Looking for a new monitor

garrettk4 · Jul 3, 2016

Hi members.

I'm looking to buy a new monitor. I'm mainly playing these days Overwatch, CSGO, and probably the new call of duty.

System:
i7 6700
16gb
GTX 970

I want to get a 144hz monitor but unsure which one to get. Also does 1440p 144hz a viable option or just stick w/1080p? What about G-Sync? Is that worth it or no?

Here's what I found:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00MUTW5LG/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00GWFNMJS/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_3?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00B2HH7G0/ref=psdc_1292115011_t2_B00GWFNMJS

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00KO4518I/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_4?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER

I'm leaning towards the last one. What do you guys think?
Thanks in advance.

JackNaylorPE · Jul 3, 2016

1440p, 144/165 HZ Low lag IPS w/ G-Sync and ULMB is as good as it gets right now.... but you are talking $700. And you'll need a 2nd 970 to push it above 60 fps in today's AAA games at highest settings. The games you listed however are not that demanding.

Spend 30 minutes playing on an XB271HU and it's pretty much a given that anything else will be disappointing after doing so.
https://pcpartpicker.com/product/ttnG3C/acer-monitor-xb271hubmiprz

If ya stay at 1080p, I'd recommend the Acer XB241H bmipr ... it's TN tho. I have yet to see an IP panel at 1080p that is fast enough for gaming, my guess is that doing so would be just too expensive for 1080p.
https://www.amazon.com/Acer-Predator-XB241H-bmipr-1920x1080/dp/B01C05C1OK?ie=UTF8&tag=pcpapi-20

Rabmac · Jul 3, 2016

I would advice on getting GSync as it is pointless getting a 144Hz monitor otherwise because you are going to have the FPS capped at 60.

As Jack pointed out, you are going to need to upgrade your GPU to get the full benefit of 1440p and it is going to push the price up.

You should check this out for some recommendations: http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/best-gaming-monitors,review-33588-3.html

garrettk4 · Jul 3, 2016

What if I wasn't willing to drop more than $300 on a monitor

Rabmac · Jul 3, 2016

Try googling Korean 144Hz monitors. There is a good chance you will like what you see and can get more bang for your buck.

garrettk4 · Jul 5, 2016

So what you are saying then if I buy that acer GN2466HL I won't get 144 fps? I already get 240+ in csgo on my 60hz monitor

Rabmac · Jul 6, 2016

You can get more than 60 fps but anything over 60 fps is susceptible to what is known as tearing. Personally I can't enjoy gaming with screen tearing but you may be different.

JackNaylorPE · Jul 7, 2016

garrettk4 :

At $300 you can do 1080p at 144 Hz, no G-Sync tho.

1080p - No G-Sync, TN 144 Hz (Asus VG248QE) $230
https://pcpartpicker.com/product/rkphP6/asus-monitor-vg248qe

1080p - G-Sync. IPS 165 hz (Acer XB241H bmipr) $395
https://pcpartpicker.com/product/HPX2FT/acer-monitor-xb241hbmipr

1440p - G-Sync. IPS 165 hz (Acer XB271HU bmiprz) $735
https://pcpartpicker.com/product/ttnG3C/acer-monitor-xb271hubmiprz

The last two basically represent the jump from 1080 to 1440.

As for tearing, never seen it and we're always over 60 Hz
80+ fps in Witcher 3 w/ twin 780s at 1080p
60+ fps in Witcher 3 w/ twin 970s at 1440p

Of course. anything less demanding easily exceeds 60 hz.

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