Modern Warfare 2 Settings for Best FPS and Performance

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With the official release of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, most gamers are now searching for the best settings. The quality of the settings will depend on how powerful your PC is or how new your console is, but no matter the platform, several parameters may be adjusted to boost FPS. What are the best FPS and performance settings for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2?

Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2: The Best Settings Guide

You’ll want to use the best Modern Warfare 2 settings to maintain a constant frame rate during intense combat. Before blaming your aim, you should look more closely at your graphics settings if you’re finding it difficult to sustain a high kill-to-death ratio in this FPS.

It can take time to decide which settings to adjust from the more than 30 available settings. Here are the ideal settings for striking the perfect balance between performance and graphic fidelity.

Display

Display Mode: Fullscreen Exclusive
Screen Refresh Rate: Highest Available
Dynamic Resolution: Off
V-Sync (Gameplay): On (Only if you have a G-Sync monitor)
Custom Frame Rate Limit: 57FPS (60Hz), 141FPS (144Hz), 237FPS (240Hz)

Frame time variance, or how long it takes to produce a single frame, is something that V-Sync helps to reduce. Screen tearing can happen when a significant difference between each frame’s timings and the next frame is available too soon.

While most gamers detest V-Sync, it can be helpful if you have a G-Sync monitor. Contrary to widespread assumption, it eliminates input lag when used with G-Sync.