Unlock Framerates in Skyrim Special Edition – Complete Guide

To unlock FPS and remove the 60 frames per second (fps) cap in Skyrim Special Edition (SE), you need to edit the SkyrimPrefs.ini file. By setting bLockFrameRate=0 under the [Display] section, this will disable the default framerate lock allowing Skyrim to run at uncapped fluid framerates.

Framerate Lock in Skyrim SE

The Skyrim game engine ties its physics and gameplay timing to the framerate. So out of the box, Bethesda intentionally limits Skyrim SE to 60fps maximum even on high-end systems. Exceeding this causes issues like objects bouncing around erratically.

But with some simple .ini tweaks, we can safely uncap the framerate for smoother performance especially on high refresh rate 120Hz or 144Hz displays.

Step-by-Step Guide to Unlock FPS

1. Navigate to your Documents/My Games/Skyrim Special Edition folder
2. Backup your current SkyrimPrefs.ini file before making changes
3. Open SkyrimPrefs.ini in any text editor like Notepad
4. Under the [Display] section, change bLockFrameRate=1 to bLockFrameRate=0
5. Save your changes and launch Skyrim SE!

This simple edit will remove the 60fps cap allowing frame rates to scale dynamically based on your hardware power.

Why Unlock Framerates in Skyrim SE

Here are some of the main benefits of running Skyrim Special Edition at above 60fps:

• Smoother Gameplay: Higher FPS makes camera movement and combat feel extremely fluid and reactive
• Faster Response Time: Reduced input lag with fps matching your monitor‘s max refresh rate
• Support for High Refresh Rate Displays: Take full advantage of 120Hz, 144Hz or even 240Hz monitors for buttery smooth visuals
• Headroom for Graphics Mods: Run graphics mods while maintaining 60+ fps for best experience

Unlocked framerates transform Skyrim into a beautifully immersive game world that feels alive with responsive gameplay.

Optimal PC Build for 100+ FPS in Skyrim SE

Maintaining 100+ FPS in a heavily modded Skyrim SE requires sufficiently powerful hardware. Here is what I recommend based on my testing:

With modern components like these, you can achieve buttery smooth framerates even in graphically intensive areas while running various gameplay & graphics mods.

Additional Tweaks for Best Performance

Aside from the FPS unlock, here are some additional performance optimizing tweaks:

• Use BethINI tool to apply recommended .ini tweaks
• Install Engine Fixes mod for improved high framerate stability
• Adjust uGridsToLoad value depending on number of mods
• Disable Vertical Sync in Nvidia Control Panel
• Set Power mode to Prefer Maximum in Nvidia Control Panel

Properly configuring Skyrim SE using the above tweaks will minimize stuttering and maximize fluid high framerates.

Checking Skyrim SE Framerate

I recommend using the MSI Afterburner overlay while playing Skyrim SE to monitor your actual real-time framerate, GPU/CPU usage, temperatures etc. This allows you to validate performance gains from the unlocked cap and tweaks applied.

With some simple .ini edits and performance optimization, you can enhance Skyrim into a buttery smooth graphical masterpiece even on high refresh rate displays!

Let me know if you have any other questions about unlocking framerates in Skyrim Special Edition!