gsync - does it actually save cash?

[Guest Console Peasant]

Just a thought i had because i heard theres a gsync or freesync monitor thats 30-144 which is great, wouldnt that mean you would need more like a $200 card to get 30fps instead of like $600+ for 144hz?

 

Just my theory - a bit more for a better monitor seems worth it in this situation.. Maybe i can even go 1440p because of this?

 

Am I wrong?

[Guest]

What?

[PineappleHolidays]

You don't get more FPS, it just makes gaming nicer.

But gsync is generally about 150€ on top of a normal monitor

[Guest Console Peasant]

Wouldn't adaptive sync be far more logical that way you can use AMD or Nvidia or even Intel for that matter?

wait what is adaptive isnt that gsync and freesync?

[Guest Console Peasant]

You don't get more FPS, it just makes gaming nicer.

But gsync is generally about 150€ on top of a normal monitor

so getting 30fps doesnt look like 144hz on a 30-144hz gsync panel?

[PineappleHolidays]

so getting 30fps doesnt look like 144hz on a 30-144hz gsync panel?

No.

It looks like 30hz or 30fps.

[Guest Console Peasant]

No.

It looks like 30hz or 30fps.

that goes against everything ive been told about it, i was told it looks like 60fps even at 30fps.. etc

[PineappleHolidays]

that goes against everything ive been told about it, i was told it looks like 60fps even at 30fps.. etc

Well who told you that ? your name doesn't inspire confidence 

 

Also your build already has a pair of 144hz monitors ?

[Guest Console Peasant]

Probably.  Adaptive sync I think works with all cards, and it is cheaper by 200-400 bucks.

does it do the same thing? I might get it cuz im on amd right now and im getting nvidia

[spwath]

that goes against everything ive been told about it, i was told it looks like 60fps even at 30fps.. etc

THats completlly wrong sorry.

30 fps looks like 30 fps on gsync

47 fps looks like 47 fps on gsync

123 fps looks like 123 fps on gsync

 

Im wrong, sorry.

NVM

[Guest Console Peasant]

Well, AMD and Nvidia keep talking about it.  Adaptive sync does work with certain AMD and Nvidia cards.  Not sure which ones though.

so its like free gsync? 

[Glenwing]

THats completlly wrong sorry.

30 fps looks like 30 fps on gsync

47 fps looks like 47 fps on gsync

123 fps looks like 123 fps on gsync

Have you actually used a G-SYNC monitor? 40Hz on a G-SYNC monitor does feel like it's still at 60Hz.

[MorbidAngel]

http://www.geforce.com/hardware/technology/g-sync/videos

[spwath]

Have you actually used a G-SYNC monitor? 40Hz on a G-SYNC monitor does feel like it's still at 60Hz.

no.

ill edit my post

[Elapo]

does it do the same thing? I might get it cuz im on amd right now and im getting nvidia

 

Adaptive Vsync turns off Vsync below 60 FPS (or whatever your monitors refresh rate is) to reduce the input lag that Vsync brings.

 

Gsync actually lowers the refresh rate of the monitor when framerate is lower.

[minimoose]

30 FPS with G-SYNC or Free-sync/adaptive Sync won't look like 144Hz, but it will make it MUCH smoother, not measurable in FPS, (at least I've heard)

[Guest Console Peasant]

Adaptive Vsync turns off Vsync below 60 FPS (or whatever your monitors refresh rate is) to reduce the input lag that Vsync brings.

 

Gsync actually lowers the refresh rate of the monitor when framerate is lower.

so theres no gsync + freesync shit here, just random technology by AMD.

 

im not sure whether to get freesync now, then when i get my gpu, gsync...

