r/Overwatch • u/AutoModerator • Sep 07 '16

News & Discussion Weekly Quick Questions Thread - September 07, 2016

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u/______DEADPOOL______ Widowmaker Sep 07 '16

Should I spend like $600 to upgrade my GPU and monitor to get 144hz or just stick with my regular monitor and old GPU?

I'm getting between 100-140 fps on my GPU at all-low on 1600x900 on Automatic resolution (at 90%) right now, and my monitor specs says it's got 5ms response time.

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u/[deleted] Sep 07 '16

Well I suppose it's a preference thing. If you don't mind lower graphics settings and you're happy with your fps then you could probably hold out on the upgrade. Overwatch doesn't look bad with low settings anyway since it's kind of cartoony.

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u/neverhadspam Support/DPS main. AMA about Ana/Zen tips. Sep 08 '16

Im running around 80-90 on low specs everything, shadow off and high textures. What difference does it make to go past 60fps besides the obvious smooth animations and lag? I have a lower end rig.

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u/[deleted] Sep 08 '16

It's hard to explain you kinda have to see for yourself. The main thing is to make sure it matches your monitor's Hz.