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gissel
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Optimizing Macbook pro 16" for Gaming (CS:GO) Apr 14, 2020 8:38:13 GMT steelewski and acrogenesis like this

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Post by gissel on Apr 14, 2020 8:38:13 GMT

Hello there

First of all, I am not an expert in this field, but I have been on a longer mission where I have tried to optimize bootcamp on my MacBook Pro 16 ".
This thread is not meant as a solution, but as a step in the right direction for gaming.
I just want to share my experiences and I want to hear about you - please share!
All I have done is gather the data I have been able to fint on the subject ancombine it to a full guide. I cannot take credit for these optimizations!

My system:
- Macboop Pro 16, "16GB ram, 5500M 4GB, 1TB
- Monitor AOC 24C2U, Connected with USB Hub + HDM Icable
- Tweaking software:
Mat's Red bootcampdriver (Jan 2020 FPS)
Throttle Stop (v 8.70)
Mac Fan Control (v 1.5.6)
MorePowerTool

Important!
These adjustings of your system are your own responsibility, if you change something it is on your own risk - overheating your system and, at worst, burning components is possible.
That being said, if you follow the guide, these are small adjustments and on my system I have fine temperatures that don't scare me.

Here's how I made my adjustments:

1. Driver Install
Download and install the bootcamp drivers from: www.bootcampdrivers.com/ - Follow Mat's video guide.

2. Ensure the right temperature
- Download and install latest version of Mac Fan Control
crystalidea.com/macs-fan-control/download
-Follow this guide to set MFC.

3. Stabilize the CPU
- Download and Install latest version of ThrottleStop: www.techpowerup.com/download/techpowerup-throttlestop/
- just put the flub in "set multiples," and change the value to 28 T (25-30 t depending on the temperature of your system.) This will make your CPU constantly run about 2800 MHz.

Remember to press "turn on" botton to activate new settings and not just monitor.

4. Stabilize the GPU (graphic card)

- Download and install latest version of GPU-Z. After that, save your "graphics card BIOS" to the desktop (look picture) - www.techpowerup.com/gpuz/

- Now you need to download and install MorePowerTool (MPT)
www.igorslab.de/en/red-bios-editor-and-morepowertool-adjust-and-optimize-your-vbios-and-even-more-stable-overclocking-navi-unlimited/3/
Once done,start the program and load your "graphics card BIOS file" that you created with GPU-Z.
Next, change the settings on your graphics card. I am currently trying out several different settings, but the ones you can see in the picture seem OK for this time.

EDIT: I removed my settings becaus of unstability in Final Fantasy XV, I will post new ones when i find a more stable setup.
For now look up - kutuzvden's settings:
bootcampdrivers.freeforums.net/thread/624/throttles-after-gaming-5300m-analys?page=2

Finaly press "write SPPT" and restart you laptop and test your new settings out.

Last Edit: Apr 15, 2020 12:29:01 GMT by gissel

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Optimizing Macbook pro 16" for Gaming (CS:GO) Apr 14, 2020 9:04:52 GMT

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Post by gissel on Apr 14, 2020 9:04:52 GMT

BTW this is how CS:GO is running with the setup:

I have around 160-300 FPS and a smooth experiance, i have temps around 75-80C. This incl. drops in GPU cloak - 1000 to 500HMz, but in general stable around 700-800MHz

The CSGo settings are:
- 1080p / fullscreen, medium settings:

AVG FPS 220 ish in CSGO FPS Benchmark map (v1.01)

Feel free to compare!

Last Edit: Apr 14, 2020 9:05:49 GMT by gissel

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Optimizing Macbook pro 16" for Gaming (CS:GO) Apr 14, 2020 21:55:36 GMT

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Post by pns on Apr 14, 2020 21:55:36 GMT

Hello Gissel ,

Also on the same situation , trying to have a pleasant gaming experience from the mpb16 and up to know its been tricky.

At the end you say restart your laptop and test...

