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January 22, 2014 10:34:17 AM

Hi I recently got a new PC, here are the specs:

CPU : AMD 6300 Black Edition
GPU : AMD R9 270X 2GB
RAM : Corsair 8GB 1600mhz
HardDrive : 1TB SATA
PSU : 550W (not sure the make)

I am getting a limited FPS on minecraft, I have windows 7 ultimate 64 bit, and 64 bit java installed. All of my drivers are installed, and updated. I have no mods or texture packs. My friend has a similar card, the Nvidia GTX 660, and he is getting over 200fps. Is there any way I can boost my fps?

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January 22, 2014 10:37:28 AM

Make sure your GPU is properly seated inside the PCI slot. You could try updating your java. The limited FPS you are getting could also be a result of VSYNC, a tool that makes your maximum FPS the same refresh rate as your monitor. This is usually 60. Go into your minecraft settings and turn of VSYNC. See if that helps. If not, go into your nVidia control panel and you should be able to turn off VSYNC from there. Hope this helps!
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January 22, 2014 10:39:13 AM

Just how limited are your frame rates? From my experience, so long as you never drop below ~40 FPS, you'll never notice anyway. If your rig is not maintaining at least 40FPS, I'd say there's something else wrong.

-Wolf sends
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January 22, 2014 10:40:39 AM

Xexoxix said:
Make sure your GPU is properly seated inside the PCI slot. You could try updating your java. The limited FPS you are getting could also be a result of VSYNC, a tool that makes your maximum FPS the same refresh rate as your monitor. This is usually 60. Go into your minecraft settings and turn of VSYNC. See if that helps. If not, go into your nVidia control panel and you should be able to turn off VSYNC from there. Hope this helps!

Can i use Nvidia control panel with my AMD card?
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January 22, 2014 10:44:25 AM

AshbyJack said:
Xexoxix said:
Make sure your GPU is properly seated inside the PCI slot. You could try updating your java. The limited FPS you are getting could also be a result of VSYNC, a tool that makes your maximum FPS the same refresh rate as your monitor. This is usually 60. Go into your minecraft settings and turn of VSYNC. See if that helps. If not, go into your nVidia control panel and you should be able to turn off VSYNC from there. Hope this helps!

Can i use Nvidia control panel with my AMD card?


Shoot! Sorry, didn't recognise you had an AMD card. Just go into the gaming options and it should be there in the Catalyst Control Centre. First, turn off VSYNC in Minecraft and see if that makes a difference. Are your other games not running well too? It could be a heating issue.
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January 22, 2014 10:44:32 AM

No. It should be an option in Catalyst Control Center, though.

-Wolf sends
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January 22, 2014 11:04:14 AM

Nope, I don't quite remember but there should be an option of capping your FPS inside Minecraft options
Also, if your monitor is 60Hz, it won't matter if you have 200FPS because your monitor refresh rate won't be able to deliver them
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January 22, 2014 11:12:23 AM

No, minecraft is maxed out on everything, and i cant find anything on Catalyst Control Center
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January 22, 2014 11:14:38 AM

And at how many FPS is it running? As I said before, if your monitor works at 60Hz, it won't process more than 60FPS
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January 22, 2014 11:15:15 AM

AshbyJack said:
No, minecraft is maxed out on everything, and i cant find anything on Catalyst Control Center


Okay. Try updating your drivers and scanning for viruses. While playing minecraft, make sure no CPU intensive programs are running in the background either that could be taking up resources.
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January 22, 2014 11:26:05 AM

Xexoxix said:
AshbyJack said:
No, minecraft is maxed out on everything, and i cant find anything on Catalyst Control Center


Okay. Try updating your drivers and scanning for viruses. While playing minecraft, make sure no CPU intensive programs are running in the background either that could be taking up resources.


No no viruses, all drivers dont need updates, and minecraft is the only program running, im using skype on my laptop
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January 22, 2014 11:29:50 AM

AshbyJack said:
Xexoxix said:
AshbyJack said:
No, minecraft is maxed out on everything, and i cant find anything on Catalyst Control Center


Okay. Try updating your drivers and scanning for viruses. While playing minecraft, make sure no CPU intensive programs are running in the background either that could be taking up resources.


No no viruses, all drivers dont need updates, and minecraft is the only program running, im using skype on my laptop


Are you getting FPS issues in other games? What kind of FPS do you get in minecraft?
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January 22, 2014 11:31:30 AM

Xexoxix said:
AshbyJack said:
Xexoxix said:
AshbyJack said:
No, minecraft is maxed out on everything, and i cant find anything on Catalyst Control Center


Okay. Try updating your drivers and scanning for viruses. While playing minecraft, make sure no CPU intensive programs are running in the background either that could be taking up resources.


No no viruses, all drivers dont need updates, and minecraft is the only program running, im using skype on my laptop


Are you getting FPS issues in other games? What kind of FPS do you get in minecraft?


Minecraft is getting a solid 60 fps, i have no other games, but i have read that other people have the same problem with this card, my rig can apparently run BF4 on ultra at 50fps.
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January 22, 2014 11:35:23 AM

AshbyJack said:
Xexoxix said:
AshbyJack said:
Xexoxix said:
AshbyJack said:
No, minecraft is maxed out on everything, and i cant find anything on Catalyst Control Center


Okay. Try updating your drivers and scanning for viruses. While playing minecraft, make sure no CPU intensive programs are running in the background either that could be taking up resources.


No no viruses, all drivers dont need updates, and minecraft is the only program running, im using skype on my laptop


Are you getting FPS issues in other games? What kind of FPS do you get in minecraft?


Minecraft is getting a solid 60 fps, i have no other games, but i have read that other people have the same problem with this card, my rig can apparently run BF4 on ultra at 50fps.

A solid 60fps means that you have vsync on. It does not matter if you can get 200fps, it is hard to tell past 60fps. The reason vsync is on is so you don't get screen tearing.
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January 22, 2014 11:37:08 AM

thanks :D  sorry it was off before, just being dodgy thanks a bunch dude :D 
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January 22, 2014 11:40:06 AM

AshbyJack said:
thanks :D  sorry it was off before, just being dodgy thanks a bunch dude :D 


No problem man! Have fun!
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