Should I cap my FPS?

[Randomizer23]

Hey guys so if I have a 144hz monitor and im playing a game and my frames go from 60 to 80 is it better to cap my fps at something I will always be above or should I let my fps go higher. I notice that at lower fps there is a considerable amount of input lag and the game does not look as smooth. I was thinking that capping it would me consistent frame times but i dont really know what would look better and feel the best.

[Turtle Rig]

13 minutes ago, Randomizer23 said:

Hey guys so if I have a 144hz monitor and im playing a game and my frames go from 60 to 80 is it better to cap my fps at something I will always be above or should I let my fps go higher. I notice that at lower fps there is a considerable amount of input lag and the game does not look as smooth. I was thinking that capping it would me consistent frame times but i dont really know what would look better and feel the best.

What gear you got ?  What resolution you play and settings.  You have a 144hz monitor then you want pretty much have a frame rate of 120 to 144fps for optimal experience.

[Randomizer23]

Just now, Turtle Rig said:

What gear you got ?  What resolution you play and settings.  You have a 144hz monitor then you want pretty much have a frame rate of 120 to 144fps for optimal experience.

in online competitive shooters i get 144fps im talking about singleplayer games i have a 1080 and a 9700k and i play at 1080p

[Turtle Rig]

2 minutes ago, Randomizer23 said:

in online competitive shooters i get 144fps im talking about singleplayer games i have a 1080 and a 9700k and i play at 1080p

Ok good 1080p you get your 144fps for AAA titles.  Honestly if I had your monitor I would not dare cap, unless I cap it at 144fps.  Also freesync and pay-sync are so when your frame rate dips below Hz it still keeps the action smooth and what not.

[Randomizer23]

2 minutes ago, Turtle Rig said:

Ok good 1080p you get your 144fps for AAA titles.  Honestly if I had your monitor I would not dare cap, unless I cap it at 144fps.  Also freesync and pay-sync are so when your frame rate dips below Hz it still keeps the action smooth and what not.

Ok thanks

[5x5]

1 minute ago, Randomizer23 said:

Ok thanks

Lower settings if you ask me. Get rid of AA entirely

[Randomizer23]

Just now, 5x5 said:

Lower settings if you ask me. Get rid of AA entirely

anti aliasing?

[5x5]

1 minute ago, Randomizer23 said:

anti aliasing?

Yes, thats a very demanding effect. Just play around with settings so that you can properly utilize the panel

[Firewrath9]

16 minutes ago, 5x5 said:

Yes, thats a very demanding effect. Just play around with settings so that you can properly utilize the panel

I find AA to be very helpful.

 

OP: 

I'd reccommend 4x MSAA, turn down shadows one or two notches, and hair to 1 or 2 below max, and you should turn down render distances a bit in open world games, and turn down particles one or two notches, you should be able to get 100fps+ on 99% of games.

[Crunchy Dragon]

I cap my framerate at my refresh rate, no point in going higher.

 

I then optimize all my game settings to always run at that framerate.