Do I need a 120hz monitor?

[CrunchyPB_313]

I've pretty much finished researching all the parts for my first PC build, (thanks to pcpartpicker.com), but I'm stuck on the monitor. I understand you want a pretty good refresh rate to keep up with your graphics card, but I am only going to be using an Asus GeForce GTX 660 (2 GB) card. If I'll be playing modern 3D games, on this graphics card with a 60hz monitor, will I experience screen tearing or an extraordinary amount of lag?

 

[envy14tpe]

Don't buy a 120Hz monitor. You would need at least 2x660 or a single 290x. A 660 won't reach 120fps on it.

 

[T3PShooter]

The monitor you want is the ASUS VG248QE http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00B2HH7G0. I've got one for 3D gaming and it is an outstanding monitor. The performance is top notch and the image quality is great for a TN panel.

 

[CrunchyPB_313]

Don't buy a 120Hz monitor. You would need at least 2x660 or a single 290x. A 660 won't reach 120fps on it.

Thanks man, that's all I needed to know : )

 

[CrunchyPB_313]

The monitor you want is the ASUS VG248QE http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00B2HH7G0. I've got one for 3D gaming and it is an outstanding monitor. The performance is top notch and the image quality is great for a TN panel.

I'd love that monitor and I have it bookmarked now, but I'm already pushing my budget lol

 

[envy14tpe]

60Hz monitors are excellent. For a single 660, a 1080p 60Hz is ideal.

 

[bystander]

Don't buy a 120Hz monitor. You would need at least 2x660 or a single 290x. A 660 won't reach 120fps on it.

You don't have to have 120 FPS to make 120hz useful. Though you may not gain all the benefits either.

With a 120hz monitor, you can play without v-sync and experience far less tearing and reduced latency. You can also choose to lower graphics settings for higher FPS.

I personally only need 80 FPS on a 120hz monitor for games to feel comfortable for me. When I used to have a 60hz monitor and usually aimed for 60 FPS, I would get simulator sickness if I played longer than 30 mins. less if my FPS were lower.

But no, you don't "need" a 120hz monitor, but it is a nice thing.

 

[envy14tpe]

@bystander. I agree you don't need to hit 120fps on a 120Hz monitor to enjoy it but surely you'd want more than 60. A 660 isn't a good choice for a 120Hz monitor unless you play games on low settings. Also, the price of a 120Hz monitor is usually double that of a good 60Hz monitor. Unless you can afford the monitor and a high end GPU....then one should not buy it.

 

[Starbird0]

I've pretty much finished researching all the parts for my first PC build, (thanks to pcpartpicker.com), but I'm stuck on the monitor. I understand you want a pretty good refresh rate to keep up with your graphics card, but I am only going to be using an Asus GeForce GTX 660 (2 GB) card. If I'll be playing modern 3D games, on this graphics card with a 60hz monitor, will I experience screen tearing or an extraordinary amount of lag?

I had one for a long time and honestly...I never noticed a difference. I'd rather get a 1440p 60hz monitor. The only reason I use my 120hz is for 3D Vision.