diff --git a/projects/daq2/a10gx/system_project.tcl b/projects/daq2/a10gx/system_project.tcl
index 03ef843bd..54bf2b033 100644
--- a/projects/daq2/a10gx/system_project.tcl
+++ b/projects/daq2/a10gx/system_project.tcl
@@ -93,7 +93,4 @@ set_location_assignment PIN_AW11  -to spi_clk               ; ## D12  FMCA_LA05_
 set_location_assignment PIN_AW13  -to spi_sdio              ; ## D14  FMCA_LA09_P
 set_location_assignment PIN_AN19  -to spi_dir               ; ## G13  FMCA_LA08_N
 
-# set optimization to get a better timing closure
-set_global_assignment -name OPTIMIZATION_MODE "HIGH PERFORMANCE EFFORT"
-
 execute_flow -compile