Freesync or not?

flowrider99 · 2 Apr 2016 at 21:00

In the market for a decent 24" 144hz monitor to go with a R9 380. I have been looking at 1080p monitors with Freesync (AOC G2460PF and liyama GB2488HSU-B2) but are there any non Freesync monitors that are the same price range and better?

Warbie · 2 Apr 2016 at 21:38

Go freesync mate. I returned mine due to a fault and miss it!

foster grant · 2 Apr 2016 at 21:53

Go with Freesync...24 or 27"

JediFragger · 2 Apr 2016 at 22:10

Freesync is supposed to be pretty much like Gsync, and Gsync is *awesome* :cool:

Do it

MeatLoaf · 2 Apr 2016 at 23:37

I just this week got a 390 and a 27" 2560x1440 freesync monitor.

Havent had much time to do much testing but the time ive spent on black ops 3 has been silky smooth at max settings

Blackjack Davy · 2 Apr 2016 at 23:39

If you can afford it go for it. I've a larger model its definitely worth having if its within your budget.

flowrider99 · 3 Apr 2016 at 10:34

I'm looking to spend around £200 - £250 on a monitor, I just wasn't sure if Freesync within this budget was worth it or spend the same money on a non Freesync monitor. There must be a reason why people are still buying monitors that dont support Freesync or Gsync.

ALXAndy · 3 Apr 2016 at 12:27

With a budget of £250 and a sworn alliance to AMD I would get a AOC G2770PF 27-Inch LCD Monitor. 27" 1080p 144hz Freesync.

http://aoc-europe.com/en/products/g2770pf#product-detail-technical

Looking at your spec (R9 380) Freesync would most definitely come in handy.

flowrider99 · 3 Apr 2016 at 20:33

I dont really have a preference for AMD, its just what i went for when i was looking for a GPU. In a few months i may upgrade and it is possible i will go Nvidia next time, i have mainly had Nvidia GPU's in the past hence why i am wondering if Freesync is worth it rather than a standard monitor with some other type of syncing.

rtho782 · 4 Apr 2016 at 10:29

I wouldn't buy a monitor without Freesync/GSync.

Poneros · 4 Apr 2016 at 19:51

Absolutely do it!

flowrider99 · 5 Apr 2016 at 20:35

After much deliberation i chose the Iiyama GB2488HSU-B2. Monitor is being delivered tomorrow.

Now that Intel are including Freesync in the next gen CPU'S i wonder if Nvidia will follow suit.

Richard William · 4 Jun 2016 at 10:09

Hi I'm considering buying the same monitor how are you getting on with it?

foster grant · 6 Jun 2016 at 10:45

Once you have used G-Sync and or FreeSync you cant go back to non FreeSync/ G-Sync