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naraku · Sep 9, 2012, 03:36 AM

What happens if vsync is on 60hz and your gpu doesn't have enough power to produce 60fps? And what happens if your monitor is limited to 60hz and your gpu can produce so much more? Sorry for the newbie question.

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Sep 9, 2012, 03:36 AM	#14
naraku Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Porterville, CA Posts: 157 (0.20/day) Thanks: 31 Thanked 16 Times in 13 Posts System Specs	What happens if vsync is on 60hz and your gpu doesn't have enough power to produce 60fps? And what happens if your monitor is limited to 60hz and your gpu can produce so much more? Sorry for the newbie question.