60hz vs 144hz

[-Synchronicity-]

If your gpu can handle it, then by all means.

 

[phantom1023]

What games do you all play at 144 or 240hz?

I am still running 60hz for overwatch. I do not find the need to splurge

I promise you, the change from 60hz to 144hz for OW (need to change the video settings in the game too) is DAMN GOOD. You will surely notice the difference, especially if you have been gaming on 60hz for a long time like me in the past.
Overwatch was the first game i tried after upgrading to my current rig & the monitor from 60hz to 144hz, it felt so damn liberating lol. Especially since that time I was heavily invested to OW, so I could easily tell the difference when I upgraded.

But the main part for me is that also, apart from gaming, I can easily tell how smoother it feels when you just surf & browse the net in general or when just using your PC for everyday applications. That's why I think the upgrade for me is really worth it.

Will probably upgrade to 240hz after my current rig gets busted in a few more years or so, but I heard some people say that the upgrade from 144hz to 240hz is not so noticeable as compared to 60hz to 144hz, is that really true?

 

[Kamalraj07]

What games do you all play at 144 or 240hz?

I am still running 60hz for overwatch. I do not find the need to splurge

Of course there’s no need to splurge. E.g. if you’re ok with the speeds of a HDD then you don’t need to upgrade to SSD. But only those who use SSD knows they’re way faster. Same goes for the refresh rate.

 

[tigerwoods]

What games do you all play at 144 or 240hz?

I am still running 60hz for overwatch. I do not find the need to splurge

For casual gamers 60Hz is fine.

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[jnashville]

What games do you all play at 144 or 240hz?

I am still running 60hz for overwatch. I do not find the need to splurge

not about splurging, but its basically why people buy better hardware.

if you are okay with your 60hz, then by all means.

same like why people a better cpu or a SSD instead of a HDD. You dont need it but it just improves the speed. same goes for a monitor, if a game goes beyond 60hz, or say maybe even 200 fps but u game on a 60hz display, whats the point? You can just get a cheap entry level gfx and run the game at minimum 60 frames.

Some people spend more money buy quality clothes or quality products. Some people scrimp money on these stuff. Basically you are the kind that u save money possible and want the minimum. Thats you. Others are willing to spend more money for a better experience. You dont. thats all.

 

[trento]

It's not really worth buying 144hz unless you play FPS games where you can see the biggest difference

But now 144hz 200plus can get. Hard to say not worth liao

 

[shadow84]

But now 144hz 200plus can get. Hard to say not worth liao

Its not just about refresh rate only. Screen type (IPS, VA, TN), connection ports, monitor adjustments, etc also do play a part in overall user experience.

If pay slightly more to get better screen and more variety in adjustments, it would serve the user better in the long run.

 

[jnashville]

I promise you, the change from 60hz to 144hz for OW (need to change the video settings in the game too) is DAMN GOOD. You will surely notice the difference, especially if you have been gaming on 60hz for a long time like me in the past.
Overwatch was the first game i tried after upgrading to my current rig & the monitor from 60hz to 144hz, it felt so damn liberating lol. Especially since that time I was heavily invested to OW, so I could easily tell the difference when I upgraded.

But the main part for me is that also, apart from gaming, I can easily tell how smoother it feels when you just surf & browse the net in general or when just using your PC for everyday applications. That's why I think the upgrade for me is really worth it.

Will probably upgrade to 240hz after my current rig gets busted in a few more years or so, but I heard some people say that the upgrade from 144hz to 240hz is not so noticeable as compared to 60hz to 144hz, is that really true?

yea its not so obvious compared to 60 hz and 144hz but there is a slight difference. Input lag also lesser from 144hz to 240hz. If you use gsync, gsync also works better with a higher refresh rate to make it buttery smooth.

 

[-Synchronicity-]

I personally feel 240hz is unnecessary. How many games can hit 240fps? Not to mention the amount of gpu power you need to power it. Unless you don't mind 720p or something

The only reason why 144hz is acceptable now is because hardware which can run 144hz @ 1080p are much more mainstream aka gpu(rtx 2060/GTX 1660/to) and monitor(take your pick from the large amount of choices)

Furthermore, it also depends on the player. Like for me, I prefer eye candy so 1440p @ 60hz ultra/very high is great. Try gpu intensive games like the new assassin's Creed or tomb raider @1440p ultra/very high and try to hit 144hz. It's difficult even with rtx 2080ti. Those games average around 80-100fps with it.

