FPS limiter

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  1. Posts : 3,427
    Windows 10 Pro x64
       #1

    FPS limiter


    Does anyone know where I can get a framerate limiter? google has returned nothing, although I'm sure they must exist
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  2. Posts : 127
    Windows 10 Pro x64
       #2

    You could try turning V-sync on within your graphics settings which should limit everything then to your monitor's output in Hz. So if your monitor as a maximum output of say 60Hz, that's what fps you'll be limited to in any game.
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  3. Posts : 182
    Windows 8 Professional x64
       #3

    enabling vsync is your best bet imho, also some games have config files that have a setting that you can cap max FPS to whatever number you choose
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  4. Posts : 118
    Windows 7 Ultimate 64 Bit
       #4

    Yeah V-sync will help you, it locks at your monitors refresh rate so if you have a 60Hz monitor, the game will be capped at 60Hz with V-Sync on.
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  5. Posts : 6,885
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Mint 9
       #5

    Just out of curiosity, what do you need this for?

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  6. Posts : 3,427
    Windows 10 Pro x64
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    Well basically, The Sims 3 has no VSync and so it is running my GPU at 150FPS on certain (low 3d) screens, and up to 450 on the loading screens! basically this is resulting in the graphics card getting very hot, and then lagging the hell out of it because the card is getting too hot.

    I have tried forcing VSync on through the Nvidia Control Panel, but it seems to just be ignoring it. Fraps is still reporting 450FPS on the loading screens.
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  7. Posts : 4,517
    Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit
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    severedsolo said:
    Well basically, The Sims 3 has no VSync and so it is running my GPU at 150FPS on certain (low 3d) screens, and up to 450 on the loading screens! basically this is resulting in the graphics card getting very hot, and then lagging the hell out of it because the card is getting too hot.

    I have tried forcing VSync on through the Nvidia Control Panel, but it seems to just be ignoring it. Fraps is still reporting 450FPS on the loading screens.

    Ahhh ... The Sims 3 also has some extremely irritating Image Tearing going on .. or at least mine does.

    I have no clue why they didnt include this option.


    I have ATI Graphics, but I have this issue with a few games, where theres no Vsync .. or it does not seem to work properly. Sims 3 being one of them.
    Forcing Vsync through the ATI Control Panel failed for me as well with these games.



    Something you may want to try, that has worked for me.

    Download and Install Riva Tuner. RivaTuner


    The actual RivaTuner is not really what your after, rather the program D3D Overrider, which is bundled with it.

    It can be found from the RivaTuner Start Menu entry or the Program Files x86 folder.


    Just start it up, and add the Sims3.exe (or TS3.exe) to its list, and set it for Medium detection level.
    FPS limiter-capture.jpg

    Youll need to start D3D OverRider before you start the game, but it should help Force Vsync.



    I found theis works OK for Sims3, and very well for Metro 2033 & The Witcher.


    Hopefully that helps.
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  8. Posts : 531
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64 RTM + SP1
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    Wishmaster said:
    severedsolo said:
    Well basically, The Sims 3 has no VSync and so it is running my GPU at 150FPS on certain (low 3d) screens, and up to 450 on the loading screens! basically this is resulting in the graphics card getting very hot, and then lagging the hell out of it because the card is getting too hot.

    I have tried forcing VSync on through the Nvidia Control Panel, but it seems to just be ignoring it. Fraps is still reporting 450FPS on the loading screens.

    Ahhh ... The Sims 3 also has some extremely irritating Image Tearing going on .. or at least mine does.

    I have no clue why they didnt include this option.


    I have ATI Graphics, but I have this issue with a few games, where theres no Vsync .. or it does not seem to work properly. Sims 3 being one of them.
    Forcing Vsync through the ATI Control Panel failed for me as well with these games.



    Something you may want to try, that has worked for me.

    Download and Install Riva Tuner. RivaTuner


    The actual RivaTuner is not really what your after, rather the program D3D Overrider, which is bundled with it.

    It can be found from the RivaTuner Start Menu entry or the Program Files x86 folder.


    Just start it up, and add the Sims3.exe (or TS3.exe) to its list, and set it for Medium detection level.
    FPS limiter-capture.jpg

    Youll need to start D3D OverRider before you start the game, but it should help Force Vsync.



    I found theis works OK for Sims3, and very well for Metro 2033 & The Witcher.


    Hopefully that helps.
    Are you sure??

    When i wanted D3D overrider i needed to download that seperate as it was not bundled and it runs seperate to Riva Tuner (Yes you don't need Riva Tuner).

    OP - Yes, i would agree that this does just as good as a Frame Limiter.

    Lucky

    Lucky
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  9. Posts : 4,517
    Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit
       #9

    It may have possibly been changed.

    When I installed it, D3D was bundled. Although it didn't specifically say anything about it.

    But it was in RivaTuners Start Menu Folder.
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  10. Posts : 3,322
    Windows 8.1 Pro x64
       #10

    severedsolo said:
    Well basically, The Sims 3 has no VSync and so it is running my GPU at 150FPS on certain (low 3d) screens, and up to 450 on the loading screens! basically this is resulting in the graphics card getting very hot, and then lagging the hell out of it because the card is getting too hot.

    I have tried forcing VSync on through the Nvidia Control Panel, but it seems to just be ignoring it. Fraps is still reporting 450FPS on the loading screens.
    Did you force it for each expansion pack's .exe, or globally? The only way to force vsync on TS3 is through the graphic control panels, so doing it through Nvidia Control Panel should work.
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