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Engadget explains how V-Sync affects PC frame rates

Original: What does V-Sync actually do to your PC's frames per second? https://www.engadget.com/2273753/what-v-sync-does-pc-frames

Engadget has published an explainer on V-Sync, the display setting that syncs a PC game's frame rate with the monitor's refresh rate. The piece covers what the technology actually does to frames per second, including how it can reduce screen tearing at the cost of added input lag and capped performance. PC gaming communities are sharing the article as a primer for players weighing visual smoothness against responsiveness.

Why now: PC gamers regularly debate the trade-offs of V-Sync, so a clear explainer is being shared as a useful reference.

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