G SYNC Monitors

[EchoBlue]

Hi everyone

I have been looking into monitors for gaming (High refresh rate monitors) 

Then I noticed something called G SYNC for Nvidia GPUs. 

The prices of those monitors are just stupid expensive! 

Couldn't seem to find a list of G SYNC monitors and so if anyone know of any that they would recommend please do.

If the price is lower that would be great. 

Have not thought of the screen size yet... Any suggestions? 

 

I have to be honest I just do not like some brands out there which tend to be cheaper but I am willing to pay just a bit more as if those brands do not exist. 

Just a thing I am sure everybody has... 

 

Thank you.

[Jurrunio]

Gsync and cheap dont mix.

 

ideal screen size depends on resolution and game type, resolution depends on graphics card

[EchoBlue]

1 minute ago, Jurrunio said:

Gsync and cheap dont mix.

 

ideal screen size depends on resolution and game type, resolution depends on graphics card

Well nothing like a crazily priced monitor... 

You got any to recommend? 

[Brett_Bst]

5 minutes ago, EchoBlue said:

Well nothing like a crazily priced monitor... 

You got any to recommend? 

thast the thing most gsync monitors that are high refersh rate are really expencive, upwards of $500+

[MedievalMatt]

5 minutes ago, EchoBlue said:

Well nothing like a crazily priced monitor... 

You got any to recommend? 

The reason Gsync is expensive is because its a proprietary nVidia standard.

 

They license the hardware for Gsync to display makers.

 

Because its their...and only works with nVidia GPUs.... they get display makers balls in a vice on pricing.

 

Generally an Equiv display with Gsync will be $150 - $300 USD more than without Gsync.

[Brett_Bst]

what GPU you running ?

you playing 1080p or 1440p ?

[EchoBlue]

1 minute ago, MedievalMatt said:

The reason Gsync is expensive is because its a proprietary nVidia standard.

 

They license the hardware for Gsync to display makers.

 

Because its their...and only works with nVidia GPUs.... they get display makers balls in a vice on pricing.

 

Generally an Equiv display with Gsync will be $150 - $300 USD more than without Gsync.

Ah! I had a feeling it was the reason why it was so expensive. 
$300 USD ok. Seems reasonable I guess...

[EchoBlue]

2 minutes ago, Brett_Bst said:

what GPU you running ?

you playing 1080p or 1440p ?

I have not yet built the PC but when I do I plan on getting the GTX 1080 or maybe the 1080ti if it really does make it a difference. 

Playing in 1080p but might move to 1440p in the future. 

[MedievalMatt]

Just now, EchoBlue said:

Ah! I had a feeling it was the reason why it was so expensive. 
$300 USD ok. Seems reasonable I guess...

as someone who owns a Gsync monitor.... you notice the Variable refresh rate.  it makes the 10-15 FPS peaks and valleys that are normal in most games from scene to scene imperceptible.

I honestly really notice when the framerate drops below the Gsync cutoff around 45 - 30 FPS.  this happens in Fortnite during high action scenes.... among other games.  its well worth it IMO.

[MedievalMatt]

1 minute ago, EchoBlue said:

I have not yet built the PC but when I do I plan on getting the GTX 1080 or maybe the 1080ti if it really does make it a difference. 

Playing in 1080p but might move to 1440p in the future. 

I have a 1080P 160Hz Gsync display and my GTX 1070 can keep up at 160Hz is most, if not all games at max settings or a tad lower.

 

For reference.

[Brett_Bst]

300 wont get you a high refersh rate gsync monitor Acer Predator

[EchoBlue]

1 minute ago, MedievalMatt said:

I have a 1080P 160Hz Gsync display and my GTX 1070 can keep up at 160Hz is most, if not all games at max settings or a tad lower.

 

For reference.

What monitor?

[Streetguru]

22 minutes ago, EchoBlue said:

 

G-sync is a waste of money

 

just buy a cheaper free-sync display no matter what GPU you have .

[MedievalMatt]

Just now, EchoBlue said:

What monitor?

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01C05C1OK?tag=linus21-20&th=1

this one.  thers a OC feature that goes up to 180hz.

 

But beyond 160 i started to get weird display weirdness.

 

Even at 160 i get what appear to be scanlines on very white scenes

[EchoBlue]

Just now, Streetguru said:

G-sync is a waste of money

 

just buy a cheaper free-sync display no matter what GPU you have .

Why do you say this? 
The reason behind why you should consider a G SYNC monitor seems convincing 

[MedievalMatt]

Just now, EchoBlue said:

Why do you say this? 
The reason behind why you should consider a G SYNC monitor seems convincing 

Gsync only work with Nvidia GPUs.  and FReesync is an open standard.  As such, freesync displays will be cheaper.  but the variable refresh tech doesnt always play nice with nVidia GPUs from my experience.

[Streetguru]

12 minutes ago, EchoBlue said:

Why do you say this? 
The reason behind why you should consider a G SYNC monitor seems convincing 

Because it costs extra for the same panel type

 

and at 144hz you don't notice screen tearing much anyways.

Do you notice screen tearing heavily on your current display?

[Pixel5]

5 hours ago, EchoBlue said:

Ah! I had a feeling it was the reason why it was so expensive. 
$300 USD ok. Seems reasonable I guess...

the thing is he was talking about up to $300 extra on top of the regular price just to have g sync in it.

 

since g sync is based on mostly open source technology this is extremely bad but fits in nicely with how nvidia does business.