Anything other than 60 fps looks like 20fps.

[lskidson]

Problem: Whenever I run a game with vsync disabled, it looks like I am only getting 20 fps when I am actually getting 100+. Similarly, when I do have vsync enabled and I drop below 60 fps, even if I am playing at 58 frames it also looks like I am only playing at 20 fps. This makes it seem like a massive stutter if I dip below 60 fps even just for a second. It doesn't look like I have any screen tearing when this happens

More Info:

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  i5 7500 (stock)
  16gb 2400MHz DDR4
  Zotac GTX 1080 mini
  LG 29UM59-P (60Hz 2560x1080)
  HP 23" Monitor
  Thermaltake 650W PSU
  GPU, and CPU are verified to be working normally based on timespy and firestrike results
  Nvidia Control panel settings are default except "Prefer Maximum Performance"
  Temps are well below maximums

What I've tried:

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  Different monitor
  Different Cable
  Disconnecting one monitor and trying one at a time
  Reinstalling Windows

Games I have been playing lately are Destiny 2, Farcry 5, The Divison and The Witcher 3. Let me know if any more info is needed. Thanks in advance

 

[bystander]

Are you playing in Windowed mode? In Windowed mode, you get a form of V-sync with triple buffering automatically. But it works more like OpenGL's version, where you can have high FPS, but it simply ignores them, rather than stopping the production of frames.

 

[lskidson]

Are you playing in Windowed mode? In Windowed mode, you get a form of V-sync with triple buffering automatically. But it works more like OpenGL's version, where you can have high FPS, but it simply ignores them, rather than stopping the production of frames.

Playing in fullscreen! Thanks