 

[jnashville]

Its not just about refresh rate only. Screen type (IPS, VA, TN), connection ports, monitor adjustments, etc also do play a part in overall user experience.

If pay slightly more to get better screen and more variety in adjustments, it would serve the user better in the long run.

yup screen type is important if u are into colors.

i owned 7 monitors in the last 3 years

Asus VG248qe (24 inch 144h TN panel 1ms response time)
BenQ XL2430T (24 inch 144hz TN panel 1ms response time)
Acer Predator xb271HU (27 inch 165hz Gsync IPS panel 4ms response time)
BenQ XL2546 (24.5 inch 240hz TN panel with DyAC (monitor strobing feature to reduce motion blur at 240hz) 1ms response time)
Prism X340 ultrawide (34 inch 100hz VA panel 4 or 6ms response time)
MSI Optix MAG241C (23.6inch 144hz VA Panel 1ms MPRT)
Alienware AW2518H (24.5 inch 240hz Gsync TN panel 1ms response time)

For just pure gaming, the TN panels are better in terms of pixel transition and of course higher refresh rates.

For image and color quality, the predator XB271hu is the best, next is the X340 ultrawide VA panel from Prism. Almost on par with very good color contrasts

The worst gaming experience? the 100hz X340 from prism not because of the colors but because the 100hz cant cut it for me, since i am used to 240hz. The choppiness when i pan the mouse from left to right in a FPS game really makes it look laggy for me. Surely there are lotsa people here happy with their ultrawide but since i have already experience 240hz, going down to 100hz... cant adapt well.

The best TN panel from the above, is the Alienware. The colors on this TN panel out of the box seriously matches my VA or IPS panels. Not joking. Before i purchase this, did alot of research on this and the colors really is good. dont look like a TN panel to me except of course viewing angles is not good but i dont game looking at a monitor from the side, so i dont care about viewing angles. The 240hz and Gsync makes it the best gaming monitor in terms of refresh rate, responsiveness and colors.

The benq xl2546 with Dyac is the best monitor in terms of motion clarity. When you switched on DYAC on 240hz, and if u look at the UFO motion on testufo.com, the UFO is super super clear, hands down clearest of all monitors. BUT, the only drawback is the colors of the 240hz TN panel, it is atrocious. Browsing internet on any browser, the text have like shadowy trails attached to it. Colors really cannot make it. But if sole purpose is just for games, this is a winner.

Not promoting the alienware, but to me for gaming wise, it has the best balance of everything for competitive games. High 240hz refresh rate, 1ms response time and good colors out of the box. Nice aesthetic with the thin borders. Text looks just as nice as my IPS/VA monitors unlike the BenQ.

I have blurred out my icons, there are some glare but its due to my camera, real life color is crisp. But you can see the vibrant colors. Honestly, out of the box colors, really good.

 

[jnashville]

I personally feel 240hz is unnecessary. How many games can hit 240fps? Not to mention the amount of gpu power you need to power it. Unless you don't mind 720p or something

The only reason why 144hz is acceptable now is because hardware which can run 144hz @ 1080p are much more mainstream aka gpu(rtx 2060/GTX 1660/to) and monitor(take your pick from the large amount of choices)

Furthermore, it also depends on the player. Like for me, I prefer eye candy so 1440p @ 60hz ultra/very high is great. Try gpu intensive games like the new assassin's Creed or tomb raider @1440p ultra/very high and try to hit 144hz. It's difficult even with rtx 2080ti. Those games average around 80-100fps with it.

it all boils down to the game. i play multiplayer competitive shooters like csgo, overwatch, pubg etc etc. Those can hit much higher fps, i get 400 to 650 fps on csgo, 300 fps on overwatch with high settings.

i dont play single player AAA games cause i find playing against computer opponents.... boring. Like versus a bot. No interactions with real life people. haha.. more for people who wants to play a game alone. Prefer teamwork based games.

