Optimal settings for PC OW2?

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Hello all - I am wondering what would be the best settings for my setup.
CPU: Ryzen 7 3700x
GPU: RTX 3070
Monitor: 2560x1440 165hz (G-SYNC)

I play with all settings on low but I’m confused on if I should have G-SYNC on or off. Also unsure if I should have my FPS capped or not. I do have occasional micro stutters in the past so I’m not sure if thats just OW or my PC. Just want to make sure I’m playing on the right settings. Thank you!

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probably dont play at 1440p lol
1080p is good enough and you can crank out more frames whilst increasing the quality

You can go G-sync on, but you lose out on framerate

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I find I have most fun when I just turn my PC off. In that case the settings don’t matter much. I’ve been turning my PC off more and more frequently lately. Sessions are getting shorter and shorter.

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is there a benefit to leaving g sync on?

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If all that you want is performance, capping fps is just straight out dumb.

Also such PC will run the game at max settings with more than serviceable fps.

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you dont get screen tearing, but in a fps like Overwatch it doesnt really matter bc you want more FPS, so leave g-sync off and dont cap it unless its something really high like 600fps

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So leave frame rate at automatic in game?

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just leave it uncapped

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ok, and i turned off g sync so ill give it a shot. thanks

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As long as it doesn’t cause you other issues and you want max response time, then yes.

Also no automatic but leave it at 600

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Tbh, I run everything at 1080p low, uncapped FPS (My current display is a 120 hz TV, my 165 hz monitor died sadly). Even a lot of streamers and pros run the game on low for frames, even if you have a beastly comp.

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Put shadows on high, everything else on low, manully set your frame rate to what your screen can handle.

Also make sure to turn on the FPS and gpu temp indicators so tou know if you need to adjust. Also windows sometimes sets the fps lower, so I recommend checking that it isnt limiting ur fps. And turn on high precision mouse input in ow settings

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Id recommend experimenting all different settings and resolutions.

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  • Triple Buffering: Off
  • Reduce Buffering: (try both settings, it can help, but cause stuttering, so if you have the GPU to spare, go for it.)
  • Nvidia Reflex: Enabled+Boost (Use Enabled if the game has hangups)