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Set Windows Timer Resolution
Windows uses a system timer resolution (tick interval) to schedule sleep/timer-based work. For some games/systems, forcing a higher timer frequency (i.e., a lower interval like 0.5ms) can improve frame pacing and reduce micro-stutter by making timing/scheduling more precise. A popular way to force this is using ISLC (Intelligent Standby List Cleaner) by Wagnard, which includes an option to set a custom timer resolution.
This solution is safe and can be easily reversed if needed.
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- Download ISLC (Official): Download Intelligent Standby List Cleaner from Wagnardsoft official site
- Run ISLC: Launch ISLC, preferably Run as administrator
- Enable Custom Timer Resolution: Check the option 'Enable custom timer resolution'
- Set it to 0.5ms: Set 'Wanted timer resolution' to 0.5
- Activate: Click Start to apply it
- Make it Persistent (Startup): Enable ISLC's auto-start / launch at logon option so the timer stays forced after reboot
- To undo: Open ISLC, click Stop or uncheck 'Enable custom timer resolution', remove from startup or close/uninstall ISLC
Tradeoff: Lowering the timer interval can be more demanding and can increase power usage (may reduce battery life on laptops). If 0.5ms doesn't feel better or causes higher CPU/power usage, try 1.0ms or simply revert - results vary by system.
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