diff --git a/cava/config b/cava/config
index 54b9355..f4ef838 100644
--- a/cava/config
+++ b/cava/config
@@ -8,7 +8,7 @@
 ; mode = normal
 
 # Accepts only non-negative values.
-framerate = 60
+framerate = 45
 
 # 'autosens' will attempt to decrease sensitivity if the bars peak. 1 = on, 0 = off
 # new as of 0.6.0 autosens of low values (dynamic range)