If you’re a hardcore PC gamer, the higher the refresh rate you have, the better. In 2020, even a budget gaming PC can help you get up to 120 FPS in competitive games like Counter-Strike, Fortnite, etc. Hence 144Hz is the sweet spot for most gamers migrating from a 60Hz or a 75Hz monitor. Choose 240Hz over 144Hz if you can afford it.
Migrating from a 60Hz monitor to a 75Hz monitor will not offer a huge change in experience. It is definitely noticeable but not worth the money to see those extra 15 frames. Hence my suggestion is to go with the 144Hz even though they are a bit more expensive, they’ll be worth the money in the long run. If you have to choose between 75Hz and 60Hz, go with the 75Hz monitor.
There are many people who went from 60Hz to 144Hz then back to 60Hz and found a huge difference. I personally felt terrible and most games feel almost unplayable. Trust me on this one.
If you want to upgrade from a 144Hz monitor to a 240hz monitor, first make sure you have the required hardware that can render higher FPS in gaming.
The difference in experience is noticeable but not as much as that of going from a 60Hz to 144Hz. This is because the movements will be subtler at 240Hz and the human brain cannot register them so quickly. But still, the 240Hz displays are for those who
- Are into hardcore competitive gaming.
- Can afford them.
- Have the other essential hardware to run games at 240 FPS.
If you’re using your monitor primarily for streaming movies, watching YouTube, etc., a 60Hz monitor will be more than enough for you. This is because most streaming services do not offer movies higher than a refresh rate of 60Hz and movies run at 24 FPS.
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