Interested in getting a 144-240 Hz monitor

[Iggy Wolf]

I've read that people swear that there's a big difference between 60 Hz/FPS and 144/240 Hz. I don't doubt it. That's why I'm wondering whether my current rig is good enough to drive a 144/240 Hz monitor and actually take advantage of the higher Hz and FPS.

Right now I've found a 144 Hz monitor for $155. My current monitor is an ASUS VH232H. It's 60 Hz and 23''. That's another problem. My current computer desk can ONLY fit a 23''. Anymore and it'll be touching the walls.

My rig is: CPU: Intel Core i5 6400 2.7 Ghz (3.3 Turbo), GPU: Geforce RTX 2060 Super 8 GB VRAM, RAM: 16 GB, Windows 10 Home Edition, PSU: Corsair CX 750M.

Some of my new games reach 90-120 FPS. Unfortunately, only my old games get me in the range of 144-240 FPS. I doubt the higher Hz from the new monitor would do me much good if my card can't reach 144 FPS and above without lowering settings on newer games. You might say I'm currently limited by my CPU.

[InfinityJosh]

144 hz monitor is the best buy, professional players still play on 120/144hz monitors and beat 240hz players.
144 stable frames are enough to show skill at best, 240 ain't helping much.

[Iggy Wolf]

Messaggio originale di Infinity Josh:

144 hz monitor is the best buy, professional players still play on 120/144hz monitors and beat 240hz players.
144 stable frames are enough to show skill at best, 240 ain't helping much.

I'm not getting it for that reason. I don't compete nor play any competitive multiplayer games. Hence, why I'm asking if the upgrade is worth it simply for AAA singleplayer games when/if my GPU/CPU combo can't even reach 144 FPS.

[InfinityJosh]

Messaggio originale di Iggy Wolf:

Messaggio originale di Infinity Josh:

144 hz monitor is the best buy, professional players still play on 120/144hz monitors and beat 240hz players.
144 stable frames are enough to show skill at best, 240 ain't helping much.

I'm not getting it for that reason. I don't compete nor play any competitive multiplayer games. Hence, why I'm asking if the upgrade is worth it simply for AAA singleplayer games when/if my GPU/CPU combo can't even reach 144 FPS.

Probably you can look for 100hz monitor top if you play SP not competitive games only.
Surely over 144hz would be a waste of money also because the HW should be very demanding to mantain 200 fps

[Iggy Wolf]

Messaggio originale di Infinity Josh:

Messaggio originale di Iggy Wolf:

I'm not getting it for that reason. I don't compete nor play any competitive multiplayer games. Hence, why I'm asking if the upgrade is worth it simply for AAA singleplayer games when/if my GPU/CPU combo can't even reach 144 FPS.

Probably you can look for 100hz monitor top if you play SP not competitive games only.
Surely over 144hz would be a waste of money also because the HW should be very demanding to mantain 200 fps

Yeah, that I know. Even my 2060 Super on its own struggles to achieve above 120 FPS on 1080P Ultra (at least on newer games and any future ones). My CPU being 4 years old doesn't help.

[r.linder]

Messaggio originale di Infinity Josh:

Messaggio originale di Iggy Wolf:

I'm not getting it for that reason. I don't compete nor play any competitive multiplayer games. Hence, why I'm asking if the upgrade is worth it simply for AAA singleplayer games when/if my GPU/CPU combo can't even reach 144 FPS.

Probably you can look for 100hz monitor top if you play SP not competitive games only.
Surely over 144hz would be a waste of money also because the HW should be very demanding to mantain 200 fps

There's nothing wrong with getting less than 240 FPS consistently, it's not going to cause issues to have less FPS than the refresh rate value. I've never experienced issues and I've been on 144 Hz for a long time.

240 FPS is easily achievable with older titles regardless, even if it means dropping settings to maximise framerate. (Which people do in certain games to get an edge)

[nullable]

Messaggio originale di Infinity Josh:

Messaggio originale di Iggy Wolf:

I'm not getting it for that reason. I don't compete nor play any competitive multiplayer games. Hence, why I'm asking if the upgrade is worth it simply for AAA singleplayer games when/if my GPU/CPU combo can't even reach 144 FPS.

Probably you can look for 100hz monitor top if you play SP not competitive games only.
Surely over 144hz would be a waste of money also because the HW should be very demanding to mantain 200 fps

Well that's partially what frame syncing technologies are for.

[Vallotin_]

ez 120hz-144hz best

[Bad 💀 Motha]

But also it doesn't have to maintain the same fps as the refresh. Most modern high refresh monitors are built on such better tech specs that even if you run games at say 60-100 fps while refresh is set to 144-360hz the games should still be smooth. You can use adaptive sync methods to help avoid any screen tearing. As long as the refresh is higher then the fps, it's all doable and good experience. 60hz is a poor gaming experience for many due to fps above the refresh rate.

