Installation and Initial Setup

Installation and Initial Setup

To optimize Garry's Mod performance, you can modify the game's configuration file and add a launch option. This process involves locating the game's installation directory and editing a specific file to enable multi-core rendering and threaded operations.

1. Locate the config file:
   • Go to the "Installed Files" section in the game's properties.
   • Click "Browse".
   • Navigate to the "garrysmod/cfg" folder.
   • Open the "autoexec.cfg" file using Notepad or another text editor.
2. Modify the config file:

   Paste the following code into the "autoexec.cfg" file:

   gmod_mcore_test 1
   mat_queue_mode 2
   cl_threaded_bone_setup 1
   cl_threaded_client_leaf_system 1
   r_threaded_client_shadow_manager 1
   r_threaded_particles 1
   r_threaded_renderables 1
   r_queued_ropes 1
   studio_queue_mode 1
   mat_specular 1
   
   fps_max FRAMERATE
   menu_cleanupgmas
   host_writeconfig

   Replace "FRAMERATE" with your monitor's refresh rate for optimal results.

3. (Optional) Find your Monitor Hertz:
   • Windows 10: Open Settings (Windows key + i), go to "Display", scroll to "Advanced display settings", choose your monitor, and check "Refresh rate".
   • Windows 11: Open Settings (Windows key + i), go to "Display", choose your display, scroll to "Advanced display settings", and check "Choose a refresh rate".
4. Add the launch option:
   • Open the game's properties again.
   • Navigate to the "General" section.
   • In the "Launch Options" box, paste: +exec autoexec.cfg

When launching the game, select the 64-Bit or Garry's Mod option. This setup should enhance your game's performance.