Is G-Sync really worth it?

[Doris]

I'm on the market for a higher refresh rate 1080p display since my current one is 60hz and I got myself a 1070ti. I'm kind of on a tight budget when it comes to the monitor and I would like to know if spending the extra 100-150 $ for G-Sync worth it or if the 250$ monitors will be fine.

[xriqn]

Better off just going with a freesync/vsync monitor imo. G-Sync is just an nvidia marketing ploy.

[Brooksie359]

Have a 240hz monitor with gsync. I normal have it off so I would say it really doesn't matter at high fps. At lower fps is where it would come in handy. If I knew I could get the same monitor I have for 130 cheaper then I probably would have. I mean if I don't want screen tear at lower fps I will play on my 60hz monitor and just use vsync. It's a nice thing to have a and I would probably use it if it weren't for the fact that I play at high fps basically always. 

[Dingus]

I thought Nvidia cards aren't supported by / don't support Freesync. If so, buying a Freesync would be a waste of money.

 

[MedievalMatt]

12 minutes ago, Doris said:

I'm on the market for a higher refresh rate 1080p display since my current one is 60hz and I got myself a 1070ti. I'm kind of on a tight budget when it comes to the monitor and I would like to know if spending the extra 100-150 $ for G-Sync worth it or if the 250$ monitors will be fine.

I have a Gsync monitor and an nVidia card and i can say that for games which average between 45 (the low point) and 144 (the high point) FPS.  Gsync makes a difference.  its very noticable, its very welcomed.  but honestly... its not worth $100+ extra.  Maybe $50.... i have mine "because i can"  PC enthusiastness is a hobby and a passion for me.

[Doris]

3 minutes ago, Dingus said:

I thought Nvidia cards aren't supported by / don't support Freesync. If so, buying a Freesync would be a waste of money.

 

They arent but most 250$  ish 144hz monitors come with Freesync

[Wolf ~ IRONI]

16 minutes ago, Doris said:

I'm on the market for a higher refresh rate 1080p display since my current one is 60hz and I got myself a 1070ti. I'm kind of on a tight budget when it comes to the monitor and I would like to know if spending the extra 100-150 $ for G-Sync worth it or if the 250$ monitors will be fine.

If you play fps games hardcore it might come in handy

[Doris]

14 minutes ago, Wolf ~ IRONI said:

If you play fps games hardcore it might come in handy

Just debating whether the extra $ is worth. Cheapest G Sync monitor I could find is this https://www.amazon.com/Acer-Predator-XB241H-bmipr-1920x1080/dp/B01C05C1OK?ref=ast_p_ep

[MedievalMatt]

2 hours ago, Doris said:

Just debating whether the extra $ is worth. Cheapest G Sync monitor I could find is this https://www.amazon.com/Acer-Predator-XB241H-bmipr-1920x1080/dp/B01C05C1OK?ref=ast_p_ep

I have literally that monitor.... i do like it... but I could easily get the same experience from a cheaper display.

[Rakanoth]

Yes.

[Rakanoth]

On 15.5.2018 at 11:51 PM, xriqn said:

 G-Sync is just an nvidia marketing ploy.

Absolutely NO to this sentence.

[Peskanova]

Gsync is one of the best gaming assests i've ever seen for smooth gaming experience (i've got 1440p 144-165hz with gsync & 1070) you need to set fps about 2-4 less of your maximum refresh rate (ex 140-142 fps for 144hz) this gives you lowest imput lag (almost 0) and best experience(because gsync disables when you are on max Hz) With lower demanding high competition games like csgo, rocket league it gives you a boost of 0 tearing and desyncing with higher demanding games it mitigates you almost all frame drops.

So if you got like  1080ti with a 2k monitor and you cant expend 100$ on  a gsync feature well you wouldnt notice , but for 60-140 fps average(thats the numbers we all are moving on a normal game) there is a huge change between gsync on and off