TLDR: launch the game once after using -dxlevel 81 and then remove it from launch options. Originally posted by BurnCastle: Put "-dxlevel 90" into launch options. 2. [deleted] • 9 yr. Click Properties 3. -dxlevel 81 (Makes the game appear pretty dark, and drastically changes the look of some scenes. fRaZzT0 • 5 yr. Glow will not work. Change your ingame resolution Just change your resolution in TF2. #3. Replace 91 with this. #10. Whats the difference between dxlevel 90 and dxlevel 95. Would this backwards compatability requirement cause strain on my hardware and ultimately poorer game performance? < 1 2 >. 5 by replacing 81 with 95. 5. #2. Apr 17,. So another question I had is, would it be wise to have something like "dxlevel 90 and low config" or something like "dxlevel 81 and medium or medium low config". 213 seconds 235. Team Fortress 2. 5 , 9. dxlevel 95 = could help fps compared to 91, could hurt, depends on your gpu (the default also) dxlevel 98 = highest quality but only a bit better than 90/95 with a lot less fps. Recommended Launch Options. Also you can put in -dxlevel 80 or 81 (it's the same). dxlevel 80 = best option for fps, but not stable dxlevel 81 = almost just as good for fps but a lot more stable dxlevel 90 = less fps but higher quality graphics dxlevel 95 = could help fps compared to 91, could hurt, depends on your gpu (the default also) dxlevel 98 = highest quality but only a bit better than 90/95 with a lot less fps thanks. cfg file that give me slightly better FPS: mat_phong 0. 198 seconds 216. ago. My shitty laptop used to have its framerate almost exactly doubled by leaving -dxlevel 81 in launch options instead of taking it out after the 1st launch. Эти файлы устанавливаются в папку custom, которая находится по этому пути (Program Files (x86)SteamsteamappscommonTeam Fortress 2 fcustom) в корень этой папки. Set it to 60, 70, 80, 81, 90, 95 or 98 () to set the corresponding DirectX version; it is not possible to run at a higher level than the graphics hardware is capable of. Enter the 460GTX and Chris’ Configs. no swearing(i just typed it cuz i was in hurry so apologies for that) 2. You can even say -dxlevel 130, it'll show DirectX 13 in advanced options but it'll only use what DirectX features the game supports. This is useful if your graphics hardware is older, and gets significantly better performance in an earlier version of DirectX. To test lower-quality DirectX levels on a more advanced graphics card, use the mat_dxlevel cvar. Scootis McPootis Apr 5, 2014 @ 12:13pm. dxlevel 80/81 are very outdated and remove skins and killstreak sheens and generally make the game look worse. If you’re using the default value of 80, then you’ll want to change it to 95. dxlevel 81 = almost just as good for fps but a lot more stable. Note: first change your video settings before deciding to change directx level. cfg' and paste commands mentioned above. dxlevel 90 means fewer frames per second but higher-quality visuals. (Remember to remove it after launching)tf2 only support DirectX level windows 10 only haves DirectX 12 then you haft to have DirectX 12 supported graphic card-dxlevel 80-dxlevel 81-dxlevel 90-dxlevel 95-dxlevel 98 Warning: Our games no longer support DirectX 7 as a launch option. Date Posted: Feb 1, 2018 @ 6:10am. (also known as "dxlevel 95") for TF2 Classic. Hi, I just checked. Right-click on the Steam icon in the notification area of your Windows task bar and select "Library. Right-click Team Fortress 2 in your Steam library and click Properties…. yes try that. The Orange Box engine adds hardware face rendering, soft particles, and multicore rendering over the old Source Engine. -autoconfig. If the echo appears, then it's a loading problem, otherwise your autoexec file itself is the issue (maybe. dx98: 2639 frames 23. Ignores settings inside any . Check your launch options to see if they have any commands that may reset settings like -dxlevel 81,-autoconfig, or -defaultPerhaps try using mat_dxlevel 90 instead of -dxlevel 90. 25 ms/f) 18. Fullscreen will give you better performance but may be. type in "-novid and -dxlevel 80" into "set launch options" which is located in TF2 properties on the "steam games" tab It makes TF2 run on directX 8 and reduces alot of lag. ZorkNemesis • 7 yr. cfg files until this parameter is removed. . TIL it is possible for TF2 to be less graphically appealing than TFC. 1 mode; this works with any game up to The Orange Box but may provide better compatibility, particularly in Team Fortress 2. I just want to know which is the best in terms of performance. Pro-Tip: If the two launch options above don’t work, we suggest using -dxlevel_90 or -mat_dxlevel 95. Make sure you are running tf2 on HIgh priority, to do this right click tf2 on steam and go to properties and type: -high also type: -dxlevel 81 you can also type: -nopix and -nojoy. Mr. // Copy and paste the following into your autoexec. Also, it's recommended to add the -w and -h for the resolution you wish to play at (I. check your current dxlevel with mat_dxlevel. changed dx level to 80, cant see skins, changed it back to 90, still cant see skins. Delete. 