Ask me to be insane… 1080p versus 2/4K resolution.
Ask me to be insane… 1080p versus 2/4K resolution.
Ask me to be insane… but who else is looking for smoother gameplay at 1080p with better frame rates instead of ultra high resolutions?
Hardware: CPU Ryzen 9 5900X, GPU GeForce RTX 3070, RAM 64GB Corsair Vengeance RGB Pro, 3600MHz, power supply Corsair RM 850x AIO, M.2 WD Black SN850X 3TB G en4.
Perfect setup! You’ve got a solid mix of Intel i5, NVIDIA 7600GT, and a GTX 250 with 4GB RAM.
It varies based on what you consider "high." FPS will begin to show noticeable drops after around 150 frames per second. I ran some thorough tests with Overwatch and discovered that 90 FPS is the point where smoothness feels best for me. While I can still see improvements, spotting them becomes harder. Right now, I’m aiming for steady performance rather than peak numbers. For 1080p versus 2/4K, I’d follow the crowd—1440p on a 27-inch screen seems ideal. It matches the pixel density of a 21.5-inch model, offers a bigger display while staying manageable for consistent high FPS without breaking the bank on your GPU.
It's quite standard. I don't think I'll need more than 1440p for viewing distance; I only really see benefits at TV sizes (50 inches or bigger) or if I get closer, which didn't work out for my eyes. @CatHerder was close, but I don't agree that 90fps is the maximum. It's their benchmark, but others experience things differently. I really appreciate the smooth 144hz and the latency edge—it's nice, though it doesn't affect your performance.
My idea is that your personal way of seeing influences this a lot. For instance, I usually don’t fix my gaze on one spot but instead scan the general area. Each approach has pros and cons. Tight focus works well for hit-and-run shooting in games because it gives detailed info near the crosshair, whereas a broader view helps catch movement across the whole screen. It makes sense to me that focusing on the crosshair would let you spot subtle changes in frame rate more easily than someone who’s watching everything at once without concentrating on any one point.
There are also strategy titles where players spend hours examining maps and menus. I believe even around 30 frames per second works well for games like Civ, Factorio, and Paradox grand strategy titles. As long as the map doesn’t stutter too much, it’s fine. For these types of games, the focus is on ticks per second, which mainly depends on CPU performance and cache size. AMD’s 5800X3D really helps strategy players by boosting game speeds significantly compared to other options.