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HotSoup · Jan 8, 2004, 07:56 PM

Why is the option even there to cap the fps to 30? Why wouldn't you just want it to go as fast as possible?

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tooki · Jan 8, 2004, 07:58 PM

So it won't eat all your CPU (e.g. on a PowerMac G5 or a PowerBook, where running the CPU will result in more heat, thus causing the fans to turn on and make noise).

tooki

wataru · Jan 8, 2004, 08:42 PM

Also, a constant framerate sometimes looks better than a higher-but-varying one.

Developer · Jan 9, 2004, 02:51 AM

To summarize both answers: A constant framerate can look more fluid than a higher but fluctuating framerate. And as fast as possible not only does the fans go on, it also uses more battery power.

And to add my own: If you have an ultra fast machine, the visualization will degenerate to a big smear which doesn't look as interesting any more.

apollo11 · Jan 9, 2004, 02:59 PM

And the optical cortex maxes out at about 30 fps (persistance of vision etc)