Should I lock my FPS at 75?
Should I lock my FPS at 75?
Hi guys!
I really enjoy playing on ultra settings and I’m fine with a bit lower FPS and less smoothness for this. I mostly play FPS games (BFV, Apex) and MMORPGs (TESO, POE, GW2) and in all of them I manage to maintain around 75 to 90 FPS on high/ultra settings.
I have a 144hz monitor with freesync enabled, but whenever my FPS changes (from 100 down to 75 or back up to 90 when a grenade explodes), it really disrupts my experience and it’s just frustrating at this point.
My questions are: if my aim is to have consistently smooth gameplay with the best graphics, should I fix my FPS to 75 (a speed I can reach in all games)? And if so, will I eventually get used to it? Should I keep freesync on?
But you're still using V-Sync at 144Hz, so why do you adjust your refresh rate to 75?
During the brief period I tested a 144hz monitor, I enabled half vsync in the Nvidia control panel and also restricted games via settings or configuration files.
Occasional frame rate reductions can stem from CPU and I/O activities, meaning even GPU-related delays may not resolve all issues.
Boost your frame rate with MSI Afterburner, don’t restrict it elsewhere. Reach the peak FPS you can get (around 105, based on the game). Ensure FreeSync remains active and v-sync is turned off. FreeSync offers a noticeable edge in frame rate, but keep v-sync off to avoid screen tearing. Use v-sync only when necessary for games that cause tearing—most don’t need it. Shadow of Mordor is an exception among the few that often triggers screen tearing.
Maintaining a consistent range from 75 to 105 FPS provides a smoother experience than locking at 75. Fine-tuning your graphics settings is key. This approach can push your FPS up to around 90-105, depending on the title. Factors like RAM capacity, RAM speed, GPU, and CPU also play a role.
As you switch between games, it’s essential to identify the optimal graphic configurations. Don’t set everything to Ultra; instead, test which settings give the best performance boost or stability. This process varies per game but will significantly improve your visual experience once mastered.
This is based on my experience using a 6th gen i5/1070 setup for several years. I now play at 1440p and consistently hit 90-105 FPS in most demanding titles. For less intense games, I reach 115-130 FPS, and with the best optimization, I can even lock in 144 FPS.
The core is mastering graphics settings and leveraging MSI Afterburner to cap your FPS at its maximum potential.
I agree, I too have a 144hz monitor, I tend to lock my frames. at the range which I most likely be. Having a CONSTANT and CONSISTENT frame is better....if it's all over the place it's really bad, it will feel smooth all sudden it becomes laggy....this is also affected by the different Frametime.
Which is far more important than Framerate. You would want better Frametime than Framerate....if you have 144 FPS pumping constantly, but horrible Frametime spikes here and there, you will feel your game laggy, stuttering...