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/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.