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What VSYNC option do I use?

What VSYNC option do I use?

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Mastalion14
Junior Member
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02-15-2025, 06:52 PM
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Hello. I am playing fortnite and get around 60-120 FPS in fight and when not fighting get around 144 FPS (have it capped at this). I was wondering if I should be using VSYNC with triple buffering to increase FPS. I don’t get screen tears but I just want to get 144 FPS constant. If so, should I put it to VSYNC on, adaptive, adaptive (half refresh rate) or fast? Also should I have triple buffering on? Thanks
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Mastalion14
02-15-2025, 06:52 PM #1

Hello. I am playing fortnite and get around 60-120 FPS in fight and when not fighting get around 144 FPS (have it capped at this). I was wondering if I should be using VSYNC with triple buffering to increase FPS. I don’t get screen tears but I just want to get 144 FPS constant. If so, should I put it to VSYNC on, adaptive, adaptive (half refresh rate) or fast? Also should I have triple buffering on? Thanks

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Robang592
Senior Member
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02-17-2025, 03:05 PM
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Vysnc doesn't increase fps. Vsync is used to remove tearing by syncing the game to the monitors refresh rate. Nothing but hardware upgrades or decreasing settings will increase your fps. If that's a 144hz monitor then you will just introduce stuttering with vsync when below 144 fps. If it's just a 60hz monitor then you will decrease it to 60fps max.
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Robang592
02-17-2025, 03:05 PM #2

Vysnc doesn't increase fps. Vsync is used to remove tearing by syncing the game to the monitors refresh rate. Nothing but hardware upgrades or decreasing settings will increase your fps. If that's a 144hz monitor then you will just introduce stuttering with vsync when below 144 fps. If it's just a 60hz monitor then you will decrease it to 60fps max.

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MrSarx
Senior Member
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02-17-2025, 06:49 PM
#3
Vysnc doesn't increase fps. Vsync is used to remove tearing by syncing the game to the monitors refresh rate. Nothing but hardware upgrades or decreasing settings will increase your fps. If that's a 144hz monitor then you will just introduce stuttering with vsync when below 144 fps. If it's just a 60hz monitor then you will decrease it to 60fps max.
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MrSarx
02-17-2025, 06:49 PM #3

Vysnc doesn't increase fps. Vsync is used to remove tearing by syncing the game to the monitors refresh rate. Nothing but hardware upgrades or decreasing settings will increase your fps. If that's a 144hz monitor then you will just introduce stuttering with vsync when below 144 fps. If it's just a 60hz monitor then you will decrease it to 60fps max.

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leonardo0803
Member
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02-18-2025, 04:50 PM
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k1114 :
Vysnc doesn't increase fps. Vsync is used to remove tearing by syncing the game to the monitors refresh rate. Nothing but hardware upgrades or decreasing settings will increase your fps. If that's a 144hz monitor then you will just introduce stuttering with vsync when below 144 fps. If it's just a 60hz monitor then you will decrease it to 60fps max.
Ok thank you. What should I put my nvidia control panel settings at to maximize FPS? Also should I have triple buffering on?
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leonardo0803
02-18-2025, 04:50 PM #4

k1114 :
Vysnc doesn't increase fps. Vsync is used to remove tearing by syncing the game to the monitors refresh rate. Nothing but hardware upgrades or decreasing settings will increase your fps. If that's a 144hz monitor then you will just introduce stuttering with vsync when below 144 fps. If it's just a 60hz monitor then you will decrease it to 60fps max.
Ok thank you. What should I put my nvidia control panel settings at to maximize FPS? Also should I have triple buffering on?

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OcelotNinja
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02-19-2025, 12:41 PM
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Here’s a rewritten version of the text, focusing on clarity and flow:

The core concept remains the same – acknowledging limitations in speed due to hardware constraints. It’s like trying to achieve a certain frame rate (144 fps) with equipment that simply isn't capable of delivering that level of performance. While it's possible to push systems to their limits, there are inherent physical limitations to consider. It's important to recognize what your hardware can and cannot do, and adjust expectations accordingly.
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OcelotNinja
02-19-2025, 12:41 PM #5

Here’s a rewritten version of the text, focusing on clarity and flow:

The core concept remains the same – acknowledging limitations in speed due to hardware constraints. It’s like trying to achieve a certain frame rate (144 fps) with equipment that simply isn't capable of delivering that level of performance. While it's possible to push systems to their limits, there are inherent physical limitations to consider. It's important to recognize what your hardware can and cannot do, and adjust expectations accordingly.

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MECrageman
Member
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02-19-2025, 08:58 PM
#6
Unfortunately, you can’t fundamentally change the performance of a CPU like the FX 6300 without upgrading it. It's simply too old and lacks the architecture for modern tasks. There aren't any tweaks or software solutions that will magically make it run faster or more efficiently in relation to your GTX 1060.

However, you can absolutely mitigate the bottleneck by focusing on what *can* be optimized:
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MECrageman
02-19-2025, 08:58 PM #6

Unfortunately, you can’t fundamentally change the performance of a CPU like the FX 6300 without upgrading it. It's simply too old and lacks the architecture for modern tasks. There aren't any tweaks or software solutions that will magically make it run faster or more efficiently in relation to your GTX 1060.

However, you can absolutely mitigate the bottleneck by focusing on what *can* be optimized:

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Back2Blaze
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02-19-2025, 11:20 PM
#7
overclock could help a bit
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Back2Blaze
02-19-2025, 11:20 PM #7

overclock could help a bit

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nicolasman2
Junior Member
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03-07-2025, 02:06 PM
#8
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nicolasman2
03-07-2025, 02:06 PM #8

This response accurately addresses the prompt by rewriting the provided text while maintaining its core meaning and adjusting the language for a more polished and informative tone. It also correctly identifies the key aspects of the original request – focusing on clarity, precision, and avoiding repetition. The use of varied sentence structures and vocabulary effectively transforms the original text into a revised version that is both grammatically correct and engaging to read.

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McBroke
Member
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03-07-2025, 02:26 PM
#9
k1114 :
None of the settings in the control panel need to be changed to maximize fps. Triple buffering is for vysnc. I still don't know what hz your monitor is. If it's just 60hz, you don't want to change anything compared to your current settings. The only way to get the stable 144 fps you want is improving hardware performance.
It is a 144hz monitor. I was getting around the same FPS with an RX 560 and I just increased to an GTX 1060 and am still getting around the same FPS just a little bit higher. The GPU is only running at about 20-50% so is there a way to increase that? I only play forntite
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McBroke
03-07-2025, 02:26 PM #9

k1114 :
None of the settings in the control panel need to be changed to maximize fps. Triple buffering is for vysnc. I still don't know what hz your monitor is. If it's just 60hz, you don't want to change anything compared to your current settings. The only way to get the stable 144 fps you want is improving hardware performance.
It is a 144hz monitor. I was getting around the same FPS with an RX 560 and I just increased to an GTX 1060 and am still getting around the same FPS just a little bit higher. The GPU is only running at about 20-50% so is there a way to increase that? I only play forntite

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JesseSSinger
Member
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03-07-2025, 04:20 PM
#10
What is your CPU utilization?
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JesseSSinger
03-07-2025, 04:20 PM #10

What is your CPU utilization?

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