fowteen wrote: ↑20 Mar 2020, 21:13
do you think csgo is one of the only games you wouldn't use gsync in since it can run at a very high average fps where screen tearing would be hard to see and the input lag decrease in a game like this where only aim matters would help a lot? I mostly play high action games like fortnite,overwatch etc where you have to look around a lot so using freesync/gsync will help with identifying enemies with no screen tearing. So is the general consensus that games that run at framerates close to your max refresh rate would benefit from adaptive sync but games like csgo (I am not sure about other game examples, would like to hear if you know any other games where gsync is not preffered) which run at framerates hundreds above 240hz monitor's prefer no gsync?
Due to the direct decrease in input lag at 144Hz refresh rates onward? While
possible, I doubt the input lag difference would be the
only factor to make the difference, as at crosshair level, we're only talking about a 1-3ms decrease with uncapped 300 FPS CSGO vs. properly configured G-SYNC @144Hz.
And for 240Hz refresh rates, the difference is even smaller, at <1ms:
The bigger difference lies in overall "feel" between the two scenarios, as they deliver frames differently. It could actually be
argued, that,
theoretically, G-SYNC is superior for competitive games, as if you properly configure it, you'll have a constant, reliable FPS, with perfect frame pacing, and a consistent level of input lag that never changes, and thus more consistent, predictable aiming.
But if you're used to uncapped V-SYNC OFF, you may be so conditioned to it (and the fact that, no matter how slight at higher refresh rates, you
are getting some visual information more quickly, even if said information is inconsistent), that the aforementioned benefits of G-SYNC are moot.
There really is no one "right" answer for this. It's highly subjective, and you should ultimately try both and find out what you perform best with.
fowteen wrote: ↑20 Mar 2020, 21:13
Also is lfc universal (for both gsync and freesync). What I mean by that is if I buy a freesync premium monitor which has lfc and the monitor is also compatible with gsync, will the lfc work with gsync also?
Long story short, if the FreeSync monitor in question is labelled "G-SYNC Compatible," LFC should be supported. If the FreeSync monitor in question does not have that label, depending on the model and VRR range, it very well
could have driver-side LFC support, but you're not guaranteed anything, and would simply have to take a gamble and try it.
Again, FreeSync monitors that aren't officially G-SYNC Compatible may or may not have other issues in G-SYNC mode as well.