-to-Boost-FPS-in-TF2-2.webp 1920w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 958px) 958px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Launch options allow you to tweak how TF2 runs before it even starts. You can access these through <a href=\"https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/how-to-create-a-steam-account-mobile-pc\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Steam<\/a> by right-clicking the game, selecting Properties, and entering commands in the launch options field.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some commonly used performance-focused launch options include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 20px; max-width: 900px; margin: 30px auto; font-family: 'Segoe UI', Tahoma, sans-serif; text-align: center;\">\n\n  <div style=\"flex: 1 1 calc(50% - 20px); background: #e3f2fd; padding: 22px; border-radius: 14px; box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\">\n    <div style=\"font-size: 34px; margin-bottom: 10px;\">\u23ed\ufe0f<\/div>\n    <strong style=\"display: block; font-size: 18px; margin-bottom: 6px;\">-novid<\/strong>\n    <p style=\"margin: 0;\">Skips the intro video and gets you into the game faster.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div style=\"flex: 1 1 calc(50% - 20px); background: #e8f5e9; padding: 22px; border-radius: 14px; box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\">\n    <div style=\"font-size: 34px; margin-bottom: 10px;\">\u26a1<\/div>\n    <strong style=\"display: block; font-size: 18px; margin-bottom: 6px;\">-high<\/strong>\n    <p style=\"margin: 0;\">Sets the game to high CPU priority for improved performance.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div style=\"flex: 1 1 calc(50% - 20px); background: #fff3e0; padding: 22px; border-radius: 14px; box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\">\n    <div style=\"font-size: 34px; margin-bottom: 10px;\">\ud83c\udfae<\/div>\n    <strong style=\"display: block; font-size: 18px; margin-bottom: 6px;\">-nojoy<\/strong>\n    <p style=\"margin: 0;\">Disables joystick support to free up system resources.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div style=\"flex: 1 1 calc(50% - 20px); background: #fce4ec; padding: 22px; border-radius: 14px; box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\">\n    <div style=\"font-size: 34px; margin-bottom: 10px;\">\ud83d\udee0\ufe0f<\/div>\n    <strong style=\"display: block; font-size: 18px; margin-bottom: 6px;\">-nod3d9ex<\/strong>\n    <p style=\"margin: 0;\">Can fix stuttering and improve stability on certain systems.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>These commands won\u2019t magically double your FPS, but they can provide small improvements and reduce stuttering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id='install-a-performance-config'  id=\"boomdevs_4\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Install a Performance Config<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the most effective ways to boost FPS in TF2 is by using a custom config. These are community-made files designed to optimize game settings beyond what\u2019s available in the default menu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Popular configs like mastercomfig are widely used and allow you to choose different presets depending on your system. They reduce visual clutter, optimize CPU usage, and improve frame consistency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id='update-drivers-and-system-software'  id=\"boomdevs_5\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Update Drivers and System Software<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Outdated drivers and system components can heavily impact performance. Keeping everything up to date ensures better compatibility and smoother gameplay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Make sure you regularly update:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 20px; max-width: 900px; margin: 30px auto; font-family: 'Segoe UI', Tahoma, sans-serif; text-align: center;\">\n\n  <div style=\"flex: 1 1 calc(33.33% - 20px); background: #e3f2fd; padding: 22px; border-radius: 14px; box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\">\n    <div style=\"font-size: 34px; margin-bottom: 10px;\">\ud83c\udfae<\/div>\n    <strong style=\"display: block; font-size: 18px; margin-bottom: 6px;\">GPU Drivers<\/strong>\n    <p style=\"margin: 0;\">Keep your NVIDIA, AMD, or Intel graphics drivers updated for optimal performance and stability.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div style=\"flex: 1 1 calc(33.33% - 20px); background: #e8f5e9; padding: 22px; border-radius: 14px; box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\">\n    <div style=\"font-size: 34px; margin-bottom: 10px;\">\ud83d\udcbb<\/div>\n    <strong style=\"display: block; font-size: 18px; margin-bottom: 6px;\">Operating System<\/strong>\n    <p style=\"margin: 0;\">Update your OS regularly to ensure compatibility and access to the latest performance improvements.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div style=\"flex: 1 1 calc(33.33% - 20px); background: #fff3e0; padding: 22px; border-radius: 14px; box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\">\n    <div style=\"font-size: 34px; margin-bottom: 10px;\">\u2699\ufe0f<\/div>\n    <strong style=\"display: block; font-size: 18px; margin-bottom: 6px;\">System Components<\/strong>\n    <p style=\"margin: 0;\">Ensure DirectX and other system components are up to date to avoid performance issues.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>This helps prevent <a href=\"https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/tf2-keeps-crashing-on-pc-how-to-solve\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">crashes<\/a>, stuttering, and unexpected FPS drops.