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Should I use vertical sync in games? Is there ever a time when I shouldn't? You can see my rig in my sig. I'm playing BF3, Diablo 3, Metro 2033, Crysis 2, Skyrim, etc.
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I'm just wondering as far as performance goes. Apparently vsync removes tearing. It also seems to work the video card less hard.i use adaptive vsync and see no penalty not to. i run a 120hz monitor but if your only running at 60hz i would suggest using adaptive.
I usually put it on for any non-reflex/precision/competitive games. Mostly to save the video card, as I got used to tearing countless years ago.
I go with this as well. A strategy game (like Shogun or something) on, racing games on, shooters like BF3 off. Best thing to do is try it both ways and see what you prefer - some people are sensitive to input lag and like it off, and others are sensitive to tearing and want it on. Mostly personal preference.
I'm just wondering as far as performance goes. Apparently vsync removes tearing. It also seems to work the video card less hard.
how are you possibly running demanding games smoothly with vsync on using a Core 2 duo and gtx470? some games would be a choppy mess doing that since you cant come close to maintaining 60fps.I always use V-Sync. Tearing looks horrible to me and gives me a headache. I also game in 3D exclusively, and you need to use V-Sync with 3D.
so what are you doubting? there is no way a 3.6 Core 2 Duo and gtx470 can maintain 60 fps in demanding games. that certainly means some noticeable stuttering and hitching if trying to use vsync in those games.I seriously doubt that. Clock your CPU to 3.0 with turbo disabled. Thats about a 3.6Ghz wolf.
well that will help in gpu limited games but he still cant maintain 60 fps in some demanding games. I know because I had an E8500 at 3.8 and used a gtx470 before upgrading to my current pc. I cant even maintain 60fps in all demanding games with my new pc either. and he is trying to run 3D too.He's only using 16x10 monitor. I say no problem.
how are you possibly running demanding games smoothly with vsync on using a Core 2 duo and gtx470? some games would be a choppy mess doing that since you cant come close to maintaining 60fps.
It depends on the game. Some games suffer from horrible screen tearing, and some do not. In the games that do have screen tearing, I enable VSYNC. In other games, if there is an in game option for it I will usually turn it on, but otherwise I won't force it on through the CP.Should I use vertical sync in games? Is there ever a time when I shouldn't? You can see my rig in my sig. I'm playing BF3, Diablo 3, Metro 2033, Crysis 2, Skyrim, etc.
if that is the only reason that you use vsync then why not just use a framerate cap?I use V-Sync for the reason to reduce the temps on my gpu, seriously. Higher frames adds more temperature to your video card and 60 fps is smooth anyway.
Should I use vertical sync in games? Is there ever a time when I shouldn't? You can see my rig in my sig. I'm playing BF3, Diablo 3, Metro 2033, Crysis 2, Skyrim, etc.
you can just cap the framerate at whatever you wantI have it disabled in CCC and in game. I don't get terrible tearing like I did on my old TNT panels. But be warned you have unlocked the FPS cap of 60 and your videocard is going t o go as fast as it can. Thus it's going to consume more power and produce more heat.
With Vsyn disabled I lose the input lag I get with FPS. That's also one reason why I had it disabled.
again if that is the only reason you turn on vsync then you could simply just use a framerate cap instead.I will typical use Vsync on games which are pushing 120fps on my 60hz monitor. The idea is to lower the load on the computer. No point having the computer going 100% flat out to render 120fps if 60 is MORE than enough.
again if that is the only reason you turn on vsync then you could simply just use a framerate cap instead.