You managed to play at 60 frames per second by adjusting your settings or using a compatible device.
You managed to play at 60 frames per second by adjusting your settings or using a compatible device.
I believe it’s related to how my eyes and brain adapt to changes. Switching to higher refresh rates like 120+ or even 75+ feels unusual, especially after spending years at 60fps. It’s strange realizing I used to play at that frame rate before the jump to 144hz. Do you feel the same way?
I've tested at 60 Hz, 75 Hz, and 144 Hz, consistently matching the frame rate. I notice clear differences at lower rates—15, 24, 30, and 60—but beyond 60 it feels uniform for me. I don't rely on a 144 Hz display daily; it's the screen on my dad's gaming laptop, but I use it regularly, especially during family sessions with Civ 6 and sometimes Portal.
It seems the issue is mainly about individual experiences rather than general differences. I notice the problem clearly when playing certain games, particularly first-person ones, at high frame rates. With a 144Hz display, I’m fine at 72fps but struggle at 60fps.
I recognize changes between numbers like 60 and 100, and I can notice drops such as from 60 to 50.
I notice the distinction between 60 and 70 quite clearly, and I’m also quite sensitive to frame drops and stutters. Playing games feels uncomfortable unless the frame rate is nearly flawless.
It's usually just a sensation, easy to recognize, not something you can measure precisely.
Over the years I relied on a 16-inch 60Hz LCD with a CFL light source (which deteriorated quickly) and a noticeable pink tint (a typical issue with those bulbs). It offered 720p resolution, occasionally made a grating sound, and overall felt quite disappointing. In 2017 I switched to a curved 24-inch 144Hz 1080p monitor featuring HDR and Freesync, an MSI Optix G24c. That upgrade was a real improvement, though when measuring refresh rates it stood out in every aspect. My graphics card struggled to reach 144Hz outside of Minecraft, so I mainly needed color precision for CAD tasks.