Do you guys lock your framerate ?

Vayra86 · Dec 3, 2017

DRDNA said:
So I have experimented a bit with frame limiting as apposed to Vsync and the only reason I was using Vsync on my laptop was to help keep GPU and CPU heat under control. But then you mentioned framelimiters and I was like hmm maybe I will try a framelimiter for help in controlling heat out put and tested my laptop at a 90FPS limit via Rivatuner Statistic Server (RTSS) and was pleasantly surprised that the extra 30FPS I get compared to Vsync 60FPS seems to make a lot of difference towards the good for control of cars in my race games and the heat out put only raised by about 10- 15 cels but the performance increase seems to be worth it! Thank you for a heads up on framelimiters
natr0n !!! Seems to be a good option if Ambient room temps permit!

If your laptop doesn't have a 90 hz screen, you can also back down to 60 (or perhaps test with 59 and 61/62 as well) FPS frame lock and it will give you best of worlds - lower heat than Vsync ON, lowest input lag. If you can hold 60 steadily, it'll not be tearing either, or maybe ever so slightly.

Contrary to what most people think, Vsync is not a 'cheap' way of limiting FPS

Frame Limiters are most efficient.

Vya Domus · Dec 3, 2017

Vayra86 said:
Frame Limiters are most efficient.

But you still get tearing , as far as I am concerned triple buffered V-sync is by far the best option when Freesync or G-sync isn't available and you don't care about input lag.

Keullo-e · Dec 3, 2017

I do. Monitor overclocked to 74Hz and VSync on in every game (except in CS GO).

INSTG8R · Dec 3, 2017

FreeSync

Enterprise24 · Dec 3, 2017

G-Sync alone for uneven framerates like strategy games.
G-Sync = on.
V-Sync NVCP = on , In games = off.
RTSS limit to 142 fps (2 fps below refresh rate).

Combined G-Sync + ULMB for games that mostly hit 120 fps but with some slight drop to 100-119 fps.
G-Sync and ULMB = on
V-Sync NVCP = on , In games = off.
RTSS limit to 119.843 fps (0.001 fps below real refresh rate).

P4-630 · Dec 3, 2017

Enterprise24 said:
to 119.843 fps.

Does the .843 help?

Enterprise24 · Dec 3, 2017

P4-630 said:
Does the .843 help?

Of course !! This is a low lag version of V-Sync.

https://www.blurbusters.com/howto-low-lag-vsync-on/

Komshija · Dec 4, 2017

In certain games I have to limit FPS. For instance, in FC4 during the intro scene FPS jumped to over 500, which caused audible GPU coil whine. I also had such problem with Space Engine where framerate blasted to well over 1000. In this case GPU coil whine was quite audible. So yes, I limit FPS for any game that tends to produce unnecessary high framerate (eg. over 200 FPS).

Vayra86 · Dec 4, 2017

Enterprise24 said:
Of course !! This is a low lag version of V-Sync.

https://www.blurbusters.com/howto-low-lag-vsync-on/

Hey man this is GREAT INFO. I have just tried this on Shadow Warrior 2. This is miles better than a simple framecap, using a 119.970 FPS cap now with Fast Sync.... and THIS IS GLORIOUS. I had an occasional stutter which is now gone! And you can def feel there is no Vsync input lag either, AND I havent seen a single tear yet.

Can recommend and this link deserves a permanent place on this forum somewhere.

Vayra86 · Dec 11, 2017

Since I cannot edit my post above...

Have tried the lowlag Vsync setup on other games, and so far, works flawlessly everywhere. Even 4X games now require no hard Vsync anymore, and do not tear.

Valent117 · Dec 12, 2017

i lock at 80fps, and enable fast sync
result : no tearing, no input lag

Enterprise24 · Dec 13, 2017

Vayra86 said:
Since I cannot edit my post above...

Have tried the lowlag Vsync setup on other games, and so far, works flawlessly everywhere. Even 4X games now require no hard Vsync anymore, and do not tear.

Glad that my post help.

FYFI13 · Dec 13, 2017

Vsync on, 120Hz.

P4-630 · Dec 13, 2017

FYFI13 said:
Vsync on, 120Hz.

Can you play all your games at 120fps @ 1440p with that 1070? (ingame low settings?)
(I own this card myself as well)

Hmm I just see the specs of your monitor, they say it's 60Hz!?
https://tweakers.net/pricewatch/357563/qnix-qx2710-evolution-ii-zwart/specificaties/

Enterprise24 · Dec 14, 2017

P4-630 said:
Can you play all your games at 120fps @ 1440p with that 1070? (ingame low settings?)
(I own this card myself as well)

Hmm I just see the specs of your monitor, they say it's 60Hz!?
https://tweakers.net/pricewatch/357563/qnix-qx2710-evolution-ii-zwart/specificaties/

QNIX QX2710 was a few monitors that can TRULY overclock to 96-120Hz (depend on luck) WITHOUT frame skipping.

At that time (2013 when 144Hz only belong to TN and 1080p) it was enthusiast's dream. It use PLS panel (IPS from Samsung) along with 2560x1440 resolution.

The other 1440p IPS monitors that can OC were Overlord Tempest , some X-Star models and Yamasaki Catleap 2B.

Vayra86 · Dec 14, 2017

Enterprise24 said:
QNIX QX2710 was a few monitors that can TRULY overclock to 96-120Hz (depend on luck) WITHOUT frame skipping.

At that time (2013 when 144Hz only belong to TN and 1080p) it was enthusiast's dream. It use PLS panel (IPS from Samsung) along with 2560x1440 resolution.

The other 1440p IPS monitors that can OC were Overlord Tempest , some X-Star models and Yamasaki Catleap 2B.

Too bad they lacked the G2G to keep up

But yeah, still very decent panels.

FYFI13 · Dec 15, 2017

P4-630 said:
Can you play all your games at 120fps @ 1440p with that 1070? (ingame low settings?)
(I own this card myself as well)

Hmm I just see the specs of your monitor, they say it's 60Hz!?
https://tweakers.net/pricewatch/357563/qnix-qx2710-evolution-ii-zwart/specificaties/

There's no such a graphics card nor CPU that could push ALL games to 120FPS

And regarding my monitor you got answer already.

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Do you guys lock your framerate ?

Do you lock your framerate ?

Yes - I like to save power

No - I love to waste electricity

I use vsync or a form of it

Vayra86

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INSTG8R

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Enterprise24

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Enterprise24

FYFI13

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FYFI13

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