Is it worth upgrading to a 120hz panel?

Zeroel
Zeroel Member Posts: 50 Devotee WiFi Icon
edited November 2023 in 2018 Archives
Hi! :D

I'm using a predator with a gtx1060 6gb and a core i7 7700hq. I saw this video of a dude recently who replaced his laptop screen with a 120hz panel.

I was just wondering if a gtx 1060 like mine could run much at 120fps... would it be worth the upgrade? I play titles like black desert online and blade and soul... would those games even be able to get over 60fps at 1080p resolution? Thanks!

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  • Red-Sand
    Red-Sand ACE Posts: 1,892 Pathfinder
    edited June 2018 Answer ✓
    Well it's still the simplest way to check bro.
    Turn V Sync off and make your graphic settings low enough to be able to maintain 120fps and see if it's something you can live with (graphics-wise).

    I do know that if you like shooter games then 120hz will look WAY better. 👌
    - Hotel Hero

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  • ven98
    ven98 ACE Posts: 4,073 Pathfinder
    You can easily find out. Just disable V-sync from nvidia control panel and in-game settings and your games will run at unlocked framerate. If the fps are 120fps+, then you will benefit from 120Hz screen.
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  • Red-Sand
    Red-Sand ACE Posts: 1,892 Pathfinder
    While the above method is the easiest way, it has been reported that higher fps is easier to maintain with a panel suited for it.
    (I have no idea why)
    Keep in mind that it doesn't help much, just reduces the dips a bit more.
    - Hotel Hero
  • sri369
    sri369 ACE Posts: 2,774 Pathfinder
    Zeroel said:
    Hi! :D

    I'm using a predator with a gtx1060 6gb and a core i7 7700hq. I saw this video of a dude recently who replaced his laptop screen with a 120hz panel.

    I was just wondering if a gtx 1060 like mine could run much at 120fps... would it be worth the upgrade? I play titles like black desert online and blade and soul... would those games even be able to get over 60fps at 1080p resolution? Thanks!
    Give it a try first on a 120Hz external monitor, than swapping yours.
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  • Zeroel
    Zeroel Member Posts: 50 Devotee WiFi Icon
    Red-Sand said:
    While the above method is the easiest way, it has been reported that higher fps is easier to maintain with a panel suited for it.
    (I have no idea why)
    Keep in mind that it doesn't help much, just reduces the dips a bit more.
    Yes I've read that somewhere too... that's why i asked this question...
    :c
  • Zeroel
    Zeroel Member Posts: 50 Devotee WiFi Icon
    sri369 said:
    Zeroel said:
    Hi! :D

    I'm using a predator with a gtx1060 6gb and a core i7 7700hq. I saw this video of a dude recently who replaced his laptop screen with a 120hz panel.

    I was just wondering if a gtx 1060 like mine could run much at 120fps... would it be worth the upgrade? I play titles like black desert online and blade and soul... would those games even be able to get over 60fps at 1080p resolution? Thanks!
    Give it a try first on a 120Hz external monitor, than swapping yours.
    Only problem is I don't know anyone with a 120hz monitor T_T
  • Red-Sand
    Red-Sand ACE Posts: 1,892 Pathfinder
    edited June 2018 Answer ✓
    Well it's still the simplest way to check bro.
    Turn V Sync off and make your graphic settings low enough to be able to maintain 120fps and see if it's something you can live with (graphics-wise).

    I do know that if you like shooter games then 120hz will look WAY better. 👌
    - Hotel Hero
  • Zeroel
    Zeroel Member Posts: 50 Devotee WiFi Icon
    Red-Sand said:
    Well it's still the simplest way to check bro.
    Turn V Sync off and make your graphic settings low enough to be able to maintain 120fps and see if it's something you can live with (graphics-wise).

    I do know that if you like shooter games then 120hz will look WAY better. 👌

    sri369 said:
    Zeroel said:
    Hi! :D

    I'm using a predator with a gtx1060 6gb and a core i7 7700hq. I saw this video of a dude recently who replaced his laptop screen with a 120hz panel.

    I was just wondering if a gtx 1060 like mine could run much at 120fps... would it be worth the upgrade? I play titles like black desert online and blade and soul... would those games even be able to get over 60fps at 1080p resolution? Thanks!
    Give it a try first on a 120Hz external monitor, than swapping yours.
    Only problem is I don't know anyone with a 120hz monitor T_TRed-Sand said:
    Well it's still the simplest way to check bro.
    Turn V Sync off and make your graphic settings low enough to be able to maintain 120fps and see if it's something you can live with (graphics-wise).

    I do know that if you like shooter games then 120hz will look WAY better. 👌
    Hey master, this is a bit off topic for this thread but I trust your opinion most when it comes to my laptop. will it help if I upgrade to a dual channel ram? I currently only have 1 8gb ram stick. will putting in another one that's compatible help bring my games from say 48 fps to 50-ish? 

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