[Guest Strangerbob]

doesnt matter... noone should be gaming without gsync;

 

anyone who has tried will agree (same as with IPS and 21:9 and above-60hz)

[Guest Console Peasant]

doesnt matter... noone should be gaming without gsync;

 

anyone who has tried will agree (same as with IPS and 21:9 and above-60hz)

and the fps range make sit more justifiable,

 

although freesync would be better

[Guest Strangerbob]

and the fps range make sit more justifiable,

 

although freesync would be better

 

Freesync would be better in the OLED era. As OLEDs dont use overdrive and can go as low as 0hz. So no ghosting artifacts because of freesync shit overdrive control and minimum cap issues.

 

Except AMD pre-gimped freesync already by making the specs minimum 9hz. Making the nvidias module that can go as low as 0hz the superior tech in the OLED era again.

AMD just never mises and opportunity to disappoint, ha?

[Drakeblade]

In theory the Answer to your question is "Maybe."

If you think it will make you're rig run faster (in any significant way) no.
 
If you think it will make lower fps look nicer, yes.

30fps is 30 fps. However, Due to how (G-sync/Free Sync) work they make those 30 fps flow at a much smother (natural?) rate. While usually eliminating Tearing and Stuttering. I think I understand what you are asking though. Will a ~$600-$1000 Gsync/Freesync monitor compensate for lower end cards? YES! It doesn't however make 30 fps look like 144fps.

Does it Compensate enough to allow you to drop down a tier of graphics cards? Well that is up too the individual, as visual taste and standards vary so much per person. Hence, the Maybe. For me its a, No.
 
Also Quick Clarification. Since you seem to be buying a video card or maybe already have.
If you buy NVidia  you MUST buy Gsync to get the benefit. 
 
If you buy AMD you MUST buy Freesync to get the benefit.
 
If you use Intel graphics, please buy a green or red team graphics card!

If saving a buck is on your mind I'd swing red team. If having better driver support is important I'd swing Green team.

[ScaryFatKidGT]

G-sync isn't going to make 30fps look like 60 its just going to stop stuttering and screen tearing but your still going to have motion blur at 40-50fps and below. If your on a budget stick to 1080, don't worry about 1440 then pick up a 960 or a 970 if you can afford it and be happy.

[Guest Console Peasant]

In theory the Answer to your question is "Maybe."

If you think it will make you're rig run faster (in any significant way) no.

 

If you think it will make lower fps look nicer, yes.

30fps is 30 fps. However, Due to how (G-sync/Free Sync) work they make those 30 fps flow at a much smother (natural?) rate. While usually eliminating Tearing and Stuttering. I think I understand what you are asking though. Will a ~$600-$1000 Gsync/Freesync monitor compensate for lower end cards? YES! It doesn't however make 30 fps look like 144fps.

Does it Compensate enough to allow you to drop down a tier of graphics cards? Well that is up too the individual, as visual taste and standards vary so much per person. Hence, the Maybe. For me its a, No.

 

Also Quick Clarification. Since you seem to be buying a video card or maybe already have.

If you buy NVidia  you MUST buy Gsync to get the benefit. 

 

If you buy AMD you MUST buy Freesync to get the benefit.

 

If you use Intel graphics, please buy a green or red team graphics card!

If saving a buck is on your mind I'd swing red team. If having better driver support is important I'd swing Green team.

I like this post, well written and explained, so now I see that it looks like 144hz because its so seemless, not because of the range... (or whatever i was thinking)

 

So keeping a higher framerate will be easier.. Which I'd be happy with to. And yes I'm suck of AMDs drivers so I have to spent a lot more on nvidia card and gsync.

 

Thanks

[Guest Console Peasant]

G-sync isn't going to make 30fps look like 60 its just going to stop stuttering and screen tearing but your still going to have motion blur at 40-50fps and below. If your on a budget stick to 1080, don't worry about 1440 then pick up a 960 or a 970 if you can afford it and be happy.

Well once I get my new card I want to pick up a 1080p 144hz gsync

[Aphala]

Avoid Gsync like the plauge, you should have to pay for proprietory hardware just to get a smoother experience.

 

ASync or Freesync are the best options.

 

Don't be a smuck and fork out £200 odd on top of an already expensive monitor.