Choosing a monitor for gaming and films

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Hello, I'm trying to pick a suitable monitor for my new setup which is going to be:
CPU: Intel Core i5-4590(possibly4690)
GPU: ASUS STRIX-GTX970-DC2-4GD5
RAM: Kingston 16GB KIT DDR3 1600MHz CL9 HyperX Savage or Corsair 16GB KIT DDR3 1600MHz CL9 Vengeance LP
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212+ EVO
HDD: Samsung 850 EVO 500GB
MOBO: GIGABYTE Z97X-SLI or ASUS Z97-PRO GAMER GAMING MB
PSU: Seasonic G Series 650W

I enjoy gaming not competetively though and not exclusively FPS. But I do watch a lot of films and documentaries.
So my problem is wheter to buy 60Hz or 144Hz? The GTX 970 probably won't hold 140fps in most newer games i suspect. Another choice is whether to go for TN or IPS. For example:
24" ASUS VK248H - 212dollars - 60Hz TN
24" ASUS VG248QE - 308 dollars - 144Hz TN
25" ASUS MX259H - 263 dollars - 60Hz IPS

I cannot afford one with G-sync unfortunately, cheapest one is for 458 dollars...
Thank you for any feedback!
 
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If you feel like you will make good use of a 144hz monitor then go for it, if not, I would recommend ips over tn for sure. But if the price gap is that big, the tn panel should still satisfy.
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If your priority is films and documentaries, look at a 21:9 ratio widescreen 60 Hz.

There are a bunch in your price range, I assume since you didnt list a budget.

You dont need 144 Hz no matter what anyone says if your primary interest is media over hardcore gaming, nor do you need G-Sync. Definitely IPS over TN.

Here is an AOC, just as an example.
http://www.amazon.com/AOC-Q2963PM-29-inch-IPS-Resolution/dp/B00BLZAYHC
 
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Thank you guys, I've watched a couple of reviews and I think I'm going to opt for the 25" ASUS MX259H - IPS as it should still be fairly capable when it comes to gaming and offer quite a nice picture overall. My card probably wouldn't reach the necessray fps for a 144Hz TN when playing the latest titles...i.e.: the upcoming Hitman game and such...
Btw.: Thanks for the suggestion of the 29', but I do have only so much space on my table so a I've got to go 24'.
 
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