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[–] WraithGear@lemmy.world 1 points 4 hours ago (1 children)

in my case, i would play on potato graphics to get good fps, 60 is the minimum, 30 is an exception. i can FEEL it in my play if its below 100. like not only see it but it feels progressively bad the lower it is

[–] Nikelui@lemmy.world 2 points 4 hours ago (3 children)

Serious question: does the difference between 60 and 100 even matter if your monitor is capped to 60Hz?

[–] WraithGear@lemmy.world 2 points 2 hours ago* (last edited 2 hours ago)

sort of. but not to the extent that 60-100 gives. if you have a monitor capped at 60 and an fps at high, it does feel better, and it’s much more stable, and every refresh is all but guaranteed to have the most up to date frame.

if you are stuck at 60, check your monitor, and its cable. you can have a 120 refresh on the monitor, but if the hdmi cable is only rated for 60 the computer will only allow 60. had me doubting my self until i found it

[–] StinkyRedMan@lemmy.world 2 points 3 hours ago

It will ensure the frame being sent to your display is more recent and represent the game state the best.

[–] frozen@lemmy.frozeninferno.xyz 2 points 3 hours ago

It depends on the game. If the game doesn't tie input handling to framerate, then yes, because your inputs will feel better.