HL2 FPS Limit? Created 18 years ago2006-07-15 19:45:56 UTC by alexb911 alexb911

Created 18 years ago2006-07-15 19:45:56 UTC by alexb911 alexb911

Posted 18 years ago2006-07-15 19:45:56 UTC Post #190229
After putting my new comp together, and loading up HL2 for the first time, I noticed that while running at 1024x960 or whatever, and lower graphics, I got 71fps constant, and likewise at MAX graphics. I would have expected either a higher low res fps or a lower high res fps? is there a reason? cheers
Posted 18 years ago2006-07-15 20:01:19 UTC Post #190232
I don't know about HL2, but in HL1, the FPS is capped at something like 72. You can easily turn the cap higher with some command that I forgot. Maybe HL2 also has some something like this?
Posted 18 years ago2006-07-15 20:10:13 UTC Post #190233
yeah, i know the cap is 72... you can change it by typing "fps_max #" but why bother? why limit the fps... surely the more the better ;)

however, I sort of solved my own problem about 2 minutes after posting, however, im still interested as to why you would want to cap it?

the limit is actually 300 by adjusting

btw, averaging 170fps at MAX and 1280x1024 on first water level... for those wondering ;)
Posted 18 years ago2006-07-15 20:14:10 UTC Post #190235
For me, higher than 70 or so is almost too smooth. I just don't like the feeling of it. In fact, setting it to around 30 FPS gives it a cinimatic touch, which can look nice at times.
Posted 18 years ago2006-07-15 20:17:50 UTC Post #190236
indeed :) the eyes can only see things up to around 60 fps anyways.. so anythign higher is quite pointless... your not even seeing 240 frames for the 300 in a second. Regular ole' tv framerates are at 30 fps also.
Posted 18 years ago2006-07-15 20:23:50 UTC Post #190237
Actually, I can tell a difference between, say, 60 FPS and 100 FPS, although probably nothing higher.
Posted 18 years ago2006-07-15 20:24:49 UTC Post #190238
What are your PC's stats? (CPU type/frequency/#of Cores, Memory, video card type/memory/shader pipelines/GPU frequency)
Posted 18 years ago2006-07-15 20:26:22 UTC Post #190239
Posted 18 years ago2006-07-15 20:27:24 UTC Post #190241
next your gonna ask him if you want him to marry you ;)
Posted 18 years ago2006-07-15 20:32:17 UTC Post #190242
This thread seems like an excuse to "brag" about a computer.......
Posted 18 years ago2006-07-16 00:34:25 UTC Post #190280
sigh...

I get 200 + fps all the time.

Turn off the cap in your windows display settings.
Posted 18 years ago2006-07-16 00:35:28 UTC Post #190282
The default max fps for HL2 is 300 if I remmeber correctly.
Posted 18 years ago2006-07-16 04:27:48 UTC Post #190302
Yeah, I thought it was.

Having stupidly high frame rates just gives tearing (the screen showing two different rendered stages when you turn around quickly or something), and then when the FPS drops to something still perfectly acceptable, it'll feel nasty.

They know better than you do on this one.
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Posted 18 years ago2006-07-16 04:30:27 UTC Post #190304
The eyes can see up to 72FPS, so any higher could be considered a waste of resources, thus capping it allows the system to spend more resources to other processes.

Its called optimazation.

Some screens also allow a refresh rate of 72HZ.
Posted 18 years ago2006-07-16 04:35:22 UTC Post #190308
I can notice if the FPS is higher than 72 FPS... I'm special! :)
Posted 18 years ago2006-07-16 04:37:05 UTC Post #190309
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