 

[Nelia8686]

Yeah for esports titles like csgo overwatch want to hit 144fps very easy with mid range to high end gpu. But if you were to intend to play FPS AAA titles like the latest battlefield series or metro exodus you gotta keep up and buy the latest and greatest high end gpu like rtx 2080 ti, 1080ti to keep up and be able to hit the 144FPS to utilize the 144hz monitor. Even worse if its 240hz.

For people that is budget conscious and trying to buy $1k-$2k gpu just to hit the 144fps mark on the latest FPS titles just isn't gonna cut it. Wallet will cry. They would probably need to upgrade their gpu every 1-2 years with the most expensive gpu to be able to keep up with the 144hz AAA titles demand. So its best to just stick with 60hz still for budget gamers.

Unless of course all you play are less demanding esports titles then its fine. Unfortunately 144hz or 240hz gaming is still quite expensive and costly if one were to intend to play the latest AAA titles. Only solution is to lowered the resolution to 1080p/720p but such sacrifice is still up to individual on whether it is worth or not.

 

[iichigoz]

Hi guys,

Wondering if anyone can help. Im also wanting to get into this 144hz thingy. I'm still using quite an old system. i5, 8gb ddr3 with a gtx750ti. Is it possible for me to just purchase a gtx1660ti and a 24" 1080p 144hz monitor? If so any recommendation of a monitor ? I only play dota 2 and spend most of my time surfing net and watching shows. I am thinking getting into pubg though. Thanks!

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[Zink00]

Not only for fps games lah... even 3rd person AAA games i cant stand low frames when u turn around it looks laggy. 144 for all games is the mot ideal. Of course its hard for demanding titles but dont limit urself tto 60.

 

[tigerwoods]

Hi guys,

Wondering if anyone can help. Im also wanting to get into this 144hz thingy. I'm still using quite an old system. i5, 8gb ddr3 with a gtx750ti. Is it possible for me to just purchase a gtx1660ti and a 24" 1080p 144hz monitor? If so any recommendation of a monitor ? I only play dota 2 and spend most of my time surfing net and watching shows. I am thinking getting into pubg though. Thanks!

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Play slow moving game like DotA don't need 144Hz.

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[-Synchronicity-]

Not only for fps games lah... even 3rd person AAA games i cant stand low frames when u turn around it looks laggy. 144 for all games is the mot ideal. Of course its hard for demanding titles but dont limit urself tto 60.

The reason why fps is the "benchmark" is because they usually have an easier time hitting high fps. Also partly because fps really need those extra frames for more information.

The same is usually not true for other genres and AAA games. It's literally for more "smoothness" and unless like mentioned before, u don't mind playing 720p @ medium/high. Not everyone can afford a 2080ti or whatever is the best of the best at that point of time.

 

[d3adc3II]

Not only for fps games lah... even 3rd person AAA games i cant stand low frames when u turn around it looks laggy. 144 for all games is the mot ideal. Of course its hard for demanding titles but dont limit urself tto 60.

I dun really care much about fps if i play offline AAA. Above 80 fps is good enough.

 

[jnashville]

I dun really care much about fps if i play offline AAA. Above 80 fps is good enough.

Offline AAA even 60 also enough. Not much skill/reaction/aim involve. Don't need extra frames for any in game advantage

 

[SEvsNK]

What games do you all play at 144 or 240hz?

I am still running 60hz for overwatch. I do not find the need to splurge

Best u don’t see any 100hz monitor and above in action. There will be no going back, you will feel your overwatch is slow and laggy at 60hz after that

 

[SEvsNK]

I personally feel 240hz is unnecessary. How many games can hit 240fps? Not to mention the amount of gpu power you need to power it. Unless you don't mind 720p or something

The only reason why 144hz is acceptable now is because hardware which can run 144hz @ 1080p are much more mainstream aka gpu(rtx 2060/GTX 1660/to) and monitor(take your pick from the large amount of choices)

Furthermore, it also depends on the player. Like for me, I prefer eye candy so 1440p @ 60hz ultra/very high is great. Try gpu intensive games like the new assassin's Creed or tomb raider @1440p ultra/very high and try to hit 144hz. It's difficult even with rtx 2080ti. Those games average around 80-100fps with it.

Some ppl might look at it as “future proofing” whatever that means. So if they upgrade to a or another high end gpu in the future and play present games at that high refresh rate