1440p Monitor Questions

[Buggu]

Dear all,

I just made enough money to buy a GTX 1070/80 on Craigslist (both $400), which has been a hope for a while. I now need a good suggestion for a monitor. I currently have a Dell 2007WFP and I am in the market for a 1440p display. If I get the 1070, should I go for a 1440p 144Hz or 60Hz monitor? I know the 1080 would be better at 1440p 144Hz. Also, if I get the 1070 is G-Sync a necessity? I was thinking about a few monitors: the Acer G257HU and Dell U2515H, the Dell S2716DG, the ASUS MG/PG279Q (MG if G-Sync isn't necessary), and the MG/PG278Q. This brings me to the problem. I think the 2007WFP is an AH-IPS panel (though I could be wrong, someone please help). As such, I would like to know if today's TN panels will be a better experience than I'm used to, and if a fancy IPS will be worth it. I know the IPS panels of now are better than the TN panels, but will the TNs be better than 2007's IPS tech, or not?

 

[frank_hnd]

definitely go for 144Hz with the 1070. you would be wasting performance at 60Hz.
TN panels are actually quite good and mostly differ in viewing angles. people's opinion differ so I would recommend going to store and looking at them in person before you make a decision. these monitors are quite expensive and you should buy whatever makes you happy.

both the PG278Q and PG279Q are great monitors, I chose the IPS version because I never had an IPS before and I needed a HDMI port for my console.

for the TN version you can also consider the Dell S2716 depending the price in your region.

I game on a dark room, and somehow I felt the TN panel was a better fit for all lights off environment. I find myself turning some lights on or opening the curtains with my IPS monitor in order for it to look its best.

 

[Bufty2]

Interesting.

I never game (or even watch TV) in a room where the only light is that from the monitor or screen.

 

[frank_hnd]

Interesting.

I never game (or even watch TV) in a room where the only light is that from the monitor or screen.

I know it is a bad habit but now I leave some lights on. I have a projector room so I got used to watching content with the lights off.

 

[Bufty2]

Understandable and easy to do but not a good idea, as you say.

I just have a small flexible desk lamp clamped to a shelf above, with the light focused down on the left side of my desk.

 

[Faux_Grey]

My acer XG270HU is fantastic, I can recommend it.
With a 1070 you can run 1440p 144hz, you'd prolly just have to turn off high levels of AA.

 

[Buggu]

definitely go for 144Hz with the 1070. you would be wasting performance at 60Hz.
TN panels are actually quite good and mostly differ in viewing angles. people's opinion differ so I would recommend going to store and looking at them in person before you make a decision. these monitors are quite expensive and you should buy whatever makes you happy.

both the PG278Q and PG279Q are great monitors, I chose the IPS version because I never had an IPS before and I needed a HDMI port for my console.

for the TN version you can also consider the Dell S2716 depending the price in your region.

I game on a dark room, and somehow I felt the TN panel was a better fit for all lights off environment. I find myself turning some lights on or opening the curtains with my IPS monitor in order for it to look its best.

I am curious about lights. My apartment's blinds don't really block much light and my 2007WFP is super glare-y and I can't see much detail on the screen. Will a monitor that is TN do better, or worse?

 

[frank_hnd]

TN doesn't mean the panel has glare. newer screen now a days all carry matte coat