8 gives better fps for me. Check your DX level and see if your quality settings are resetting to high. Posts: 18. Person A telling Person B their "launch options" for a game. Grant "b4nny" Vincent (born July 27, 1993) is an American Team Fortress 2 player currently playing for froyotech. 510 seconds 92. And yes, the higher graphical settings you have on, generally, if you don't have a potato for a computer, it'll feel smoother, even if your fps is lower. dxlevel 80 is deprecated and unsupported, if I'm not wrong. These are some of the commands I have in my autoexec. Team Fortress 2. Below are the most common modes used: . 086 fps variability. mat_dxlevel. Are there any ways to resolve this or it's just the game and I must deal with it? (It don't really affect me that much but for me it just feels weird to get 130 fps on tf2 and more on more. -dxlevel 81 will start the game in DirectX 8. #1 Chinfu1189 Aug 31, 2018 @ 6:05am Dxlevel 90 is for better pcs with more textures and lighting and how crits look Dxlevel80 and below low grade everything and if the dxlevel. 2. TF2 has a lot of hidden settings that aren't apparent in the 'Video' options. Optional -sw -h y -w x Windowed mode, can hurt performance, x. I always get this 1-second stutter about every 30 seconds. -dxlevel 81 (Makes the game appear pretty dark, and drastically changes the look of some scenes. [deleted] • 9 yr. This is kind of what I thought. Introduction. dxlevel 80 for 8. That at least ensures you're actually running it on dx9, if possible. But every month we have. -novid : disables Valve startup logo, saves time. 701 seconds 111. Note: first change your video settings before deciding to change directx level. -dxlevel <level> - Forces a specific DirectX version when launching the game. i have a average laptop and bad internet, so when i play tf2 i lower my setting down for a better FSP rate. 35 fps ( 8. 1. Integrated GPU: Intel UHD Graphics 620. #5. How to get it working? I have put "-dxlevel 81" in launch options and it's still not working. . Level to 9. kDex Jul 6, 2014 @ 5:36pm. help. #4. dx8 doesnt show skins, and makes the teleporter glow and the medibeams look weird. Any help on this? • Right-click on TF2 under the Library in Steam and select Properties. dxlevel 80 or 81 is not recommended, especially for competitive matches, as dxlevel 90 or 95 is required. Per page: 15 30 50. tf where you can make your own script, You can choose your own graphics and your prefrences or you can check the configs made by other people and you will probably find b4nny's config on there. For Windows Vista settings should be similar albeit named slightly different. Why TF2 official servers are full of bots and CSGO servers are fine when both use Valve. DXLevel 81 runs an older inefficient pipeline meant for older systems. I have a mat_phong 0 cfg file and I run the game on dxlevel 81. 4 Ghz. u/Fit_Lawfulness5584 DXlevel 90. Usually it is done using the dxlevel parameter in the command line. NVidia GeForce FX 5200). Is there any command to put into console that changes that without having to change dxlevel?. I am trying to boost my fps, so I can play without any frame drops or anything and I tried dxlevel 81. Without a -dxlevel launch option, I would recommend setting window mode and resolution in the game options for slightly better performance. 8 , 9. Hello, I was experiencing lag before on TF2 and CS:GO (turns out my computer needed a restart). -dxlevel 90. Or, download it from the manufacturer's official website. e. I have this weird issue with tf2 since a month ago, I have 40-60 ping, 200fps but the game still lags/stutters when I play. Team Fortress 2 > General Discussions > Topic Details. -dxlevel 96-99 = Directx 9. At this point I decided to once again kick things up a notch. You can change it in your launch options by adding "-dxlevel 81" (minus the quotes). that's what I've heard, anyway. Last edited by icehat ;. Clean TF2, dxlevel 8, comanglia's + rhapsody's config, no hats mod and a cap at 65 fps. From my understanding of it, the Source engine on Linux and Mac environments still thinks it's making DirectX calls -- Valve have made a library that sits in. This is primarily due to a major upcoming shader overhaul that will add new capabilities, fix countless issues, and improve rendering performance. ago. Originally posted by 'frnchs: -dxlevel 95 remove it after first launchg. For some reason my Pc handles good on High performance. It is recommended to be installed on a blank TF2, without any prior configs installed. Community News tf2pickup. Scarcely Lethal kho. Subscribe. -dxlevel 90 will start the game in DirectX 9. 