Do i need G-sync?

[SUPRA]

I'm usually playing CSGO, PUBG and rarely Gta games, do i really need G-sync? In CSGO i get around 300 FPS and on GTA V i lock on 60 FPS ( currently using 60hz screen ) i was wondering if i should buy 144hz monitor with G-sync or without?

[Wisman]

Haven't used it but it makes games look a whole lot smoother.

[Autumn_]

No, Gsync is pretty overpriced.
Freesync ("Gsync compatable") is as good, and tacks no extra cost onto the monitor.
It does make a big impact, but if you're running uncapped FPS, it won't work, because free/gsync only work in the monitors refrshrate.

You dont need it, but it doesn't add any extra cost onto the monitor, so why not pick it up?

[Talby]

Running a 1070ti with a freesync monitor, g-sync not working sadly - am slightly disappointed it’s not compatible however 144 is still awesome. Did not want to spend more for g-sync, period.

[r.linder]

FreeSync is better for the price -- if you have an AMD card or compatible NVIDIA card.

[_I_]

if the gpu can hold a fps above the monitors refresh rate, gsync/freesync wont do anything
they are used to lower the refresh rate of the display to what the gpu can output

[Bad 💀 Motha]

Just use msi Afterburner and RTSS and enable a frame limit in rtss. Enable the osd stuff too.

[SUPRA]

I read a bit about G-Sync. Saying that G-sync or any sync adds input lag. So it's best to not use any sync in competitive fps games? If i got 300FPS why would i lock it at 144 with G-sync? If i have 144Hz monitor but i get less FPS, lets say 50-70FPS with G-Sync on, what will happen? I don't get it.

[Autumn_]

SUPRA eredeti hozzászólása:

I read a bit about G-Sync. Saying that G-sync or any sync adds input lag. So it's best to not use any sync in competitive fps games? If i got 300FPS why would i lock it at 144 with G-sync? If i have 144Hz monitor but i get less FPS, lets say 50-70FPS with G-Sync on, what will happen? I don't get it.

I don't like latency, and I don't feel a difference with Gsync on and Gsync off, if it does impact latency, it's by something you can't possibly feel.
I use Gsync everywhere, it makes every game play so much smoother; doesn't really make sense to disable it though. (Except for a few situations, but they don't really matter either.)

Locking your FPS is actually pretty important if you DON'T want latency -- Having your GPU 'run free' (95+% usage) will actually cause frametime variations (stutter/microstutter), inconsistent mouse movements, and input lag, etc., So it's better to cap it so your usage doesn't excede 95%, this way you reduce all causes of latency.

Free/Gsync only works within a range, Freesync monitors would be more restricted, example, if it's a 144hz monitor, it COULD only have have a range of 75-144hz, if you drop below that, your monitors refreshrate isn't synced to the FPS, it'll cause tearing and noticeable stuttering.
Actual Gsync (not ''Gsync compatible'') has full range of controll afaik, 1-144hz(or whatever the max refreshrate is.)
However, it does get a little flickery when you get into the <30FPS(hz) range.

If you get '50-70fps' with Free/Gsync enabled, your monitor would reduce it's refreshrate automatically to match the FPS, as long as it's in the range of the monitor.
This reduces latency, because the frame buffer is synced to the FPS output, instead of the frame being placed into the frame buffer, and having to wait for the update.
This also removes tearing, and incorrect frame pacing (a form of stuttering.)

It does help, quite a bit actually, I couldn't think of not using it, but you don't NEED it, it's just a 'nice to have.', like a 144hz monitor, you DON'T NEED one, it's just much (MUCH) nicer to have one.
But, like I said before, if you're getting a monitor, most of them come with Freesync/''Gsync compatible'', and it doesn't add any extra cost, so there's no reason not to pick one up.

[Bad 💀 Motha]

If the display is full gsync, there won't be any input latency issues because real gsync is done from the display side, just that you have to enable it via the Nvidia gpu software.

[ThatzYoAzz]

If you only have a 60Hz monitor having anything over 60fps is a waste, they arent being used. G-sync monitor is compatible with Nvidia cards, you can now also use an AMD freesync monitor to sync up to a G-sync card. not sure if u can get an AMD card to sync up with a gsync monitor, although if u spent the money on a G-sync monitor and you couldnt that would blow...but ive seen worse things happen on the "master race". I have a 4k 60Hz free sync monitor and an Nvidia card but my monitor wasnt included with this update, so i cant sync my card and monitor so i have to use v sync...

i dont use a mouse so i dont have to worry about spinning so fast that 60fps at 4k wont look good...i play less competitive and more cooperative games and I use a controller. so 60fps is perfect...persoanlly i would rather play on a console than play on a PC at the same or less quality...having all those choices dont mean too much if u cant use them on low settings.

[Azza ☠]

What graphics card you have?

What screen resolution are you wanting to target?

G-SYNC is ideal for Nvidia graphics cards to be able to sync a high refresh rate (higher on the monitor, the better, but at least 120Hz, if not 165Hz), to remain butter smooth. Even when it can't fully max it out. It's like a bit of future proofing.

Hense if you wanted to target 1440p resolution:

Acer Predator XB271HU or Asus ROG Swift PG279Q monitor

Would be high-end performance gaming with a quality IPS panel (richer and brighter colours), low response time and high refresh rate, making G-SYNC useful.

Ideally you would want a sweet spot Nvidia GTX 1080 graphics card or better for juicing that 1440p and higher refresh rate.

Whatever you do balance it out. There's no point having an awesome monitor if your graphics card can't keep up with it and visa versa. Then you need to make sure your CPU+Motherboard just doesn't bottleneck the graphics card.

This then allows you to future proof newer graphics cards, up to RTX 2080 Ti, etc... which become overkill for 1440p 165Hz (maxing it out) and start entering 4K resolution. In which case, you would want an Acer Predator x27 or similar monitor to have 4K, HDR, and G-SYNC is a must have. That costs a lot and for those games not needed, but just understand how the upgrade path works. G-SYNC helps a lot with that.

[EliteGamer]

I don't think a RTX 2080 Ti is overkill at 1440p if you have a 144/165hz monitor.

I don't think even a 2080 Ti would hit 165 fps at ultra settings at 1440p on a lot of the latest games.

[Art of *S]

Autumn eredeti hozzászólása:

Free/Gsync only works within a range, Freesync monitors would be more restricted, example, if it's a 144hz monitor, it COULD only have have a range of 75-144hz,

No..... most range is 48-144hz

[r.linder]

EliteGamer eredeti hozzászólása:

I don't think a RTX 2080 Ti is overkill at 1440p if you have a 144/165hz monitor.

I don't think even a 2080 Ti would hit 165 fps at ultra settings at 1440p on a lot of the latest games.

It can barely do 1440p 144Hz max in a lot of games and actually get anywhere near 144 FPS. Not like it matters though, as the games where you need FPS people often drop settings anyway, no matter what card they choose.

[[☥] - CJ -]

In short
It may be a nice little perk to have
But its not IMPORTANT to have