My GPU doesnt support freesync but I want freesync monitor?

Galek105 · Oct 4, 2015

I built my system back in January of this year and when I did I put an FX-6300 along with an R9 280 in it so I could game and stuff as it was my first computer I built. Fast forward to now and I am hoping to buy a new monitor after I collect some cash from Christmas this year. I am looking for a 21x9 monitor to game and do some school work on, I found one i liked and it was the LG 34UM67 with freesync. I liked it because it is an ultra-wide and has the freesync in it for the casual gaming that I do. Just with my luck, freesync isnt even compatible with the R9 280!! :kaola:

I was wondering whether i should sell my 280 and buy a 285 with that money and then buy the LG monitor christmas time? Will there be a decrease in performance because the 285 only has 2gb of vram? Or is freesync even worth it? Please help me. Thanks

Suztera · Oct 4, 2015

Don't bother saving to get a R9 285, save to get a R9 390/390X or higher.

Reaper_7799 · Oct 4, 2015

The 34" are much nicer than 29" but if you're strapped on the cash side, you could do 29" 21:9 with freesync for almost $300 less on this monitor, must be on sale at that price don't know for how long. And then sell your card and get a 390.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1127944-REG/lg_29um67_p_widescreen_lcd_monitor.html

Reaper_7799 · Oct 4, 2015

They have the 34" on sale too, same monitor you're lookin at for $549 so maybe keep that b&h place in mind later if you aren't doing it now.

renz496 · Oct 4, 2015

Instead of 285.....try looking for 290 or 290X...if they still available for cheap. If not 390 would be good although it is much more expensive.

Galek105 · Oct 5, 2015

You guys are all recommending me the 290/290x but the fx-6300 bottlenecks that card and I'm not looking to overclock. I am starting to think I should go with a 29in ultra wide instead of 34 because 2560x1080 I heard looks like crap on 34in screen.

renz496 · Oct 5, 2015

Bottleneck or not 290 still better choice with such high resolution.

Reaper_7799 · Oct 5, 2015

Galek105 :

It probably wont look as good as the 29, 34" is a bit larger and needs higher resolution. It wont look horrible but 29 would still look better. Sorry, I didn't see the fx 6300 part and don't know how a 280 would compare to a 290x if it was bottlenecked. It still could be better at higher resolution because you don't use as much cpu as you go up in resolution, like renz said.

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