Garry's Mod
Garry's Mod

History and Evolution of GMod

Learn the history of Garry's Mod and optimize your framerate by modifying game files like autoexec.cfg and enabling Chromium binaries for better performance.

History and Evolution of GMod

Garry's Mod, often abbreviated as Gmod, is a sandbox game that allows players to manipulate objects and experiment with physics. The game has evolved significantly, with a strong community contributing to its content through mods and addons. Players can enhance their experience by optimizing game settings, such as adjusting framerates and modifying game files.

To optimize your Gmod framerate without mods or addons, follow these steps:

  1. Install the Chromium Beta:
    • Right-click Gmod in your Steam library.
    • Select "Properties."
    • Go to the "Betas" section.
    • Choose "x86-64 - Chromium + 64-bit binaries."
    • Allow the installation to complete.
  2. Modify Game Files:
    • Right-click Gmod and go to "Properties" again.
    • Navigate to the "Installed Files" section.
    • Click "Browse."
    • Go to the "garrysmod/cfg" folder.
    • Open "autoexec.cfg" with a text editor (like Notepad).
    • Paste the following code into the 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
    • Add host_writeconfig and menu_cleanupgmas to the file.
    • Change "FRAMERATE" to your monitor's refresh rate for optimal results.
  3. Find Your Monitor Hertz (Optional):
    • Windows 10: Open Settings (Windows key + i), go to "Display," scroll to "Advanced display settings," and check "Refresh rate."
    • Windows 11: Open Settings (Windows key + i), go to "Display," choose the correct display, scroll to "Advanced display settings," and check "Choose a refresh rate."
  4. Add Launch Option:
    • Open Gmod's Properties.
    • Go 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.