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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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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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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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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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, ...
