[Solution] How to increase FPS and Performance

[RoGuE]

How to reduce FPS lag and increase performance in GTA:SA

1. Lower Graphic Settings

• Press ESC while you're in-game.
• Go to Options > Display Setup > Advanced
• Lower your Graphics & Resolution to Increase your FPS ( Lower Resolution, Draw Distance, Frame limiter and Visual FX Quality )

2. Close Unnecessary Background Programs

• Press CTRL + SHIFT + ESC to open Task Manager.
• Close unnecessary programs that can have a big impact on your in-game lag. ( Torrents, Music Streaming, Internet Browsers and other downloaders )

3. Uninstall GTA Modifications

• You have to install a new fresh copy of GTA:SA without mods.
• Remember to save a backup when you're installing mods.
• If you're using modloader, Disable all the mods.
• Make sure you're not using any ENB, CLEO and other mods.

4. Scan your computer for Malware

• If you don't have an Anti-virus software, You can buy a one. ( There are Free Anti-virus softwares you can download )
• Or you can use Windows Firewall / Defender.
• Scan your computer for malware and Delete them if you find any threat.

5. Update your Graphic Drivers

6. Checking Overheat

• Press CTRL + SHIFT + ESC to Open Task Manager.
• Select Performance Tab and check for Overheating. ( If It's over 90 )
• Clean your PC ( Open the cover of your laptop / desktop and clean it slowly with a vacuum cleaner ).
• You can use a cooling pad if you're using a laptop / Cooling system ( Air / Water ) in your desktop.

7. Set gta_sa.exe priority to high

• Press CTRL + SHIFT + ESC to Open Task Manager.
• Select Details tab.
• Right click on gta_sa.exe and set priority to High.
• Right click on Affinity and select 1.

8. Re-install GTA San Andreas

• Try a new copy of GTA if It's not fixed.

Possible problems & solutions for FPS drop / lag

[R0M4N]

Nice tips!

[NULL]

Great guide once again!

[W-Walk]

Great guide, It will be useful for new players.

[random1337]

Helpful

[RoGuE]

Thanks everyone

[Kingman]

Thanks

[Hugo]

some newbies will like it

[Paris]

Oh nice, thank you mate it really helped me alot with my shitty ass PC, thanks once again keep it up !!

[Pyro]

Nice one 1