IS G - Sync worth it?

[Profoundsoup]

I have been using a 120hz monitor for the last year or so and am running 2 gtx 780's in SLI and have 0 issues with tearing ever! So what is the point of G Sync when a normal 120 hz  has no issues with tearing? 

[Samfisher]

Cos once you drop below x FPS it starts lagging badly.  G-Sync was never meant for super high end GPU setups.  It's meant to smooth lower framerates.

[Lavachyste]

My answer will be not yet. It's not yet worh it. As every new technology, we need to wait a certain amount of time before having a real good deal and soother experience and all.

[Jobbe03]

I think it's one of those things you have to try to know if you like it. 

 

There are pros and cons.

[scaryjam823]

I think it's one of those things you have to try to know if you like it. 

 

There are pros and cons.

Very informative post you have there. I will be sure to link it to future questions regarding g-sync.

[Profoundsoup]

I mean Ive gotten 40-25 fps in some badly optimized games but the fps behaved as it should at the number. So I don't really see what all the hype is about. Unless it magically makes 30 fps seem like 50 fps I dont understand....

[Jobbe03]

Very informative post you have there. I will be sure to link it to future questions regarding g-sync.

[Lavachyste]

I mean Ive gotten 40-25 fps in some badly optimized games but the fps behaved as it should at the number. So I don't really see what all the hype is about. Unless it magically makes 30 fps seem like 50 fps I dont understand....

It should, supposely, make low FPS gaming look or experienced smoother than on other low FPS config. Like you have 40 FPS, and it's smotth with G-Sync where it isn't on other 'cause they don't have g-sync. 

 

It should. But below 35 - 40 FPS, the difference does not exist anymore and the game sucks.

[Profoundsoup]

It should, supposely, make low FPS gaming look or experienced smoother than on other low FPS config. Like you have 40 FPS, and it's smotth with G-Sync where it isn't on other 'cause they don't have g-sync. 

 

It should. But below 35 - 40 FPS, the difference does not exist anymore and the game sucks.

So 40 fps will be as smooth as 60 fps lol?? See like wtf does that even mean

[Lavachyste]

So 40 fps will be as smooth as 60 fps lol?? See like wtf does that even mean

 

Theoriticaly (don't know if it's english)

 

Did you watch the video from Linus with the ASUS ROG SWIFT? if you didn't, then shame on you. Go watch it.

[Profoundsoup]

Theoriticaly (don't know if it's english)

 

Did you watch the video from Linus with the ASUS ROG SWIFT? if you didn't, then shame on you. Go watch it.

Yeah I did but Ill go back and watch it again to see what I learn 

[Lavachyste]

Yeah I did but Ill go back and watch it again to see what I learn 

 

Yes please, make sure you open your ears

[Profoundsoup]

Yes please, make sure you open your ears

Yeah its basically V sync but without the negatives.....but I have never had to use V sync in any game. So I still dont see the point.......I never see tearing of anything of the sorts....Am I missing something? 

[Samfisher]

30 fps FEELS bad cos the monitor is still refreshing at 60fps (I'm using 60fps as a base).  With G-Sync, the refresh rate of the monitor is lowered to match the frame rate up to a minimum of 30fps if I remember correctly. So anything from 30-60fps you will feel the effects of G-Sync.  For the best experience, staying above 40FPS seems to be the best performing in terms of smoothness with G-Sync.

[Profoundsoup]

30 fps FEELS bad cos the monitor is still refreshing at 60fps (I'm using 60fps as a base).  With G-Sync, the refresh rate of the monitor is lowered to match the frame rate up to a minimum of 30fps if I remember correctly. So anything from 30-60fps you will feel the effects of G-Sync.  For the best experience, staying above 40FPS seems to be the best performing in terms of smoothness with G-Sync.

