Is Capping the FPS helpful or not?

[GrantSor+1]

If I limit my FPS in games lets say from a 80(min)-150(Max) FPS and Limit it to 60 or 70FPS
Would it reduce the LAG when Im getting from 80-150 FPS DROPS?

I Tried it at LoL but it doesn't do anything, so far LoL Is the only game I know and play that has a Framerate Cap Option

[M-ursu]

Capping FPS is just bad for experience, always have non limited FPS for best experience.

[dev893]

yes it would reduce lag and if you only have a 60hz monitor it would also help with screen tear. Would it effect your game? That all depends on your preference.

[PassionFruit]

Let it go, let it go.

[DutchessGummyBuns]

It's useful for people who don't like their frame rates jumping around above their monitors refresh rate without v sync. If your monitor is 60Hz, set the cap to 60 FPS for a more 'consistent' experience. You may have a higher refresh rate monitor, so set it higher in that case. Just using 60 fps as an example because it's most common.

 

-also, if your game can constantly handle your monitor's refresh rate without hiccups, capping the fps to your monitor's refresh rate is basically free v-sync without performance hits.  

[Askew]

It stops the PC from maxing out to spit hundreds of frames into nowhere, saves on power and heat.

[lani100]

Prevented coil whine on my old crappy psu

[Enderman]

If you want the best response leave the fps unlocked. If you noice a lot of screen tearing then turn it on. It just depends on what you think looks best. Most people leave it off though.

[Scratchy1215]

i leave V sync on and turn off framerate cap, v sync is basically a cap as i take it but when playing games like League of Legends  450 frames causes MAJOR screen tearing and its just no good all around.

[alphabeta]

Let it go, let it go.

Can't hold it back anymore