1440p gaming (new gpu vs monitor)

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Hi guys,

I have spent the last few days browsing the internet for the best option in my head. I'm a big gamer, and play a wide variety of games. It depends on the mood / period what I play (shooters, strategy, rpg, sport games).

I have played many years on my 1080p / 60hz resolution, and I don't know any different, I have never seen different. But I read everywhere that the step to 1440p / 144hz is amazing. I plan to do this, however my current budget will likely not allow me to upgrade my GPU and my monitor at the same time. One of these will have to wait, probably.

I have four questions:
1) Should I upgrade my GPU more for something more powerful (but would be very overkill for 1080p currently) first, or go for the 1440p 144hz monito first? Looking at the prices for both upgrades, I don't think I can handle both.

2) Do I need a G-sync monitor? I am always more Nvidia based so far, and seeing how AMD is still lagging behind -- I doubt it has the power to handle 1440p for the next 2 years? I suppose having a FreeSync monitor and Nvidia card is pointless?

3) Which brand and type are good? I am hitting a wall with all the types and reading reviews, I don't see it clearly now.

4) I have always been used to TN panel monitors, so should I go for IPS? I am scared of all the bad things that are more likely like backlight bleeding. I have never seen IPS with my own eyes.


My specs:
i7 4970k @ 4.6ghz
GTX 970 4GB
G-skill Trident X 16gb RAM 1600MHZ
Win 10 64-bit
 
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1). You should upgrade you gpu first because you will need a good gpu to play games at 144p 144hz. The gtx 970 wont do that. In fact i have a 970 on this build rn that i am using. It will not play games at that level with ease so get the gpu first and then the monitor.

2). G-Sync is an amazing evolution in monitor technology. This NVIDIA only (for now) feature eliminates the problems of stuttering, tearing, and input lag and allows you to game at exactly the speed of your graphics card. So i suggest if you are sticking with nvidia, get G-Sync

3). you get what you pay for

4). Here is a little bit of my time...

Twisted Nematic (TN) Panel Technology

TN is the most common panel technology and also the most popular among the...
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1). You should upgrade you gpu first because you will need a good gpu to play games at 144p 144hz. The gtx 970 wont do that. In fact i have a 970 on this build rn that i am using. It will not play games at that level with ease so get the gpu first and then the monitor.

2). G-Sync is an amazing evolution in monitor technology. This NVIDIA only (for now) feature eliminates the problems of stuttering, tearing, and input lag and allows you to game at exactly the speed of your graphics card. So i suggest if you are sticking with nvidia, get G-Sync

3). you get what you pay for

4). Here is a little bit of my time...

Twisted Nematic (TN) Panel Technology

TN is the most common panel technology and also the most popular among the users, as it offers faster response and refresh rates at affordable prices. It is also the oldest technology which is used in the gaming monitors. TN monitors provide high brightness and draw less power by making the combination with LED back-lighting.

Advantages of TN monitors

They have shortest response time, which makes them good for gaming
They produce high brightness with low power consumption
They are cheaper than other monitor types
They come with the faster-switching pixels, which gives lag-free gaming experience
TN monitors are generally made for gaming

Disadvantages of TN monitors

At wider viewing angle, the color shift occurs
They have crystal fixed at one end and then twisted or bent than rotated
The color is generally limited to 18 bits, so they cannot produce “true color” accurately

In-Panel Switching (IPS) Panel Technology

In-Panel Switching is a type of thin-film transistor LCD panel. IPS gaming monitors offer you wider viewing angles with better color accuracy. Fundamentally, IPS monitors are not different than liquid crystal display (LCD) technology. The basic principles of LCD technology applied on IPS monitors too. To allow or block the light, they are having a grid of liquid crystal pixels. These pixels sit in the front of a backlight and act as shutters. Because of including the inherent pros and cons of an LCD technology, the IPS panel monitors have the same functionalities like frame-synching technology or an LED backlight.

Advantages of IPS monitors

They provide better color reproductions and viewing angles
They help to improve the visual experience of gaming
If you want to do photo/video editing alongside, then IPS monitors are recommended
They provide strong gray-scale performance
The G-Sync and FreeSync technologies make them most responsive

Disadvantages of IPS monitors

They are more expensive
They have lower response times
Sometimes it becomes difficult to emphasize black, which results in problem with contrast
 
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Crowbar92

Crowbar92

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Thanks all, I guess GPU it is. Then in another 1-2 months I can go for the monitor. I am going for Nvidia -> Gsync route, very expensive, but as long as AMD is unable to really compete with Nvidia, I don't think there's much point in getting an AMD and thus a cheaper monitor.
 
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In-Plane-Switching, not Panel.

All your 144hz "IPS" monitors are AHVA (Vertical Alignment), not quite IPS or PLS for true color reproduction. While better than TN panels at colors, they aren't a replacement for professional class displays (which often have very high response times) You trade color accuracy for speed.

I'm sad to say, since this basically the setup I have, that even a GTX1080 is not enough for 1440p 144hz AAA gaming. There isn't a single GPU on the market that can quite do it for all games at all settings.

I average about 90 FPS on games like BF1, and some punishing games like Star Citizen manage only about 45FPS. For a true 144hz experience when on a budget, a 1080p display might be worthwhile. If you want higher resolution, getting a 1440p 60hz panel is more in line with what a GTX1070 can do.

On the other hand, monitors stick around longer than GPUs, so you could argue that getting the expensive monitor now is a good idea. You can always keep upgrading to faster and faster mid/high end GPUs to keep up with games.
 
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