But 120 hz already makes 40 fps + feel pretty good. Everyone says that if you dont get 120 fps you are wasting your money but from what ive seen 120 hz actually makes everything alot smoother 

[Samfisher]

But 120 hz already makes 40 fps + feel pretty good. Everyone says that if you dont get 120 fps you are wasting your money but from what ive seen 120 hz actually makes everything alot smoother 

 

What are you doing that makes 40FPS feel "good"?  With G-Sync it will be more than good

[Lavachyste]

G sync is more effective I think with lower pc or config and become less visible with high end config

[Profoundsoup]

G sync is more effective I think with lower pc or config and become less visible with high end config

I agree from what Im hearing, if you normally play at like 50-30 fps on like a 60hz monitor then yeah it would be smoother while adding G sync. But if you are like me and play on a 120 hz monitor and aim for 60 - 999 fps then I dont see how it would work for me. 

[Lavachyste]

@Profoundsoup

It would probably handle the tearing that you can see time to time.

[Grrizz]

But 120 hz already makes 40 fps + feel pretty good. Everyone says that if you dont get 120 fps you are wasting your money but from what ive seen 120 hz actually makes everything alot smoother

Tearing will happen no matter your frame rate unless you are using V-sync or similar, when you have a low frame rate on a high refresh rate monitor the affect will be less obvious but will still be there because lets say you are getting 50 fps on a 120Hz screen you will only be getting 1 tear per 3 refreshes as 2 of those refreshes will be the same frame (untorn) repeated and the tear will be displayed for a shorter period of time due to the higher refresh rate, it will be more obvious at say 100fps where you are getting a tear every frame. On the other hand if you do you use V-sync or similar then you will be susceptible to stuttering due to rendered frames waiting in the buffer for extended periods making frame pacing less consistent. The most obvious place you see tearing IMO is when there is a flickering light in the scene (especially in horror games) as you end up with a partial dark and partial bright screen and for stuttering a panning scene (particularly in RTSs) makes it stand out more.

[Profoundsoup]

Tearing will happen no matter your frame rate unless you are using V-sync or similar, when you have a low frame rate on a high refresh rate monitor the affect will be less obvious but will still be there because lets say you are getting 50 fps on a 120Hz screen you will only be getting 1 tear per 3 refreshes as 2 of those refreshes will be the same frame (untorn) repeated and the tear will be displayed for a shorter period of time due to the higher refresh rate, it will be more obvious at say 100fps where you are getting a tear every frame. On the other hand if you do you use V-sync or similar then you will be susceptible to stuttering due to rendered frames waiting in the buffer for extended periods making frame pacing less consistent. The most obvious place you see tearing IMO is when there is a flickering light in the scene (especially in horror games) as you end up with a partial dark and partial bright screen and for stuttering a panning scene (particularly in RTSs) makes it stand out more.

I never see tearing even if i drop down to 40 fps it just less smooth but no tearing...the only play I see tearing is in pre-rendered cut scenes in certain games or older games

[Grrizz]

I never see tearing even if i drop down to 40 fps it just less smooth but no tearing...the only play I see tearing is in pre-rendered cut scenes in certain games or older games

A lot of people have conditioned themselves to ignore tearing over the years but when you know what you are looking for it can be very annoying depending on the scene, myself being a horror fan find it completely ruins some scenes and I'll even go as far as putting V-sync on which I'm not a fan of. Again at lower frame rates on high refresh rate monitors it is less obvious because in the case of 40fps you are getting 2 / 3 complete frames rendered every 3 / 4 (even though they are repeats) so for 16/25ms or 25/33ms the image is not torn.

[ChrisxIxCross]

I have been using a 120hz monitor for the last year or so and am running 2 gtx 780's in SLI and have 0 issues with tearing ever! So what is the point of G Sync when a normal 120 hz  has no issues with tearing? 

I had a 144hz Asus monitor for almost two years prior to getting the RoG Swift G-Sync Monitor and let me tell you there is a HUGE difference, the game just feels and runs that much better and much smoother and dips in FPS arent nearly as noticeable as they are with 120hz no GSYNC. I am not ashamed or dissapointed at all forking over a wheelbarrow full of cash for this monitor. Not for a second.