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Apex Legends - High frame rates and mouse sensitivity result in jerky motion.

Apex Legends - High frame rates and mouse sensitivity result in jerky motion.

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TheDaneHD
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03-10-2025, 10:23 PM
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Hello, I’ve experienced this issue since the game’s launch and haven’t discovered a resolution. It’s incredibly irritating to play because it negatively impacts my enjoyment of the game.

I consistently achieve frame rates exceeding 150 FPS, however, when moving my mouse horizontally or vertically (particularly during target acquisition), the movement feels jerky and unresponsive; this isn't input lag—the framerate simply appears sluggish and imprecise. In other games, a rate like this would feel natural and fluid. Unfortunately, this is not the case in Apex Legends, which is causing significant frustration.

Here’s what I’ve attempted:
Clean Windows 10 Installation
Multiple reinstalls of my Nvidia drivers, including utilizing Display Driver Uninstaller
Extensive experimentation with various settings within the game and the Nvidia Control Panel, involving a return to default configurations
Testing Vsync across all available options, both enabled and disabled
System Specifications
Graphics Card: EVGA GTX 1080 Ti
Processor: i7-7700k @ 4.5GHz
Memory: GSKILL Ripjaws 32GB 3200MHz
Monitor: Acer Predator XB241H @ 180Hz

I'm eager to offer further details, as I’m keen to fully appreciate the game’s capabilities.
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TheDaneHD
03-10-2025, 10:23 PM #1

Hello, I’ve experienced this issue since the game’s launch and haven’t discovered a resolution. It’s incredibly irritating to play because it negatively impacts my enjoyment of the game.

I consistently achieve frame rates exceeding 150 FPS, however, when moving my mouse horizontally or vertically (particularly during target acquisition), the movement feels jerky and unresponsive; this isn't input lag—the framerate simply appears sluggish and imprecise. In other games, a rate like this would feel natural and fluid. Unfortunately, this is not the case in Apex Legends, which is causing significant frustration.

Here’s what I’ve attempted:
Clean Windows 10 Installation
Multiple reinstalls of my Nvidia drivers, including utilizing Display Driver Uninstaller
Extensive experimentation with various settings within the game and the Nvidia Control Panel, involving a return to default configurations
Testing Vsync across all available options, both enabled and disabled
System Specifications
Graphics Card: EVGA GTX 1080 Ti
Processor: i7-7700k @ 4.5GHz
Memory: GSKILL Ripjaws 32GB 3200MHz
Monitor: Acer Predator XB241H @ 180Hz

I'm eager to offer further details, as I’m keen to fully appreciate the game’s capabilities.

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Maydek
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03-10-2025, 10:23 PM
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I’m still encountering these problems. My computer has an AMD processor and graphics card, and it’s incredibly frustrating.
Update: The only solution I've found is to reduce the screen resolution to 1280x720 temporarily 😔
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Maydek
03-10-2025, 10:23 PM #2

I’m still encountering these problems. My computer has an AMD processor and graphics card, and it’s incredibly frustrating.
Update: The only solution I've found is to reduce the screen resolution to 1280x720 temporarily 😔

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Komodo88
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03-10-2025, 10:23 PM
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Greetings, I’ve discovered a solution to my difficulties, though its effectiveness remains uncertain. Previously, I utilized “fps_max unlimited” within the game’s launch settings, and after disabling that option and activating Triple Buffering with Vsync enabled, the gameplay has become remarkably fluid for the most part. It seems the game's architecture is optimized for 144Hz or lower refresh rates; therefore, exceeding those values results in screen tearing and performance degradation. I’m optimistic this will resolve your issue as it did for me.
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Komodo88
03-10-2025, 10:23 PM #3

Greetings, I’ve discovered a solution to my difficulties, though its effectiveness remains uncertain. Previously, I utilized “fps_max unlimited” within the game’s launch settings, and after disabling that option and activating Triple Buffering with Vsync enabled, the gameplay has become remarkably fluid for the most part. It seems the game's architecture is optimized for 144Hz or lower refresh rates; therefore, exceeding those values results in screen tearing and performance degradation. I’m optimistic this will resolve your issue as it did for me.

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duhazneubin
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03-10-2025, 10:23 PM
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The issue could stem from your computer’s pointing device, and an Apex-specific mouse, designed for competitive gaming, may be beneficial to try.
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duhazneubin
03-10-2025, 10:23 PM #4

The issue could stem from your computer’s pointing device, and an Apex-specific mouse, designed for competitive gaming, may be beneficial to try.

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NoRiskyy
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03-10-2025, 10:23 PM
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Is vertical synchronization activated? Are the prepared images set to a resolution of four? I discovered this was beneficial for my gaming experience.
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NoRiskyy
03-10-2025, 10:23 PM #5

Is vertical synchronization activated? Are the prepared images set to a resolution of four? I discovered this was beneficial for my gaming experience.

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