Is 144hz worth it for lower fps (newest AAA games) gaming?

[griffon9]

Currently I am using a 5 year old Asus VH232 monitor @ 60hz. I am thinking about upgrading my monitor.

My GPU is gtx 970. I always set graphics in games to maxmium (except anti-alising). I noticed that in AC Unity i only get about 40 fps, in COD: Advanced Warfare single player maybe 70- 90 fps.

With newer AAA games I guess it will even more difficult to get higher fps, and I am not willing to lower graphic settings to get higher fps. This means my fps will rarely go above 100fps, maybe even lower.

I suppose 144hz monitor can have fantastic visual improvements for games like LOL, minecraft, which will have massive FPS on high-end PC. But I don't play these games.......

So would a 144hz monitor be pointless for me? Should I just buy a newer 60hz monitor?

 

[gregbattis]

It is best to get the most out of fps. If the fps maxes below 144 i suppose it is extra. If you do not plan on upgrading gpu or getting an sli then I guess you can get a cheaper monitor.

 

[nismoguy82]

Imo, it depends on whether or not you can tolerate the screen tearing. I personally hate it.