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dirthurts Nov 2, 2018 @ 9:25am

FPS counter toggle key

Hi,

It would be amazing to be able to toggle the FPS counter.
When adjusting a games settings for that perfect stable framerate, it would be nice to not have to log out of a game just to turn off the counter.

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cSg|mc-Hotsauce Nov 2, 2018 @ 9:42am

I use other programs to view FPS because the Steam one is a bit wonky at times.

I think you can make a script to change it and bind it to keys to accomplish that.

Some games even have their own FPS displays.

dirthurts Nov 2, 2018 @ 9:44am

What program do you use? Does it also show CPU use?

VaLiuM Nov 2, 2018 @ 10:03am

Fraps comes to mind, it has a toggle. RadeonPro too.

dirthurts Nov 2, 2018 @ 10:07am

Ah, fraps. I forgot about Fraps.

Snapjak Nov 2, 2018 @ 12:05pm

You can use MSI Afterburner[www.msi.com]. It's sort of the de facto overlay for things like FPS/temps/speeds.

The Chicagoan Nov 2, 2018 @ 3:05pm

you also could use the built in Steam one..... because Steam does have one...

cSg|mc-Hotsauce Nov 2, 2018 @ 3:06pm

Originally posted by The Chicagoan:
you also could use the built in Steam one..... because Steam does have one...

Ar you reading any of the thread?

Read the OP again... Carefully.

Last edited by cSg|mc-Hotsauce; Nov 2, 2018 @ 3:10pm

The Chicagoan Nov 2, 2018 @ 3:07pm

Originally posted by cSg|mc-Hotsauce:
Originally posted by The Chicagoan:
you also could use the built in Steam one..... because Steam does have one...

Ar you reading any of the thread?

:qr:

ofc... But did anyone mention the built in Steam one? No. That's why I mentioned it..

VaLiuM Nov 3, 2018 @ 3:07am

OP is talking about the Steam one, that's why he posted it in this forum section.

Also the built-in one does not have a toggle, yet.

The Chicagoan Nov 3, 2018 @ 1:13pm

Originally posted by VaLiuM:
OP is talking about the Steam one, that's why he posted it in this forum section.

Also the built-in one does not have a toggle, yet.

Then why does this forum exsist if the OP knows that Steam has one?

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Snapjak Nov 3, 2018 @ 2:58pm

Originally posted by The Chicagoan:
Originally posted by VaLiuM:
OP is talking about the Steam one, that's why he posted it in this forum section.

Also the built-in one does not have a toggle, yet.
Then why does this forum exsist if the OP knows that Steam has one?

Because OP wants a key to TOGGLE it on and off IN GAME.

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dirthurts Nov 5, 2018 @ 4:19am

ha ha. Reading comprehension is hard isn't it?

Anyone know a good program that shows CPU usage and GPU usage that can be toggled?

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The Chicagoan Nov 5, 2018 @ 5:29am

Originally posted by dirthurts:
ha ha. Reading comprehension is hard isn't it?

Anyone know a good program that shows CPU usage and GPU usage that can be toggled?

Msi afterburner/rivia tuner stats

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MrDowntempo Sep 17, 2024 @ 7:06am

I'm necroing this old thread instead of making a new one about the same topic. I used to use FRAPs when I needed an FPS counter for a game that didn't have its own. But FRAPS is windows only and I'm on linux now, so I'm relying on Steam's FPS counter. I'm thankful to have it, but I usually only want it on for a bit to tweak my settings, or check if a certain area is tanking my FPS. Having to go back to steam's settings to enable and disable it isn't convenient. I'd love to be able to map it to a hotkey!

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