Frame rate (also known as frame frequency) is the frequency (rate) at which an imaging device produces unique consecutive images called frames. Frame rate is most often expressed in frames per second (FPS) and is also expressed in progressive scan monitors as hertz (Hz).
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Are lower resolution monitors safer for gaming on the long run? [migrated]
EDIT: My earlier question was too subjective, so I've rephrased it entirely to broaden out its perspective.
In my opinion, PC games are always targeted to run best on the latest-gen graphic cards, ...
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Increase video cache size in Lineage 2
Is there any command line option to increase the video cache size to a greater value in Lineage II Goddess of Destruction Harmony client? This would in turn allow me to have lesser lags and greater ...
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Unexplainable frame-drop after about 1 hour of playing [closed]
After about 1 to 3 hours of playing Black Ops 2, my game just starts getting massive frame-drops. I cant explain this but it drops down to 15 - 20 frames per/s.
Before, I had a steady 60 frames per ...
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How can I see the FPS in KSP
It's probably a very simple question, but I couldn't find the key to show the frame rate in KSP.
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How to limit/lock framerate (FPS) like in FRAPS video-recording mode?
Is there a way to limit or lock framerate (FPS) to a certain maximum value, just like FRAPS is able to do while recording? I am trying to play Last Bronx on Win XP, but the game runs way too fast, ...
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Games run way too fast. Setting affinity doesn't work at all. How in the world do I make the game run normal speed?
Games like Day Of Defeat and Operation Flashpoint Dragon Rising run way too fast (x2) but even if I change the affinity in the task manager so the games use only one CPU, there is no noticeable change ...
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Are all Vsync options equal?
I've noticed there are a handful of ways to apply v-sync to a game:
In-game option
Catalyst Control Center
D3DOverrider
RadeonPro
Windows 7 Desktop Window Manager (via DWM.exe when gaming in ...
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Should triple buffering always be enabled?
Besides a minor tax on memory, I've gathered that triple buffering is always a win-win situation, and that there's little, if any, reason to not use it.
Is this the case? Should I just leave ...
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Screen Resolution Impacts on Framerate with High-End Cards? [closed]
I've been wondering, if I have a high-end graphics card like, say, a GTX 670...
If I was to play a game that didn't have a really high resource demand like Call of Duty or something, what impact would ...
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Unexplained frame rate decay
Something similar is happening to me. When I open the game (or any game on my PC) it will go to a high FPS (like 60+) but then i can watch the frame rate tick down slowly until it hovers around 10-13 ...
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Why does The Witcher 2 run so Choppy?
I have read through a couple of these forums discussing lag issues with W2; all of which seem to be running of questionable systems performance wise.
My rig is running:
Windows 7
16GB RAM
2600K-i7 ...
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Dell Laptop, Any game: FPS starts out good but drops to terrible over time
I'm playing on a Dell Studio 1558
core i5 M520 @ 2.4 GHz
ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5470
4 GB of RAM
Windows 7
For some games sooner than others, but for most games I play (Arma 2, Tribes Ascend, ...
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Average Frame rate [closed]
I am configuring the graphics in F1 2011. It has a benchmark mode where the computer drives the car around on those graphics settings and gives an average result.
The first time I achieved 30 frames ...
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Disable second monitor when game is running
I have 2 screen setup for my computer... and I think the cold hard fact that the second monitor is running while I'm running games kills my FPS.
So, is there a way to automatically disable my second ...
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Why do games perform better after restarts?
I like to play Team Fortress 2.
My computer can run it fine on the recommended settings, but I like the best performance possible. I use a custom configuration that makes the textures look like they ...
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Why am I encountering major lag in Q.U.B.E?
In Q.U.B.E (steam game), I can make it all the way up to the first few laser puzzles with no issues, but then my FPS will suddenly drop to 10-20.
My PC specs are as follows:
AMD Phenom II 3.4Ghz ...
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How can I permanently show FPS?
I know there used to be an option to show FPS at all times in an earlier version and I know F3 still shows it now but only while you hold F3.
I tried this F3 + alt + F3 technique but (at least on my ...
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Assassin’s Creed 2 on nvidia quadro nvs 295 [closed]
I installed Assassin’s Creed 2 on a workstation with nvidia quadro nvs 295. But the framerate is very low. Is it possible to run the game with this graphics card?
The game requires :
Video Card: ...
