How to Increase Frame Rate in PC Games [Increase FPS]

The big difference between PC games and home games...
It allows you to change the image quality of the game.
You can use the machine's power to play games at full HD resolution, or you can increase the frame rate and play at smooth resolution.

So this time, we'd like to show you how to increase and stabilize your frame rate to give you an advantage, especially in PvP games!

↓The PC configuration used this time is a gaming PC configured two years ago.

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Easy ways to increase frame rate

Adjusting the frame rate isn't that difficult.
You can quickly increase your frame rate by keeping the following two things in mind:
- Lower the image quality
・Use a higher-end graphics card

However, the price of graphics cards has risen significantly due to the current situation.
Even for a mid-range model from two generations ago, you'll need to budget around 50,000 yen, so I think this is a last resort.
However, if you want to play hardcore 3D games smoothly at the highest quality 4K, you may have no choice but to choose the top-of-the-line model.

This time"Increase the frame rate while maintaining a certain level of image quality without upgrading to a higher-end graphics card" We plan to take this approach.

Differentiating between multiplayer and single-player games

Let's review the purpose of increasing frame rate.
In the competitive scene known as e-Sports, speed and lack of stuttering are of paramount importance.
Especially when it comes to FPS, every fraction of a second of action is becoming important, and frame rate in particular is considered to be of the utmost importance.

On the other hand, in single-player (one-player) games that are not competitive, the emphasis is mainly on immersion in the world, so image quality tends to be emphasized.
However, if you increase the image quality too much, the screen display will become so slow that you won't be able to play games, so you need to find a good balance.

Image quality settings for competitive games

These include FPS, RTS, and fighting games.
This time, we will use Fortnite and APEX as examples to introduce the differences in frame rate settings depending on the image quality settings, as well as details on the items that need to be set and their impact on frame rate.
The premise is that the monitor you are using must be 120Hz or higher.

Also, when setting the image quality, it's easier to think of it as "lowest setting" or "highest setting."

Fortnite image quality settings

Fortnite is a famous building TPS game.
There are still many players, and the building elements not found in other games make it a unique title.
The minimum specs required to play the game are not that high, but if you want to play at the highest quality, you will need a fairly high-spec PC.
Fortnite is classified as a competitive title, so the target frame rate is 120 to 144 fps.
In the video settings, there is an option to display FPS (frame rate), so make sure to turn it on.

Let's increase the frame rate by fine-tuning the image quality settings.
Some people may care about appearance, so let's first show you the difference in image quality between the highest and lowest settings.

・Highest setting

・Minimum setting

・Highest setting

・Minimum setting

The graphics of this game are not very realistic, so it is difficult for characters to blend into the background.
*Depending on the skin used, some may be camouflage colored.
As long as you achieve your target frame rate, you can set the image quality settings however you like, but make sure to set the "draw distance" to its highest setting.
In FPS and TPS games, being able to see things far away is important.

Below are the items to make the operation lighter.
・3D resolution
Lowering the percentage will make it lighter, but the screen will become dirty.
I don't want to set it to anything other than 100%. Is 80% the maximum acceptable?

・Draw distance
Sets whether to draw distant objects.
It is unclear whether the length of the displayed distance will affect the content of the match.
Items that you can set as you like.

Texture
Items related to drawing, including characters.
If you set it lower, the texture will look cheap.
If you don't care about appearance, set it to low to reduce the load.

・High resolution texture related
Even when it's turned on it doesn't look that different.
Turning it off can improve frame rates considerably.

・VSYNC
Items related to vertical synchronization.
The screen itself will be smoother, but FPS will be sacrificed.
off.

- Display FPS
An item that displays the frame rate on the screen.
I only use it when setting the image quality.
Just having it displayed will lower your frame rate, so turn it off before a match.

・Rendering mode
At the moment, there isn't much difference.
If you want stable operation, set it to 11.

If you're looking to comply with PS4 graphics, you'll probably be fine if you can maintain settings around medium to high.

APEX Legend image quality settings

Although APEX has lost some of its player population to VALORANT, it still has a loyal fan base.
The graphics are more realistic than Fortnite, so it requires more machine power.
This is also a competitive title, so the frame rateThe goal is 120-144fps.
APEX can also display the frame rate, so please use this as a check when making adjustments.

First, let's look at the difference between the lowest and highest settings.
・Highest setting

・Minimum setting

At first glance, you probably won't notice much of a difference.
Even if you're told "It's the highest setting!" and you're playing on the lowest setting, you might not even notice...

