new AMD program and sims 3

k_reeser1

so i got the newest amd driver update last night,19.12.2 and i notice there is no longer a "frame rate target control" option instead it is just v-sync
so i set it to always on and i launch up the sims 3 and i get around 965 FPS!! that is insane,how can i lock it back down to 60?

igazor

We bootcamp users cannot use the same AMD drivers as everyone else as we're always waiting for Apple to release new ones specially for us. But anyway, I've never had any success getting the fps limited with the built-in Radeon tools and like many others have to rely on RivaTuner Stats Server (RTSS) to do this in addition to the AMD supplied vertical sync.

k_reeser1

what do i need to do?

igazor

RTSS is a third party graphics card utility. It can be downloaded and installed from here:
https://www.guru3d.com/files-details/rtss-rivatuner-statistics-server-download.html
(the real download links are 2/3 of the way down the page, ignore any that might appear in the upper right corner if you have no ad blocker)

You would use it by setting up a profile for TS3.exe (for Patch 1.69/Origin) or TS3W.exe (with the "W" for 1.67/everything else) and set it to explicitly cap the fps to 60 or whatever the actual refresh rate of your monitor is. The app can also display the frame rate for you, but this will be the same number you see displayed if you use the fps on cheat code in-game.

The app is a little unusual in that it must be running in order to be effective, but it uses up next to no resources. It can be set to launch with Windows. When adjusting its settings, be sure to minimize it "-" down to the system tray when finished and not use the "X" widget as that would quit the app entirely (this takes a little getting used to). It comes with some fancier additional controls if needed, but those shouldn't need to be bothered with unless the initial frame capping doesn't take hold or you end up with screen tears. Unlike with vertical sync alone, the app should work in both full screen and windowed modes.

k_reeser1

igazor wrote: »

RTSS is a third party graphics card utility. It can be downloaded and installed from here:
https://www.guru3d.com/files-details/rtss-rivatuner-statistics-server-download.html
(the real download links are 2/3 of the way down the page, ignore any that might appear in the upper right corner if you have no ad blocker)

You would use it by setting up a profile for TS3.exe (for Patch 1.69/Origin) or TS3W.exe (with the "W" for 1.67/everything else) and set it to explicitly cap the fps to 60 or whatever the actual refresh rate of your monitor is. The app can also display the frame rate for you, but this will be the same number you see displayed if you use the fps on cheat code in-game.

The app is a little unusual in that it must be running in order to be effective, but it uses up next to no resources. It can be set to launch with Windows. When adjusting its settings, be sure to minimize it "-" down to the system tray when finished and not use the "X" widget as that would quit the app entirely (this takes a little getting used to). It comes with some fancier additional controls if needed, but those shouldn't need to be bothered with unless the initial frame capping doesn't take hold or you end up with screen tears. Unlike with vertical sync alone, the app should work in both full screen and windowed modes.

got the program and it works great,couple questions about the settings though.
what should application detection be set to(low/med/hi)
rendering mode(vector 2d,vector 3d,raster 3d)
coordinate space(viewport,framebuffer)
on-screen display shadow(on or off)
what settings are best for sims 3?

ScottDemon

k_reeser1 wrote: »

igazor wrote: »

RTSS is a third party graphics card utility. It can be downloaded and installed from here:
https://www.guru3d.com/files-details/rtss-rivatuner-statistics-server-download.html
(the real download links are 2/3 of the way down the page, ignore any that might appear in the upper right corner if you have no ad blocker)

You would use it by setting up a profile for TS3.exe (for Patch 1.69/Origin) or TS3W.exe (with the "W" for 1.67/everything else) and set it to explicitly cap the fps to 60 or whatever the actual refresh rate of your monitor is. The app can also display the frame rate for you, but this will be the same number you see displayed if you use the fps on cheat code in-game.

The app is a little unusual in that it must be running in order to be effective, but it uses up next to no resources. It can be set to launch with Windows. When adjusting its settings, be sure to minimize it "-" down to the system tray when finished and not use the "X" widget as that would quit the app entirely (this takes a little getting used to). It comes with some fancier additional controls if needed, but those shouldn't need to be bothered with unless the initial frame capping doesn't take hold or you end up with screen tears. Unlike with vertical sync alone, the app should work in both full screen and windowed modes.

got the program and it works great,couple questions about the settings though.
what should application detection be set to(low/med/hi)
rendering mode(vector 2d,vector 3d,raster 3d)
coordinate space(viewport,framebuffer)
on-screen display shadow(on or off)
what settings are best for sims 3?

Just leave those at default.