Mid end Gaming PC running slowly
Mid end Gaming PC running slowly
That's correct. When you upgraded to the 3900X, did you perform a fresh installation of Windows?
Just my .02 on it....
If your monitor is 144 then every frame ABOVE that is basically just 'waste' (as it were). You aren't seeing it, the monitor can't show it to you due to its own physical limits. The main point here is to avoid big dips that might be noticeable while playing. This could be achieved through different sync techniques, but G Sync would be the best option with your graphics card if the monitor works well. You might want to set a frame limit and tweak settings to keep things steady and close to the monitor's limits.
The other thing I think about is that you usually can't compare your system performance to online reviewers or benchmark numbers as a strict guide, since you don’t know what settings were changed, what’s installed, or the details of 'silicone lottery' and how much the same parts vary.
Even though the monitor can't refresh the screen faster than the incoming data, it still displays what's in the buffer. High FPS gaming usually uses V-Sync and Frame-Sync off to minimize latency. At extremely high FPS, screen tearing becomes less noticeable, and seeing a third or fourth of a frame can provide the player with crucial information they wouldn't otherwise have.
I personally find it hard to tolerate this, so I always opt for G-Sync or V-Sync, preferring consistent frames over maximum refresh rates.
Vsync only addresses the Valorant issue where my frames exceed 144, but I can’t run Warzone at that frame rate, so the problem persists. I’m considering upgrading my RAM to see if it helps. I’ve always enjoyed playing uncapped high FPS because of lower latency and smoother performance. However, this isn’t just about Vsync on or off—it has its own advantages and disadvantages. I don’t even notice screen tearing, so I’d rather have minimal input delay.