Basically, the difference lies in the level of detail and realism of the objects, but it can also be said to be the culmination of the creator's efforts.
However, in order to increase the frame rate, you will need to turn off settings that slow down the game.
First, let me show you the settings I'm playing with.

I think you noticed this in Fortnite too.
Anti-aliasing
・Texture related
Adjusting this will make a big difference in the frame rate.

When it comes to FPS games, it's best not to set anti-aliasing too high, as it smooths out jagged edges.
This makes it easier to distinguish characters from a distance, so it's more important than appearance.
Additionally, settings related to light and shadow have a significant impact on the frame rate, so it's best to turn them off if you're looking for more realism.
Taking these into consideration

・Texture streaming
Medium (VRAM: 3GB)
・Texture filtering
Trilinear
Ambient Occlusion
low
・Sunshadow related
low
・Spot Shadow
low

Below is my preference
・Model details
中
・エフェクト
low
Set it up around here and adjust it to suit your machine's power.

Frame Rate and Image Quality in Single-Player Games

Unless it's a competitive game, you can generally enjoy smooth graphics as long as it's running at 60fps.
Start with the highest image quality setting and adjust the settings to increase the frame rate.
Let's take a look at the difference in image quality between the image quality priority setting and the performance priority setting.
*Confirmed in Resident Evil 8

・Image quality priority→Focus on appearance. Sacrifices frame rate.

・Performance priority→ Prioritize frame rate at the expense of image quality.

*The image quality is similar to Minecraft.

You may not notice it much when you're busy playing, but the image quality of some objects is still poor.
Especially for games where you are immersed in the world, setting the image quality properly will give a more realistic feel.
Unlike competitive titles, you need to pay attention to the settings related to the objects.
The effects and lighting settings also use a lot of machine power, but surprisingly even low settings don't bother me.
Object Quality → Effect QualityLet's set it up.

Increase frame rate while maintaining image quality

Next, let's change the settings using the PC version of Spider-Man as an example.
Games that allow detailed graphics settings generally have this many settings.
If you configure it properly, you can improve the image quality while increasing the frame rate.

・Texture quality
If you want realism, increase it.
Set it to "medium to high" and see how it goes.
・Texture filtering
Increasing the anisotropy value improves image quality.
You can set it in the range of 2 to 16, but honestly, 2 doesn't make much difference.
Let's start by deciding on the settings from around 4.
Shadow quality
The higher you set it, the higher quality the shadows will be.
This will have a significant impact on the frame rate, so start with "medium."
Ambient Occlusion
It affects the texture of the graphics.
Setting HBAO will have a huge impact on the frame rate.
The texture of the material is improved, so metal looks like metal, and glossy wood reflects light beautifully.
This has the following effects.
- Screen Space Reflections
Reflection related settings.
Affects the reflective quality of glass, metal, and other objects.
If you want realism, turn it on.
Ray tracing
Items related to reflections and distributors.
Compatible with RTX series graphics cards.
To be honest, it will make the game quite heavy, so if you feel it is heavy even when using RTX, try turning it off.
Personally I recommend turning it off.
・Items below the detail level
Something like "advanced settings."
If you think, "Even though it's a big city, there are few cars and people!", then give it a thumbs up.
However, if you reduce the number of cars and people displayed, the load on the graphics card will be reduced.
If you don't have any particular requirements for the diorama, reduce the amount so that it doesn't become too heavy.
*This is similar to the setting for the maximum number of people displayed in FF14.
・Hair quality
Preference.
However, it does use a fair amount of machine power, so it's not too high or too low...
As for Spider-Man, you probably don't need to worry about it.

It becomes more.

Let's take a look at the difference in image quality between the highest and lowest settings.
・Highest setting

・Minimum setting

You may not feel that the difference is that great, but if the object quality of the buildings is not great, it can be disappointing to play.
I would like to increase the settings moderately to increase the sense of immersion.

Benefits of increasing frame rate

Increasing the frame rate of a game only has benefits.
・Advantages in competitive titles
The screen doesn't stutter, so you're less likely to be at a disadvantage in a fight.
・You can get more immersed in the game
Smooth moving images are more immersive than choppy images.
The image quality has improved, but playing frame-by-frame games is a pain.
Also, this may be a placebo effect, but when comparing games at 30fps to games at 60fps, I feel like my eyes are less tired at 60fps.
Since the number of frames has increased, it also seems like the success rate of deflection actions like parrying has increased.