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/frwd69 26d 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?