gtx 1070 1080p vs gtx 1440p (144hz + gsync with either)

[Alexcola89]

I have a 3770k @ 4.2. 16Gb 1600mhz RAM. I want to get either a gtx 1070 with a 24" 1080p 144hz monitor or a 1080 with a 27" 1440p 144hz monitor. I don't typically play super demanding games. Recently I have been playing LoL, Overwatch, Dying Light and BF1. For single player games I am fine with lower FPS (60 ish) and for fast pace games I am fine with lowering settings a bit to keep 120+ frames. I have been doing tons of research and cannot make a decision. Its probably a difference of between $400-$500. I know that with the size difference the dpi between the two monitors is not that different, so I guess the biggest advantage with the 1440p would be just a larger monitor with maybe SLIGHTLY better picture quality? Thoughts please!

p.s. I am planning on getting g-sync either way. I have never used it but 90% of what I have read, people say its amazing.

 

[chemmajorp53]

Personally, I'd go for the GTX 1070 and the ASUS VG248QE especially if you're playing mostly FPS games. 1440p 144hz GSync monitors are crazy expensive and aren't good values right now. G-Sync is only "amazing" at FPS below 60-80, if you're above that most or all of the time, it's basically useless.

 

[Alexcola89]

As far as I understand, screen tearing is even less noticeable on a 144hz compared to a 60hz (my current monitor) and I already barely ever notice it unless its a huge FPS dip

 

[chemmajorp53]

You don't really notice screen tearing at 100fps+. If you're going to be totally maxing out the settings on every AAA title you play on the 1440p 144hz monitor, then yeah GSync would be helpful, but there's really no reason to pay extra for it at 1080p with how powerful GPUs are nowadays.

 

[Alexcola89]

Oh so you think if I stick with 1080p, G-sync is probably not necessary? Especially if I am already not overly sensitive to tearing?

 

[chemmajorp53]

Yeah if you stay on 1080p and modify your settings to get 80-100+ fps most of the time, G-Sync won't really help. It's made to make fps from 30-60 more playable