1440p or 1080p 120hz monitor? For gaming

[Axzevos]

Hello, I'am gonna build a gaming computer. I'am gonna buy gtx 780 and play on a single monitor. I want to get the best K/D as possible and the best graphic. I'am not sure if I should get 1440p 60hz monitor or 120hz 1080p monitor. What will be best for a gtx 780 and for me.

 

[dannyp1034]

It's personal preference, but I'll give you some points:

1) I prefer my LARGE 27" screen, even though I game at 1920x1080 most of the time because most games at 2560x1440 look almost exactly THE SAME. Main exceptions are Torchlight, Diablo 3, Starcraft 2 etc (games with small text/HUDs). Even at 1920x1080, it still looks better than a 27" with a NATIVE resolution of 1920x1080.

2) I prefer 2560x1440 for desktop applications (must setup right: DPI scaling of 25% or so, and CTRL-Mouse Scroll to change size in browsers).

3) Some 120Hz monitors have a 60Hz HDMI input (DVI is 120Hz PC format; HDMI is HDTV format).

4) 3D support?

5) Even a GTX780 will struggle to maintain 120FPS in many games, though you still have the option of Adaptive HALF VSYNC for 60FPS VSYNC on 120Hz monitors.

6) *MOST 27", 2560x1440 monitors have issues such as bleeding etc. Be very careful when buying one. The one with the least issues may be the Dell U2711 but it's also $1000. Other than slightly sparkly anti-glare (doesn't affect gameplay) mine's been perfect for three years except when it failed but the new monitor arrived next day with a pre-paid waybill so I paid nothing.

SUMMARY:
If you can find a 27", 2560x1440 screen with no issues, it really is awesome to game that large. The large screen makes you feel more immersed and it's great for top-down games like Starcraft 2 with the extra real estate.

Be prepared to do a lot of research and spend some money though.

Thanks. But money is the problem! I'am gonna use 2000 dollars on the pc and only 300 dollars on the screen :s. Is it worth to save money a month or so to get that beast screen?

I can't answer the question of whether it's worth it to you as I said it's $1000 and I love mine, but if your budget is $300 roughly for a screen you shouldn't even be thinking about a 2560x1440 monitor. I recommend you get the BEST QUALITY you can for that budget which would likely be a 60Hz 23" or 24" monitor.

I'll Google and see what's available for $300 to $400.

just get a BenQ they are reasonably priced barely any eye strain 75Hz is plenty enough, they were used for over 10 different pro gaming tournaments in the past year, have pretty nice picture, and are great for games like starcraft and call of duty, it even has a built in RTS gaming mode which is also great for FPS games and the monitor is only 1080p, there is no delay thats recognizable at all and ive had mine for a few months now and its awesome! need to adjust the picture settings a little when you first get it to get the quality right and color right but besides that they are great i got my BenQ RL2455HM brand new for less than $200 off amazon right in your budget and it may also only be 24" but trust me its plenty and the smaller the screen the less sensitive it feels when playing games on highsensitivity giving you less eye strain and more accuracy when playing on high sensitivities definetly a must buy for the price and quality! if you want a link to it lemme know
P.S. its actually more to buy it used off amazon so if you do just buy it new!

 

[Prathit Pannase]

How does 1080p look on 1440p 27inch pls monitor ?
While playing games and watching movies ?
I tried finding videos on YouTube
But no luck 🙁
And is gloss screen better or matte ?
I am going to order the qnix qx2710 1440p pls monitor this week.
😉

 

[InStars]

Just get a Qnix 2710, it's a 27' PLS-panel monitor that you can overclock to ~120Hz.

I bought one for 320$ and it's really the best deal in this price-range.


Offcourse it may be not as fast as real TN 144Hz monitor, but far the superrior color quality and resolution just makes up for it.

 

[BuzzKenway]

Wait for new upcoming Asus Rog Swift monitor .
You all things are satisfied . 1440p and 144 Hz and 3D Vision support .

http://www.asus.com/us/News/xXtX0FNhXQWPrry7

It will release soon !

Hope that helps !!!

 

[leroi]

Hello, I'am gonna build a gaming computer. I'am gonna buy gtx 780 and play on a single monitor. I want to get the best K/D as possible and the best graphic. I'am not sure if I should get 1440p 60hz monitor or 120hz 1080p monitor. What will be best for a gtx 780 and for me.

I have not played on a 1440p monitor,but I just bought that monitor mentioned above, the Asus vg248qe, and it is beyond amazing...especially with the thing you can do to enable the 3d led strobing in 2d mode. I run my monitor at 120 with the stobe enabled and it literally looks as good as a CRT monitor.

 

[bystander]

Do you use that TV up close or at a distance? Typically, a 42" display requires distance to be usable at which point, a smaller monitor up close isn't really a loss.

 

[mason marnell@1457018692]

If you're still interested in a new monitor then this one on newegg is an awesome deal:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA4JH1NB1871&cm_re=1440p-_-0JC-0009-00020-_-Product
It's 1440p, 27 inch, 4 ms, has a base refresh of 60 hz and states that it's overclockable with most people getting from around 90-110 hz. It's only $280 for that good of a monitor but the only drawback is that some panels may not be perfect, some may have back light bleed, a few dead pixels, etc. It' s not too common but it's a possibilty. The warranty is pretty picky but I'm sure if you *hmmmhmm* "extended" the warranty then you could get a replace or a refund if you wanted