1. I have a 144hz monitor. I prefer capping the frame rate for a smoother experience, but when I uncap it, i’m averaging around 160 like I said. They do say that that fps value is guaranteed. And I’m not sure if I’m placeboing myself but I could’ve sworn this was not an issue until about a week ago. Like soemthing suddenly happened. I thought it could be a bad driver, but I did a complete factory reset. My PSU is Seasonic S12III 650W Bronze.
Well, before getting into anything else, I want to make sure one thing is clear.
The PSU is definitely S12
III (Roman numeral 3 at the end), and not S12
II (Roman numeral 2 at the end)?
While the latter is a good one, but more suited toward older systems, the former is crap. Get a new PSU! Seasonic's PSUs are mostly good, but (from the first link in my sig):
THAT being said, there ARE some units being sold with the Seasonic label that are NOT built by Seasonic. They use Seasonic designed platforms but are built by RSY. For now I believe these are limited to the S12III models, and they should be COMPLETELY avoided, because they are not good quality and in my opinion should not be allowed to carry the Seasonic name, but instead should have been relegated to the Hydrance or Energy power enterprise products which I understand are Seasonic subsidiaries that do not carry the Seasonic brand name. They are not good units based on reviews so far and should be avoided. If that changes based on new information then I will happily remove this paragraph but until then, stay away from them if you are expecting something that is "typical" of Seasonic. These S12III models, are not.
Aside from that, if your maximum refresh is 144Hz, then you will never, ever be able to see more than 144 frames/sec, even if your system can output more.