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Old 03-11-2004, 10:52 AM   #164
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Originally posted by Edgar
jleslie,

I myself found that it is better to set the FPS limit ON at about 2-3 fps less than the highest framerate the system can run. This way you get as close to max FPS as before but with much less CPU usage.
Absolutely. I've confirmed this myself. I've almost wondered if the Aquarium shouldn't have an automated test "Find ideal FPS limit" where it runs at full bore and takes an average of the FPS and then sets the FPS limit 2-3 below that.

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