Question Fraps consuming my FPS during recording
Question Fraps consuming my FPS during recording
I own a GTX 1060 with 6GB RAM and I use Fraps to record gameplay videos. Sometimes it reduces performance by around 5 fps from my 60fps during playback. My CPU stays at 35-45% usage while recording, and my GPU usage is between 45-55%. Temperatures remain normal throughout the session. I either enable VSync or lock my games' frame rate to 60 to manage GPU heat. Is this the reason for the fps changes?
PC details:
CPU: FX6300
RAM: 16GB DDR3
GPU: GTX 1060 6GB MSI
Storage: 3 HD drives + 1 SSD
Power Supply: Gamemax GP 650
FRAPS captures full frames without encoding, which requires a high-speed hard drive. You should use a different disk than your game is running on. Also consider using shadowplay/geforce experience or OBS with the nvenc encoder, as it records via the GPU and may yield better results.
You may also consider adding a second hard drive and directing output to the second one (SSD/NVMe is clearly superior to older HD, though transferring disk usage to another drive can still be beneficial. Plus what).
@TerryLaze's comments about other applications are accurate. You might also opt for a solution that leverages the GPU (the 1060 isn't very powerful, but it should support NVENC).
I've moved the Fraps movie folder to my SSD. Let me know if it's working.