Performance guide - Let's start at the beginning, a very good place to start :)

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     <h1>
       Performance guide
     </h1>
-    <h2>
+	<p>
+	  Getting the best performance possible from your hardware while running AssaultCube, without sacrificing 
+	  too much quality is important to most players. A lot of newer hardware will run AssaultCube very well, 
+	  with no changes neccesary, but some older hardware may need some optimisation to get a good result.
+	  This guide details some ways on how to do this.<br />
+	  <b>Note:</b> Although many settings can be changed in-game, for ease of explanation and understanding, this guide only 
+	  details the way to change the settings through configuration files <b>outside</b> of the game. 
+	  <ul>
+	    <li>
+	      <a href="#drivers">Graphics drivers</a>
+	    </li>
+	    <li>
+	      <a href="#graphics">Graphics</a>
+	    </li>
+	    <li>
+	      <a href="#sounds">Sounds</a>
+	    </li>
+	    <li>
+	      <a href="#general">General</a>
+	    </li>
+	  </ul>
+	</p>
+	
+	<h2 id="drivers">
+	  Graphics drivers
+	</h2>
+	<p>
+	  The best way to get the best performance out of any 3D application is using the latest and correct drivers, with the 
+	  correct settings. AssaultCube is no exception to this rule. If you have any problems running AssaultCube, always check 
+	  your drivers first!
+	</p>
+	<p>
+	  To get and install the latest and correct drivers, follow these steps...
+	  <ol>
+	    <li>
+		  Find out the correct name/make/model of your video card.
+		</li>
+		<li>
+		  Go to the driver/support section of your video card manufacturers website (i.e. 
+		  <a href="http://www.nvidia.com/page/drivers.html">nVidia</a>, <a href="http://ati.amd.com/support/driver.html">ATi</a>,
+		  <a href="http://downloadcenter.intel.com/">Intel</a>, etc) and download the latest and correct drivers for your model 
+		  and operating system.
+		</li>
+		<li>
+		   Install and configure the drivers as per the instructions given to you by the manufacturer.
+		</li>
+	  </ol>
+	</p>
+	<p>
+	  Some operating systems and graphics cards have other special drivers and methods that you can explore for your drivers.  
+	  Microsoft Windows users may benefit from <a href="http://www.omegadrivers.net/omega_drivers.php">Omega Drivers</a>, 
+	  some nVidia Microsoft Windows users can try using <a href="http://www.nvidia.com/object/ntune_5.05.54.00.html">nTune</a>. 
+	  Linux users might like <a href="http://www.albertomilone.com/nvidia_scripts1.html">EnvyNG</a>.
+	</p>
+	<p>
+	  <b>Warning:</b> If you're using a laptop, you may need to consult your laptop manufacturer for drivers, as laptop display
+	  drivers are heavily customised.
+	</p>
+	<p>
+	  <b>Note:</b> None of these links or drivers are endorsed, maintained or supported by the AssaultCube team.<br /> 
+	  Use these links at your own risk. We highly advise it to be best searching the forums and support pages for 
+	  your operating system supplier or graphics card manufacturer if you are having problems with 3D graphics rendering.
+	</p>
+	
+	
+    <h2 id="graphics">
       Graphics
     </h2>
+	<h3>
+	  Resolution
+	</h3>
+	<p>
+	  Your resolution in-game determines the amount of detail on the screen. The higher the resolution you use, the more the
+	  graphics card has to work.  If you are having problems with low frame rates, lag or stuttering, lowering the resolution
+	  will yield the biggest result.<br />
+	  Note: LCD panels typically work best at their native resolution rather than a bigger/smaller one.
+	</p>
+	<h3>
+	  Refresh rate
+	</h3>
+	<h3>
+	  Anti-aliasing
+	</h3>
+	<h3>
+	  Anisotropic filtering
+	</h3>
+	
+	
 
 
 
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+      Sounds
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-    <h2>
-      Other
+    <h2 id="general">
+      General
     </h2>
+	<p>
+	  Physical ways to increase your computers performance for AssaultCube are: Upgrading RAM, CPU power, Graphics cards or 
+	  motherboards.<br />
+	  To find out how to do this, please seek advice elsewhere. There are plenty of resources available online!
+	</p>
+	<p>
+	  When running AssaultCube, it would be wise to turn off any un-needed applications, especially those that suck down CPU 
+	  performance and graphics rendering. For example: Turn off compiz, music players, windows defender, etc. Also try turning 
+	  down the graphics settings used by your operating system for everyday tasks.
+	</p>
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