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    manually limiting frame rate?

    Discussion in 'Alienware M15x' started by Fancysauce, Jul 3, 2011.

  1. Fancysauce

    Fancysauce Notebook Consultant

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    hey guys i was just wondering if there is a way to manually cap the fps to a certain number(30fps) instead of 60. i think that it would be nice to have something like this because when playing games i don't want to fps to be jumping all over the place like from 34 to 55 in a second. to keep a stable 30 fps would be nice don't you think?
     
    Fancysauce, Jul 3, 2011
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    RainMotorsports Formerly ClutchX2

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    DXtory is one app that will do it, not free. Im not sure but i think playclaw allows for it too.
     
    RainMotorsports, Jul 3, 2011
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    widezu69 Goodbye Alienware

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    Yeah turn on vsync in the graphics options so if your framerate doesn't quite hit 60 it will automatically lock it to 30 instead.
     
    widezu69, Jul 3, 2011
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    Enkeixpress Notebook Geek

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    Huh? vSync only prevents screen tearing :confused:
     
    Enkeixpress, Jul 3, 2011
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  5. Fancysauce

    Fancysauce Notebook Consultant

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    thnx. i got the dxtory free version and it works.
     
    Fancysauce, Jul 4, 2011
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    CptDobey Notebook Enthusiast

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    Screen tearings are due to the fact CG and screen are out of sync (to symplify a bit).

    Usually, LCD screens have a refresh rate of 60 Hz thus enabling vsync will limit the frame rate to 60 fps.
     
    CptDobey, Jul 4, 2011
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    JWest Master of Notebookery

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    But it's not going to lock it to 30.
     
    JWest, Jul 4, 2011
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    xeroxide Notebook Deity

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    tbh i don't notice a difference.
    only times i do notice is if vsync is off (tearing) and if the fps dips under 30.
    if a game fluctuates between 30 and 60fps i consider that to be optimal. no tearing and no stutters.
     
    xeroxide, Jul 4, 2011
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  9. CptDobey

    CptDobey Notebook Enthusiast

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    Of course and I didn't say that. I just pointed out the fact Vsync is not here to remove screen tearings. Screen tearings removing is just one the effects of vsyns option.
     
    CptDobey, Jul 5, 2011
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