
Maximum Frames
Maximum Frames is an attempt at bringing Minecraft back to near lifeless "computers" with the worst specs imaginable.
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About this Modpack
Disclaimer!
To run at rated performance speeds Maximum Frames 1.0 (1.8.9) requires Optifine 1.8.9 & Memory Fix 1.8.9 which due to copyright licensing cannot be included in the release. this is true for all releases of Maximum Frames and you can visit the changelog for a specific release's requirements.
This modpack includes Ascribe: https://www.curseforge.com/minecraft/mc-mods/ascribe/files/2286523
Maximum Frames is a modpack aiming to create the most lag-free and enjoyable minecraft experience to users with computers which can hardly run minecraft anymore.
Many hours of researching, tweaking, & testing go into every version this project has released adjusting the configuration of every mod for nothing but the most optimal performance and framerates.
Tweaking
Every setting offered by the mods provided in Maximum Frames were rigorously tested and toggled to increase overall performance
Testing
Maximum Frames' main version sees up to a 5x Performance boost over vanilla in high-stress enviornments, see the changelog for more information.
Available Versions
How to Set Up a Maximum Frames Server
Order Server
Choose at least 4 GB RAM (6 GB recommended for Maximum Frames). Based on player count: per 5 players.
Install Modpack in Dashboard
Open the modpack browser in the dashboard, search for "Maximum Frames" and click "Install". The forge loader and Minecraft 1.8.9 are configured automatically.
Start Server & Play
Start the server – all mods are loaded automatically. Share the server IP with friends and play together!
Frequently Asked Questions
Maximum Frames server crashes or won't start – what to do?
Most common causes: insufficient RAM or wrong forge loader. Check latest.log for "OutOfMemoryError" → increase RAM to at least 6 GB. For "Mixin" or "ClassNotFoundException" errors: modpack version and loader don't match. With Mado Hosting, loader and Minecraft version are auto-configured on modpack install – preventing most startup issues.
How much RAM does a Maximum Frames server really need?
Minimum 4 GB, recommended 6 GB for stable performance. per 5 players. Important: Minecraft modpacks need more RAM than vanilla – plan extra per additional player. With Mado Hosting, you can scale RAM up live at any time without data loss (from €8/month).
Can I add custom mods to Maximum Frames without conflicts?
Yes, but check compatibility: only use mods for the same loader (forge) and same Minecraft version (1.8.9). Common issues: ID conflicts with recipe mods and incompatible coremod versions. The Mado dashboard mod browser only shows compatible mods and warns about known conflicts.
Maximum Frames server lagging – performance tips
1) Increase RAM to 6 GB+. 2) Reduce server view-distance to 8 (server.properties). 3) Pre-generate chunks with the "Chunky" plugin. 4) Use /spark profiler to check which mods consume the most tick time. With Mado Hosting, all servers run on NVMe SSDs with dedicated CPU cores – eliminating hardware as a bottleneck.
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