The desire to achieve the highest possible FPS in CS2 could come at a much greater cost than a few percentage points of performance. Thour highlighted the dangers of questionable PC optimization services, third-party scripts, and custom Windows builds that could gain extensive access to a user’s system.
Don’t risk your accounts for extra FPS
According to Thour, giving remote access to your computer to so-called PC optimizers is particularly dangerous. The same applies to random scripts from the internet and modified operating systems whose origins users cannot verify.
Don’t pay a ‘PC optimizer’ to remotely access your computer, don’t run random scripts from the internet, and don’t install a custom OS just to squeeze out more FPS.
The main argument is simple: such tools could potentially gain access to Steam, email accounts, passwords, and other personal information. Against this backdrop, even a noticeable drop in FPS seems like a much smaller problem.
10–15% performance is an acceptable price for security
Thour also emphasized that he sees no point in risking system security even for a noticeable performance improvement. In his opinion, losing approximately 10–15% of performance is entirely acceptable if it means users retain control over their personal data.
Losing 10–15% of performance is a small price to pay to keep your data and accounts safe.
This is particularly relevant to CS2, as players constantly look for ways to reduce input lag and increase FPS. This demand has led to the emergence of countless questionable “tweakers,” PowerShell scripts, and modified Windows builds whose actual contents are difficult for ordinary users to verify.
What can actually improve performance
At the same time, Thour does not claim that PC optimization is entirely useless. Instead of questionable registry modifications and unknown scripts, he identified several areas that can genuinely affect system performance.
These include proper BIOS configuration, CPU and GPU overclocking, and RAM optimization. He also highlighted the importance of effective cooling, which allows components to operate more consistently at higher clock speeds.
Not every “FPS boost” is worth the risk
In the pursuit of maximum performance, the distinction between legitimate optimization and dangerous system modifications can easily become blurred. This is especially true when users are promised a significant FPS increase from a single script or asked to provide full remote access to their PCs.
Therefore, Thour’s main message is not to abandon optimization, but to choose safe methods. BIOS settings, cooling, and hardware tuning can deliver results without having to trust unknown software with access to the entire system.
