1. VSYNC - this buffers an image into memory so that the monitor can grab it to display EXACTLY when it needs to. (prevents tearing but the delay of buffering makes the game feel slightly more sluggish) 2. Frame Limiter - Forces the GPU to only output a limited max frame rate. (If you chose 60FPS and had a 60Hz monitor you'll still get screen ... More @Wikipedia
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