The world of PC gaming has witnessed a remarkable feat with YouTuber and overclocker der8auer pushing Valve’s Counter-Strike 2 beyond the 1,000 frames per second (fps) mark. This extraordinary achievement in gaming performance was made possible through a combination of extreme cooling techniques and the high-frequency potential of Intel processors.

The Power of Overclocking

Der8auer’s experiment involved one of the best CPUs currently available, the Intel Core i9-14900K. Paired with an Asus ROG Maximus Z790 Apex Encore motherboard and an aggressive 7.4GHz CPU overclock, Counter-Strike 2 astonishingly reached an average of around 956 fps. However, the goal was to surpass 1,000 fps consistently.

Selecting the Best CPU

To achieve this, a ‘binned’ CPU was necessary – a high-quality chip selected for its superior overclocking potential. Korean overclocker Safedisk collaborated in this venture, pushing the frequency to an incredible 7.8GHz on the P-cores and 5.5GHz on the E-cores at 1.65V Vcore.

The Role of the Graphics Card

In high-framerate gaming, a top-tier graphics card is indispensable. For this setup, the mighty RTX 4090 was the GPU of choice. However, achieving these frame rates also required the game to be run at 1080p resolution with esports settings, which intriguingly included some high options like shadows for strategic gameplay advantages.

Surpassing the Fastest Gaming Monitors

This frame rate is nearly double what the fastest gaming monitor on the market, the Asus ROG Swift Pro PG248QP 540Hz display, can refresh. The monitor itself is a testament to the advances in gaming technology, albeit at a steep price that matches its performance.

The Future of High-Framerate Gaming

For gamers wondering about the fps attainable with more conventional cooling solutions, a liquid-cooled setup could still yield an impressive 800fps average at 6GHz. This achievement opens the door to a future where panel technology and sustainable cooling solutions will need to evolve to keep pace with such high-performance gaming setups.

Final Thoughts

The achievement of 1,000fps in Counter-Strike 2 by der8auer is not just a testament to the power of modern PC gaming hardware but also to the ingenuity and passion of the gaming community. As technology continues to advance, we eagerly anticipate what future milestones await in the realm of high-performance gaming.

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