Higher Resolution vs Higher Refresh Rate 1080p at 144hz vs, 1440p at 60hz

[Jwl3039]

Below is my PC build that I am planning on purchasing, the only dilemma really is the monitor in which to buy. I have been currently gaming on a laptop at 1080p 60hz with fps around 34 average. SO I was wondering if it would be worth getting the 1080p at 144hz or a 1440p at 60hz. They are currently around the same price, and I would like some advice. I know little to nothing in regards to displays so any advice would be appreciated.

(Amazon) http://a.co/jjjW6pz

(PcPartPicker) https://pcpartpicker.com/list/nyxbZ8

Below are the two monitors I was considering to buy.

1440p at 60hz -
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00QS0AKVK/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_...

1080p at 144hz -
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01DHTWWTM/ref=twister_B01N6W...

Games currently in rotation :

Witcher 3
Payday 2
Battlefield 4
Civ 5
Borderlands Series
Long Dark
NBA
This War of Mine

 

[KyleADunn]

Below is my PC build that I am planning on purchasing, the only dilemma really is the monitor in which to buy. I have been currently gaming on a laptop at 1080p 60hz with fps around 34 average. SO I was wondering if it would be worth getting the 1080p at 144hz or a 1440p at 60hz. They are currently around the same price, and I would like some advice. I know little to nothing in regards to displays so any advice would be appreciated.

(Amazon) http://a.co/jjjW6pz

(PcPartPicker) https://pcpartpicker.com/list/nyxbZ8

Below are the two monitors I was considering to buy.

1440p at 60hz -
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00QS0AKVK/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_...

1080p at 144hz -
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01DHTWWTM/ref=twister_B01N6W...

What sort of games do you plan to be playing? FPS, RTS, RPG/MMORPGs?

Faster paced games like FPS and RTS, you'll see a huge benefit from the 144hz. Slower paced games, you might enjoy the beauty of 1440p@60hz a little more than the added frames per second.

For a 1440p @ 60hz I used this one. https://www.amazon.com/Dell-UltraSharp-U2515Hx-LED-Lit-Monitor/dp/B01M0LDXTL/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1490794559&sr=1-1&keywords=dell+2515hx
It's the same IPS panel as the one you've selected, just supports VESA, has better calibration out of box, better quality bezel and stand, and all around just a better monitor. The Acer would of course be the better budget option.

The Asus you've selected for the 144hz option is good, but you might want to consider a G-Sync monitor.

 

[Jwl3039]

Below is my PC build that I am planning on purchasing, the only dilemma really is the monitor in which to buy. I have been currently gaming on a laptop at 1080p 60hz with fps around 34 average. SO I was wondering if it would be worth getting the 1080p at 144hz or a 1440p at 60hz. They are currently around the same price, and I would like some advice. I know little to nothing in regards to displays so any advice would be appreciated.

(Amazon) http://a.co/jjjW6pz

(PcPartPicker) https://pcpartpicker.com/list/nyxbZ8

Below are the two monitors I was considering to buy.

1440p at 60hz -
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00QS0AKVK/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_...

1080p at 144hz -
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01DHTWWTM/ref=twister_B01N6W...

What sort of games do you plan to be playing? FPS, RTS, RPG/MMORPGs?

Faster paced games like FPS and RTS, you'll see a huge benefit from the 144hz. Slower paced games, you might enjoy the beauty of 1440p@60hz a little more than the added frames per second.

For a 1440p @ 60hz I used this one. https://www.amazon.com/Dell-UltraSharp-U2515Hx-LED-Lit-Monitor/dp/B01M0LDXTL/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1490794559&sr=1-1&keywords=dell+2515hx
It's the same IPS panel as the one you've selected, just supports VESA, has better calibration out of box, better quality bezel and stand, and all around just a better monitor. The Acer would of course be the better budget option.

The Asus you've selected for the 144hz option is good, but you might want to consider a G-Sync monitor.

I have listed the games currently in my rotation and I only play FPS type games casually such as Battlefield 4

 

[Nick_50]

I wouldn't get a 27 inch 1080p screen and you plan to buy a gtx 1080 so i would get the 1440p screen. However you may get away with a 1070 running that resolution at 60hz. Even my 1060 can output more than 60fps at 1440p so the 1080 might be overkill.

 

[KyleADunn]

Below is my PC build that I am planning on purchasing, the only dilemma really is the monitor in which to buy. I have been currently gaming on a laptop at 1080p 60hz with fps around 34 average. SO I was wondering if it would be worth getting the 1080p at 144hz or a 1440p at 60hz. They are currently around the same price, and I would like some advice. I know little to nothing in regards to displays so any advice would be appreciated.

(Amazon) http://a.co/jjjW6pz

(PcPartPicker) https://pcpartpicker.com/list/nyxbZ8

Below are the two monitors I was considering to buy.

1440p at 60hz -
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00QS0AKVK/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_...

1080p at 144hz -
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01DHTWWTM/ref=twister_B01N6W...

What sort of games do you plan to be playing? FPS, RTS, RPG/MMORPGs?

Faster paced games like FPS and RTS, you'll see a huge benefit from the 144hz. Slower paced games, you might enjoy the beauty of 1440p@60hz a little more than the added frames per second.

For a 1440p @ 60hz I used this one. https://www.amazon.com/Dell-UltraSharp-U2515Hx-LED-Lit-Monitor/dp/B01M0LDXTL/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1490794559&sr=1-1&keywords=dell+2515hx
It's the same IPS panel as the one you've selected, just supports VESA, has better calibration out of box, better quality bezel and stand, and all around just a better monitor. The Acer would of course be the better budget option.

The Asus you've selected for the 144hz option is good, but you might want to consider a G-Sync monitor.

I have listed the games currently in my rotation and I only play FPS type games casually such as Battlefield 4

With the games you play and the background (you're coming from low fps 1080p, not already having been using a 144hz/fps setup) I'd go with the 1440p @ 60hz IPS. You'll already have an fps gain over what you had, and you'll see your GPU truly shine displaying 1440p IPS (versus a TN panel). Had you been someone already using 144hz I'd say it would be hell going back to 60hz. When I got my GTX 1070 I took the 1440p@60hz IPS route and haven't looked back. I have no problems on BF1 (which is the only FPS I play. lol)

 

[burtman88]

Same dilemma for me lol, How ever i am going from a asus 1080p 120hz monitor. I want 1440p for my 1070, not sure if it's worth it. Tough call hear hahaha

 

[daningnosall]

Below is my PC build that I am planning on purchasing, the only dilemma really is the monitor in which to buy. I have been currently gaming on a laptop at 1080p 60hz with fps around 34 average. SO I was wondering if it would be worth getting the 1080p at 144hz or a 1440p at 60hz. They are currently around the same price, and I would like some advice. I know little to nothing in regards to displays so any advice would be appreciated.

(Amazon) http://a.co/jjjW6pz

(PcPartPicker) https://pcpartpicker.com/list/nyxbZ8

Below are the two monitors I was considering to buy.

1440p at 60hz -
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00QS0AKVK/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_...

1080p at 144hz -
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01DHTWWTM/ref=twister_B01N6W...

Games currently in rotation :

Witcher 3
Payday 2
Battlefield 4
Civ 5
Borderlands Series
Long Dark
NBA
This War of Mine

i know this is about the monitor but why not swap the cpu for a ryzen 1600x on i5 7600k?