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Off-Topic Discussion => Gaming Discussion => Topic started by: deathspeed on August 19, 2020, 07:34:32 pm
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I am looking at getting a 27" monitor to replace my Asus 24" 1920x1080, with a hard cap of $250.
I am running a Core i5 6600K overclocked to 4.1 GHz, 16 GB DDR4, and an RTX 2060.
I tend to play action games - air/space shooters, FPS, racing, etc. Forza Horizon 4 is probably the most demanding game I play, or the upcoming Star Wars Squadrons.
My big question is do I go for a 1440P resolution, or a 144+ Hz refresh rate? I was first leaning toward increased resolution, but then I read somewhere than many people see more of a difference with increased refresh rate.
I've read about pros and cons and it sounds like it comes down to personal preference, but I don't know which I prefer. So I thought I would see what you all prefer, and why?
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For fast-paced games, like it seems you prefer, refresh rate is definitely going to be more noticeable.
That said, past a certain point, you're not super likely to notice much of a difference either way. Anything you could do to get a nice balance, maybe 120Hz?
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There's definitely a noticeable improvement in going from 60Hz to 100 or 120. Beyond that, the benefits get more marginal.
That said, within that price range, it will be easier to find a good 1080p high refresh rate display than a good 1440p screen.
EDIT: Hah, I'm wrong. This monitor, a 144Hz 1440p screen, costs just 249 USD at time of posting: https://www.amazon.com/AOC-CQ27G1-DisplayPort-adjustable-Zero-Bright/dp/B07V39QHMY/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&qid=1597902475&refinements=p_n_feature_fifteen_browse-bin%3A17751808011%2Cp_n_size_browse-bin%3A3547807011&s=computers-intl-ship&sr=1-3
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Thanks for the replies (and the link!)
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Note that in Freespace, it's very hard to actually get 100+fps consistently on any hardware. Many missions drop down to 40-50fps in heavy fights due to engine limitations. In other games (especially racing) there is a big improvement at high refresh rates.
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I know this is an old post but I figured I would ask here. I have a pretty good machine but everytime I run Blue Planet at 120 Hz and 4K it crashes. It's a 144 Hz monitor but it never runs for more than a few minutes at 144hz. My GPU only at 60%-70% MAX. Running MSI Afterburner with the fans running a little extra seems to help but it still crashes if it is a long mission. Temps can get a bit high on the CPU side but not the GPU (MSI Afterburner keeps it within a respectable limit but CPU runs hotter). 5900x, 32 Gigs ram, 3080 TI