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Can my setup utilize a 144hz monitor?

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August 26, 2013 4:18:55 PM

I've been considering getting this Asus 144hz monitor,
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
And was wondering if my current setup would be able to use it to its full potential.
My system is as follows.
AMD fx 8350.
Sapphire Radeon 7950.
8 gigs 1600 RAM
Asus crosshair-V formula Z Motherboard
700w PSU.

I thought i'd ask some people who know way more about monitors than i do before i drop the money on it, Thanks for your help!

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August 26, 2013 4:22:02 PM

Sure it will be able to handle it. However new games like Battlefield 4 most likely won't max out at 120 fps. So it's up to you.
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August 26, 2013 4:22:16 PM

Yes. There is no telling for how long, but there is a guy on youtube that I follow who has the same system except he has a GTX 780. You should be able to fully utilize a 144hz monitor on most games :) 
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August 26, 2013 4:27:32 PM

Ya can use it on 1 screen but ya need nVidia to use 3 screens.
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August 26, 2013 4:39:51 PM

Thanks for the answers everyone, i think i'll get the monitor and upgrade my CPU/GPU later
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August 26, 2013 4:41:58 PM

The real question is basically can you run games at 144 frames per second. With a single Radeon HD 7950, the answer is no. You would probably need at the very least two GTX 670s to achieve that kind of performance on today's games at good to high quality.

It's true that you'll see a difference regardless of whether or not you get more than 60 frames per second, but if you're looking to *fully* utilize a 144 hz monitor, you're not going to get it with that setup. You are better off getting a 120 hz monitor.
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August 26, 2013 5:53:49 PM

The truth is, the VG248QE has poor reviews with its color. It has some of the worst color out of all the 120hz and 144hz monitors. With the 24" monitors, the BenQ monitors seem to be best. ASUS best 120hz monitor is the VG278H, which is probably the best 120hz 27" monitor there is.

Look at the BENQ XL2420T or XL2420TX if you want 3D Vision. You may also want to look at their new 144hz versions from this list: http://forums.anandtech.com/showthread.php?t=2330173

Due to the advantages of Lightboost, you may not care about the 144hz option. 100hz and 120hz are also easier to max in FPS.
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September 13, 2013 9:17:19 AM



bystander said:
The truth is, the VG248QE has poor reviews with its color. It has some of the worst color out of all the 120hz and 144hz monitors.


To say it has poor reviews is a misnomer. It received 5 Eggs from Newegg and almost 5 stars at Amazon.

The truth is it's a fantastic gaming monitor for the price. Hence the great reviews. The color/contrast profile from the factory does suck but there are plenty of ICC profiles that noticeably improve things. You can also adjust it manually if you know what you're doing which is what I ended up doing. I ran this monitor with my FX-8350 and GTX-680 for about 7 months with no issues whatsoever. The quality for gaming is night and day compared to my VS248H-P that it replaced. I have since moved it over to my new 6-core Intel system but it runs next to the FX system in my game room. You have plenty of CPU for the monitor but I think you'd be happier with an Nvidia GPU. They're simply better all around. You can also adjust the refresh down from 144 if you need to. This is an enthusiasts monitor and should be treated as one. Make sure you have a graphics solution powerful enough to drive this monitor to its potential. If your current setup doesn't peg out your FPS at or above 60 then you need to upgrade your GPU. The higher refresh will be much easier on the eyes.

Let us know what you decided to do. I'm always curious to get feedback from products I own.

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September 17, 2013 5:26:23 PM

Here's a "side-by-side", Asus comes out a hair better

http://pcmonitors.info/others/benq-xl2411t-vs-asus-vg24...

BenQ has the edge "outta the bx" but once ya apply the ICC profile, advantage disappears.

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Both monitors are exceptionally responsive and can also be used (in a hacky way, currently) by Nvidia users with LightBoost in 2D for a ‘CRT-like’ blur-free experience. LightBoost aside, the ASUS does have a slight edge here in that it has more flexible pixel overdrive options. In its intermediate settings it maintains excellent pixel responsiveness and very low levels of ‘conventional trailing’, whilst suffering from less inverse ghosting than the BenQ (AMA High or Premium). Not all users are bothered by this, though.
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