I am just about to install a new EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 SC graphics card to replace my ageing GTX770. My existing monitor is 10 year old Samsung 24" 2443BW. It seems I need to invest in a new monitor to get the full benefit of my new graphics card.
I understand that ideally I should buy a monitor that includes G Sync, but they are about £200 more than a FreeSync one. I've read about input lag and micro stutter without G Sync, but I'm not sure how much either will be a problem for me. My budget will stretch to a G Sync monitor if necessary, but I'm in no hurry to spend an extra £200 for a tiny improvement.
I am an elderly gamer, playing mostly FPS style games, not online (my reactions are too slow these days). I just want a monitor that will have a significantly better quality picture than my existing one and will work well for the type of gaming that I do. I don't feel the need to go much bigger than 24".
Does anybody have experience of running a 1080 or similar without a G Sync monitor? How is it?
Any recommendations for a suitable monitor would also be very welcome.
My system also includes
Gigabyte GA-H97-D3H motherboard
i7 4790 CPU
16GB (2 X 8GB) Kingston HyperX Genesis DDR3 1600MHz CL9
Samsung 840 EVO 250GB SSD
Corsair 620W HX Modular PSU
I understand that ideally I should buy a monitor that includes G Sync, but they are about £200 more than a FreeSync one. I've read about input lag and micro stutter without G Sync, but I'm not sure how much either will be a problem for me. My budget will stretch to a G Sync monitor if necessary, but I'm in no hurry to spend an extra £200 for a tiny improvement.
I am an elderly gamer, playing mostly FPS style games, not online (my reactions are too slow these days). I just want a monitor that will have a significantly better quality picture than my existing one and will work well for the type of gaming that I do. I don't feel the need to go much bigger than 24".
Does anybody have experience of running a 1080 or similar without a G Sync monitor? How is it?
Any recommendations for a suitable monitor would also be very welcome.
My system also includes
Gigabyte GA-H97-D3H motherboard
i7 4790 CPU
16GB (2 X 8GB) Kingston HyperX Genesis DDR3 1600MHz CL9
Samsung 840 EVO 250GB SSD
Corsair 620W HX Modular PSU