2 (also known as "dxlevel 95") for TF2 Classic. 35 fps ( 4. Type these in launch options one at a time: delete-dxlevel 81. My solution was to dump the cvars (dumpcvars I think is the command) with a console command after launching. TF2 -dxlevel 81 glitch that I'm trying to troubleshoot. This is how to change dxlevel in console command it is really usefulWhat should we do next? Comment right down below*My steam profile:(any add is welcome)htt. [deleted] • 9 yr. Try this: +mat_dxlevel 81. I don't understand where people, such as b4nny, get this idea that dxlevel 91 is a real thing. Usually when starting up TF2 I would on the developers console and type mat_dxlevel 81. When in the main menu: host_writeconfig to generate a new config. 25 ms/f) 18. for some reason, without -dxlevel 81 the white screen for me appears, but when i put it it stop appearing. cl_ragdoll_physics_enable 0. When I put -dxlevel 81 on my launch options, the skin texture does not load as it requires a minimum dxlevel 90. 0. This is useful if your graphics hardware is older, and gets significantly better performance in an earlier version of DirectX. Basically mat_dxlevel is a console variation of dxlevel. Ive been trying a bunch of things like in the nvidia control panel, watched a couple tf2-optimization videos and installed a mastercomfig (high preset) I've tried turning vsync off/on, capping the fps and different comfigs but nothing works. My name is Boyd and I’m a Service Management Specialist with a knack for operational data gathering, transformation, analysis and reporting. He is regarded as the most successful player to have played the game. Originally posted by xd: Originally posted by OLDMAN: -dxlevel 90. well mat_phong is made redundant in dx level 81, so i recommend you use 81 if you have bad lag. It worked for one and not the other? Try replacing -dxlevel 81 with +mat_dxlevel 81, unless your cfg needs -dxlevel to work. This is useful if your graphics hardware is older, and gets significantly better performance in an earlier version of DirectX. Upcoming Events ETF2L 6v6 Summer 2023 Div4 Grand Finals: Aware vs. Also, setting it to 4:3 help ALOT 4:3 Lowest FOV, Highest FPS 16:10 Middleground for both 16:9. To do this, simply type mat_dxlevel into your console. Play at native resolution if at all possible. However the downsides are many, glitchy effects, loadout. ago. eu, a brand-new 6v6 pick-up game service for Europe 3 Insomnia71 is the debut of the "TF2 Zone" 9 hugs. fox Oct 26, 2017 @ 11:03pm. #4. If you can tell, there. PythonWood Apr 13, 2022 @ 7:16am. mat_dxlevel <integer>. putnamehere3145 14 years ago #6 ^That only helps with performance, not loading. -autoconfig. DirectX level keeps resetting. You can wipe your configs by clearing your. Back in 2007, the Wii was still in its prime, the GeForce FX5500 was a good card, and the future of PC gaming was Games for Windows – LIVE. and add "-dxlevel 81" minus the quotes. Stric_Matic • 9 yr. Scout. This command will NUKE your graphics so don't be surprised if you can't see weapon skins. Don’t bother with -dxlevel 98 unless you’re a quality nerd, you’ll get negligible benefit for a sizeable performance loss. This subreddit is dedicated to Team Fortress 2, created by Valve Corporation in 2007. I'm lost. In there it should say what dxlevel it's running at. gee man calm your títs Last edited by SabinyAK; Jan 16, 2015 @ 9:46pm #11. then I see that TF2 is Running in the library, it says "Team Fortress 2 - Running" for like a few seconds, TF2/hl2. org launches tf2pickup. syntax can be everything :P. 9, one of the oldest, I can 100% the settings (except motion blur and Vsync) and the game would manage to get 240FPS basically anywhere, using 40+ % of the GPU at 1440 and. Check your steam cloud setting are enabled add this -autoconfig to Launch Options, I have all my setting on a autoexec file I never had that problem. Last edited by Zotac; Aug 24, 2019 @ 6:19pm. Some little mf on your screen kills fps. Set launch properties > -dxlevel 90 Remove it after successfully launching once #2. I think he uses DxLevel 81 along with either a stripping config or hisown custom one. 25 ms/f) 18. try one of these , -dxlevel 90. Basically, water is white, and evert single particle is a square. This is useful if your graphics card is DirectX 9 capable, but a lot faster using only DirectX 8 (e. TF2 runs alright on basically anything, I've ran it at 45-90fps using a GPU only meant for video decode from 2012, meanwhile even minecraft ran at only 20fps. then click on "set launch options" and write this in it :-novid -console 4. Hypno-Eyes (Shining) with white paint 3. Launch game 7. I've been recently using dxlevel 80 or 81 because it looks a lot more polished but possibly even better than dx90 and above. There should be a option for Decal limit in advance options. If it's at 8 that would cause the game too look much worse and also be the cause of weapon sheens not appearing resulting in those errors you are getting in the console. Members Online. 