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BigTang_R500_IRELAND Dec 30, 2017 @ 2:17pm

What is G Sync minimum fps?

Currently using a 60hz monitor with V Sync and when fps dips below 60 it stutters. Looking into buying a G Sync monitor for gaming at 30 - 60fps, will it be of any benifit to me? I've read that G Sync needs minimum of 60fps and other say 48fps. Just want a definitive answer. Thanks.

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Kaihekoa Dec 30, 2017 @ 4:23pm

That's not how Gsync works. Read this: https://www.pcper.com/reviews/Graphics-Cards/Dissecting-G-Sync-and-FreeSync-How-Technologies-Differ

But if you're really dipping into these low frames that often, you need to upgrade your GPU or lower your detail settings instead of spending money on Gsync.

InfinityJosh Dec 30, 2017 @ 4:28pm

Try to achieve at least 55 fps as minimum by lowering details.

BigTang_R500_IRELAND Dec 30, 2017 @ 6:37pm

Originally posted by Kaihekoa:
That's not how Gsync works. Read this: https://www.pcper.com/reviews/Graphics-Cards/Dissecting-G-Sync-and-FreeSync-How-Technologies-Differ

But if you're really dipping into these low frames that often, you need to upgrade your GPU or lower your detail settings instead of spending money on Gsync.

so im currently playing at 40fps with v sync at 60hz which looks reallys bad. will g sync not allow me to play at 40fps at 40hz which will look smoother and reduce stutter. is that not how g sync works.

Scally Dec 30, 2017 @ 6:58pm

Originally posted by gamehunter09:
Originally posted by Kaihekoa:
That's not how Gsync works. Read this: https://www.pcper.com/reviews/Graphics-Cards/Dissecting-G-Sync-and-FreeSync-How-Technologies-Differ

But if you're really dipping into these low frames that often, you need to upgrade your GPU or lower your detail settings instead of spending money on Gsync.

so im currently playing at 40fps with v sync at 60hz which looks reallys bad. will g sync not allow me to play at 40fps at 40hz which will look smoother and reduce stutter. is that not how g sync works.

In theory that's how it works but spending money in the hope of reducing your refresh rate is a bit silly. You'd be much better off upgrading your GPU to improve on that 40fps.