Lowering audio quality and disabling "Record Replays" can free up CPU resources, further minimizing stutter and delay. Hardware and Peripherals
Set your mouse and keyboard to a 1,000 Hz polling rate to ensure the computer checks for input every millisecond.
Vertical sync adds significant input lag by forcing the GPU to wait for the monitor’s refresh cycle.
The most immediate way to reduce delay is by adjusting internal settings that prioritize performance over visual fidelity:
Optimization of your physical equipment ensures that your inputs are registered as quickly as possible:
Always play in Full-screen mode to grant the game exclusive control over the display, which reduces lag compared to windowed modes.