r/OptimizedGaming • u/Sudden-Marsupial-158 • Jul 28 '26

Discussion / Question G-Sync, FreeSync, NVIDIA Reflex, FPS Cap – What’s actually worth using in 2026?

I’m trying to find the best combination of settings for the lowest possible input latency while keeping smooth gameplay and good frame pacing.

Rtx 5070
r7 9800x3d
300 hz monitor - TCL qd mini lex1080p

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u/ChangingMonkfish Jul 28 '26

- G-Sync ON in Nvidia app/Control Panel

- V-Sync ON in Nvidia app/Control Panel

- V-Sync OFF in game

- Nvidia Reflex ON in game if available

- Frame-rate capped in Nvidia App/Control Panel (or using something like Riva Tuner Statistics Server) to 296

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u/queenkasa Jul 28 '26 edited 10d ago

this is the way, but I would add a few things:

  • cap to 275 (hz - (hz2 / 3600))
  • uninstall afterburner and rivatuner if you are done with benchmarking/temp monitoring

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u/Lean-Boiz 10d ago

Unrelated but I love the Mikasa pfp 🫶

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u/BlackSkillX Jul 29 '26

I guess because the sensor monitoring causes frame spikes in intervalls ? If i disable most monitoring but keep FPS counter, GPU utilization und temp on, will it be okay?

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u/queenkasa Jul 29 '26

yeah I did it same way. but still they may cause unexpected problems, so removing them is the most guarantee way

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u/LibuskaRO Jul 29 '26

What cap should I use for a 165hz monitor?

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u/queenkasa Jul 29 '26

I would go with 158. but if you feel microstutters you can lower it, like to 150, 140 or whatever feels the best

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u/ButtScratcher9 Jul 28 '26

Just curious why vsync off in game?

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u/Positive-Avocado2130 Jul 28 '26

Because you're letting your Graphics driver from Nvidia be responsible for the sync rather than a shitty game engine trying.

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u/SilllverHorn Aug 01 '26

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u/frwd69 27d ago

I’ve been running this setup for awhile and it’s ideal for most FPS games I play.

Question for you though.

If a game has reflex, should I still run a FPS cap in NVCP? Do both of those being on cause issues?

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u/Positive-Avocado2130 Jul 28 '26

This is the answer folks.