Questions about high refresh rate monitors

[Hieb]

The Acer xb270hu is not 1000$

And a FreeSync Display with a NVidia Card would be stupid.

 

is a plain old 144Hz monitor stupid? That's basically what the FreeSync monitor is to me. It's a 2560x1440 monitor with a 144Hz refresh rate. 144Hz 1440P monitors don't come WITHOUT either FreeSync or G-Sync... but seeing as the FreeSync one is $400 cheaper it's damn sure a better investment in my eyes.

 

And yes in Canada the Acer XG270HU is $616 after tax, while the XB270HU is $1063 after tax. The ROG Swift from Asus is $995 after tax.

[Godlygamer23]

is a plain old 144Hz monitor stupid? That's basically what the FreeSync monitor is to me. It's a 2560x1440 monitor with a 144Hz refresh rate. 144Hz 1440P monitors don't come WITHOUT either FreeSync or G-Sync... but seeing as the FreeSync one is $400 cheaper it's damn sure a better investment in my eyes.

 

And yes in Canada the Acer XG270HU is $616 after tax, while the XB270HU is $1063 after tax. The ROG Swift from Asus is $995 after tax.

You cannot use FreeSync with an NVIDIA card.

[Hieb]

If V-Sync is enabled, then yes it could have some stuttering(if for example, you go from 60 to 45). However, I play with Adaptive V-Sync when gaming(usually) and it turns V-Sync on and off depending on your frame rate.

 

I play without VSync and 40-50 FPS is pretty stuttery on my 60Hz screen because it means 10-20 frames lasting for twice as long as the other frames... hopefully with a higher refresh rate monitor it's not as big a deal since the refresh cycles are faster so lasting for two frames isn't nearly as big a deal.

[Hieb]

You cannot use FreeSync with an NVIDIA card.

 

I'm aware. That's why I said I'm basically looking at it like it's just a plain old 144Hz monitor with 1440P. I'm not going to be making use of FreeSync but I'm not going to be spending the extra $400 for G-Sync because variable refresh rate tech isn't THAT valuable to me.

[Godlygamer23]

I'm aware. That's why I said I'm basically looking at it like it's just a plain old 144Hz monitor with 1440P. I'm not going to be making use of FreeSync but I'm not going to be spending the extra $400 for G-Sync because variable refresh rate tech isn't THAT valuable to me.

I cannot speak personally for its value as I've never experienced it before, but for people that have used it, they definitely support it.

[Godlygamer23]

I play without VSync and 40-50 FPS is pretty stuttery on my 60Hz screen because it means 10-20 frames lasting for twice as long as the other frames... hopefully with a higher refresh rate monitor it's not as big a deal since the refresh cycles are faster so lasting for two frames isn't nearly as big a deal.

You'll still get some stutter without V-Sync. Also, are you sure you're playing without V-Sync? The drivers now have the ability to control V-Sync.

[don_svetlio]

You'll still get some stutter without V-Sync. Also, are you sure you're playing without V-Sync? The drivers now have the ability to control V-Sync.

V-sync is broken AF - especially in games like CS:GO. Drivers break it even more

[Hieb]

You'll still get some stutter without V-Sync. Also, are you sure you're playing without V-Sync? The drivers now have the ability to control V-Sync.

 

Yeah I always disable it and let the framerate fly... makes mouse input feel a bit more responsive

 

 

I cannot speak personally for its value as I've never experienced it before, but for people that have used it, they definitely support it.

 

I'm sure it's great technology and I'd love to take advantage of it (main reason I was considering getting an R9 Fury instead of a 980 Ti)... but the adaptive sync on its own just isn't worth $400 to me. Basically I was debating between getting a 2560x1440 60Hz monitor (~$450) or a 1920x1080 144Hz monitor (~$300-350)... then decided what the hell I'll get a 1440P 144hz monitor

 

Really I'd love to get that Acer Predator 3440x1440 75Hz IPS monitor... but it's like $1400 after tax which is way too steep for me for just a monitor

[Godlygamer23]

V-sync is broken AF - especially in games like CS:GO. Drivers break it even more

How is it broken?

[Hieb]

So I tested with my Dell monitor @ 1280x720 75Hz and 60 FPS video playback seemed fine in spite of it not going evenly into the 75Hz refresh rate... makes me a lot more optimistic about getting a high refresh rate monitor

[don_svetlio]

How is it broken?

V-sync on = random parts of frames in the form of bars flash while a map is loading or at random moments ingame - happens 5-6 times each game for me. No V-sync = no bars. Witcher 3, Valley, Age of Wonders and other game are fine.

[Godlygamer23]

V-sync on = random parts of frames in the form of bars flash while a map is loading or at random moments ingame - happens 5-6 times each game for me. No V-sync = no bars. Witcher 3, Valley, Age of Wonders and other game are fine.

Interesting. If I ever get into CSGO, I'll try to remember that. Though by the time I get into it, it might be fixed.

[don_svetlio]

Interesting. If I ever get into CSGO, I'll try to remember that. Though by the time I get into it, it might be fixed.

Not sure if the game or my card - I honestly am too much of a paranoid individual to tell. I mean - I ran OCCT and even though the monitor was in power saving mode the test didn't stop and I got 0 errors for 30 or so mins. I also never see artifacts in Valley. I've heard people say they had artifacts in CS GO today then none tomorrow. No idea - I'm @ stock

Anyway - not to take over the thread.