626 fps variability I will cap it at 144 fps this is cap off Just use dxlevel 95 with mat_phong 0, mat_specular 0, and mat_bumpmap 0. ---. Team Fortress 2 > General Discussions > Topic Details. Processor Intel (R) Core (TM) i7-4510U CPU @ 2. 4. Feb 2, 2016 @ 4:01am Originally posted by Yuki Usagi: Set launch properties > -dxlevel 90. Reply reply. in the launch options. 2. Put "-dxlevel 98" or "-dxlevel 90" in the launch options. It requires DirectX 9. This will tell you what value you are currently using. -novid -nojoy -nosteamcontroller -nohltv -particles 1 -precachefontchars -dxlevel 100 -console -freq x -noborder +cl_disablehtmlmotd 1Once you have that open, you're then going to type in "-dxlevel 81", with the hyphen (-) and all. I tried it in the past and it worked, but I tried it recently and it just crashed everytime I joined a game. tf is back after five years away 3 LAN Downunder 2023 viewer's guide 1 A new NTF2CL takes place this weekend 10 NOOBPANZER II: The Re-Panzering 10 2017 called, SVIFT are back 6 /for. To change it back (if you'd like to) just change it to "-dxlevel 91". Tede Sołtys Mar 10, 2017 @ 7:27am. Second, don't have -dxlevel 90 in your launch options in the first run. -dxlevel 90: O melhor pra quem quer gráfico e FPS, mantem tudo que á de novo no tf2, e tendo um bom FPS. Apparently, after the first time you run the game with this option it is saved, and you. Remember results may be better or worse on your own. 198 seconds 216. I'll try that once I learn how. 2) Input these commands into console: // DX8 Style Lighting. An in-development project that focuses on making scripts for Team Fortress 2 and Garry's Mod with the help of forums and experience. Panface - "I hate snipers so much" 23:51, 30 August 2021 (UTC) Clean up "Timed Actions" section. Usually if this increases performance it means that you have either a lot of. -dxlevel 90 then open up tf2, close it down, remove the -dxlevel 90. *rational for last step: after setting the dxlevel you. 1 Answer. Then, close TF2 and then remove the “-dxlevel xx” text you had typed in previously (otherwise you’ll reset your graphics settings again). Lady Alcina Dimitrescu Oct 12, 2020 @ 12:11pm. I have this obscure problem that pop-up recently when I play tf2. In effect, Team Fortress 2’s terrible optimization was costing me games. Topic Archived. I've done some research and I've seen people saying that Chris Maxframes is not much diffrent from Highframes. cfg is not read only. Note: If you're playing on a Mac, this command will not work for TF2 on Mac since it runs on OpenGL, not. Right-click on TF2 in your Steam Library -> Properties -> Set Launch Options. Definitely worth a try if you're not running dx98 or 95 currently. After you boot up the game, remove it from the launch options and restart the game once again. 0 you would use -dxlevel 80. It's between 80 and 98. PIzusunklasa1. In the window that pops up, type in -dxlevel 90 (or -dxlevel 98, though I don't know whether that gives extra eye candy or not), click OK. then quit and remove it. Options: * -dxlevel 60 * -dxlevel 70 * -dxlevel 80 * -dxlevel 81 * -dxlevel 90. 0)90 - DX9 shader model 2. All Discussions Screenshots Artwork Broadcasts Videos Workshop News Guides Reviews. fox ; Oct 26, 2017 @ 11:03pm. -novid: Retira o video de inicio do TF2. 2 Right Click on TF2 and hit "Properties". -dxlevel 95. Thank you so much! I wanted to check which dxlevel I was using. it will give the best performance. [deleted] • 3 yr. The Model Viewer also pulls settings from the config file ' dxsupport. 0. 