diff --git a/config.def.h b/config.def.h
index 35e5cf9..baf56f5 100644
--- a/config.def.h
+++ b/config.def.h
@@ -14,7 +14,7 @@ static unsigned int doubleclicktimeout = 300;
 static unsigned int tripleclicktimeout = 600;
 
 /* frames per second st should at maximum draw to the screen */
-static unsigned int xfps = 30;
+static unsigned int xfps = 60;
 static unsigned int actionfps = 5;
 
 /* TERM value */