[Fixed] 30fps cap in window mode only

[Strife]

[Update]
Evidently running windows on the basic visual scheme instead of aero places a 30fps limit on the game. No clue why this is, but if you turn on desktop aero (transparent task band and stuff) it fixes everything. I only run windown 7 though, so no clue about any other version of windows.

[Original Post]
I've spent a lot of time jumping back and forth between window and full screen mode for Skyrim SE and I've learned that for some bizarre reason windowed mode is capped at 30fps while full screen sticks to the typical 60fps cap.

I've tinkered and tried all manner of fix for this but can't seem to find any inherent reason for the 30fps cap in window. It can't be my machine either, since it runs at 60 in full screen and I actually run a lower rez when using window mode.

Does anyone know more about this, maybe I'm missing some obscure ini tweak, because all indicators point to it being Skyrim SE given the circumstances.

System Specs:
Win7 64bit, i7 3.2ghz, 24g ddr3, gtx908 ti

[Jor]

I run Borderless window mode at 60FPS (capped due to vsync).

Maybe your desktop is set to 30FPS?

Win10, i7, 32G Ram, GTX1070, 1920x1080x60Hz

[Strife]

Originally posted by Jor:

Maybe your desktop is set to 30FPS?

Can't be, I run lots of other games Like fallout 4 or Overwatch in window and get 60 fps or more without a single problem.

[Kelsenpai]

I too have this issue and cannot find a solution anywhere.

[Jor]

Originally posted by Kelsenpai:

I too have this issue and cannot find a solution anywhere.

Go to Nvidia Control Panel, Manage 3D Settings
Verify that you DO NOT have a Program-Settings profile for "SkyrimSE.exe", goto Global settings and search for "Vertical Sync".
Select either On, Off, Fast or Adaptive - BUT DO NOT Select "Adaptive half refresh rate".
The later will cap to 30 fps on a 60Hz display, obviously.

[Kelsenpai]

Good try. I had not heard of this one before. However, it was not a solution. There is a profile (because I've tried fixing it already) with VSync on. Global set to Adaptive. Changed to On just to test, no go.
So. INI has a line turning off Skyrims vsync. Nvidia is setup to force it on. The FPS is set to limit to 60 fps. The monitor is 60 fps. The problem remains. What the hell? >.>

[Kelsenpai]

I've made my own post about this now. https://steamcommunity.com/app/489830/discussions/0/215439774860791821/

[Strife]

I found the problem, it's tied to the windows 7 desktop theme.

If you're running the basic visual scheme it will, for some unknown reason, place a 30fps cap on Skyrim. All you have to do is run the desktop in the aero theme and it shoudl work. I've update the original post to include the solution I found.

[Kelsenpai]

Originally posted by Strife:

I found the problem, it's tied to the windows 7 desktop theme.

If you're running the basic visual scheme it will, for some unknown reason, place a 30fps cap on Skyrim. All you have to do is run the desktop in the aero theme and it shoudl work. I've update the original post to include the solution I found.

That may be the reason. I use a custom theme (aka backgrounds apparently). Will test tomorrow.

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[a H3CkiN B00p]

Originally posted by Strife:

[Update]
Evidently running windows on the basic visual scheme instead of aero places a 30fps limit on the game. No clue why this is, but if you turn on desktop aero (transparent task band and stuff) it fixes everything. I only run windown 7 though, so no clue about any other version of windows.

[Original Post]
I've spent a lot of time jumping back and forth between window and full screen mode for Skyrim SE and I've learned that for some bizarre reason windowed mode is capped at 30fps while full screen sticks to the typical 60fps cap.

I've tinkered and tried all manner of fix for this but can't seem to find any inherent reason for the 30fps cap in window. It can't be my machine either, since it runs at 60 in full screen and I actually run a lower rez when using window mode.

Does anyone know more about this, maybe I'm missing some obscure ini tweak, because all indicators point to it being Skyrim SE given the circumstances.

System Specs:
Win7 64bit, i7 3.2ghz, 24g ddr3, gtx908 ti

So I removed my mod that changes my main menu background and that still doesn't help. My desktop has a 1080 & I7-4790k in it, hardware is NOT the issue. I played yesterday with not a single issue. Any ideas?

PS: I was the guy on your recent Skyrim video asking about leveling smithing haha