AMD/NVIDIA cards: How to cap TS3's fps to 60
I'll be showing you how you can cap TS3's fps to 60 by forcing v-sync. The Sims 3 has no v-sync so it can run over 60 fps. The problem is that most powerful or newer cards usually run TS3 over 60 fps ...
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@AlwaysTheSun
Download & Install Nvidia Inspector
Instructions:
If you're not sure what your monitor/screens refresh rate is:
Nvidia Inspector does not require fullscreen mode.
Download & Install Nvidia Inspector
Instructions:
Spoiler
Look for the small tool icon or green symbol next to Driver Version. Click to launch Nvidia Profile Inspector.
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Select Profiles at the top and scroll through the long list to find Sims 3.
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Under Sync and Refresh, select Vertical Sync > Force On
(Not pictured, also listed under Sync and Refresh)
Triple Buffering > On
Frame Rate Limiter > 60 fps *This number should reflect your own refresh rate.
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Apply Changes top right corner.
https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2298/32116585614_b1a35cf00a_o.png
Select Profiles at the top and scroll through the long list to find Sims 3.
https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/446/32806054772_51f1b0bbec_o.png
Under Sync and Refresh, select Vertical Sync > Force On
(Not pictured, also listed under Sync and Refresh)
Triple Buffering > On
Frame Rate Limiter > 60 fps *This number should reflect your own refresh rate.
https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4465/37397040374_1cb5f896b0_o.png
Apply Changes top right corner.
If you're not sure what your monitor/screens refresh rate is:
Spoiler
You should see your monitors refresh rate.
- Windows search Display Settings
- Advanced Display Settings
- Display adapter properties
- Click the Monitor tab
You should see your monitors refresh rate.
Nvidia Inspector does not require fullscreen mode.
