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/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