120Hz vs 60Hz

leoncao

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Thinking to upgrade my monitor. I have a BenQ V2400W and it is ok.
What exactly is the difference between 120Hz and 60Hz? I know that 120Hz ones are capable of 3D while 60Hz do not. I have no interest to play any 3D games in the coming year (mainly due to the fact that I have to wear 2 set glasses at the same time if I do play 3D games!) Besides that, the increased capability of fps really make the difference when gaming? I guess human eyes cannot tell the difference if fps is above 30? Or maybe I am wrong.
 
downside is that you have to have a smaller resolution and/ or display size.

ive made a deicison to swap to 1440p @ 27" when the new 970d comes into stock here (supposed to be today!)

seen 120hz on my laptop and while it is nice, id rather use my grahpics card for sharper images rather than smooth motion. 60 is fine anyway as long as you dont run it side by side with a 120hz one ;)
 
It depends on the games you play.

Fast paced shooters where accuracy and speed matter are better on 1080p 120Hz.

Strategy games are usually better where you can see more of the map / screen so better on 1440/1600p 60Hz.

Obviously more desktop is more productive for working.:o

Also due to the TN panels on 120Hz screens, colours are not as good as a good IPS screen.
 
Hmm is it true that 120Hz monitors are all 1080p? I am used to 16:10 ratio for the extra 120 lines workspace. Yes maybe my upgrade is between 1440/1600p 60Hz and 1080p 120Hz.

The thing is I am not a hardcore gamer. I play starcraft II a couple hours a day ( and maybe some other games but fewer hours). I wanna try out 120Hz but in the same time I want more workspace. Arg!!!!
 
james_2k said:
downside is that you have to have a smaller resolution and/ or display size.

ive made a deicison to swap to 1440p @ 27" when the new 970d comes into stock here (supposed to be today!)

seen 120hz on my laptop and while it is nice, id rather use my grahpics card for sharper images rather than smooth motion. 60 is fine anyway as long as you dont run it side by side with a 120hz one ;)
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970D is definitely out of my budge :/ But it is nice to have
 
leoncao said:
Hmm is it true that 120Hz monitors are all 1080p? I am used to 16:10 ratio for the extra 120 lines workspace. Yes maybe my upgrade is between 1440/1600p 60Hz and 1080p 120Hz.

The thing is I am not a hardcore gamer. I play starcraft II a couple hours a day ( and maybe some other games but fewer hours). I wanna try out 120Hz but in the same time I want more workspace. Arg!!!!
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Yes all 120Hz are 1080p at the moment.:(

If you have 1200p and want more workspace there is no choice. Go for 1440/1600p (60Hz).

For RTS and a casual gamer 120Hz is not essential.
 
Actually, some 60Hz monitors CAN do 3D, with passive glasses. They effectively reduce the vertical resolution, though. But they are also flicker-free, which is good for people who tend to get headaches from active shutter glasses. Another good side of 60Hz monitors is, that some of them are IPS panels, while all the 120Hz screens are TN panels (which are not so good in terms of quality). But if you have no need for 3D, you should opt for a quality 2D-only monitor (preferably with IPS, A-MVA or PLS panel).

But regarding two different sets of glasses: some monitors include a pair of clip-on lenses, that you can put on top of your normal glasses. For example, at least the Asus VG23AH (it's even IPS panel, yay!) includes the regular passive 3D glasses, in addition to the clip-on lenses. You should also be able to buy these separately, most probably for less than £10. So if the "two sets of glasses" is the only reason holding you back from 3D, you can now dismiss that reason. Though bear in mind, the clip-on lenses are only available for the passive technology.
 
aatu said:
Actually, some 60Hz monitors CAN do 3D, with passive glasses. They effectively reduce the vertical resolution, though. But they are also flicker-free, which is good for people who tend to get headaches from active shutter glasses. Another good side of 60Hz monitors is, that some of them are IPS panels, while all the 120Hz screens are TN panels (which are not so good in terms of quality). But if you have no need for 3D, you should opt for a quality 2D-only monitor (preferably with IPS, A-MVA or PLS panel).

But regarding two different sets of glasses: some monitors include a pair of clip-on lenses, that you can put on top of your normal glasses. For example, at least the Asus VG23AH (it's even IPS panel, yay!) includes the regular passive 3D glasses, in addition to the clip-on lenses. You should also be able to buy these separately, most probably for less than £10. So if the "two sets of glasses" is the only reason holding you back from 3D, you can now dismiss that reason. Though bear in mind, the clip-on lenses are only available for the passive technology.
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Arh now 3d gaming can be possible for me. Cheers
 
OCPete said:
It depends on the games you play.

Fast paced shooters where accuracy and speed matter are better on 1080p 120Hz.

Strategy games are usually better where you can see more of the map / screen so better on 1440/1600p 60Hz.

Obviously more desktop is more productive for working.:o

Also due to the TN panels on 120Hz screens, colours are not as good as a good IPS screen.
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Wish I had both after I play both genres. 120hz for me it will be :p
 
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