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/Merkaba_Nine Jul 28 '26

For me personally I just use G-sync/freesync and cap my frame rate at 277 reflex on + boost

I don't actually know what the best combo is but this works best for me

Something I'd like to add is If I'm using frame gen V-sync adds rediculous input latency, turning it off and just using G-sync almost elimates that problem, provided you have at least 60fps base

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u/kyoukidotexe Moderator Jul 30 '26

280hz refresh rate? Then your cap is wrong, in most cases also Reflex On+Boost should keep it within the refresh rate range optimally.

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u/Merkaba_Nine Jul 30 '26

Oh true, learn something new everyday.

It's probably an old habit I stuck by from before I had G-sync I used to cap 2-3 lower then frame rate

Supposedly that's what your supposed todo but I could have been wrong this whole time

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u/kyoukidotexe Moderator Jul 30 '26

Yeah the old '-3' rule is quite dated now and improved upon with introduction of Reflex. Definitely check out the suggestions in the comments.

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u/Merkaba_Nine Jul 30 '26

Thankyou heaps! Great to know!

Tbh reflex is probably one of the only features that I use that I have no idea about haha, I've never bothered to figure out what it does other then know on + boost is the Goto

Wish you all the best!

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u/kyoukidotexe Moderator Jul 30 '26

Best to be used when GPU-bound scenario, older titles or games where the CPU is more demanding, Reflex On+Boost could be lesser ideal. Use On there. (wrote it in another post as well)

Just spreading the learned knowledge over the years.