Is AMD Freesync worth it?

[zeahh]

I'm getting this really expensive 600$ monitor from HSN.com (its like the only decent one there, my dad has a credit card with 500$ for the website) So Im deciding to get that monitor and it allows freesync with amd. Now I was going to get a GTX 1060 but I decided since the monitor is made for AMD that I would probably be better off with a Radeon Rx480. I still dont know if getting the GTX 1060 will create tear and stuttering. But if I get the Radeon RX480 will it prevent both of those things from happening with freesync? Here are the parts below.


The Monitor: https://www.hsn.com/products/acer-xg-27-led-lcd-widescreen-gaming-monitor-black/8069700

The GPU: https://www.amazon.com/MSI-GAMING-RX-480-8G/dp/B01K1JTT8S/ref=sr_1_1?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1482098288&sr=1-1&keywords=amd+rx+480

[Arya]

I've got two options for you, a big one and a little one. They're both IPS panels, so you'll get a lovely depth of colour and a crisp HD image. Better yet, they're regular HD so you can run them easily on an RX480.

Little one: https://www.hsn.com/products/hp-215-full-hd-ips-led-monitor/8193797
Big one: https://www.hsn.com/products/hp-27-full-hd-ips-led-monitor/8193796

[zeahh]

Messaggio originale di 狼 Wolfey:

Nope. Just get one of those IPS models, your RX480 can handle them just fine.

but i dont want any tear or stuttering like those other monitors are all 60hz

[Arya]

Messaggio originale di ✪ zeahh:

Messaggio originale di 狼 Wolfey:

Nope. Just get one of those IPS models, your RX480 can handle them just fine.

but i dont want any tear or stuttering like those other monitors are all 60hz

Then set a 60 FPS Frame Limit.

[LoTekRabbit]

GSync and FreeSync are pretty damn great.

They help with framerate fluctuations and make the overall image smoother. I turned GSync off the other day to see what it felt like playing without it and man what a difference.

[Arya]

Messaggio originale di 10Club:

GSync and FreeSync are pretty damn great.

I forgot how great it was until I turned off GSync just to see how it felt without it and damn I can't go back.

Agreed. Best gaming purchase I ever made.

[Zak]

If a GTX 970 can handle 4k then a rx 480 can do 1440p

[Hatman]

Messaggio originale di 10Club:

GSync and FreeSync are pretty damn great.

They help with framerate fluctuations and make the overall image smoother. I turned GSync off the other day to see what it felt like playing without it and man what a difference.

Messaggio originale di 狼 Wolfey:

Messaggio originale di 10Club:

GSync and FreeSync are pretty damn great.

I forgot how great it was until I turned off GSync just to see how it felt without it and damn I can't go back.

Agreed. Best gaming purchase I ever made.

If you come from a standard 60Hz LCD screen the sync techs are pretty impressive. Though if you have a good rig and are already used to 144Hz TN displays the step over to GSync is underwhelming. But when i switched to the XB271HU (GSync, IPS, 144/165Hz) that was a real eye opener. The increased image quality from IPS is pretty darnn great.

In retrospect i would recommend an IPS, preferable with high Hz support, over most other screens, regardless of wether it supports a sync tech and wether my used GPU is compatible with it.

Unfortunately HSN only offers the little FreeSync brother of my Acer, the one the OP picked, wich uses a TN film. And the IPS models on their site aren't really fit for gaming as far as response times go.

Regardless i really wouldn't throw $600 at a TN screen no matter how tempting. It's a waste of money..

[Arya]

Messaggio originale di Hatman:

Messaggio originale di 10Club:

GSync and FreeSync are pretty damn great.

They help with framerate fluctuations and make the overall image smoother. I turned GSync off the other day to see what it felt like playing without it and man what a difference.

Messaggio originale di 狼 Wolfey:

Agreed. Best gaming purchase I ever made.

If you come from a standard 60Hz LCD screen the sync techs are pretty impressive. Though if you have a good rig and are already used to 144Hz TN displays the step over to GSync is underwhelming. But when i switched to the XB271HU (GSync, IPS, 144/165Hz) that was a real eye opener. The increased image quality from IPS is pretty darnn great.

In retrospect i would recommend an IPS, preferable with high Hz support, over most other screens, regardless of wether it supports a sync tech and wether my used GPU is compatible with it.

Unfortunately HSN only offers the little FreeSync brother of my Acer, the one the OP picked, wich uses a TN film. And the IPS models on their site aren't really fit for gaming as far as response times go.

Regardless i really wouldn't throw $600 at a TN screen no matter how tempting. It's a waste of money..

I agree, not with such good IPS panels available for about the same price.

[DarkStarClassic]

RX 480 8GB with freesync no brainer plus lately RX 480 beating living crap out of 1060 in most new games so 480 way more future proof.

Messaggio originale di Hackcraft:

If a GTX 970 can handle 4k then a rx 480 can do 1440p

But RX 480 is way better card and more powerfull then 970 so would RX 480 handle 8K then?

[Zak]

Messaggio originale di DarkStarClassic:

Messaggio originale di Hackcraft:

If a GTX 970 can handle 4k then a rx 480 can do 1440p

But RX 480 is way better card and more powerfull then 970 so would RX 480 handle 8K then?

No.
I was saying that if a last generation card which is a bit weaker can do 4k alright with half the Vram then an RX 480 will do 1440p pretty well.