For me it
really depends on the game. However as a general rule I'd like to be no less than 60fps if possible. I generally aim for running a game at max settings at 60fps at the minimum, but I'll take more than 60fps when I can get it. After getting HRR monitors I also prefer to get the framerate as close to the max refresh rate as I can, but it's not a dealbreaker if can't. I'm not gonna sit here and pretend to be some framerate elitist though. I've been gaming since the 2nd console generation. I've definitely played games that were 30fps or
less (especially during 5th-gen, and the early days of 3D on both consoles and PC - some of those N64 games were rough!). I've also played plenty of PC games where I sacrificed framerate for eye candy. My first time going through
TR 2013 I ran it at 40fps max settings, and that was perfectly playable, even though it looked and felt so much better when I re-played the game on my next PC at well over 80fps.
On the other hand, higher framerates are way better for input feel/response and play control, and I appreciate having that even for games where it doesn't matter anywhere near as much. I also really like how games look at higher framerates versus lower ones. After being at 60Hz for soooo many years, I really appreciated that higher refresh rates allowed way more frames to get to my eyes each second than just the usual 60 I was used to. The added visual smoothness is ridiculous, and I appreciate how much clearer things look, and how I can track sh1t in motion with my eyes better. Visual detail that is in motion is easier to see. DF calls it "resolution over time." There is a point of diminishing returns though, and at some point I don't need the framerate to just keep getting higher and higher. It hits a point where it's "good enough", same as resolution.
Depending on the game it's a toss-up on whether I prefer graphics or framerate, cuz I did spend too many years not able to run games at max settings, so when I finally did start getting hardware that allowed me to do that years ago, I've been going for that as well. My first time going through a game I especially like to use max graphics settings, because of how the memories of the game get seared into the mind. That first run has the strongest impression. I guess I try not to sacrifice either. I don't wanna turn the graphics down but I don't wanna give up framerate either. Honestly what I've cared about the most is VRR, and that has been tremendously helpful. Regardless of framerate I can have a smooth, tear-free experience without having to use VSYNC.
I'm pretty happy if things can render solidly in the 90-110+ range.
Yeah I would say that range is generally the sweet spot for me too.
I could only just barely tell a difference going from 144 to 200 and even then if someone tested me I'd probably not be accurate in my guesses. However, I can easily notice anything under 60 and just enjoy things when they get upwards of 120.
Generally the same case with me as well.
