I wrote a tool that optimizes Windows for competitive gaming
The code is open source https://github.com/artiebits/fps-booster. Give it a like/star on GitHub!
FPS (frames per second) matter a lot in shooters like Counter-Strike, Call of Duty, Fortnite. Higher FPS makes enemy movement look smoother and easier to track, and lets you react faster. That’s why every competitive player is obsessed with higher FPS.
By default, Windows is not optimized for competitive gaming. It is an operating system for general use. It prioritizes power efficiency, background services, and security features that add overhead during play.
My script configures Windows to get extra FPS by disabling performance-draining features, prioritizing CPU/GPU resources for games, and removing background bloatware.
You can make these optimizations manually, but that requires digging through settings. The tool is more convenient. And there are a few tools on the market that do the same, but they require a paid monthly subscription. This one is 100% free and open source.
I wrote this script for myself and I play Premier matchmaking and on FACEIT. So it is VAC and FACEIT anti-cheat safe because it only modifies standard Windows configuration. No game files, memory injections, or runtime hooks are used.
How to use FPS Booster
Run the script once as Administrator, reboot, and you are ready to play.
python fps_booster.pyThe script checks each setting and tells you what have been changed:
--- CS2 Optimization Tool | Intel Core i7 ---
[ Optimal ] Game Mode
[ Fixed ] Memory Integrity (Core Isolation disabled)
[ Fixed ] Ultimate Performance Power Plan
[ Fixed ] Hardware-Accelerated GPU Scheduling
[ Fixed ] CS2 High CPU Priority (persistent)
[ Fixed ] Multimedia scheduling priority for games
[ Fixed ] Fullscreen Optimizations disabled
[ Fixed ] High Performance GPU Profile (dedicated GPU forced)
[ Fixed ] Startup Apps disabled (OneDrive, Teams, Skype, Cortana)
[ Fixed ] Mouse Acceleration disabled (1:1 input)
[ Fixed ] Cloudflare DNS configured
...
--- Summary: 2 Optimal, 9 Fixed, 0 Failed ---
Reboot required to apply changes.If you play Counter-Strike, give it a shot https://github.com/artiebits/fps-booster. If you find other optimizations worth adding, PRs are welcome.