Is it still recommended to cap FPS slightly below your monitor's max for minimal tearing?
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PixelWizard42
I'm curious about the optimal settings for my new 240 Hz monitor. Specifically, should I still cap my frame rate to around -3 FPS below the maximum to reduce tearing? I know G-Sync and FreeSync are meant to help with that, but I want to make sure I'm setting everything right, particularly in the Nvidia Control Panel.
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It's actually better to cap your frame rate a bit lower than your refresh rate—like 95% of it—rather than just -3 FPS. For your 240 Hz monitor, that would mean setting it to around 228 FPS. This helps not just with tearing but also reduces input latency while using G-Sync or FreeSync.
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GamerDude99: I've never heard of capping like that; is there a source for this info?