Framerate and Nvidia 3D Vision not sure if I've got the performance for this
I'm considering getting the Nvidia 3D Vision glasses and a 120hz monitor, and I'm not sure if I've got the performance for this.
I've been paying more attention to my framerate in games and I can safely say I get around 60fps in all games. Some less graphical games make it up to 120, more graphical drop to at least 30.
But for the most part, I get 60fps.

So my question is - is this a problem with Nvidia 3D Vision?
With a 60hz monitor you ideally need 60fps, so do you need 120fps with a 120hz monitor?
and do you need to get a solid 120fps to run the 3D glasses without problems?
I'm considering getting the Nvidia 3D Vision glasses and a 120hz monitor, and I'm not sure if I've got the performance for this.

I've been paying more attention to my framerate in games and I can safely say I get around 60fps in all games. Some less graphical games make it up to 120, more graphical drop to at least 30.

But for the most part, I get 60fps.



So my question is - is this a problem with Nvidia 3D Vision?

With a 60hz monitor you ideally need 60fps, so do you need 120fps with a 120hz monitor?

and do you need to get a solid 120fps to run the 3D glasses without problems?

#1
Posted 03/16/2011 05:05 PM   
No, game fps and monitor refresh rate are two different things. if your games framerate slows down, it won't have any effect on 3d. It'll just get choppy just like in 2d. Your monitor will still refresh 120 times a second, even if the graphics can't keep up. If you are getting 60fps in games, and don't mind 30fps (certainly playable) then 3d vision is a must have. After all, you can always upgrade the graphics cards, cpu's, etc later. The 3d vision setup will still be there. /biggrin.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':biggrin:' />

My previous pc only had one GTX 285 when I bought 3d vision. Some games did slow down, but I just turned some details off and no biggie. I've since then upgraded and now all my games run smoothly at max. But, I'm still using the same 3d vision kit!
No, game fps and monitor refresh rate are two different things. if your games framerate slows down, it won't have any effect on 3d. It'll just get choppy just like in 2d. Your monitor will still refresh 120 times a second, even if the graphics can't keep up. If you are getting 60fps in games, and don't mind 30fps (certainly playable) then 3d vision is a must have. After all, you can always upgrade the graphics cards, cpu's, etc later. The 3d vision setup will still be there. /biggrin.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':biggrin:' />



My previous pc only had one GTX 285 when I bought 3d vision. Some games did slow down, but I just turned some details off and no biggie. I've since then upgraded and now all my games run smoothly at max. But, I'm still using the same 3d vision kit!

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#2
Posted 03/16/2011 05:31 PM   
With 3d vision/play expect framerates to cut in half.

You need a 3d monitor/3d tv thats compatible. For 3d monitor you will need a 3d vision kit. Look at compatible models on 3d vision site in requirements. 3d tv look in 3d tv play section requirements. If you are still looking to get a 3d monitor however Planar is best I believe its $400.

Best option if you got room for it is a 3d projector instead of monitor(no ghosting/crosstalk) they can run u 350-600 (you can get a acer 5360 for 500 on amazon. Can only do 720p 3d though.)
With 3d vision/play expect framerates to cut in half.



You need a 3d monitor/3d tv thats compatible. For 3d monitor you will need a 3d vision kit. Look at compatible models on 3d vision site in requirements. 3d tv look in 3d tv play section requirements. If you are still looking to get a 3d monitor however Planar is best I believe its $400.



Best option if you got room for it is a 3d projector instead of monitor(no ghosting/crosstalk) they can run u 350-600 (you can get a acer 5360 for 500 on amazon. Can only do 720p 3d though.)

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#3
Posted 03/16/2011 05:54 PM   
Yeah I've got a GTX 275 and I have thought about upgrading, maybe to a 480, but I just can't justify it yet. I'm happy with the card I have for now and want to wait a lot longer before I upgrade it.

And I'm considering getting this:
[url="http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824236092&cm_re=120hz_monitor-_-24-236-092-_-Product"]Asus VG236H that comes bundled with the glasses[/url]
It's on the list of supported displays, looks like it has some issues but all of them do. It's just the kind of hardware that has a tendency to get some bad reviews.
This is a good monitor right? The monitor I have now is an Asus and it's been great for 2 years.

So I think I'm going for this, and thanks for your help.
Any advice? anything I should avoid?
Yeah I've got a GTX 275 and I have thought about upgrading, maybe to a 480, but I just can't justify it yet. I'm happy with the card I have for now and want to wait a lot longer before I upgrade it.



And I'm considering getting this:

Asus VG236H that comes bundled with the glasses

It's on the list of supported displays, looks like it has some issues but all of them do. It's just the kind of hardware that has a tendency to get some bad reviews.

This is a good monitor right? The monitor I have now is an Asus and it's been great for 2 years.



So I think I'm going for this, and thanks for your help.

Any advice? anything I should avoid?

#4
Posted 03/16/2011 06:05 PM   
Its a cheap deal, I dont see a prob with it. 3D vision kit is 150 alone and that makes monitor 350. http://www.planaronline.com/product/?id=997-6161-00LF Planar is superior but 469(without kit) If you want to shell out an extra 120 for it.

Always look for reviews before prices imo though.
http://3dvision-blog.com/review-of-the-asus-vg236he-120hz-3d-capable-lcd-monitor/

http://3dvision-blog.com/review-of-the-23-planar-sa2311w-3d-vision-ready-lcd-monitor/

Personally I have neither I'd go with the planar. Might cost you $130 more in long run but I can see such a huge difference in review pictures without glasses. With glasses its prob huge.
Its a cheap deal, I dont see a prob with it. 3D vision kit is 150 alone and that makes monitor 350. http://www.planaronline.com/product/?id=997-6161-00LF Planar is superior but 469(without kit) If you want to shell out an extra 120 for it.



Always look for reviews before prices imo though.

http://3dvision-blog.com/review-of-the-asus-vg236he-120hz-3d-capable-lcd-monitor/



http://3dvision-blog.com/review-of-the-23-planar-sa2311w-3d-vision-ready-lcd-monitor/



Personally I have neither I'd go with the planar. Might cost you $130 more in long run but I can see such a huge difference in review pictures without glasses. With glasses its prob huge.

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#5
Posted 03/16/2011 06:10 PM   
Don't forget that if you get a new monitor that has a higher resolution that what you're using now (and you intend to play at the new full resolution) that you'll be looking at even less performance.
Don't forget that if you get a new monitor that has a higher resolution that what you're using now (and you intend to play at the new full resolution) that you'll be looking at even less performance.

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#6
Posted 03/16/2011 06:28 PM   
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