01.Introduction: CPU Bound
Valorant uses almost no GPU. It devours CPU.
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02.Chapter 1: Graphic Settings (Video)
Quality
- Multithreaded Rendering: ON. (Without this your FPS is cut in half.) - Material Quality: Low. - Texture Quality: Low/Medium. - Detail Quality: Low. (Removes grass and decals that distract.) - UI Quality: Low. - Vignette: OFF. - VSync: OFF. - Anti-Aliasing: MSAA 2x or 4x. (None is too jagged, FXAA blurs.) 2x is ideal. - Anisotropic Filtering: 2x or 4x. - Improve Clarity: ON (Increases agent contrast). - Experimental Sharpening: OFF. - Bloom/Distortion/Shadows: OFF.
03.Chapter 2: Nvidia Reflex and FPS
- Nvidia Reflex Low Latency: On + Boost.
This forces your GPU to wait for the CPU, keeping the render queue empty. Minimum input lag.
- Limit FPS Always: OFF.
More FPS means lower frametime, even if your monitor doesn't show it. Leave it uncapped (or cap at 300+ if your PC overheats).
04.Chapter 3: Raw Input Buffer
In Controls > Mouse.
Enable Raw Input Buffer if you have a mouse with a high Polling Rate (1000Hz, 4000Hz, 8000Hz).
This makes the game process mouse data in a separate thread. If your mouse is standard (125Hz-500Hz), it makes no difference, but you can leave it on.
A1.Chapter 4: Stretched Resolution (4:3)?
Unlike CS2, in Valorant 4:3 does NOT stretch the character models (Hitbox doesn't change).
Only the interface (HUD) and crosshair stretch. The FOV stays locked at 103 horizontal.
Some use it out of CS habit or to gain FPS (fewer pixels), but it gives no aiming advantage.
A2.Chapter 5: Network Optimization (Packet Loss)
General > Network Buffering: Minimum.
If you have packet loss (characters teleporting), switch to Moderate, but this increases peeker advantage lag. Always try Minimum and fix your internet (Ethernet cable).
A3.Chapter 6: VAN 9003 Error (Modern Systems)
Windows 11 requires TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot enabled in the BIOS for Vanguard to run.
Enter your PC's BIOS, find "Secure Boot" and change from "Other OS" to "Windows UEFI". Enable TPM (fTPM or PTT).
Chapter 7: Process Priority
Use Task Manager > Details > VALORANT-Win64-Shipping.exe > Set Priority > High.
Don't use "Real Time" (it locks the mouse). "High" helps avoid drops when Windows decides to update in the background.
Chapter 8: HRTF Audio
Audio > Speaker Configuration: Stereo.
Enable HRTF.
This simulates 3D sound. At first it feels strange, but it's the only way to know if footsteps come from above or below on Haven/Split.
Chapter 9: Crosshair
Copy from a Pro. (e.g., TenZ or Aspas).
Generally: Cyan, 1-4-2-2 (Inner Lines), no Outline, no Center Dot. A small crosshair blocks less of your view.
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