GPU settings - Potential GPU Killing Bug

[Kyalia]

I just got this dandy bit of Info while trolling the forums during the server downtime.

If you haven't manually set your FPS with /maxfps command; then you are redlining your card without even knowing it. Apparently STO has a huge bug where it sets your GPU to try and attempt an infinite framerate which bottoms it out. Even if you arent running hot you are still doing damage since its redlined. To fix this serious problem log into the game and type /maxfps if it comes up 0.000000 then you have been running redline for days most likely. Just type /maxfps(space)# between 30-60 for fps. Then type just /maxfps to make sure it took.

The /showfps command may still show zero but thats bugged so dont pay attention to it. After you set your maxfps you should notice markably increased performance, less heat if you were running crazy hot like me, and the ability to set more stuff to max if you were unable to before.

LAST TIP VERY IMPORTANT. Dont forget that every time you log in you must set your fps again or it will go back to 0.00000

[Kyalia]

You can also do the maxfps command in the laucher under options and put in the command line -maxfps #

If you have vertical sync enabled though you should be ok

[G0atboy]

Thanks for the info.

[Moooooose]

Thanks for the info. I've done it anyway but does this only affect the uber graphics cards that are likely to get a high framerate or all cards? Mine is pretty average and the highest i get, even when zoning is 50 ish.