120Hz Monitor vs 60Hz Monitor @ 60fps, Can You Tell ?

rehabveteran · Mar 15, 2013

I want to invest into a 120Hz monitor for my new PC and for the next generation of consoles (PS4, Xbox 720), BUT, I've realized that the next gen console games will most likely be played at 30fps and 60fps respectively. However, my gaming is split 50/50 between PC and consoles, as the majority of my friends play online with consoles.

So if I decide to buy a 120Hz monitor and say theoretically I'm playing Call of Duty: MW4 on the Xbox 720, will I notice any difference between a 120hz monitor versus a 60hz monitor ?

I will hopefully also be using a mouse and keyboard with the Xim3/Xim Edge if it is updated to work with next gen, so I should be able to notice a difference if there is one.

Tl;dr. Playing at 60fps or 30fps, can you feel, see or notice a difference when using a 120Hz monitor, versus a 60Hz monitor ??

realchaos · Mar 15, 2013

A 120hz monitor will allow you to go up to 120fps in a game if your pc can handle that much on that particular game. A 60hz monitor will only allow you to go up to 60fps. If you only want to play at 60fps, a 60hz monitor is a better buy as it is the same performance for a lower price.

bystander · Mar 15, 2013

As far as your Xbox on a 120hz monitor goes, there is a good chance you'll see no difference, unless the Xbox lets you select the refresh rate. As far as I'm aware, they will choose 30hz or 60hz automatically. However, if you can select the refresh rate then it may have a slight improvement in latency in some cases. Maybe not enough for you to tell or not. Otherwise there would be no improvement.

photonboy · Mar 15, 2013

Agree.

XBOX/PS4:
*I believe you can only use the TV input on certain monitors with consoles and NOT the regular DVI inputs. Not all monitors will work with a console. My monitor for example is a Dell U2711 (2560x1440) but it has an HDMI input which works exactly like that of a TV. It supports the same signal format as BluRay/DVD/Console players (i.e. 1080p60_NTSC).

120Hz vs 60Hz:
If a game can run at 120FPS (the computer is fast enough) at its highest quality then that's what you want.

120Hz, 120Hz and 3D, 1440p, price:
- some monitors support 120Hz but NOT 3D
- 2560x1440 monitors are all 60FPS presently
- PRICE: Is it worth it? Is there a better-quality, 60Hz monitor for the same price?
- What about the $700, 27" 2560x1440 screen from DELL?

Summary:
- There are PROS and CONS so it's not a simple answer.
- ensure CONSOLE/BluRay/DVD compatibility (likely only 60FPS even on a 120Hz monitor via an HDMI input)
- *My advice would really come down to BUDGET, factoring in the NEEDS and the WANTS (3D, resolution etc.)

photonboy · Mar 15, 2013

Console or BD/DVD and monitor:
*It's likely the PS4/XBOX720 will only work with an HDMI or DVI input if they are HDCP compatible. Long story short, just make sure it has an HDMI input that is HDCP compatible. Again, it's likely this will only be 60Hz (60FPS) even on 120Hz monitors for compatibility.

Setup example:
Monitor DVI -> connected to PC
Monitor HDMI -> connected to CONSOLE

The PC might be running at 120Hz (if possible) via the DVI. The HDMI might work at 60Hz (60FPS).

Additionally, I recommend AUDIO output from the monitor that comes from the HDMI input. You can plug this into your desktop speakers (stereo) via a splitter to join the PC input as well.

JackNaylorPE · Mar 15, 2013

Can't speak for the console application but on the PC, all other things being equal, the 120 HZ monitor will be a world of difference in image quality, not to mention having the ability to do 3D. Image quality, brightness, smoothness, reduced screen tearing / blurred images are some of the advantages to be enjoyed.

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