My CS2 skins are lagging the game?

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    azan
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    Is it possible for skins to cause FPS drops? Since I equipped some new CS2 skins, I’ve noticed my frames dip randomly, especially during map loads or weapon swaps. Is there a setting I should change or is it just bad optimization on Valve’s part? Kinda sucks when performance affects gameplay like this.

    #101238
    avilynn
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    Could be a VRAM issue too. Some skins seem more detailed than others and might hit older cards harder.

    #101241
    caisen
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    That’s a legit concern. Some CS2 skins—especially high-tier ones with custom animations or effects—do seem to impact performance, especially on mid-tier GPUs cs2 wiki covers how skin rendering works now, and apparently, the Source 2 engine handles materials differently. High-res textures and reflection layers add load, particularly during rapid swaps or buy phases. Try lowering shader and effect settings in the video tab—it can ease the burden without killing visual quality. Also, verify your drivers are up to date. Some users report smoother gameplay when disabling weapon inspect animations entirely via config. It’s not official, but it can help. Hopefully, Valve optimizes skin rendering further in future patches.

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