98 ms/f) 7. Edit: You can also type mat_dxlevel into your console if you simply want to check the value. -dxlevel 95 to your launch options and the problem is fixed, then it's likely that this is the culprit. WE are in the beam. 45 fps (14. -dxlevel 98. for DirectX 8. so just slap in -dxlevel 91 and launch the game once. Direct x8 is no longer support in tf2, try one of these , -dxlevel 90 and higher-dxlevel 80-dxlevel 81-dxlevel 90-dxlevel 95-dxlevel 98 dxlevel <level> - Forces a specific DirectX version when launching the game. Run TF2 6. #5. ago. Ill look more into this on my craptop. it did not froze the game. #5. soup Nov 12, 2017 @ 12:59pm. #3. Always -dxlevel 100. I removed dxlevel 81 from the launch options but I still got that message. #4. By loafe #4bf. // To get dxlevel 90 put -dxlevel 90 in your TF2 launch options (Right-click Team Fortress 2 -> Properties -> Set launch options. Enter into launch options. delete C:Program Files. It goes 80-100, but i recommend 96 at max, only use 100 if u have a buff af computer. Note:This command is not available in any game made using Left 4 Dead engine branch and later branches, or in some third-party branches. It's actually bad because you are making the game turn everything into -dxlevel x every time you launch when it already is. dxlevel 95 = could help fps compared to 91, could hurt, depends on your gpu (the default also) dxlevel 98 = highest quality but only a bit better than 90/95 with a lot less fps. How to change it: Right-click TF2 in the steam games menu, choose "properties" and then "set launch options". yammed up. 5 by using command "mat_dxlevel 95" mat_dxlevel 98; mat_dxlevel 95 ; mat. u get GREAT fps but at the cost of pretty horrid graphics. cfg file at C:Program Files (x86)SteamSteamAppscommonTeam Fortress 2 fcfg. So another question I had is, would it be wise to have something like "dxlevel 90 and low config" or something like "dxlevel 81 and medium or medium low config". 2639 frames 28. -dxlevel 9 or -dxlevel 95 doesnt work any more, but i need directx 9 to use contracts. Happy to assist. Next make sure your config. #3. You can try using the launch option yourself, then head to video options, and it will display your dx hardware level at dx10. We need to make a tourney where people fight while like this. From my understanding of it, the Source engine on Linux and Mac environments still thinks it's making DirectX calls -- Valve have made a library that sits in the middle and translates these to OpenGL. Maws [has Team Fortress 2] 1 hour ago how to REALLY fix your graphical problems (missing water textures and such) so, since people really are stupid and say that using -dxlevel 70 -mat_forcehardwaresync 0 is the good option, but no. You can type the command in the autoexec config file found in the cfg file of tf. k thanks for this. Right click the game, go to properties, find launch options, and set "-dxlevel 90" or "-dxlevel 95" without quotations. Right-click on TF2 in your Steam Library -> Properties -> Set Launch Options. Originally posted by Yuki Usagi: Set launch properties > -dxlevel 90. ago. Hello i got a strange killstreak spycicle with a team shine sheen. 086 fps variability. . #9. Members Online. Ive been trying a bunch of things like in the nvidia control panel, watched a couple tf2-optimization videos and installed a mastercomfig (high preset) I've tried turning vsync off/on, capping the fps and different comfigs but nothing works. So I'll get better fps with dxlevel 80? When I changed from 80 to 81, I didn't notice much of a difference; maybe there's something I'm missing? There's no real difference between them, except 81 is more stable. ago. E for 1080p -w 1920 -h 1080). 3. Tried it before caused loads of issues and crashes as tf2 wasnt optimized for that Reply TF2SaxtonHaleMain • Additional comment actions. hey guys i have a custom tf2 autoexec. I recently used the "Chris max FPS script" for tf2, but i tend to play CTF a lot. Now, go ahead and open Team Fortress 2, and enjoy a bit of a boost to your frames. 2. -dxlevel 95 // Higher quality. Once you shut off tf2 and turn it on again, they will be overwritten by values located in autoexec file. 198 seconds 216. 13 fps ( 5. dxlevel 90 = less fps but higher quality graphics. I looked up a video on how to make it not lag, and it told me to put the command "-dxlevel 80 +mat_antialias 0 window" in the start launch option. The mat_phong setting enables or disables Phong shading. Water is still white. 1. So my computer renders TF2 at about 82% the speed that yours does at comparable CPU speeds, whilst running OS X. 1. ) But it's all broken now. My solution was to dump the cvars (dumpcvars I think is the command) with a console command after launching. If you don't know then its not your problem I guess. -noborder le dice a Windows que no dibuje bordes (barra de título, botones de ventana) alrededor de la ventana. If you want to change it, you need to put -dxlevel ** on your launch options, and after the first time you launch tf2 with those settings, you can remove it from your launch options. DXLevel 98 only works on XBox, DXLevel 92 works on Linux-based OSes, and DXLevel 95 is the highest level allowed on PC. Members Online. Isn't there is a limit for TF2 ? I thought 93 was the max limit for dx level on tf2.