Do the settings stay even after restart? (morepower , throttlestop )
In morepower after inputing the new values do you press "write SPPT" ?

Last Edit: Apr 14, 2020 21:56:00 GMT by pns

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Optimizing Macbook pro 16" for Gaming (CS:GO) Apr 15, 2020 12:22:23 GMT

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Post by gissel on Apr 15, 2020 12:22:23 GMT

Hello,
Yes, when you press the "write SppT" in the Morepowertool program, you "save" the settings. MAC_Fan_Controll + ThottleStop you have to start everytime (You can also have windows start the programs by default, when logging in.)

I have som minor problems with the "More power tool" to day :/ so i have removed the picture of my settings. I will post new ones, when I find a stable alternativ.

MacBook Pro 16," i9 2.3Ghz, 16GB ram, 5500M 4GB

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Optimizing Macbook pro 16" for Gaming (CS:GO) Apr 15, 2020 13:36:35 GMT gissel likes this

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Post by felipejfc on Apr 15, 2020 13:36:35 GMT

I'm happy enough running it on FullHD, High settings and limiting the FPS to 75 (my monitor's refresh rate), it's capped in 75, no stuttering and I think the mac is not running that hot, I didn't mess with any voltage or clock thing.

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Optimizing Macbook pro 16" for Gaming (CS:GO) Nov 25, 2020 1:36:18 GMT via mobile

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Post by david1988 on Nov 25, 2020 1:36:18 GMT

Hello there.

I followed your steps by steps but I am still having the same issues as before.

I’m running csgo going fine are usually 180 or 200 FPS. But about every 20 second I have a huge drop to 20 or 10 FPS and then he comes back up after another 20 seconds to about 200 FPS.

On the task manager and a GPU you can see that it’s suddenly drops

Same in tech power up GPUZ, The GPU clock goes to 26 MHz and then goes back up to 500.

I have this issue since the last update to Big Sur. All my Cisco settings are at their lowest and still no changes.

Would you have an idea of what’s going on or how I can handle that

acrogenesis Junior Boot Camper Posts: 12	Optimizing Macbook pro 16" for Gaming (CS:GO) Nov 25, 2020 18:55:01 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by acrogenesis on Nov 25, 2020 18:55:01 GMT Nice Gissel, thanks I have the same mbp 16". I'll try this later tonight. By any chance have you tried these settings with cod warzone?
	(16' MBP, i9 2.3GHz, 5500m 4GB, 32GB ram)

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Optimizing Macbook pro 16" for Gaming (CS:GO) Dec 3, 2020 7:11:43 GMT via mobile

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Post by mar3k on Dec 3, 2020 7:11:43 GMT

Nov 25, 2020 1:36:18 GMT david1988 said:

Hello there.

I followed your steps by steps but I am still having the same issues as before.

I’m running csgo going fine are usually 180 or 200 FPS. But about every 20 second I have a huge drop to 20 or 10 FPS and then he comes back up after another 20 seconds to about 200 FPS.

On the task manager and a GPU you can see that it’s suddenly drops

Same in tech power up GPUZ, The GPU clock goes to 26 MHz and then goes back up to 500.

I have this issue since the last update to Big Sur. All my Cisco settings are at their lowest and still no changes.

Would you have an idea of what’s going on or how I can handle that

Same here afrer Big Sur update

Optimizing Macbook pro 16" for Gaming (CS:GO)

Post by gissel on Apr 14, 2020 8:38:13 GMT

Post by gissel on Apr 14, 2020 9:04:52 GMT

Post by pns on Apr 14, 2020 21:55:36 GMT

Post by gissel on Apr 15, 2020 12:22:23 GMT

Post by felipejfc on Apr 15, 2020 13:36:35 GMT

Post by david1988 on Nov 25, 2020 1:36:18 GMT

Post by acrogenesis on Nov 25, 2020 18:55:01 GMT

Post by mar3k on Dec 3, 2020 7:11:43 GMT