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CHEWSDAY Nov 25, 2015 @ 10:11am

50HZ vs 60HZ

Hello,
im going to build a computer
i7 4790k
gtx 970
16 ram
now so ive already got a 50hz tv that i got about 2 years ago...
But my freind has offered to give me one of his old monitor which is 60hz but the screen size is 22" compard to my 28" tv.
i prefere 28"
but is there a noticable difference between 60hz and 50hz
thanks and have a good day

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SundownKid Nov 25, 2015 @ 10:21am

Yes there is a noticeable difference. Personally I would probably take your friend's old monitor and try to sell both of them, then use the money to buy a 28" 1080p 60Hz monitor.

They even have them for $160 in the flash sale which is super cheap:

http://flash.newegg.com/Product/N82E16824236392

Last edited by SundownKid; Nov 25, 2015 @ 10:22am

Andrius227 Nov 25, 2015 @ 11:10am

You didnt mention resolution. thats the most important thing.

A 28 inch screen should be at least 1440p to look good at close distance. If it's 1080p or less it will be blurry and not good for pc use, since it's a TV and is designed to be watched from further away.
A 22 inch screen is ok with 1080p.

Last edited by Andrius227; Nov 25, 2015 @ 11:16am

rotNdude Nov 25, 2015 @ 11:22am

If your friend is going to give it to you, just try it.

CHEWSDAY Nov 25, 2015 @ 11:23am

ok
ill try the 60hz monitor

Andrius227 Nov 25, 2015 @ 11:27am

Also most screens can be overclocked for more hz, some can get more, some less, but all can do it.

I have an 8yr old, 22inch, 60hz monitor that i use as my secondary screen, and i recently overclocked it to 65hz. Can't notice any difference ofc, still looks slow as hell compared to my main 144hz screen, but it works...

Last edited by Andrius227; Nov 25, 2015 @ 11:34am