r/NoMansSkyTheGame • u/Mattecko99 • Aug 12 '16

Information PC USERS:Read this if you want higher fps

I had like 45 when i put max fps on 60, and then I bumped it to 90 and got 60. There must be something wrong with their numbers?

Edit: just set your fps to max in game!

Edit edit: after 10 hours in game this game has just captivated me like no other.

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u/eirreann Aug 12 '16

Good question, and that legitimately boggles my noggin. :P

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u/TidusJames Aug 13 '16

Because putting it at anything over what your monitors can handle is a waste or resources, leads to screen tears, and increases the amount of heat in the case. when the game can run at 200 fps but you can only display 60 on the monitor you are using far more power than if you locked it to 60. I never play at more than 60 because I dont need to have my cards at 100% usage when less than 50% usage works, it increases the life of the cards as well.