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Optimize Garry's Mod performance by editing autoexec.cfg with commands like fps_max FRAMERATE and setting launch options.

To optimize your Garry's Mod experience and potentially boost your framerate without installing mods or addons, you can modify the game's configuration files and launch options. This process involves editing the autoexec.cfg file and setting a custom framerate based on your monitor's refresh rate.

Step-by-Step Optimization:

1. Access Game Properties:
   
   • Right-click on Garry's Mod in your Steam library.
   • Go to "Properties."
2. Locate Configuration Folder:
   
   • In the Properties window, navigate to the "Installed Files" section.
   • Click "Browse."
   • Browse to the folder: garrysmod/cfg.
3. Edit autoexec.cfg:
   
   • Open the autoexec.cfg file using Notepad or another text editor.
   • Paste the following code into the file:

   gmod_mcore_test 1
   mat_queue_mode 2
   cl_threaded_bone_setup 1
   cl_threaded_client_leaf_system 1
   r_threaded_client_shadow_manager 1
   r_threaded_particles 1
   r_threaded_renderables 1
   r_queued_ropes 1
   studio_queue_mode 1
   mat_specular 1
   
   fps_max FRAMERATE
   menu_cleanupgmas
   host_writeconfig

   • Replace "FRAMERATE" with your monitor's refresh rate (Hertz) for optimal results.
4. Find Your Monitor's Refresh Rate (Hertz):
   
   • Windows 10:
     
     1. Open Settings (Windows key + I).
     2. Go to "Display."
     3. Scroll down to "Advanced display settings."
     4. If you have multiple monitors, select the correct one.
     5. Look for "Refresh rate" to see or adjust your Monitor Hertz.
   • Windows 11:
     
     1. Open Settings (Windows key + I).
     2. Go to "Display."
     3. Choose the correct display at the top.
     4. Scroll down to "Advanced display settings."
     5. Look for "Choose a refresh rate" to see or adjust your Monitor Hertz.
5. Add Launch Option:
   
   • Open the Game's Properties again.
   • Navigate to the "General" section.
   • In the "Launch Options" box, paste: +exec autoexec.cfg.
6. Launch the Game:
   
   • When launching Garry's Mod, use either the "64-Bit" or "Garry's Mod" option.