120Hz or Higher resolution??

Monkeyspaz5000 · 1 Sep 2012 at 13:42

I currently have a 24" HannsG 1080P monitor. Nothing fancy.

Thinking of getting something a little better. This then raises the question of either going higher resolution or 120Hz.

I won't be playing in 3D, so does the 120Hz really make a difference normally?? I've heard it's supposed to be good for gaming and super smooth?

I also currently have a GTX670 (overclocked), would this struggle with higher resolutions?

james_2k · 1 Sep 2012 at 14:42

there are a load of threads about this issue on the same page you posted this on.

120hz is smoother when on your desktop. and if you get over 60fps then it will be smoother in games.

im going higher res personally, for the double bonus of everything looking crisper in games but also better movies and general pc use. im using a 27" display and couldnt go smaller.

=XDC=FluphyBunny · 2 Sep 2012 at 10:17

When I have the funds I'll be going 120hz as I tend to bias my system for gaming and live with the limitations for desktop work (plus I will keep my old monitor and use that for extra real estate)

Nightglow · 2 Sep 2012 at 10:46

Can't be long before we see 1440/1600p panels at 120hz.

All I want is a 27"or 30" monitor at 2560x 1440 or 1600 @ 120hz, & I will be very happy.

Stonedofmoo · 2 Sep 2012 at 12:06

I'm not sure DVI would support 1440/1600p at 120Hz, that's a lot of data!
Display port might I guess

felton1592 · 2 Sep 2012 at 14:23

Gaming go 120hz, it really is great. Higher res for work/desktop space and rts/RPGs. You'd need a powerful card in SLI personally.

james_2k · 2 Sep 2012 at 14:24

you need a powerful pc to do 120hz justice too you know... (120 fps)

felton1592 · 2 Sep 2012 at 15:22

james_2k said:
you need a powerful pc to do 120hz justice too you know... (120 fps)

Not always to get the effect. Even at 60-80 fps, there's still a difference. Even on the desktop