Problem with AMD CPU and GPU with Counter-Strike 2
General troubleshooting:
- Verify game files: This ensures all game files are downloaded and intact. On Steam, right-click CS2 in your library, select "Properties" > "Installed Files" > "Verify integrity of game files".
- Update drivers: Make sure you have the latest drivers for your AMD CPU and GPU. Download them directly from AMD's website or update through your graphics card software.
- Close unnecessary programs: Background programs can hog resources, potentially causing CS2 to freeze or crash. Close any unnecessary programs while playing.
- Monitor temperatures: Overheating can cause instability and crashes. Use software like Speccy or HWMonitor to check your CPU and GPU temperatures while playing CS2. Aim for temperatures below 80°C for both.
- Disable overclocking: If you're overclocking your CPU or GPU, try temporarily disabling it to see if the crashes persist.
AMD-specific fixes:
- Disable Radeon Overlay: Some users report that the Radeon Overlay in AMD Adrenalin software can cause issues with CS2. Try disabling it from the Adrenalin settings.
- Reinstall AMD drivers with DDU: Sometimes, incomplete driver uninstallation can cause issues. Use Display Driver Uninstaller (DDU) to completely uninstall your AMD drivers before reinstalling the latest ones.
- GPU Scaling can potentially cause freezes or crashes in certain situations. While it's often a helpful feature that can improve image quality and reduce screen tearing.
Community resources:
- Steam forums: Check the CS2 forums on Steam for similar threads and potential solutions from other players.
- AMD support: Contact AMD support if none of the above solutions work. They might be able to offer additional troubleshooting advice or identify specific issues with your hardware or software.
Additional tips:
- Try running CS2 in windowed mode instead of fullscreen to see if the crashes still occur.
- Lowering in-game graphics settings might also help improve stability.
- Consider reinstalling CS2 as a last resort.
- Consider reinstalling Steam as a last resort.
- If all of these aren't still resolved your issue then Formatting your Windows might be the last option
- Even if the reset of your Windows doesn't help then is probably some Hardware problem but also might be some bug/glitch in CS2, feel free to submit Support Ticket to Steam
Last tip (Launch Options):
- "-vulkan -high"
Remember, every system is different, and the solution for one user might not work for another. Try different combinations of these suggestions and see what resolves the freezing and crashing issues in your case.