Is it really worth it to get a more expensive Freesync monitor rather than saving $300-$400?
I can pick up a 34" 3440x1440 @ 60GHz for $800, whereas a freesync monitor would be around $1200 @ 75Hz (might be able to overclock?)
I found this on newegg: https://www.newegg.com/global/au/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N…
$883, with shipping its $1070 roughly, would that incur tax?
2017! and no meed free SYNCing .
Do you have an AMD or Nvidia graphics card? At this stage, AMD only works with Freesync and Nvidia only works with Gsync.
I personally think it's worth it, however, if you are tight on money, then I would pocket the extra cash. If money isn't much of an issue, I would get an one as you don't change monitors as often as you would other parts.
I'm pretty sure that the Newegg price includes the GST.
Freesync helps you get more "smoothness" when your card can't handle 60fps consistently.
A more powerful GPU can do the same (but better). $400 can buy you a lot of extra GPU. Maybe that's the better way to spend?
On the other hand, a good monitor might last you through a GPU or three…
Wut?
Is it really worth it to get a more expensive Freesync monitor rather than saving $300-$400? … 60GHz for $800, whereas a freesync monitor would be around $1200 @ 75Hz
If you play games where reaction time matters such as competitive shooters or driving simulator games then 75Hz or higher is noticeably better for reaction times and control than 60. You'll be underwhelmed when you use first use it but try going back to 60Hz and then you'll get what's happening.
In my opinion, no.
I have a 1440p 144hz monitor with G-Sync I run with a GTX 1080, and it doesn't seem any smoother than having it off, yet has the downside of a bit of input lag and capping your frames.
e.g. CSGO feels more mechanically fluid at 300fps even if my monitor is only showing at 144hz, than when G-Sync is on capping it to 144fps to match 144Hz.
I seldom notice tearing in titles that aren't a bad PC port, so I've never felt the need for vsync or gsync.
I imagine FreeSync won't be much different.
G-Sync/Freesync are designed for lower end cards where your FPS is less than 60. Obviously it doesn't make things better in your circumstances.
Seems counter productive. G-Sync and FreeSync are almost always attached to high end 120hz-144hz monitors which are pointless if you're under 60fps.
What year is it? O_o