Is G-Sync Worth The Price Tag?

I think G-sync completely worth it.

Without it, its impossible to produce smooth frame rate as long as its not an integer fraction of max framerate - e.g. only possible is 60,30,15,etc. Even with 144 Hz monitor its pretty restrictive - 144, 72, 36, 18, etc. If game deviates from these numbers, it will stutter and there is no way around.

So basically without it, you either have to be able to always pump max framerate or accept ugly screen tearing/stutters.

Freesync *in theory" should be the same, but in practice arbitrary "min framerate limits" make it useless for many scenario.
 
The biggest problem right now with these kinds of monitors is you really have to roll the dice in terms of quality control and customer service.

If Gsync is worth it depends on the price of the monitor and graphics card you currently have. I personally think the price premium Gsync adds to monitors and lockin to Nvidia cards makes it a non starter.
 
I don't see the point in G-Sync as I'd rather spend more on my GPU than on some sync tech that should really be free. G-Sync is only slightly better than Freesync for all the extra cash so I think Nvidia should support both Freesync and G-Sync so we all come off better.
 
Doogles said:
I don't see the point in G-Sync as I'd rather spend more on my GPU than on some sync tech that should really be free. G-Sync is only slightly better than Freesync for all the extra cash so I think Nvidia should support both Freesync and G-Sync so we all come off better.
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Have you tried a high refresh rate G Sync monitor? I was sceptical too until I tried it. Horses for courses though, I take your point about the better GPU. I'd be interested to try 2 set ups that cost the same. One without G Sync and a better GPU and one with G Sync but a suitably cheaper GPU, just to see how they perform in comparison with each other.
 
Is the technology worth having? Definitely. Is it worth paying the extra for the "Nvidia tax" over the Freesync variants? Well thats debateable. If you're already bought into Nvidia and here is also little competition at the high end of market with cards currently too so the choice is probably made for you. If you're on 1080p however its not so clear cut.
 
Doogles said:
I don't see the point in G-Sync as I'd rather spend more on my GPU than on some sync tech that should really be free. G-Sync is only slightly better than Freesync for all the extra cash so I think Nvidia should support both Freesync and G-Sync so we all come off better.
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Spoken like someone who has never used it on a decent refresh rate monitor.

Everyone I know,without fail,who has tried Gsync or owned a Gsync monitor cant do without it now. For me and said friends, at higher resolutions, Gsync is a must if Nvidia is your brand
 
Is there somewhere in London where I can actually go and look at some G-sync monitors with my own eyes? Would also give me a chance to ascertain the pros / cons of TN vs IPS. Or do we all nowadays just have to read other people's opinions and buy online based on that?
 
The only issue with G-sync monitors is that you must have an Nvidia card to use the actual G-sync feature. If there's an AMD card you want or if you want to swap to AMD later on... too bad. It won't be able to use the G-sync, but obviously will still be able to run the monitor as if it didn't have G-sync.
 
mahius said:
The only issue with G-sync monitors is that you must have an Nvidia card to use the actual G-sync feature. If there's an AMD card you want or if you want to swap to AMD later on... too bad. It won't be able to use the G-sync, but obviously will still be able to run the monitor as if it didn't have G-sync.
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Same goes for AMDs offering freesync, difference with that is freesync monitors seem to be a fair bit cheaper.
 
I didn't really care what to get, g-sync or freesync, but I don't foresee me using AMD GPU in near future (due to them lagging hopelessly behind in high end), so g-sync was obvious choice... I'd prefer not to be vendor locked still, but what you can do...
 
I have a Hazro 27" 1440p IPS with decent input lag and excellent colours. Dropping £600 on a new monitor to have Gsync, with no other meaningful improvements and the quality control lottery, is hard to justify. If you do go for it, you might not feel that you have got your money's worth when you replace the AOC monitors that you are apparently very happy with.

I am going to wait until this monitor dies, the quality control issues are resolved or a new monitor has something more to offer (like HDR).
 
G-Sync does solve a problem that does exist but as cards are getting more powerful and bandwith is getting greater people may be moving to 4K 60FPS as standard from a single card in a few years as panel tech improves and lowers in price. If that does happen then G-Sync may not be as important for me personally.
 
Possible twirly, but we still have some way to go before that point, plus 60? Meh, no thanks.

Right now, gsync is fantastic, in 2 years it will still be fantastic, probably even longer given that ever new graphics card only gives us a 10-20% increase over previous generation, it's going to be a lo.g time till 4k at high fps is the norm.
 
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