Question Doubt about monitor refresh rate and VGA fps output

[savior99]

Hello,

A few doubts, since i am considering to upgrade my monitor (24'' Benq IPS, full HD, don't remember the model) and VGA. For monitor i will go to 2560x1440. For VGA I am considering 3070, when the prices will become more affordable.

As for refresh rate, if i take a higher refresh rate than the VGA can produce as FPS, it is not a problem, correct?

The problem is if the VGA gives more FPS than refresh rate and then you have screen tearing, if i understood correctly. And that can be easily overcome by enabling V-sync in games or by using G Sync/Free sync, correct?

Thanks!

 

[JohnBonhamsGhost]

I am considering 3070

you will have no issue.

if you're concerned at all about performance on the new display get one that features G-Sync support.
or you can limit fps to whatever you want if you're still wary.

VGA is actually "video adapter array"
where many years ago it also was used as "video graphics accelerator"
the term used now is GPU "graphics processing unit".
many these days may not understand what you mean using the term VGA in this scenario.

and if you can get there before the stocks are sold out, Best Buy currently has a big discount on RTX 3000 series units.

 

[savior99]

you will have no issue.

if you're concerned at all about performance on the new display get one that features G-Sync support.
or you can limit fps to whatever you want if you're still wary.

VGA is actually "video adapter array"
where many years ago it also was used as "video graphics accelerator"
the term used now is GPU "graphics processing unit".
many these days may not understand what you mean using the term VGA in this scenario.

and if you can get there before the stocks are sold out, Best Buy currently has a big discount on RTX 3000 series units.

I am also trying to be more future proof. And i think even a 3070, on ultra settings, with raytracing and the reshade effects i like to apply in games, soon might not be consistent at 144+ FPS.

So my main question is, if the "Videocard" can't reach the same FPS as the monitor refresh rate (which presumably will be 120-144) i will not have any issue, right?

I mean, games will still be smooth even with FPS between 60 and 120/144...

 

[GarrettL]

I am also trying to be more future proof. And i think even a 3070, on ultra settings, with raytracing and the reshade effects i like to apply in games, soon might not be consistent at 144+ FPS.

So my main question is, if the "Videocard" can't reach the same FPS as the monitor refresh rate (which presumably will be 120-144) i will not have any issue, right?

I mean, games will still be smooth even with FPS between 60 and 120/144...

There are few games the 3070 can do with ray tracing on at 1440p and get anything near 144 FPS.

If the gpu overshoots the monitor you would be ok. If it is an issue you can set a FPS cap limit but this is rarely required.

 

[JohnBonhamsGhost]

I mean, games will still be smooth even with FPS between 60 and 120/144

as i said, you would be fine.

I am also trying to be more future proof. And i think even a 3070, on ultra settings, with raytracing and the reshade effects i like to apply in games, soon might not be consistent at 144+ FPS

being future proof with all ultra settings in most AAA modern games @120+ fps is not possible with that level of GPU.

you'd be lucky to even see near to 100fps in the most demanding games with the RTX 3070.
an RTX 4070 won't even allow that type of performance for many games even today let alone in the "future".
my 3080 Ti will rarely allow 120+ fps in the most demanding games with all settings maxed out and 3440x1440p.

your CPU is also going to be a huge factor in gaming with that detail at higher resolutions.

for now an RTX 3070 may allow you to see 60fps @ 1080p with the settings you mention.
with DLSS enabled you'd probably be okay but for the future i doubt you'd even get 2 more years with those settings.

 

[GarrettL]

My 4070 TI does not get near 144 FPS in the game Cyberpunk with everything maxed, I think maybe 80 FPS at max.

But a potatoe game like World of Tanks is well over 200 FPS.

 

[savior99]

There are few games the 3070 can do with ray tracing on at 1440p and get anything near 144 FPS.

If the gpu overshoots the monitor you would be ok. If it is an issue you can set a FPS cap limit but this is rarely required.

You are right, it would be often below i guess. But that isn't a problem, as long as it doesn't go below 60 fps which is my target.

What i read is that if the FPS goe above the screen refresh rate, then you get the horrible screen tearing. But you can remove it by setting an FPS cap as you said, or with Vertical sync enabled in game, and/or G sync/Free sync monitors.

 

[savior99]

as i said, you would be fine.

being future proof with all ultra settings in most AAA modern games @120+ fps is not possible with that level of GPU.

you'd be lucky to even see near to 100fps in the most demanding games with the RTX 3070.
an RTX 4070 won't even allow that type of performance for many games even today let alone in the "future".
my 3080 Ti will rarely allow 120+ fps in the most demanding games with all settings maxed out and 3440x1440p.

your CPU is also going to be a huge factor in gaming with that detail at higher resolutions.

for now an RTX 3070 may allow you to see 60fps @ 1080p with the settings you mention.
with DLSS enabled you'd probably be okay but for the future i doubt you'd even get 2 more years with those settings.

Thanks for the clarification, indeed you are right in all your points.

I have time anyway, I do not want to jump right now to 2K, the market will evolve and prices will change so i will probably get a higher specs card. Now i just wanted to have an idea of what refresh rate i will be looking at, it was a bit confusing me. And if i will necessarily need G sync or not, given the higher price of the monitors..

Indeed DLSS seems to be doing miracles.

I tried "Uncharted Legacy of thieves" and the FSR (quality setting) does really an excellent job in keeping me on constant 60 FPS with high details.

Thansk for the headup on Best buy, but as i told, it's not yet the moment. The 3070 is the card i would buy now, in 1-2 years it will surely be another one.

 

[savior99]

My 4070 TI does not get near 144 FPS in the game Cyberpunk with everything maxed, I think maybe 80 FPS at max.

But a potatoe game like World of Tanks is well over 200 FPS.

Indeed, thanks for the feedback mate