Is my computer capable of running a display with a refresh rate of 144Hz?
Is my computer capable of running a display with a refresh rate of 144Hz?
My computer’s current configuration includes an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1030 graphics card, an AMD FX 8350 processor, and an ASRock 970M Pro3 motherboard. I’m using a 75Hz display and playing Fortnite at its lowest settings, maintaining a steady frame rate of 70 frames per second. If I were to upgrade to a 144Hz monitor, would that be a waste of money, or would it actually improve my performance? Is my system capable of producing the higher frame rates that a 144Hz display would allow?
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@Soloontop
If you turn vsync off, what are your FPS ingame now? Your FPS cap is limited to your vsync not your monitors hz. (Among other settings, such as having free/g.sync enabled but basically this) With a powerful enough system, a 60hz monitor with vsync off could display 144fps. (You'd prob. get a lot of screen tear, hense vsync) So just getting a monitor that has a native hz of 144, won't "give" you higher FPS. If you have vsync enabled, it'll cap your FPS to your monitors current hz. So say you have your monitor set to 1080p @ 75hz, in-game, you'd only get up to 75 FPS. Same for other resolutions & hz.
"Is it good enough" entirely depends on the game you're wanting to play and the visual settings you have enabled. Some games can be on ultra low and every single bit of eye candy disabled and if the GPU, in your case, your 1030, isn't powerful enough, it'll not be able to push 60 FPS, much less 144. What games do you want/are trying to play?
Do you have any intention to upgrade? Whats the rest of your system look like? Namely how much RAM and it's speed, your 8350 is DDR3, and what type of PSU does your system have? If upgrading your system isn't possible right now, you may want to think about at least a better GPU (depending on your PSU and if it's powerful enough) and if you have 8GB of DDR3, especially if it's mixed speed & sized, on getting a matching kit for 16GB.
Really depends on what you want. More info please.
Despite disabling my display refresh rate synchronization, I still maintain a frame rate of 70 frames per second because I’m utilizing a personalized framerate setting.
My computer has 16 gigabytes of DDR3 memory running at 800 megahertz. I can’t locate a power supply label or sticker on my system, so I'm looking for another method to determine its wattage. I’m playing Fortnite and achieve a consistent 70 frames per second with minimal graphics, but when I increase the settings, my frame rate fluctuates wildly between 30 and 130 fps. I own an Acer monitor with a refresh rate of 75 Hertz.
Upgrading your results won’t work. You're restricted by a basic graphics card and an outdated system that wasn't intended for gaming in the first place. The only time a 144Hz display would be worthwhile is if you plan to significantly improve your hardware soon.
Subsequently, you should consider whether your RAM consists of a paired set of 2x8GB or different capacities. Are all your software drivers current? Is your processor running at its default speed, or has it been overclocked? What are your system temperatures? Are you using the original heatsink and fan assembly, or have you opted for an alternative cooling solution? Do you possess the most recent firmware for your motherboard? If a new upgrade is not feasible right now, I strongly suggest avoiding further investment in the FX system, as it’s becoming outdated. Installing a new graphics card could extend the lifespan of your existing system, and later, you could then transfer that upgrade to a new one. I particularly recommend investing in a new graphics card over a new display screen.
Regarding your power supply unit, it may be concealed behind other components on the back, so you might need to remove it to locate the label.