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I’ve just purchased a new system that sports an Intel i7-8700K CPU with 32 GB RAM and an 8 GB Nvidia GTX 1080 GPU. Having put the most of my allowance into the system, my display kitty is now limited to under $500. I’d very much appreciate a recommendation for a monitor or television that would be a best cost / performance compromise, recognizing that I’ve got more power than my display purse can afford. Ideally, I’d like to have a display that has Ultrawide UHD, 4K, Split screen, IPS, 144hz, 1ms and G-Sync. In reality, I’m hoping you all might know of a reliable display costing less than $500 that includes as many of those features as possible. I’m willing to accept TN if I must. I intend to use the display for “productivity” so clear text is a priority. I’ll also be steaming video, doing some light to moderate video editing and light game play. Any and all suggestions are welcome, both on display and my thought process, or lack thereof. Oh, one fairly big proviso though, I do not buy or support Dell products. Dell may produce good equipment, but their customer support is inexpressibly horrible.
 
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Since you don't mention which is and which is not most important. I'll focus on GSync, 144hz and as high a resolution as possible. In which case this Dell gives you a 27" 2560x1440 display. It works at 144hz and has GSync.

https://pcpartpicker.com/product/4yGj4D/dell-s2716dgr-270-2560x1440-144hz-monitor-s2716dgr

With ultrawides you will be limited to 2560x1080, 144hz and no GSync.
https://pcpartpicker.com/product/LrcMnQ/lg-34uc79g-b-340-144hz-monitor-34uc79g-b

There are no 5120x2160 displays I know of on the market yet. Which is what I would consider a 4K ultrawide. Using 2160 as the qualifier.
 
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Thanks loads n0ns3ns3 for your suggestion and for educating me. Sincerely obliged. BTW I checked into the UHD vs 4K issue. https://www.extremetech.com/extreme/174221-no-tv-makers-4k-and-uhd-are-not-the-same-thing Essentially, I suppose for all intents and purposes UHD & 4K can be regarded interchangeably, but I've added the link for any esoterics who might want to know the nuisance. I also make note that you answered my plea for help before I updated it to explain that I have a vendetta against Dell.
 
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Thank you velocityg4 for taking the time to offer helpful suggestions. Much appreciated! I note that you answered my plea for help before I updated it to explain that I have a vendetta against Dell.
 
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