Fps problems

[Brynn]

I have recently formatted my machine. Re-installed Source, and booted it up today to have a wee shotty. And the most fps i was getting in the stress test was 60 - it just seemed to be capped on 60. My previous scores on the stress test were 115.2. I tried fps_max 100 - and that didn't help. Anyone have any advice what so ever?

pc spec is :

AMD 3500+
1 gig Corsair ram
gainward 6800GT (oc-ed to 402/1127)

anyone got any advice?

 

[Clown]

I assume a pro like you already has v-sync always off right?

 

[Gray]

V Sync and your Refresh Rate?

 

[throdgrain]

Vsync off is utter bollocks by the way. Put your monitor refresh rate at 100, if its good enough, then put vsync on in game.
Result, far smoother game.

 

[Brynn]

Ta throdders and gray - upped the refresh rate - and got the fps to 120.

Bonus free 4 fps

 

[Clown]

Why isn't your refresh rate up all the time anyway?

 

[Brynn]

because i just formatted my computer - and i didnt really know that much about refresh rate

 

[Brynn]

god dammit - back to 80 fps now. This is irritating

 

[Clown]

I told you. Just turn V-Sync completely off.