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Why Are Frames Per Second Important In Video Games

April 17, 2017 by Dennis Patrick

Frames per second, or FPS, gets talked about a lot. But does frame rate matter? Is there a best frame rate? Do you ever ask yourself how frame rate affects gameplay?

There’s a lot to know when it comes to frames per second in video games and the distaste that unloads on the internet when a video game title is locked at 30-frames per second. If you’re unfamiliar with what frames per second actually does with your favorite game then you’ll want to watch this video.

In our latest video installment, we break down why frames per second are important in video games. Of course, there’s a number of attributes that go into a video game title when it comes to frames per second such as if the title is putting out 4K or 1080p. Regardless, this video should give you a bit more insight.

Did we miss out on an important factoid? Let us know by leaving a comment down below!

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