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Limit FPS in Games to prevent overheating
When playing games on my laptop (MacBook Air 2011 with Intel HD 3000 integrated graphics), the temperature of the processor / GPU quickly reaches to 95°C causing it to throttle down every couple of ...
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Why do video game framerates need to be so much higher than TV and cinema framerates?
It seems that video games need to have something like 60 frames per second in order to be smooth and realistic. But TV and films only have about 24 or 25. Why the difference?
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How do I increase the framerate in Duke Nukem Forever?
I have an Nvidia 480 GTX, a video card powerful enough to play games like BioShock 2 with all settings turned up to the max and still deliver super smooth FPS.
When I play DNF, though, it has choppy ...
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Crippling load times and framerate drop in the PS3 version
I have Skyrim for the PS3 and the PC. On the PC load time is no more than 3 seconds for anywhere Skyrim on ultra settings, no lag whatsoever and a much higher detail than on the PS3. Howver, my PS3 ...
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What are the limitations of the free version of FRAPS?
I know there is a downloadable version of FRAPS for free. However, I don't know what kind of limitations this version has.
Neither the download page nor the support (FAQ) page describe the ...
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What does “frames per second” depend upon? [closed]
I know what FPS stands for and what it means, but what does it depend upon: my monitor, or my graphics card?
Also, usually all graphic cards have names like nvidia gforce gt 420m. What does the 420m ...
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How do you display framerate in Fallout New Vegas?
I would ideally like to know a console command that will display the framerate (current and a running averages would be even better).
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Increase the frame rate during cutscenes of Assassin's Creed Brotherhood?
I have an NVIDIA 9500 GT which has 1 GB DDR2 RAM. While the actual gameplay is quite satisfactory, my frame rate is dropping terribly during cut scenes, which is making the video out-of-sync with the ...
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Is GeForce GTS 250 not enough to play NFS Hot Pursuit (2010)?
My PC specs:
Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 2.4 GHz
3 GB RAM
NVIDIA GeForce GTS 250 1 GB
GeForce driver version 258.96
1680x1050 Native Resolution LCD Monitor
Windows 7 Ultimate
According to this website, ...
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Would covering the sea increase frame rate?
So I've got a nice little coastal fort going ... but even on a fairly small embark spot it's killing my frame rate. If I built floor over the sea with stone, would that be likely to increase the frame ...
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All the settings are at minimum. I still play at 10 FPS. What can I do?
I'm the (not so) proud owner of an nVidia 9200 M. This card I'm (not so) proud of owning is stuck into a laptop I'm (not so) proud of owning, so I can't upgrade it. Yeeey.
I've dragged all the ...
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FPS drop with gels in Portal 2
I have an Phenom II X3 720 and an ATI 6850 HD. Portal 2 runs very well at maximum settings on my PC in almost all chambers — expect when there are a lot of gel drops in air; then I experience ...
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How do I prevent brief freezes while gaming?
I recently built a new computer and am encountering a slight problem.
Occasionally while gaming, my display will freeze for a second or two, during which the sound will keep skipping/repeating like a ...
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Are FPS browser-dependent in games like Quake Live or Battlefield Heroes?
Could FPS (frames per seconds) in browser-based games like Quake Live, Battlefield Heroes or Free Realms be affected by the browser version or browser type?
I mean choosing Chrome instead of Firefox, ...
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What's the difference between frames per second and updates per second?
FPS is obviously just the number of frame changes per second, but I have no idea what UPS is and Google is returning nothing.
ps, this is a tutorial question, so I'm not just making up UPS :P
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120 Hz display for gaming
What advantages does a 120 Hz LCD TV offer over a 60 Hz TV for console gaming?
I've heard there are problems with lag and jerky scrolling. Does 120hz address these issues?
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i3 core performance problems
I just tried to play Quake3 (QuakeLive) on a new laptop with an i3 core integrated gpu, running Ubuntu 10.10. Strangely, the performance was terrible. I'm running on intel driver, which seems to load ...
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What's the most effective way to boost frame rate in Quake 3 and derivates?
What set of options and console commands help the most in improving frames per seconds in id Tech 3 games (that is, Quake 3 and derivates)?
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How do I find the framerate I am playing my game at?
I hear people suggesting I should have at-least 30FPS in the game to have a satisfactory experience, I wonder, how do I enable FPS monitoring in a gameplay?
