1440p vs 144hz help

[Zion2014]

So i recently got a second gtx 970 in my computer, and was looking into a monitor upgrade. Looking into it i came down to two choices, 1440p or 1080p 144hz. I was wondering what people think is the better option, and what are some good options from each category.

 

[chenw]

Personally, I prefer refresh rate over resolution.

 

[esco_sid]

for fps games 144hz is helpful for the rest 1440p looks better so its up to u

 

[Novuake]

Larger resolution require better graphics card performance a lot more than higher refresh rate.
But then again, a refresh rate that high is extremely overrated.

Personally would just get a tripple monitor array of IPS 1080p monitors for the surround gaming.

 

[jimthenagual]

I mainly play MMOs so I went for a 1440p monitor. Gotta have a balsy system to run 1440p if you want to run graphic intensive games though.

 

[chenw]

Shouldn't be an issue for OP, s/he did say s/he got a second gtx 970, so there is plenty of power to drive 1440p at high fps, with a few exceptions.

 

[Gam3r01]

Anything more than 60Hz I consider a waste. Some people can tell the difference, I dont know if you can or not, but for me its not worth the price.
If you have the system to run it (which you have two 970s) 1440p would be better. (Or 5760x1080)

 

[Vergilangleos]

i prefer 1440p monitor

 

[chenw]

Higher resolutions can be 'faked', higher refresh rates cannot, which is my main reason to opt for higher refresh than higher resolution.

 

[Gam3r01]

If you can be faked into a higher resolution, you sure wont notice the Hz difference.

 

[chenw]

I notice the Hz far more than I have noticed the resolution or PPI difference between Swift and VX2770.

My main point is not about I can fake myself believing a DSR'ed 1440p as actual 1440p, but you can get some benefits of 1440p while retaining the benefits of 144hz, but you can't if you go 1440p 60 (EG drop down to 1080p and get 144hz).

 

[Novuake]

If you can be faked into a higher resolution, you sure wont notice the Hz difference.

Hahah this made my day.