Best value GPU for dual monitor (1440p, 144Hz) and best value screen

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Which is the best value GPU to run a 1440p, 144Hz and a secondary 1080p? Also is it better to have the secondary screen running at 144Hz or 60Hz? I use the main screen for gaming and the secondary for browser, music, etc. The rest of my build is already good (i7 4790k, 16GB RAM, etc.).

Since I'm here I wanted also to know more opinions about these monitors:
MG278Q, PG278QR and S2716DG. I find the first one is the most value for its price, but I don't really know how much is G-Sync important and how it compares to FreeSync.

As a secondary screen i could use a simple 1080p, 1ms, 60Hz or my VG248QE.
 
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There is no single GPU beside a 1080ti that can handle 1440p/144Hz.
Also, your monitor that is not used for gaming, has no use of higher than 60Hz.
G-sync and Freesync is to be chosen concedering the brand of your GPU. G sync is from Nvidia and Freesync from AMD. You can't use AMD with G sync or Nvidia with Freesync.
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There is no single GPU beside a 1080ti that can handle 1440p/144Hz.
Also, your monitor that is not used for gaming, has no use of higher than 60Hz.
G-sync and Freesync is to be chosen concedering the brand of your GPU. G sync is from Nvidia and Freesync from AMD. You can't use AMD with G sync or Nvidia with Freesync.
 
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So it's ok to have a secondary 60 Hz, thanks.

Is the MG278Q as good as it seems to me for its price?

 
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It's a very nice monitor for sure. I wish I could afford it. But as I said, the Freesync feature it has, won't work with Nvidia GPUs. That means that if you choose a 1080ti, you won't be able to use that feature.
If you are asking if it's a good value, I really don't know. Someone else might answer you that.
 
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The secondary screen does not need to be 144Hz. I would recommend it be the same size and resolution as the gaming monitor. When in normal desktop use of two different size and/or resolution monitors is a real pain. Differences in DPI causing jumping in the size of a cursor or Window, improper alignment, &c. If color consistency, brightness and contrast is important to you, stick with the same make and model. At least stick with the same manufacturer and panel type such as IPS or TN. Check the detailed specs on screen size to be sure the panels are the same height and width as two 27" monitors for example may actually be 26.9 and 27.1 inch.

As for gaming. I wouldn't get anything less than a GTX 1070 for 2560x1440. If you want to get the most out of 144hz. You'll want the GTX 1080 Ti. Really it's just the top 1% of titles released in the last 7 years which won't have very high FPS with the GTX 1070 at that resolution. So, it comes down to what games interest you.

I would also recommend any monitor have VESA mount holes in the back. That way you can use a multi-monitor stand. These stands keep the monitors properly aligned. They free up desk space by having just one stand or even bolt mounts. You can adjust the height and route the cables.

Be sure your gaming monitor choice supports DisplayPort to avoid problems with utilizing 144hz.
 
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