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So I got one of these 120hz monitors for $150. I currently am on an Acer h226hql, but it is an IPS panel. The Samsung is 120hz, and I will mainly use it for Competitive Counter Strike gaming. I get 300 fps so getting120hz is no problem, but I'm worried the input lag will be super bad and cause just bad problems. My mouse will be a Zowie FK1 and I'll obviously be using the dual link DVI. I don't think the input lag will be very noticeable personally but can anyone give me an idea? Also, I know the strobing removes blur but also provides a lot of lag, so I'll have to avoid that.

Input lag?

The 120hz monitor will have MUCH less input lag than the IPS. IPS displays are pretty, but slow.

PoWn3d_0704 wrote:Input lag?

The 120hz monitor will have MUCH less input lag than the IPS. IPS displays are pretty, but slow.

Thanks for replying. I am aware the TN panels are superior in that category, But I also saw a lot of posts saying the Samsung actually suffered around 12 ms or so of input lag. Can I even perceive that?

Krypton wrote:

PoWn3d_0704 wrote:Input lag?

The 120hz monitor will have MUCH less input lag than the IPS. IPS displays are pretty, but slow.

Thanks for replying. I am aware the TN panels are superior in that category, But I also saw a lot of posts saying the Samsung actually suffered around 12 ms or so of input lag. Can I even perceive that?

There is much lag on the Samsung than almost any 60Hz display.

That said, there is more lag in the Samsung (especially when you eliminate motion blur via the Samsung Zero Motion Blur Trick) than most other 120Hz monitors by ASUS/BENQ in the Official List Of 120Hz+ Monitors.

You got a very good price for a 120Hz monitor. Most 120Hz monitors are not available for less than 250 bucks.

Chief Blur Buster wrote:

Krypton wrote:

PoWn3d_0704 wrote:Input lag?

The 120hz monitor will have MUCH less input lag than the IPS. IPS displays are pretty, but slow.

Thanks for replying. I am aware the TN panels are superior in that category, But I also saw a lot of posts saying the Samsung actually suffered around 12 ms or so of input lag. Can I even perceive that?

There is much lag on the Samsung than almost any 60Hz display.

That said, there is more lag in the Samsung (especially when you eliminate motion blur via the Samsung Zero Motion Blur Trick) than most other 120Hz monitors by ASUS/BENQ in the Official List Of 120Hz+ Monitors.

You got a very good price for a 120Hz monitor. Most 120Hz monitors are not available for less than 250 bucks.

The first part of your post says there is much lag than any 60hz..is that a typo or is there actually way more lag on here than even 60hz ones. Also do you think I will notice it terribly bad or should I see an improvement rather

I play a lot of high level competitive CS:GO and I have the S23A700D. Using the blur reduction thing for this screen by enabling the frame sequential mode or whatever does introduce quite a bit of input lag. It's too much for me, I just use it without that and to be honest the difference isn't all that much. For other games the input lag doesn't really matter too much, just CS:GO that I can notice it.

What you want is the 120hz, that makes all the difference. I've played on ASUS and BenQ 144hz screens and while they are slightly nicer for CS:GO, if you can manage to get a bargain deal on the Samsung then I'd say it's worth it. That's pretty much what I did and I don't regret it.

So basically yes I'd get it for a cheap price, but the built in blur reduction feature adds too much input lag for CS:GO. But it's still awesome for CS:GO because of the 120hz, well relative to a 60hz screen.

5 seconds on google tells me it's about 10ms

which is about what the fg2421 has

which has been used in several top level lan events without issues

idk its not ideal but you can live with it for sure

UPDATE: I have received the Monitor, and I am amazed at the difference and clearness in it. There is NO detectable input lag, and the colors are very very easy on my eyes. Very Pleased. One thing I noticed is that in CS:GO, crappy weapons are now MUCh easier to use. After about 7 minutes of warmup I played deathmatch with the Galil...went 14-5 with 6 asists even though I was only in game for 3 minutes. Incredible.

PoWn3d_0704 wrote:Input lag?

The 120hz monitor will have MUCH less input lag than the IPS. IPS displays are pretty, but slow.

Lag is caused by more than just the panel route and refresh rate


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Black Octagon wrote:

PoWn3d_0704 wrote:Input lag?

The 120hz monitor will have MUCH less input lag than the IPS. IPS displays are pretty, but slow.

Lag is caused by more than just the panel route and refresh rate


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yeah either way I cannot detect any input lag at all. Either in Arma nor CSGO. I was able to accurately snap shots and hit targets without there being a problem.