[SOLVED] Can I use V-sync If I get a lot of frames than my refresh rate?

[Hellfire_helix]

I've paired RTX 2070 Super with a 1080p 60hz Monitor (I know that's lame but I won't be upgrading anytime soon)

Whenever I play any game with no V-Sync, The game doesn't really feel smooth inspite of 100+ FPS but as soon as I enable it, Gameplay becomes smooth AF, but then I've heard that V-sync adds crazy amount of input lag (personally I haven't noticed any input lag till now with V-sync On)

My monitor doesn't even support Free Sync and I was just wondering Is it ok to have V-sync turned on in all the games or would there be any cons, If any then please tell me a way to counter it.



Thanks.

 

[boju]

Try cap your frame rate 1 or 2 below refresh rate when using Vsync.

If game doesn't allow fps cap then can use Nvidia Inspector or Msi Afterburner.

 

[Hellfire_helix]

Try cap your frame rate 1 or 2 below refresh rate when using Vsync.

If game doesn't allow fps cap then can use Nvidia Inspector or Msi Afterburner.

If I do that would the game still be as smooth as it was with just V sync turned on?

 

[sizzling]

If you cap the FPS below 60 on a 60Hz screen then V-Sync will drop to 30 FPS. You can try capping the FPS at 58-59 with V-Sync off. If you play games that are reliant of reaction times then don’t use V-Sync.

 

[boju]

I've done it before with vsync on and 59fps. Fps remained at 59, Hz remained at 60.

 

[boju]

If I do that would the game still be as smooth as it was with just V sync turned on?

Try it and see what you think.

 

[sizzling]

I've done it before with vsync on and 59fps. Fps remained at 59, Hz remained at 60.

When using v-sync the FPS should be dropped to 30 immediately when the gpu can’t achieve 60 when running a 60Hz screen be it a physical and artificial limitation. I’ve seen FPS limiters allow 1-2 FPS higher than what you set, I wonder if that was happening. 59fps on a 60Hz with v-sync on shouldn’t happen.

 

[boju]

When using v-sync the FPS should be dropped to 30 immediately when the gpu can’t achieve 60 when running a 60Hz screen be it a physical and artificial limitation. I’ve seen FPS limiters allow 1-2 FPS higher than what you set, I wonder if that was happening. 59fps on a 60Hz with v-sync on shouldn’t happen.

I agree, that's how Vsync should work theoretically but maybe 59fps is still in the realms of 60Hz and doesn't drop to 30. Used to do this playing Rage on a TV, used Vsync and capped fps to 59 to get rid of input lag. Using fraps at the time to monitor fps said 59.

 

[sizzling]

I agree, that's how Vsync should work theoretically but maybe 59fps is still in the realms of 60Hz and doesn't drop to 30. Used to do this playing Rage on a TV, used Vsync and capped fps to 59 to get rid of input lag. Using fraps at the time to monitor fps said 59.

V-Sync adds lag. I’ve used FPS capping on TV’s and 60Hz monitors at 58-59 as a way of not needing to switch on V-Sync and introducing the lag while eliminating most screen tearing. I’d say at least try with and without v-sync.

 

[boju]

I still had a bit of tearing without vsync. Was smoother for me anyway. As said, try both ways.

Afaik, i believe vsync input lag happens because it's working right on the refresh threshold. Triple buffering was meant to help minimise the effects but not really.

 

[sizzling]

I still had a bit of tearing without vsync. Was smoother for me anyway. As said, try both ways.

Afaik, i believe vsync input lag happens because it's working right on the refresh threshold. Triple buffering was meant to help minimise the effects but not really.

From what I read it’s the triple buffering that causes the lag but is required for V-Sync to work.

 

[boju]

Ok fair enough

 

[Hellfire_helix]

If my GPU can always maintain high FPS than my screen's Refresh rate then would it be a problem to enable V-Sync? I know the issue of Input lag but Will it be noticeable specially in single player games?

 

[Hellfire_helix]

If my GPU can always maintain high FPS than my screen's Refresh rate then would it be a problem to enable V-Sync? I know the issue of Input lag but Will it be noticeable specially in single player games?