How good is 2560x1440 compared to 1920x1080?

Arishok N7 · Feb 11, 2014

I just want to know a little more about higher resolutions before i buy. What are the advantages and what are the disadvantages? Do I need to buy anything special for the monitor, or can I just plug and play?

Quarkzquarkz · Feb 11, 2014

Not much of a difference, only downside i see going 1440p is you need a pretty fast GPU, or else you have to run SLI to run steady 60fps. Good luck!

Someone Somewhere · Feb 11, 2014

Twice as many pixels, so more room to do stuff. Having two windows open at once is easier, and you see more in games. Like going from 720p to 1080p.

You'll either need a faster GPU, or to turn down settings or live with lower frame rates, because you need more graphics power.

It should just work, if your GPU has a displayport or dual-link DVI connection. HDMI is doable, but you usually need to set a custom resolution.

hdshatter · Feb 11, 2014

You need a GPU capable of dual link dvi or DP and expect to get about 40-50% worse fps.

The difference is night and day.

JackNaylorPE · Feb 11, 2014

Well that's not the only consideration ..... for example:

a) 1920 x 1080 x 144 Hz
b) 2560 x 2400 x 60 Hz

If thatz the choice, I'm going with a)

By late spring we expect that 120Hz will hit the 2560 x 1440 panels but so far none GSync compatible that I have seen.

As for what else gotta be different, keep in mind that ya have 78% more pixels so there's 78% more load on ya GFX card(s). If you have a single card, then going to SLI / CF would just about maintain similar frame rates......note also that the larger resolutions means ya need more GFX Memory.

Tho the effect is not s big as ya might think

http://alienbabeltech.com/main/gtx-770-4gb-vs-2gb-tested/3/

Arishok N7 · Feb 11, 2014

I have a GTX 670 FTW, that should be just fine. Also, what is this "dual-link DVI"?

Someone Somewhere · Feb 11, 2014

DVI-D comes in two different types. Dual link has a second set of video wires so it can move twice as many pixels.

Your 670 will have one.

Arishok N7 · Feb 11, 2014

Will the monitor come with the proper cords?

Someone Somewhere · Feb 11, 2014

Should do.

Arishok N7 · Feb 11, 2014

This is the one i'm looking at. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Matte-FREE-EXPRESS-X-STAR-DP2710LED-27-2560x1440-Samsung-PLS-Panel-Monitor/330932578190?pt=Computer_Monitors&hash=item4d0d1e678e

JackNaylorPE · Feb 11, 2014

Dual Loink DVI cables usually come with 120 / 144HZ or he resolution monitors.... I have never gotten a monitor cable with a GFX card....

Someone Somewhere · Feb 11, 2014

My dad's U2711 came with both a DL DVI-D cable and a DP cable. Don't know about cheaper screens.

Don't think I've seen a GPU come with a cable either, but I don't really keep track. I have a filing box full of the things.

mr91 · Feb 11, 2014

1440p Will look a lot better however a gtx 670 will not be enough if want to play modern titles @ 1440p Such as Metro Last Light.

Someone Somewhere · Feb 11, 2014

It would probably be OK, but you'll need to turn the settings down.

A second card, a bigger PSU, and SLI could be an option.

The contents list at the bottom of the listing says it comes with a DVI-D DL cable.

One thing I'd note is that it's got up to five dead pixels. Make sure you're OK with this.

Alexkaneaster · Feb 11, 2014

Probably worth noting here that Asus is getting ready to launch a 2560x1440 144hz monitor here in a few months. It's the PG278Q. Now you can get the high resolution and the high refresh rate...but you'll need some serious gpu power I expect.

hdshatter · Feb 11, 2014

I am using 2 2GB 670s at 1.1 ghz in sli they run almost everything maxed at 1440p. The games they can't all I have to do is lower the anti aliasing a little.

Arishok N7 · Feb 11, 2014

How much will the Asus cost?

Alexkaneaster · Feb 11, 2014

It's supposed to be $799 when it hits. That's a lot....but 2560x1440 120 fps+...I plan on getting one.

How good is 2560x1440 compared to 1920x1080?

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