Is there a way to limit FPS on a video card?

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I am getting a new monitor soon, and I am set on 144 Hz.

There is one with FreeSync (AOC G2460PF) and one with none (ASUS VG248QE).

The ASUS one has way better ratings, but has no FreeSync.

AMD has a Frame-Rate control setting, but it only goes up to 95 Hz. So is there a way to limit the frame rate if I get the ASUS?
 
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V-Sync. Standard on all monitors, but limits frame rate. Neither FreeSync nor G-Sync limit frame rate, they just eliminate tearing. You may want to make sure that your card is even FreeSync enabled, though. V-Sync would eliminate tearing, but lock in your frame rate. I don't understand why you want to limit your frame rate to begin with though...
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V-Sync. Standard on all monitors, but limits frame rate. Neither FreeSync nor G-Sync limit frame rate, they just eliminate tearing. You may want to make sure that your card is even FreeSync enabled, though. V-Sync would eliminate tearing, but lock in your frame rate. I don't understand why you want to limit your frame rate to begin with though...
 
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Well, if I get the ASUS monitor, it has no FreeSync and my computer will destroy CS:GO and easily go over 200 FPS. (R9 380) And obviously I want to trust the better reviewed monitor.
 
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The AMD frame rate target control will vary according to which display is attached, and which monitor driver is installed, with no driver (running basic Windows generic monitor drivers) my AOC G2770PF will show limits of 60 and no Freesync enabled, with the monitor driver it'll run at the full 144Hz with Freesync working between 48 and 144 FPS.

That Asus has no Freesync, so it'll not sync up properly with your card output while the AOC will run Freesync and, trust me, if you've never used Freesync or Gsync, you're in for quite a nice little surprise.

Other makers also offer reasonably priced 1080 Freesync displays, but check the reviews carefully, not all will run the full 144Hz under Freesync and the less expensive displays are all TN type, although I've no real complaints about either colours or viewing angles with my own AOC TN display you may be more sensitive to its limitations so you may want to consider a more expensive IPS, PLS or VA option.
 
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