Help on choosing two 1440p monitors for gaming. (higher than 60hz, 27", doesn't destroy the bank)

[Baratheon57]

Hello All,

I am looking to upgrade from a single 24" 1080p screen to dual 27" 1440p monitors. I am currently running a GTX 980 in my rig. I may opt for one 1440p monitor and one 1080p of the same size and brand as the off monitor will be used for internet browsing, videos, chat programs, etc.

Everything I have seen so far is up there in price, rivaling even 4k monitors. Does anyone have a good recommendation?

Thanks!

 

[greens]

1440p, 144hz, freesync enabled monitors... you've probably discovered there is only one such IPS panel. Offered by Dell, Acer and ASUS in a couple different models.

Cutting edge doesn't come cheap.

https://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&IsNodeId=1&N=100161617%20600012694%20600417886%20600559797

 

[greens]

Not only is cutting edge not cheap but the reviews are riddled with problems the only reason i don't have one on my desk are those damn reviews.

 

[SgtScream]

What processor do you have paired with this gtx 980?

 

[Baratheon57]

What processor do you have paired with this gtx 980?

I have an i5-4690k I believe!

 

[SgtScream]

I would suggest staying with 1080p and go with a higher resolution monitor for your next build, unless you plan on building a whole new system soon.

 

[Baratheon57]

I would suggest staying with 1080p and go with a higher resolution monitor for your next build, unless you plan on building a whole new system soon.

Why do you say that? Shouldn't a 980 be able to drive a 1440p screen without real issue? From what my research tells me, my rig is more than capable. Once the card wears out or isn't performing as well as it is I will be replacing it with something of similar tier in modern cards.

 

[SgtScream]

Then go for it. I just purchased a gtx 980 and plan to get 3- 5 years out of it before my next pc build so i'm sticking with 1080p. Just keep in mind, the higher the resolution (the more pixels pushed) the more frequent your gpu upgrades will be.

 

[James Mason]

I'd just buy a better 24" 1080p 144hz monitor and keep your current one as a secondary than go to 1440p with the 980.

That way you don't have to mess with settings as much and just stick the ultras/highs.

 

[Baratheon57]

I'd just buy a better 24" 1080p 144hz monitor and keep your current one as a secondary than go to 1440p with the 980.

That way you don't have to mess with settings as much and just stick the ultras/highs.

Most benchmarking I have seen show that the 980 can run a 2k screen mostly on ultra/high. Is this not the case?

 

[SgtScream]

For what games? I might be able to now, but this cards been out for 2 years. How long do you want to run a 1440p setup on the gtx 980?

 

[Baratheon57]

For what games? I might be able to now, but this cards been out for 2 years. How long do you want to run a 1440p setup on the gtx 980?

I'd love to get another year or two out of it before upgrading again!

 

[SgtScream]

I don't know man, i'm hesitant to say that you'll be able to play at 1440p at a respectable framerate (ultra settings) on any new games that come out in the future. What games do you like to play?