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Setting Client Rates |
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Categories: Topics | Games | Valve Games | Source (PC) | Performance Issues |
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Client rate settings are useful in troubleshooting lag and poor multiplayer performance. Please see the Troubleshooting Lag topic for further recommendations. Steam Internet Connection SpeedCheck that you have your Internet Connection Speed properly set to match your internet connection type. You can find it in Steam's File > Settings > Download > Internet Connection Speed. If you are sharing an internet connection or you suspect that your router is limiting your connection speed, try setting it to the next slower setting.
In-game RateMost connections work well with the default rate, cl_updaterate, and cl_cmdrate settings. Most servers prevent changing your in-game rate settings. Default Settings:
Test ScriptYou may try this test rate settings script to see what different settings do, but the default settings are the best for most internet connection types. Instructions Download this rate.cfg file and put it in your game folder, then add the line exec rate.cfg to your userconfig.cfg file:
rate.cfg56K modems are usually best set to a rate between 3500 to 5000 - you may need to edit some of the rate settings to find the best range for performance. Once you have loaded the rate.cfg test script you can execute the following commands in the developer's console to determine which rate offers the best performance:
You may also use the F2 key to cycle around to all the settings. |
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