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Updated: March 13, 2026
How to Cap Framerate Properly: G-Sync, FreeSync & RTSS Guide
Why capping your framerate 3 FPS below your monitor refresh rate is mandatory for tear-free VRR with zero V-Sync input lag penalties.
The Science of VRR Ceiling Limits: 141 FPS on 144Hz Displays
If your framerate reaches or exceeds your monitor\'s refresh rate, Variable Refresh Rate deactivates, triggering either visual tearing (if V-Sync is off) or high input lag (if V-Sync is on). A 3 FPS cap keeps rendering inside the VRR window.
Marcus Thorne
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