60Hz vs 120Hz for gaming

[TheKrish360]

Hi, I'm not sure if I should buy a 60Hz gaming monitor or one at 120Hz (refresh rate). I wanna know if there is truly a big difference between the two or if it's just a gimmick (and if there is a difference, in what types of games or circumstances).

 

Things to consider:

 

- I mainly play on consoles

 

- I do occasionally play on my PC at 1080p 60FPS

 

Thank you, all input is appreciated greatly  

[TheKDub]

On consoles you won't even be able to use a 1080p 60Hz monitor effectively, I'd just stick with 60Hz unless your rig can push games up to 120FPS or that range.

[Shd0w2]

120hz if you can get 120fps on max settings in a game, and most important for competative games.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Don't get it for your setup, mostly playing console.

[Enderman]

If you don't play your games above 60fps there is no point in buying a 120Hz monitor.

[bloowolf4562]

120hz will do nothing for you having an 120 hz monitor means that you can display 120 frames

[TheSLSAMG]

On consoles you won't even be able to use a 1080p 60Hz monitor effectively, I'd just stick with 60Hz unless your rig can push games up to 120FPS or that range.

With consoles, it's dependent on the game. For example, Forza Motorsport 5 and Forza Horizon 2 run at 1080p/60FPS.

 

*cough*YET UBI CAN'T GET THE F***ING CREW TO PLAY AT HIGHER THAN 30 BECAUSE OF LAZY DEVELOPMENT*cough*

[APrettyCoolWalrus]

So...you only play at 60Hz and you are asking about a 120Hz monitor. Obviously, get a 60Hz monitor with an IPS panel. Consoles with HDMI only output at 1080p/60Hz.

[TheKrish360]

Thanks guys! I was just a bit confused about how the refresh rate worked but it's all cleared up now.