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12/6/09 at 2:23pm
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Do you prefer to max games out with a noticable FPS hit or lower some settings in order to achieve a fast smooth game?
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post #2 of 13
12/6/09 at 2:24pm
As long as the game runs smooth, I don't care.
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12/6/09 at 2:25pm
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Originally Posted by shizdan View Post
Do you prefer to max games out with a noticable FPS hit or lower some settings in order to achieve a fast smooth game?
a fast smooth game for competitve play and for others a noticable FPS hit

competitive as clan matches or tournaments etc.. cause even 5 fps helps for bullet reg or seeing the enemy imo
Edited by Traeumt - 12/6/09 at 2:27pm
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post #4 of 13
12/6/09 at 2:26pm
balanced... highest resolution and features to get MINIMUM 45fps to be fully enjoyable.
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12/6/09 at 2:28pm
As long as it stays stable at at least 30, I'm good, but 60 is awesome too.
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post #6 of 13
12/6/09 at 2:32pm
If it's a multiplayer game, I'll lower SOME settings to get more FPS. But I never, ever, ever turn off AA. I have to have it.
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post #7 of 13
12/6/09 at 2:33pm
i like all the eye candy so for me maxed out never ger frames that drop below 30 never
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post #8 of 13
12/6/09 at 2:35pm
Max settings, and if it isn't playable, I OC until it bleeds.
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post #9 of 13
12/6/09 at 2:36pm
For fast-paced multiplayer games I would choose FPS over details, at least 70+ for Counter-Strike: Source
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post #10 of 13
12/6/09 at 2:36pm
Balanced is the best, native resolution+all settings high+ no AA=40FPS in CoD 4
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