Is there a noticeable difference between 144hz and 240hz?

[boxhead]

Hello everyone, am thinking of buying a 240hz monitor however am wondering, that since a lot of people say that it doesn't make a huge difference but some people say it DOES make a huge difference. Would you say from your experience with both, that the upgrade is a good move?

Also, how does Gsync improve your gaming performance?? I have an nVidia GTX 1060 3GB and want to see what difference Gsync will make to your monitor?

Thanks to anyone who can help..

[boxhead]

Originally posted by Platinum Angel:

144hz is fine, don't waste your money on crap you don't need.

What about just a monitor with Gsync?? My current 144hz one doesn't have it.

[Radene]

I hardly see the difference between 60 ang 144.

[boxhead]

Originally posted by Hannah Montana:

Originally posted by chris:

What about just a monitor with Gsync?? My current 144hz one doesn't have it.

Adaptive Sync like FreeSync and GSync is more important than a high refresh rate. Make sure it has adaptive sync first then go for a high refresh rate.

Do you know if the 10 series GPUs support Adaptive sync?? Because I'm looking at the Geforce website and the 1060 isn't on there. Might need to find another GPU?

[boxhead]

Originally posted by Hannah Montana:

https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/geforce/products/10series/geforce-gtx-1060/

GTX 1060 has GSync. Click on view full specs. It says so right there.

That is correct, but if I want the full benefit of Gsync, don't I need to have a monitor that supports Gsync? If that's the way it works, I'm not very sure.

[Arvaos]

To be honest, it is unlikely you will notice a difference in most games. 240Hz is a refresh rate for eSports.

All 9 series and onwards cards support G-Sync. All that matters is that the monitor supports G-Sync via display port as it is hardware proprietary rather than a firmware as Freesync is.

More importantly, the most important factors to consider are ghosting and backlight bleed when buying a monitor. If colour reproduction and contrast ratio are important to you, look at an IPS or VA LED instead of a TN panel.

[boxhead]

Originally posted by Platinum Angel:

Originally posted by chris:

That is correct, but if I want the full benefit of Gsync, don't I need to have a monitor that supports Gsync? If that's the way it works, I'm not very sure.

Yes, you'll need a Gsync capable monitor. They're generally more expensive and I personally couldn't tell you if it's worth it, I don't believe my monitor has Gsync either.

But definitely don't go above 144hz, it'd be a waste of money with your current gpu (as well as most gpus in general)

Alright thanks!! I'll have a look at 240hz with my own eyes if I can and see if there's any main difference, but if not as you say there isn't, I won't go the upgrade.
But a Gsync monitor for sure, and one with a better response time if that will be a big difference, might as well go for it since I plan to upgrade anyway.

Thank you for your help, good day/night to you.

[boxhead]

Originally posted by Hannah Montana:

Originally posted by chris:

That is correct, but if I want the full benefit of Gsync, don't I need to have a monitor that supports Gsync? If that's the way it works, I'm not very sure.

Correct both monitor and GPU must support GSync. Nvidia also has a list that is constantly updated of monitors that are capable of supporting GSync but don't explicitly say so. For example, there maybe a monitor that only lists FreeSync but if you check Nvidia's list it says GSync compatible.

Cool, I'll need to find a monitor with Gsync. That list will save my life. Thank you for your help, I very much appreciate it!!