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August 12, 2013 9:21:47 AM

I want to get a 2nd monitor and seems like 120 hz is the way to go. Is there anything I need to look out for? Like does it take high spec PC performance in order for the monitor to work.

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August 12, 2013 9:28:03 AM

it will require a higher gpu to get a good solid fps and very high to max out ultra and dont drop below 120fps
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August 12, 2013 9:36:28 AM

RaisingTheBarHD said:
it will require a higher gpu to get a good solid fps and very high to max out ultra and dont drop below 120fps


Yes I know it takes good GPU's to get high FPS. But will the monitor affect the FPS/Performance in any way? I'm having to enable V-sync a lot which is annoying which is one reason why I want to get one.
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August 12, 2013 9:39:45 AM

yes a 120hz will allow a smoother gameplay and your mouse will be seeming more fluent, or whatever you are playing on will end up being a clearer picture and smoother
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August 12, 2013 9:44:56 AM

120HZ is better for 3D, and if you have a decent GPU that can provide like 120fps then it will help the game to run smooth, but not necessarily you have to have a good GPU.
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August 12, 2013 10:00:59 AM

I'd look into getting one with Lightboost or a similar strobing effect, unless you are sensitive to this type of thing.
http://forums.anandtech.com/showthread.php?t=2330173

If you are going to have all those FPS and unique images, it would be good to make sure there is no blurring to go with it.

With Lightboost, the backlighting is off when the pixels change, then it flashes bright, so you only see the pixels in their final state. This creates a very similar effect to how CRT's work. You may also find that running at 100hz with Lightboost is better than 120hz in some games, as it is easier to achieve 100 FPS than 120. You may also find that even 80+ FPS is still an improvement.
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