Is G-Sync worth it when having a 144 / 165hz monitor?

[LilZpai]

Hey there, I'm currently looking for a 144hz+ monitor with 1440p, however the only one I find with the right size is either with G-sync or AMD Freesync.

Now the G-sync one is the only one I'll take advantage of, however is it really worth the additional 175USD when I have 144hz?

Thanks

 

[madmatt30]

Depends on your CPU & GPU , if you can maintain above 100fps constant then no definitely not.
Its an impressive technology but very very overpriced.

 

[LilZpai]

Depends on your CPU & GPU , if you can maintain above 100fps constant then no definitely not.
Its an impressive technology but very very overpriced.

6700k & 1070 should manage, shouldnt it?

 

[jbgarcia]

Depends on your CPU & GPU , if you can maintain above 100fps constant then no definitely not.
Its an impressive technology but very very overpriced.

6700k & 1070 should manage, shouldnt it?

I have a 1070 and a G-sync display and you won't be hitting 100 FPS constant on most any new game, not even if you're playing at 1080p/maxed. You can forget about 1440p or, god-forbid, 4K. The only new-ish AAA that I can get over 100 FPS constant is Shadow of Mordor and that's from 2014. For example, I just got Watch Dogs 2 and at 1080p near-max (Ultra preset plus some additional higher settings) I get anywhere from 65-80 FPS indoors to 40-50 outdoors, average. Luckily G-sync makes it bearable outdoors.

In your case, unless you plan to play games like CS:GO or LoL or some similar marginally-intensive game, or are planning on using medium graphics settings at 1080p, you will likely get about under 100 FPS and about 10-20% higher FPS compared to me with your 6700K depending on the game. So I would go for G-sync with such high refresh rates, or a much lower refresh rate display (mine is 75 Hz).

 

[LilZpai]

Depends on your CPU & GPU , if you can maintain above 100fps constant then no definitely not.
Its an impressive technology but very very overpriced.

6700k & 1070 should manage, shouldnt it?

I have a 1070 and a G-sync display and you won't be hitting 100 FPS constant on most any new game, not even if you're playing at 1080p/maxed. You can forget about 1440p or, god-forbid, 4K. The only new-ish AAA that I can get over 100 FPS constant is Shadow of Mordor and that's from 2014. For example, I just got Watch Dogs 2 and at 1080p near-max (Ultra preset plus some additional higher settings) I get anywhere from 65-80 FPS indoors to 40-50 outdoors, average. Luckily G-sync makes it bearable outdoors.

In your case, unless you plan to play games like CS:GO or LoL or some similar marginally-intensive game, or are planning on using medium graphics settings at 1080p, you will likely get about under 100 FPS and about 10-20% higher FPS compared to me with your 6700K depending on the game. So I would go for G-sync with such high refresh rates, or a much lower refresh rate display (mine is 75 Hz).

Oh well, I'll have to upgrade then Thanks

 

[madmatt30]

I didn't see 1440p in all honesty !