Gaining a higher frame rate compared to refresh rate enhances smoothness and reduces motion blur in visuals.
Gaining a higher frame rate compared to refresh rate enhances smoothness and reduces motion blur in visuals.
Latency. The only way to have higher fps is to turn off V-sync, and the latest info is shown. Downside is tearing. Alternatively there's fast sync which shows the latest frame, but I don't know if that counts the non-shown frames so it might only show as 60 still. I never used it.
In casual games it's usually better to match your monitor's refresh rate, while in competitive settings v-sync can help maintain smoother performance. It depends on the game and your personal preference.
Yes, also, unless you're stuck on a 60Hz frequency, you're wasting energy making things blurry (though there are ways to help) and, oddly, causing stutters because of inconsistent frame updates.
people often think lower latency in monitoring software is the main issue... YET YOUR DISPLAY FAILS TO SHOW THE LATENCY BECAUSE IT GETS CAPSED AT 60HZ... this is just a placebo effect. It might help temporarily, but once you grasp what latency truly means and how monitors function, it disappears. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Reminder: agree on fast sync, or you'll lose the VSync or GSync delay—it's not huge, but it does make a difference.
It looks like a unique situation. I tested it with Overwatch. 165fps versus 330fps on a 165hz screen—no noticeable gap even though latency seems cut in half. The main trade-offs are overheating and noise, not just audio quality. Just want to hear what’s happening inside the game instead of worrying about my fans pretending to be a Boeing 747.
Latency refers to input delay, which improves with higher frames per second even if the actual Hz is lower. The display will still report the maximum possible FPS but can show more recent frames if it runs smoothly above that limit. Input latency is the key advantage people highlight, especially for games needing quick reactions.
Experience reduced input lag in certain engines but face increased power use, smoother movement can be lost due to missing frames, and screen tearing may occur. Maintain your VSync or frame limit unless you're a high-performance gamer or VSync is severely impacting responsiveness.