My little sister just got her first gaming PC, and I want to help her appreciate the benefits of using the 144hz monitor I got her instead of sticking with her old 60hz monitor she usually uses for work. She hasn’t experienced a high refresh rate yet, so she doesn’t see what the big deal is. Any suggestions on how to convince her it’s worth making the switch?
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Honestly, if she’s not into fast-paced action games yet, she might not notice the difference much. But once she gets used to gaming at 60fps, she’ll probably learn to love the smoother experience of 144fps!
If she has room for it on her desk, you might suggest a dual-screen setup. Use the 144hz as the main screen for gaming and keep the 60hz monitor for other tasks! That way, she can enjoy the best of both worlds and really see the advantage during gameplay.
Why not try switching the monitors when she’s not around? I did something similar with my girlfriend—having her sit in front of two different monitors really opened her eyes to the difference!
That sounds great, but getting to her place and breaking in might be tricky, especially with her dogs around!
It really depends on the type of games she plays. If she’s into competitive gaming, then the higher frames per second can make a big difference! Personally, I aim for 100fps for smoother gameplay, especially in competitive scenarios.
I get that, but she’s been on 60hz for years. The jump to 144hz is huge and she really should give it a shot!