XP autolocks FPS?

[tok1m]

my friend says that xp autolocks fps at 60... and in order to fix it you need to d/l prgrams...is this true? if it is, please tell me how to fix it!

[BLuE_ZeRO]

I don't believe that's true. Any fps lock would most likely have to be specifically programmed into each game.

[CDL Full Otto]

There was a problem with Refresh rates locking on XP (not sure if SP1 fixed it)

There where a few good programs that would allow you to manually set your refresh so when you started a game it would force the refresh rate (because of the "bug" in XP would revert back to 60 on the refresh)

Otto

[OmnipotentKiwi]

Refresh rates were the problem, and they locked at 60Hz. SP1 made the situation better, but it still isn't great. I personally use RivaTuner (a nVidia overclocking tool), to keep my refresh rates unlocked at exactly what I want.

[Zatrais]

Just to add, the ATI control panel has a function that lets you override the 60hz.

[Trebor95]

have a look for refreshforce, run it once, and thats that, you dont have to have it start everytime. Fixed hte refresh rate for me