I capped my 240Hz monitor at 120 FPS. My GPU thanked me for it

What I actually observed

There’s no denying that 240Hz is quicker and extra responsive than 120Hz, however how a lot quicker and extra responsive isn’t as apparent.

Rocket League

In Rocket League, I noticed no tangible distinction between the 2 refresh charges. My automotive felt simply as responsive and the movement appeared simply as clear. That stunned me since I believed this was essentially the most high-speed, esporty-game of the titles I’d chosen. Certainly twice the refresh fee would matter in a recreation like this? Apparently not.

Overwatch and Doom Everlasting

It was a special story in Overwatch and Doom Everlasting, although. At 240Hz, the movement readability whereas operating round and looking out right here and there was a lot improved. I may see every part extra clearly, particularly when performing quicker turns with speedy adjustments to my area of view. Down at 120Hz, I may inform the body fee was missing.

However as soon as the motion picked up? I didn’t really feel a lot of a change. It was about as responsive, and I by no means felt like I missed a shot as a result of I used to be on the slower refresh fee, or that I had a very noticeable benefit from operating on the larger refresh fee.

I believe an enormous a part of that’s I’m in my late-30s with out a ton of latest esports or FPS gaming expertise, so the most important bottleneck in my efficiency and the way fluid my gameplay feels… is me. With some coaching, follow, and a greater eye for what’s happening, perhaps it might be extra noticeable. However I feel I symbolize the bulk. Anybody who isn’t a top-notch aggressive participant shouldn’t discover a lot distinction. (That mentioned, when you ask me which refresh fee I desire to play at, I’d simply say 240Hz. For this type of recreation anyway.)