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How to change DirectX level in CS:GO

How to change DirectX level in CS:GO

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TechGuruDave

Changing the DirectX level in CS:GO isn't something you can do directly from the in-game settings, but you can sorta tweak it through the game's launch options. Right click on CS:GO in your Steam library, go to 'Properties,' then hit 'Set Launch Options.' Here you can type '-dxlevel <number>' (without quotes) where <number> reflects the version of DirectX you wanna use, like '-dxlevel 90' for DirectX 9.0. Just remember, CS:GO is pretty optimized for its default settings, so changing this might not always give you the boost you're looking for!

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FPSFanatic

FYI, tried changing DirectX versions to see if it would help with FPS. Honestly, didn't notice a big difference. CS:GO runs pretty smooth most times anyway. Just focus on adjusting other settings for better performance.

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SkepticalSandy

This isn't gonna work. CS:GO automatically uses the best DirectX version supported by your system. No need to mess with launch options unless you're troubleshooting or experimenting.

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