Monitor refresh rate

[IceDude]

hi guys, can someone tell me whats better to have in game....low refresh rate like 60 or high like 85 ? whats better lower or higher? and why.

Thanks

[Gordy]

hi guys, can someone tell me whats better to have in game....low refresh rate like 60 or high like 85 ? whats better lower or higher? and why.

Thanks

Denpends on the monitor used.
LCD - ?
CRT - the higher the better. Smoother display and won't kill your eyes. 85 is the pain level.

[der bastler]

hi guys, can someone tell me whats better to have in game....low refresh rate like 60 or high like 85 ? whats better lower or higher? and why.

CRT? High refresh rate! Because I'm sure you are usually staring several hours on the screen while gaming (e.g. a full-blown classic ET campaign can last three hours). Do this with a low refresh rate and you can say hello Mr headache...


Edit: Just to add that LCDs always have a refresh rate of 60 Hz, but that's ok. They don't have to redraw the picture constantly like CRTs, only if something's changing. If you want to buy a new monitor, go for a TFT with digital in (DVI). They save money (electrical power usage) and present a much sharper picture if connected via DVI.

[IceDude]

ok thanks. so the more is better for ur head/eyes etc. but what runs smooother for game? Lower or higher?

[Baron Hurlothrumbo IIX]

higher is smoother

[Llauma]

Mostly it all depends on what refresh rate your eyes are used to. 75Hz is good enough for me but I know people who can't stand it 'cause they are used to 100Hz but on anotherhand I know people who'll have no problem with 60Hz.

[Shadow]

ok thanks. so the more is better for ur head/eyes etc. but what runs smooother for game? Lower or higher?

Hgher refresh is always better on CRTs (read bastler's explanation).
The refresh rate does not affect your in-game fps unless you have vertical sync enabled. If you have vsync enabled and set your monitor to 60Hz, then you will never get more than 60fps in the game. Personally I never use vsync and I've never noticed these "tearings" that many websites talk about. I don't even know what to look for.
Like bastler say, go with a LCD that have DVI. Two reasons:
1) Better overall image-quality
2) Alot better image-quality when not running in the native resolution of your LCD-monitor (and you get antialiasing for free at no perfomance cost

[Albert Schweitzer]

for me OFP doesnt run at 85Hz when I play in 1600x1200. Thats realy unfortunate. A few days ago I therefore decided to chose a slightly smaller resolution to be able to play at 85Hz. It realy is much healthier for your eyes. Why? Because I know that we play many of the nght mission with light turned off in our rooms. Playing that at 60Hz realy is a long-term-eye-killer!

[der bastler]

Since last year I want to buy a new monitor+vga combo...

Any suggestions for a video graphics adapter with multiple DVI-I out (Nvidia favoured because of driver quality) and a 19" flat screen with pivot mechanic?

[Shadow]

Since last year I want to buy a new monitor+vga combo...

Any suggestions for a video graphics adapter with multiple DVI-I out (Nvidia favoured because of driver quality) and a 19" flat screen with pivot mechanic?

All Ge-force cards have atleast one DVI-connection.
I'm using a GF6800gt and a Samsung 193T.
I recomend any of the new Samsungs with the new pixel-warranty (one defect pixel and you get on warranty).
If you look at any other brand chances are high Samsung made the LCD-panel for it btw but only they themselves have the zero defect pixel warranty (on some models).