Start with a small OSD bundle
FPS + frametime + GPU temperature + power limit indicator is enough for most tuning sessions. Too many graphs increases noise and cognitive load.
Per-game profiles save sanity
Some titles need exceptions for injection modes or incompatible fullscreen paths. Learn to duplicate a baseline profile and tweak only what differs.
Scanline sync: advanced, not mandatory
Scanline sync attempts to align frame presentation with display scanning to reduce tearing sensations in some setups. It is highly setup-dependent; treat it as experimentation, not a universal “enable for +FPS” switch.
Anti-cheat and overlays
Some online titles block overlays entirely. Respect that: use after-action log review or vendor tools where required.
Next steps
If overlays look good, return to thermal tuning: overlays often reveal power-limit throttling you can address with airflow or conservative curves.
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