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How to not get black bars in CS:GO?

How to not get black bars in CS:GO?

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ResolutionGuru

Just set your resolution to match your monitor's native one. Usually does the trick.

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ScreenFixer101

Easiest way? Change your game's aspect ratio settings. Most common fix is switching to a 16:9 aspect ratio, which matches most modern monitors. If you're on a 4:3 aspect ratio, you're likely to see those black bars on the sides. Dive into your graphics settings either in-game or on your GPU's control panel. Look for 'aspect ratio' and play around till the bars disappear!

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TechieSteve

Resolution is key here. Make sure your in-game resolution settings match your monitor's. If you're playing on a laptop or an unusual monitor size, you might have to tweak settings a bit more to find the perfect fit. Also, check if there's an 'overscan' option in your monitor's menu. Turning it off can sometimes fix the black bar issue.

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OldSchoolFan

Honestly, love the black bars. They give that old-school vibe plus I feel like they help me focus better on the center of the screen where the action is. But yeah, if they annoy you, changing the aspect ratio is the way to go.

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