4K 60hz G-sync IPS vs 1440p 165hz G-sync IPS

[Hornzen]

Hey guys!

I just bought a msi gtx 1080 ti and I'm now in the market for a new monitor. I have looked at two monitors that I want to buy, but I can't decide which one to go for. I'm not a competitive gamer at all. I going to play Witcher 3, GTA 5, Dark souls, WoW, Watch dogs 2 etc. These are the monitors I have looked at:

- Acer XB271HU (1440p, 165hz, G-sync, IPS)
- Acer XB271HK (4K, 60hz, G-sync, IPS)

My most important components:
- Gtx 1080 ti
- i7 6700k (4,5 ghz)
- 16 gb 3200 mhz ram

Which one do you think I should go for?

Thanks!

 

[1LiquidPC]

This debate will go on for sure That said, I'm using a 4k G-sync 60hz myself with my 1080 OC'd. I was using a 60hz 3440 x 1440 Ultrawide no G-Sync until about a month ago. Very happy with my decision to switch, though Ultrawide was still great. The 4k and G-Sync are worth it in my opinion given my gaming use, also not competitive. I play similar games as you. This being said, with a 1080Ti, you're likely going to lose G-sync benefits as many games you'll be maxing out the 60Hz. Not sure the budget, but have you considered waiting for the 4k 144Hz screens due later this year?

 

[Hornzen]

My budget is around 1000 $. The new 4k monitors with 144hz, HDR and G-sync are going to be very expensive I think, probably 1600 $ ++. That's a lot of money for one monitor, but holy crap what a experience that must be!

 

[1LiquidPC]

I know what you mean, I'm guessing similar price as well. I got my monitor for $860 shipped I believe. Probably a fantastic experience if you have lots of GPU power for the 144Hz 4k HDR. Regarding your question though, all I can say is to me, the image quality of 4k is noticeably better than my previous 1440P. I wouldn't go back. That said, Windows 10 still has odd scaling issues with 4k in desktop applications,some browsers, ect. Not a deal breaker for me, but definitely noticable. Screens with 1440P have no issue with this to my knowledge and experience.

 

[Hornzen]

Yeah, I've heard about the scaling issues with 4k. Don't think that's gonna hold me back from buying a 4k monitor, but on the other hand the lack of high frame rates. I have tried gaming on both 4k and 1440p, and the image quality is much better with 4k imo, but 100 fps++ is also beautiful and orgasmic! Guess I want the best of both worlds, so maybe the best is to wait for the 4k 144hz monitors and save more money until it's on the market. BUT, a gtx 1080 ti will have problems to power up 100 fps ++ in new AAA titles in 4k in the future. And the question is do I need 100 fps++ in RPG's to have an awesome experience? I'm not sure, but I think 60 fps is enough.

 

[1LiquidPC]

Well, the super expensive 4k 144hz is more future proof. Getting 100+FPS will be a challenge for some current and future AAA games with 1080Ti. That said, I played 200+ hours of Witcher 1, 2, and 3 combined at 3440 x 1440 with avg. of around 70FPS in 3(not sure 1 and 2) and had a great experience. Didn't try those games with 4k, just playing ME Andromeda now, first 4k game for me. I don't have experience with 100Hz + monitors though, so no comments there.