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KingKryton · Dec 24, 2006, 06:49 AM // 06:49

I really like the new icon in the bottom right corner that says your fps and ping etc. but im wondering why my fps seems limited to a max of 62. I run everything on max but even when i turn everything to the lowest possible 62fps is the highest i can ever get.

Cheers

Mouser · Dec 24, 2006, 06:54 AM // 06:54

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Originally Posted by KingKryton

I really like the new icon in the bottom right corner that says your fps and ping etc. but im wondering why my fps seems limited to a max of 62. I run everything on max but even when i turn everything to the lowest possible 62fps is the highest i can ever get.

Cheers

Either because the engine is limited to 62fps, or the in-game monitor is limited to that reading. Try using an external program like FRAPS to determine your true framerate.

Eonwe · Dec 24, 2006, 07:02 AM // 07:02

The in game engine certainly is not limited to 62 fps, that's just a silly statement. The reason you're not going above 62 fps is not you're video card, it's the refresh rate of your monitor. You probably have "Wait for vertical-sync" checked in your graphics options menu in guild wars. This syncs up things so that your in game frame rate does not go above your monitor's refresh rate so everything looks smooth. Of course, you can always turn it off and your fps numbers should increase, but the game may appear slightly more choppy, or it may not. I would tweak things and see what works best for you.

ChrisCo · Dec 24, 2006, 07:07 AM // 07:07

i have a question for you ...What vdo card are you using ???

cause im runing at 10-30 fps and im looking for a new card for a christmas present to myself

Stormcloud · Dec 24, 2006, 07:08 AM // 07:08

"The in game engine certainly is not limited to 62 fps, that's just a silly statement."

Some games do limit the FPS, so I dont see why his speculation was "just silly"

Eonwe · Dec 24, 2006, 07:13 AM // 07:13

Off topic, and I know you aren't asking me, but the 7900 GT is a cute card. They're in the low $200 price range.

ChrisCo · Dec 24, 2006, 07:18 AM // 07:18

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Originally Posted by Eonwe

Off topic, and I know you aren't asking me, but the 7900 GT is a cute card. They're in the low $200 price range.

Yea i think saw that card ... im looking for something that can run GW maxed out and games like battlefield 2 at 50%

anyway i will stop hijacking your topic

Eonwe · Dec 24, 2006, 07:20 AM // 07:20

Not my thread ^_^. It's a good card though, currently what I use. The MSI one is nice because it comes with an overclocking feature that's really simple to use.

Coloneh · Dec 24, 2006, 07:24 AM // 07:24

just get Nvidia... yay GeForce!

Coloneh · Dec 24, 2006, 07:25 AM // 07:25

ok.... like 4 posts while i was typing that

Navaros · Dec 24, 2006, 07:40 AM // 07:40

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Originally Posted by Stormcloud

"The in game engine certainly is not limited to 62 fps, that's just a silly statement."

Some games do limit the FPS, so I dont see why his speculation was "just silly"

Silly or not, it is incorrect both in terms of game engine limit and in terms of it being the max of what the in-game monitor lists. I've seen it go to 77 FPS on the in-game monitor and if I set the settings all to low I can have stable at "FPS: 75" on the in-game monitor. Probably others have seen it go higher.

Kool Pajamas · Dec 24, 2006, 07:46 AM // 07:46

I use a 7800gtx. Everything on highest setting and it runs perfect as it can be in most areas.

Quid Pro Quo · Dec 24, 2006, 08:13 AM // 08:13

Mine seems to be stuck at 75.

LagunaCid · Dec 24, 2006, 08:14 AM // 08:14

o.O I play at 20 fps and it looks clear enough for me.

Stormcloud · Dec 24, 2006, 08:17 AM // 08:17

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Originally Posted by Quid Pro Quo

Mine seems to be stuck at 75.

I only wish I had your problem

-.- · Dec 24, 2006, 08:18 AM // 08:18

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Originally Posted by LagunaCid

o.O I play at 20 fps and it looks clear enough for me.

Haha, same with me.

Stormcloud · Dec 24, 2006, 08:23 AM // 08:23

Anything over 60 is just gravy anyway as the human eye cant process more than 60fps.

KingKryton · Dec 24, 2006, 08:31 AM // 08:31

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Originally Posted by ChrisCo

i have a question for you ...What vdo card are you using ???

cause im runing at 10-30 fps and im looking for a new card for a christmas present to myself

7800gt
2gb ram
dual core 3800+

Ulivious The Reaper · Dec 24, 2006, 08:58 AM // 08:58

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Originally Posted by LagunaCid

o.O I play at 20 fps and it looks clear enough for me.

yay someone the same as me, i get 15-32 fps and i see no visual difference in the two

kaheiyeh · Dec 24, 2006, 09:17 AM // 09:17

Your monitor will only give as many frames as the refresh rate of your monitor, and usually a bit higher. Such as 60Hz refresh giving you 62FPS. 70Hz may give you 72FPS as a maximum.

The "Anything over 60 is just gravy anyway as the human eye cant process more than 60fps." is totally incorrect. What the human eye can process depends on the kind of editing on the video. For example, a TV/Movie usually gives 28FPS, which would seem to stutter in a video game. This is because TV/Movies use motion blur between images. Pause the movie at any given time and everything is blurred. Take a screenshot of a game and it is crystal clear, so generally more FPS is needed for gaming, but that depends on what is comfortable for your eye.