Why You Should Cap Your FPS in Valorant
Capping frames at your monitor's refresh rate often *improves* feel — here's why.
The myth
More frames = better, right? Not always.The reality
Uncapped frames cause queueing in the GPU pipeline, which adds latency and stresses thermals. A cap at your monitor's refresh rate (or 1.5×) keeps frame timing stable and lets the CPU breathe.How to set it
Settings → Video → Limit FPS Always = 240 (or your monitor RR). You're welcome.Stop Guessing — Get a Real Fix
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