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− | {{ii}} Many Unreal Engine 3 games use Framerate smoothing with a default 62 | + | {{ii}} Many Unreal Engine 3 games use Framerate smoothing with a default value of 62. This means that the effected games are capped at 62 FPS, which minimizes lag spikes and provides smoother gameplay overall.<ref>[http://www.tweakguides.com/UT3_7.html TweakGuides.com - Unreal Tournament 3 Tweak Guide]</ref> Users with monitors over 60Hz may want to change or disable this this. |
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+ | {{ii}} '''If you'd like to raise framerate smoothing''': | ||
{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
{{Fixbox/fix|Raise framerate smoothing}} | {{Fixbox/fix|Raise framerate smoothing}} | ||
− | # Navigate to configuration file(s) location usually located in <code>%USERPROFILE%\Documents\...</code>. | + | # Navigate to configuration file(s) location, usually located in <code>%USERPROFILE%\Documents\...</code>. If you have trouble finding it, see the Game Data section in the PCGamingWiki article for that specific game. |
− | # Open the <code>XEngine.ini</code> ''(where <code>X</code> is game specific variable)'' with a text editor. | + | # Open the <code>XEngine.ini</code> ''(where <code>X</code> is a game-specific variable)'' with a text editor. |
− | # | + | # Using {{Key|Ctrl}} + {{Key|F}}, search for <code>MaxSmoothedFrameRate</code> in the text file. |
− | # | + | ## The preferred value would be your monitor refresh rate plus 2. For example, when using a 144Hz monitor the value would preferably be set to <code>146</code>. |
+ | ## Change the relevant config values to this. Be aware that there may be multiple values that need to be changed for a specific game. If you still experience issues, you may have missed some. | ||
+ | # Once you've edited all relevant values, save the text file. | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | {{ii}} '''If you'd like to disable framerate smoothing''': | ||
{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
{{Fixbox/fix|Disable framerate smoothing}} | {{Fixbox/fix|Disable framerate smoothing}} | ||
− | # Navigate to configuration file(s) location usually located in <code>%USERPROFILE%\Documents\...</code>. | + | # Navigate to configuration file(s) location, usually located in <code>%USERPROFILE%\Documents\...</code>. If you have trouble finding it, see the Game Data section in the PCGamingWiki article for that specific game. |
− | # Open the <code>XEngine.ini</code> ''(where <code>X</code> is game specific variable)'' with a text editor. | + | # Open the <code>XEngine.ini</code> ''(where <code>X</code> is a game-specific variable)'' with a text editor. |
− | # Search and change <code>bSmoothFrameRate</code> to <code>FALSE</code>. | + | # Search and change <code>bSmoothFrameRate</code> to <code>FALSE</code>. Be aware that there may be multiple values that need to be changed for a specific game, be sure to get them all. |
− | # | + | # Once you've edited all relevant values, save the text file. |
}} | }} | ||
− | {{ii}} If you experience screen tearing use regular | + | {{ii}} If you experience screen tearing you may want to use regular V-sync or a framerate cap rather than changing smoothing. |
− | {{ii}} Some games reset the values to default after game starting, setting file to "read only" prevents this but some games may crash because of this. | + | {{ii}} Some games reset the values to default after game starting, setting file to "read-only" prevents this but some games may crash because of this. Please refer to the specific article for each game to see if setting its config files to "read-only" is needed. |
{{References}} | {{References}} |
Revision as of 01:46, 30 January 2014
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Developers | |
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Epic Games | |
Website | |
http://www.unrealengine.com | |
First release date | |
November 2006 | |
Issues fixed
Smoothed framerate
- Many Unreal Engine 3 games use Framerate smoothing with a default value of 62. This means that the effected games are capped at 62 FPS, which minimizes lag spikes and provides smoother gameplay overall.[1] Users with monitors over 60Hz may want to change or disable this this.
- If you'd like to raise framerate smoothing:
Instructions |
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- If you'd like to disable framerate smoothing:
Instructions |
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- If you experience screen tearing you may want to use regular V-sync or a framerate cap rather than changing smoothing.
- Some games reset the values to default after game starting, setting file to "read-only" prevents this but some games may crash because of this. Please refer to the specific article for each game to see if setting its config files to "read-only" is needed.