Set and lock Windows timer resolution to reduce input lag and improve frame pacing in games.
Tier1Timer sets and locks the Windows timer resolution to 0.5 ms (the Windows default is 15.6 ms),
reducing input lag and improving frame pacing in games. Auto Mode applies the right timer resolution
per game automatically — set it once and forget it. The system timer is always restored to the
Windows default on exit or crash. Portable single exe (~1 MB), code-signed via Azure Trusted Signing.
| Publisher | Tier1Settings |
|---|---|
| Version | 1.1.0 |
| License | Freeware |
| Installer type | portable |
| Architecture | x64 |
| Package ID | Tier1Settings.Tier1Timer |
| Requirements | Windows 10 or later |
winget install --id=Tier1Settings.Tier1Timer -ewinget upgrade --id=Tier1Settings.Tier1Timer -ewinget uninstall --id=Tier1Settings.Tier1Timer -eTier1Timer adds this command to the command line: tier1timer.
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Yes, Tier1Timer is free to download and use on Windows.
The latest version is 1.1.0.
The download button links to the official installer published on tier1settings.com, the same file Windows Package Manager installs. You can verify the downloaded file by comparing its SHA-256 checksum with 01786f1091757f7107380047103d5887953502acc4a1faf8743aec15c67bbadf.
Tier1Timer requires Windows 10 or later and is available for 64-bit (x64) systems.
Open Settings › Apps › Installed apps, find Tier1Timer and select Uninstall. From the command line, run winget uninstall --id=Tier1Settings.Tier1Timer -e.
Yes. Tier1Timer is available as a portable program (Tier1Timer-1.1.0.exe, 64-bit (x64)) that runs without installation. Copy it to any folder or USB drive and run it from there.
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