Why Are All My Games Hard-Capped at 100 FPS Despite a 200 Hz Display?
I'm using a prebuilt Windows PC with a Ryzen 7 7700X, an NVIDIA RTX 5060 8GB, and 32GB of DDR5 memory. My monitor is set to 200 Hz,…
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Should I cap my base FPS at 60 when using DLSS Frame Generation on a 144Hz monitor?
When using DLSS Frame Generation, would limiting the game to 60 real frames per second and letting frame generation produce around 120 FPS leave useful GPU headroom? My…
Why is GTA V stuttering badly on my RTX 4070 Super?
I'm getting severe stutters in GTA V roughly every 25–30 seconds, even after lowering the graphics settings to Normal. The game is running with Steam, the Rockstar launcher,…
Why is GTA V stuttering badly on my RTX 4070 Super?
GTA V is stuttering heavily every 25–30 seconds, even after lowering the graphics settings to Normal. The game is running on an RTX 4070 Super, and the only…
Why does V-Sync cap my 144 Hz monitor at 120 FPS?
I have a 144 Hz monitor, and Windows is already set to 144 Hz. FreeSync prevents tearing in some games, but in others I need to enable V-Sync…
Why does my GPU buzz or hum during games?
My GTX 1080 Ti makes a noticeable buzzing or humming sound while I'm playing games. My system has a 550W power supply and a Ryzen 5 5600. I…
Are 85°C GPU and 105°C hotspot temperatures too high for an RTX 4070 Super?
My RTX 4070 Super reaches about 85°C on the GPU core and 105°C at the hotspot within a few minutes of playing Total War: Warhammer 3 at 1440p…
How can I remove a 30 FPS cap in Balanced power mode?
I'm using a Windows 11 laptop with an Intel Core i7-12800H. When the system is set to Balanced power mode, some games—especially World of Warcraft—are limited to 30…
How can I remove a 30 FPS cap in Balanced power mode?
I'm using a plugged-in Windows 11 laptop with an Intel i7-12800H. In some games, especially World of Warcraft, switching Windows to Balanced power mode causes the game to…
Why does G-Sync with V-Sync and an FPS cap feel more stuttery?
I'm trying to configure my system for smooth gameplay and low input latency. My understanding is that I should enable G-Sync, enable V-Sync in the NVIDIA Control Panel,…
Why does G-Sync with V-Sync and an FPS cap feel worse than running uncapped?
I'm trying to configure my Gigabyte M28U at 4K and 144 Hz for smooth gameplay and low latency. My understanding is that I should enable G-Sync, enable V-Sync…
Why does 120 FPS still look choppy on a 144Hz G-SYNC monitor?
I'm using a 144Hz monitor with G-SYNC enabled in the NVIDIA Control Panel, but games capped around 120 FPS still don't look consistently smooth. I assumed G-SYNC would…
Should I use V-Sync and an FPS cap together on a 120Hz laptop display?
I'm playing mostly single-player games on a laptop with a 120Hz monitor and no FreeSync or G-Sync. I want smooth frametimes and no screen tearing, and input latency…
Why are my games locked at 60fps until I restart my computer?
I've been dealing with a strange issue where games like Overwatch and Fortnite are stuck at 60fps whenever I start them. The weird part is that after I…
Should I Cap My FPS at 1080p Ultra or Leave It Uncapped?
I'm using a Ryzen 5 5600X and an RX 9060 XT with 32GB of DDR4 RAM, and I usually game at 1080p on Ultra settings. The games I…
How to Deal with Loud Coil Whine from My GPU?
I've had my GPU for about seven months, and while I noticed some coil whine, it wasn't too distracting. However, since I got a new 240Hz 1440p monitor…
Is 75°C normal for my 3070 under load?
I've noticed that my RTX 3070 runs at about 75°C when playing games, even on low settings, and the GPU utilization is nearly 96%. Is this normal? It…
Can I Limit My Desktop FPS to 60Hz While Keeping 240Hz for Gaming?
I recently got a new monitor that I really enjoy, but I've encountered a coil whine issue when using it above 144Hz. It maxes out at 240Hz (260Hz…
Why is my PC capped at 144 FPS?
I just built my PC, and I've noticed that my frame rate is capping at 144 FPS in games, even though I know my hardware is capable of…
Why is my 3060 Ti not exceeding 160Hz in games?
I've got a 3060 Ti graphics card paired with an i9 11700F processor, but I'm having trouble getting my frame rates over 160Hz in games like Valorant, Rainbow…