27" 1440p 75hz --> 144hz worth it?

[NeilF]

So I currently have an Asus PB278QV (2560x1440) IPS 75hz running through an Aten CS1822 HDMI KVM switch.

The KVM switch is rated to 144hz at 1440p so I was wondering if there would be any worth from a gameplay experience point of view upgrading to a newer 1ms 144hz 1440p IPS monitor? Note: The connections would have to be HDMI due to the KVM switch.

BTW - What happens if the game you're running can't manage to run at 144hz? Do you just end up with a variable frame rate say going up and down between say 80-144, and you'd just set a max limit (or vsync) of 144fps?


BTW - This is running on a new Ryzen 5 7600 with an NVidia 4070 Super OC.

 

[NeilF]

I had the same thoughts a few months ago as I have two 1440p 27" 75Hz iiyama monitors and was considering updating, but I dont play FPS or multiplayer so just decided id vsync games to 75 FPS as its still extremely playable and didnt cost me more money

I playing Call of Duty DMZ, and I'll swear its more responsive if I do a frame limit of say 120fps rather than 75fps vsync'd.

I would if I were you your gpu should handle it.
If a game runs under it will just run as high as it can, no specific range with the normal range.

G sync will probably only work within a range but it's usually fron about 48 fps so you should be fine.

This would have to be HDMI through my KVM switch so no G sync?

 

[NeilF]

So assuming no gsync due to the KVM and/or HDMI requirement, getting a 144hz monitor should be a nice improvement?

So for best outcome, if I'm playing a game that can't run at 144hz, so say is sitting 100-120fps, would you vsync that or just set a limit in the game to a max of 144fps?

Note: I'll swear there's a noticably smoother outcome (using my current 75hz monitor) setting a max frame limit in Call of Duty DMZ to 120fps rather than vsync'ing to 75fps.