I'd look at 1080p/144hz 24 or 27 inch
Since your specs aren't good enough to bother with 1440p/144+ hz

Good monitors to look at with such specs.
MSI
ViewSonic
ACER Predator

Also ensure it uses DisplayPort, not DVI

[pasa]

Save yourself the trouble and enjoy what you have... Play the game instead of the "my fps is bigger than yours" BS.

And yeah, we have some people here who reported how much better they feel on their new higher-numbers monitors and would never go back, I doubt any of those used a $155 piece.

[Bad 💀 Motha]

Cause 60hz panels suk ?

[Talby]

Very similar situation here, upgraded my 8yo Acer TN to a C24G1[www.amazon.com] just about a year ago - it's not just the smoother action @ 144hz, the VA panel has triple the contrast ratio over TN, I can't go back. Evar.

[Autumn_]

Messaggio originale di pasa:

Save yourself the trouble and enjoy what you have... Play the game instead of the "my fps is bigger than yours" BS.

And yeah, we have some people here who reported how much better they feel on their new higher-numbers monitors and would never go back, I doubt any of those used a $155 piece.

My personal opinion of it is, It's not about the ''AHHA LOOK MY FPS IS TRIPLE DIGITS!!''
It's that, how can you enjoy a game while it's stuttery, choppy, and not fluid? How can I enjoy a game like that? What's the fun? It doesn't give you any connection to the game.
Higher hz is better because it gives me that connection to the game, the instant reaction to my movement. I don't much care for graphics, because my eyes are pretty trash anyway, I can ignore most of the textures being slightly lower, Because I don't stand there looking at wall textures, I play the game. So smoother actions are nicer to me than graphics.

Then, the thing it helped me with the most, Eye strain. Since I got my 144hz panel, I can actually look at it without getting headaches, eye pains (mainly the feeling of sand in them), and feeling tired, because lower refresh rate does tire you out.
That alone was worth the extra money over 60hz.

I've seen 120hz on a TRASH display, and it's still MUCH MUCH better than a ''good'' 60hz panel.
I could not go back to 60hz, even if you said it had PERFECT colour accuracy, sub-1ms response time (not that it matters for 60hz), no input lag, has great contrast ratios, and was like 1440p or 2160p. I would stick with a TRASH higher refresh rate display. Simply for the fact that if I (ME) see it lagging/stuttering/choppy/delayed, I feel detached from the game, I can't enjoy it.

I would like to mention again, it's MY personal opinion, not a hard fact.
Some people will see no gain from a 144hz monitor, and would prefer a good colour/contrast monitor, that's fine, I was just stating my side.

Messaggio originale di Talby:

Very similar situation here, upgraded my 8yo Acer TN to a C24G1[www.amazon.com] just about a year ago - it's not just the smoother action @ 144hz, the VA panel has triple the contrast ratio over TN, I can't go back. Evar.

I hope VA has improved a lot by the time I get my next monitor. Because I would love the colour accuracy and contrast. I want blacks to look black, not a washy grey colour.
But, the average response time, and input lag is what swayed me away from them.
Or if there is something else that performs brilliantly colour and response wise.
But I don't expect to replace my monitor for many years.

Messaggio originale di Bad 💀 Motha:

Cause 60hz panels suk ?

Yes

[InfinityJosh]

Messaggio originale di Talby:

Very similar situation here, upgraded my 8yo Acer TN to a C24G1[www.amazon.com] just about a year ago - it's not just the smoother action @ 144hz, the VA panel has triple the contrast ratio over TN, I can't go back. Evar.

I would like to buy an OLED 120hz monitor but there are none.
Until they will release at decent price I will stay with my poor men's PHILIPS 278C4QHSN.

[SoldierScar]

Just get a g-sync/g-sync certified 1080p 144hz monitor and you won't regret it, since you don't play competitive games you might look for a VA/IPS panel as well if you find it for a decent price. Check the reviews tho.

[Ulfrinn]

everything you want to know.. i have a 165hz monitor.. i notice a difference between 60fpz and 90fps.. and less of a difference, but still an improvement between 90fps and 120.. but i see virtually no noticeable difference above that and i've gone up to 165, capping frames at different intervals along the way to compare.. above 120, the diminished returns is so great, it's not even worth concerning yourself with

now, for your specific application, not professional gaming then I probably wouldn't recommend you get a 144hz+ monitor because these monitors are almost ALWAYS going to be TN panels and TN panels have the poorest color accuracy and blacks, producing dark scenes with very poor contrast.. they typically just don't look very good

since you're not playing competitive first person shooters, and are looking for more of an immersive experience with AAA titles, then I would recommend looking for an IPS panel, which has near perfect color accuracy and deep, detailed blacks as well.. and maybe even consider higher resolutions like 1440P. You should be able to get a 1440P 75hz IPS that would look the best, and be the best option for everything short of the most try-hard level of competitive FPS gaming.

and when i say try-hard level of competitive gaming, we're talking people who will turn down all graphics settings to max out frame rate and run around a FOV of 150 or so with huge fisheye effect just to get a tiny, barely noticeable improvement in their gameplay performance