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id='close-background-applications'  id=\"boomdevs_6\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Close Background Applications<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/How-to-Boost-FPS-in-TF2-3-1024x576.webp\" alt=\"How to Boost FPS in TF2\" class=\"wp-image-29868\" data-full=\"https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/How-to-Boost-FPS-in-TF2-3.webp\" data-full-size=\"1920x1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/How-to-Boost-FPS-in-TF2-3-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/How-to-Boost-FPS-in-TF2-3-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/How-to-Boost-FPS-in-TF2-3-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/How-to-Boost-FPS-in-TF2-3-1536x864.webp 1536w, https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/How-to-Boost-FPS-in-TF2-3-1916x1080.webp 1916w, https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/How-to-Boost-FPS-in-TF2-3.webp 1920w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 958px) 958px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Background programs can consume CPU, RAM, and disk usage, all of which affect TF2 performance. Before launching the game, close unnecessary applications such as browsers, recording software, or overlay tools.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Programs like Discord overlays or hardware monitoring tools can sometimes interfere with performance, so disabling them can lead to smoother gameplay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id='adjust-windows-settings-for-gaming'  id=\"boomdevs_7\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Adjust Windows Settings for Gaming<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Optimizing your Windows settings can also improve <a href=\"https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/how-to-show-fps-in-tf2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">FPS<\/a>. Set your power plan to High Performance to ensure your CPU and GPU are running at full capacity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also disable unnecessary startup programs and visual effects in Windows to free up system resources. These small tweaks can add up, especially on mid-range or older systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id='upgrade-your-hardware-if-needed'  id=\"boomdevs_8\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Upgrade Your Hardware (If Needed)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019ve tried everything and still experience low FPS, your hardware may be the limiting factor. TF2 relies heavily on CPU performance, so upgrading your processor can provide noticeable improvements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Consider upgrading the following components:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 20px; max-width: 900px; margin: 30px auto; font-family: 'Segoe UI', Tahoma, sans-serif; text-align: center;\">\n\n  <div style=\"flex: 1 1 calc(33.33% - 20px); background: #e3f2fd; padding: 22px; border-radius: 14px; box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\">\n    <div style=\"font-size: 34px; margin-bottom: 10px;\">\ud83e\udde0<\/div>\n    <strong style=\"display: block; font-size: 18px; margin-bottom: 6px;\">Upgrade CPU<\/strong>\n    <p style=\"margin: 0;\">A stronger processor improves overall performance and boosts FPS in CPU-heavy games.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div style=\"flex: 1 1 calc(33.33% - 20px); background: #e8f5e9; padding: 22px; border-radius: 14px; box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\">\n    <div style=\"font-size: 34px; margin-bottom: 10px;\">\ud83e\udde9<\/div>\n    <strong style=\"display: block; font-size: 18px; margin-bottom: 6px;\">Add More RAM<\/strong>\n    <p style=\"margin: 0;\">More memory allows smoother multitasking and reduces stuttering during gameplay.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div style=\"flex: 1 1 calc(33.33% - 20px); background: #fff3e0; padding: 22px; border-radius: 14px; box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\">\n    <div style=\"font-size: 34px; margin-bottom: 10px;\">\u26a1<\/div>\n    <strong style=\"display: block; font-size: 18px; margin-bottom: 6px;\">Switch to SSD<\/strong>\n    <p style=\"margin: 0;\">An SSD reduces loading times and helps eliminate stutters caused by slow storage.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Even small upgrades can make a noticeable difference in gameplay smoothness.<\/p>\n\n\n<div style=\"gap: 20px;\" class=\"align-button-center ub-buttons orientation-button-row ub-flex-wrap wp-block-ub-button\" id=\"ub-button-9a06c632-5ad5-4e0b-93b2-65884c6907d4\"><div class=\"ub-button-container ub-button-full-container\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/tf2\/sell\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"ub-button-block-main  ub-button-full-width \" role=\"button\" style=\"--ub-button-background-color: #3a35fb; --ub-button-color: #ffffff; --ub-button-border: none; --ub-button-hover-background-color: #0058bd; --ub-button-hover-color: #ffffff; --ub-button-hover-border: none; padding-top: 10px; padding-right: 10px; padding-bottom: 10px; padding-left: 10px; border-top-left-radius: 10px;; border-top-right-radius: 10px;; border-bottom-left-radius: 10px;; border-bottom-right-radius: 10px;; \">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ub-button-content-holder\" style=\"flex-direction: row\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub-button-block-btn\"><strong>Sell TF2 Skins at Tradeit.gg<\/strong><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 id='summary'  id=\"boomdevs_9\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Summary<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Boosting FPS in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.teamfortress.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Team Fortress 2<\/a> doesn\u2019t require a high-end PC. By lowering in-game settings, using <a href=\"https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/best-tf2-launch-options\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">launch options<\/a>, installing a performance config, and keeping your system optimized, you can achieve a much smoother experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Focus on reducing unnecessary load on your system and prioritizing performance over visuals. With the right setup, TF2 can run smoothly even on modest hardware, giving you a competitive edge and a more enjoyable gameplay experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id='faqs'  id=\"boomdevs_10\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">FAQs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div data-schema-only=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-aioseo-faq\"><h3 id='1-what-is-a-good-fps-for-tf2'  id=\"boomdevs_11\" class=\"aioseo-faq-block-question\"><strong>1. 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