60 Hz? 120 Hz?

[jk47]

Hey all, Happy Friday.


Quick question an a hypothetical scenario. Let's say I have a 120 Hz screen, that I will use sometimes for 3D gaming.

However in using it for 2D gaming, I am wondering -- Will I get actual FPS going up to 120? I'm wondering, because my understanding is that Windows forces screens to function at 60 Hz by default. Or does that rule not apply to gaming?


Thanks in advance.

 

[jsc]

Depends on your video card and its settings.

 

[Cygnus x-1]

Refresh rate and FPS are completely different. I game on a 60hz monitor, in which some games go way over 60 FPS. Most modern games give you the option to pick your resolution and refresh rate, or the game auto detects the res and refresh for you.

 

[bystander]

Make sure you apply your desktop refresh rate to 120hz in windows. Do this by:
Right click desktop->screen resolution->advanced settings->Click monitor tab and adjust

Now, some games let you choose the refresh rate inside the game, most will take what your desktop refresh rate is. I find most games allow for 120hz, but there are a few times that they don't go over 60hz.

Now, if you do use 120hz in game, you are still going to need lots of FPS. After getting used to 120hz and how smooth it is, along with reduced latency, I find myself occasionally lower graphical settings to get at least 75 FPS or higher.

 

[jk47]

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