-noforcemparms -noforcemaccel -noforcemspd -freq 144 -tickrate 128 -noipx -nojoy -high -threads 4 +cl_updaterate 101 +cl_cmdrate 101 +rate 25000 +ex_interp 0.01 -w 1024 -h 768 -full
Fix: Always use -full with -freq. Borderless window ignores refresh rate commands.
Before you copy the commands, here is how to access the menu: cs 16 steam launch options link
For an up-to-date list of all launch options and troubleshooting:
🔗 CS 1.6 Steam Launch Options Guide – Steam Community
(Replace with actual working URL if needed; Valve has removed some old support articles. The official source is now community-driven.) Fix: Always use -full with -freq
If the master string causes crashes, try these variations. For an up-to-date list of all launch options
These help the game run smoother on modern hardware by allocating more memory or changing how the game runs.
-nofbo
-novid
-threads 4 (or 2, or 8)
-freq 144 (or 60, 75, etc.)
-full or -window