Players of Counter-Strike 2 (CS2) are experiencing a concerning issue with the game’s main menu, as it is causing their GPU units to work at full capacity. Despite the main menu not requiring any significant rendering, players have noticed that their systems’ GPU utilization reaches 100 percent when the menu is open.
A Reddit user named u/pentafe shared screenshots on November 19, demonstrating this unusual GPU usage. Many players have questioned why a simple main menu would demand such high graphics resources.
One possible solution suggested by experienced CS2 players is to cap the maximum frames per second (FPS) at 30 or 60. This can be done by entering the command “fps_max_ui 60” in the console. However, pentafe argued that the main menu should not push the graphics card to its limits, especially considering that a fully loaded game with multiple players, weapons, and effects like smoke and grenades does not have the same impact on GPU usage.
While some users downvoted pentafe’s comment, their point is valid. Main menus in games are typically designed to be minimal and should not require excessive GPU resources. While capping FPS can alleviate the issue, it is not a standard practice for most other games. Modern video games like CS2 should be optimized to use fewer resources and conserve energy automatically.
Although CS2 has other pressing issues such as bugs and cheating that need to be addressed, pentafe’s observation could indicate an optimization error or bug that requires attention from Valve, the game’s developer.
| Date | Score |
|---|---|
| November 19 | Player reports high GPU usage in CS2 main menu |
| November 19 | Players suggest capping FPS to alleviate the issue |
| November 19 | Pentafe argues that main menu should not strain GPU as much as gameplay |
| November 19 | Discussion on optimization and potential bug in CS2 |
Source: DOTESPORTS
