Frame Rates

[Boat]

Can someone explain frame rates? I see people claiming frame rates all over the board up to 700. Is 700 fps even possible in this game or are there limiting factors such as the monitor or monitor refresh rate?

My set-up seems to run a steady 75fps which provides a good gaming experience but I hear of people flying with much lower fps numbers who are also able to play the game without much trouble.

[jonnyb]

The outrageous frame rates are obtained by disabling vertical sync.  This unlocks the video card from the monitor's refresh rate.  It allows for frame tearing.  Sure, you may read 700fps (or whatever other silly high number people claim) but remember 2 things:

1) Your monitor is still only displaying at it's refresh rate.

2) Your eyes are still only capable of seeing 30fps.

The best setup is one that allows for good average frame rates.  If you can get it so that you are getting a constant 60fps, you're far better off than the guy that gets 100fps in the clear but drops to 15 in the weeds...

[FOGOLD]

It's the lowest FR that counts. If you can stay above 30 Frames in a low down smokey battle, you are golden.

However, I know that below 20 the game becomes very difficult to enjoy.

[Boat]

Thanks guys.  

So I guess I am seeing 75 fps most of the time because my monitor refresh rate is set at 75 Hertz. My monitor offers settings up to 85 Hertz, am I better off setting it to the higher setting or going lower to say 60 Hertz? This stuff is just geek to me.

[DAVENRINO]

It is usually best to select the highest refresh rate that your monitor supports at a given resolution.  Make sure it is supported or it may damage your monitor.  If the correct monitor drivers are installed, it is a good idea to check the optional box on the monitor tab to hide refresh rates that are not supported.

BTW, 60 Hertz will hurt your eyes unless you have an LCD.

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