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How to turn off HDR in CS:S
Type mat_hdr_level 0 in your game console to turn HDR off, which can raise FPS. mat_hdr_level 2 is full HDR.
mat_hdr_level
Sets the HDR lighting level: off, LDR with bloom, or full HDR.
mat_hdr_level <level> Examples
mat_hdr_level 0 No HDR.
mat_hdr_level 2 Full HDR.
Values
| Value | What it does |
|---|---|
| 0 | No HDR |
| 1 | LDR with bloom |
| 2Default | Full HDR |
Arguments
levelRequired- 0, 1 or 2.
What it does
Turning HDR off can raise FPS and make some maps look flatter but clearer.
The game's own description: Set to 0 for no HDR, 1 for LDR+bloom on HDR maps, and 2 for full HDR on HDR maps.
Run it on your server
On a SLASHPLAY server, type it in the Console tab of the server page; the reply shows right under it. A value set there lasts until the server restarts. To keep it, add the line to cstrike/cfg/server.cfg. New to this? Start a CS:S server first.
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