Is achieving 1000 frames per second in gaming detrimental?
Is achieving 1000 frames per second in gaming detrimental?
Hello everyone,
I’m experiencing a peculiar problem with the game Empire Earth – an older real-time strategy title from 2001. When I shift the camera to the periphery of the screen, it exhibits significant stuttering, and the movement of units, particularly aircraft, feels incredibly jerky. This issue appears linked to the active V-sync setting.
Interestingly, even with V-sync enabled, the frames per second (FPS) doesn’t consistently max out at 60; instead, it fluctuates between 55 and 94. Disabling V-sync resolves the camera and unit movement problems, providing a smooth experience reminiscent of other RTS games I play. Consequently, my FPS spikes dramatically, typically ranging from 104 to 260, occasionally reaching peaks of 500, 800, or even 1000 frames per second!
I’m curious about the potential impact on my graphics card and other hardware. If this is causing damage, how might it be occurring? What symptoms should I monitor to identify any issues?
I'm unable to utilize MSI Afterburner within this game; it simply doesn't appear. To measure FPS, I utilized the in-game counter along with FRAPS. I’ve attempted to enforce V-sync via the NVIDIA control panel without success.
Here are my system specifications:
* Windows 7 (32-bit)
* Nvidia GT 730 (2GB GDDR5)
* Intel Core i5-4460
* 4 GB RAM
It’s generally not detrimental for a computer's performance if it reaches very high frame rates.
It’s generally not detrimental for a computer's performance when it reaches very high frame rates.