60\100\120 HZ

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Is there really that much of a difference with higher refresh rates in games? My Benq screen i can overclock to 85hz at 2560x1440 (4k doesn't overclock to any degree) and i honestly don't seem to notice any real difference. Was actually considering a 100hz screen like the acer predator but seeing as i don't see any difference at 85hz i'm guessing 100hz wouldn't be that noticeable either.

Does it really need to be at 120hz to notice much of a difference over 60? :confused:
 
This depends on the game.
Most visible difference is on anything which moves quickly across the screen, and your eyes can follow it - this basically case when "more FPS always better". Though response time of LCD panel must also be quick enough. Some monitors support high refresh, but response time is not quick enough - which makes moving fast object motion more fluid, but blurry and unable to take full advantage of high refresh. This what makes a lot of people think "high refresh looks almost the same".
 
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I have a freesync 144hz and I definitely notice a difference.
A lot of the differences are subtle, some are more pronounced, but I would imagine a lot of it is subjective. So best try one out if you can.
 
I see much more difference in the jump from 60hz up to around 90hz. After that not so much.

For FPS or fast moving games it certainly noticeable and once you have it, not something you want to give up that easily. Was a struggle for me giving up 144hz at 1080 in favour of 75hz at 3440x1440
 
A Microsoft researcher has proven very scientifically the "breakpoint" lies at 90hz. 89.something, to be precise, actually.

Tried to find the article, failed. :(
 
For example overwatch or CS:GO etc. it is night and day difference. Anything that needs fast reactions or the camera moves a lot like rocket league for example etc.
 
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A lot of 4K panels just don't have the real world pixel response or as low input latency (which is often made worse via the scaler at non-native res) as game focused high refresh rate TNs so even at 85Hz it might not necessarily be quite the same experience as 85Hz on a gaming TN panel would be.
 
The jump from 60 to 100 was super noticeable on my QNIX qx2710 1440p. Especially in windows the mouse movement was a lot smoother and responsive. FPS games also benefitted to the point it became a necessity to get a minimum 100fps like bf3, cod, Csgo, mirrors edge. Other games like the Witcher I know when my FPS has gotten that high but I am fine averaging 60 cause the game doesn't benefit as much from it.
 
To notice difference one might need one screen with fast and one with a slower rate.
Then its obvious.
Much like why use a ssd?
Until you try the difference.
We adapt fast and often become so used to the current one.
 
I really notice anything under 60 and I like to be above 90 at all times. I'd never not own a 144hz monitor now as it is just so smooth, you can also make more from your hardware considering you can run at such a different amount of frame rates.
 
It highly depends on the game. In a game like Witcher 3, you will most likely not notice anything. In FPS, you will notice smoother camera movements.

There's also diminishing returns. Going from 60 to 100 is much more noticeable than going from 100 to 144. Actually most people struggle to notice a difference between 100 and 144, unless they are trying really hard.

Then there's of course the mouse movement and such, but you'll stop noticing it after an hour or so. And obviously, one doesn't pay as much just to see a smoother cursor animation.

If your monitor can OC to 90hz without skipping frames, you're most likely better off keeping it. 144hz is costly, and comes with inherently flawed monitors, either by TN panels, or, in case of the IPS 144hz monitors, price and quality control (the "monitor lottery").
 
Ty for the responses, seems like i'm sort of on the cusp of noticing it if my refresh is at 85 and its noticeable at about 90. bah, 85 is as high as it'll go.
 
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