Best 144 hz 1440p monitor?

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The ASUS PG279Q or Acer XB271HU are considered the top choices, which is why I included the latter. I have the ASUS.

I should point out that a GTX1070 isn't enough to power QHD @ 144hz in most AAA titles without sacrificing quite a bit in the settings. But it is a good 'futureproof' monitor as it is quite high end and won't be the defacto standard for a long while yet. Should be fine for older titles.

After that price point there are the 3440x1440 @ 75-100hz panels. And the recently released 4K 120-144hz monitors. (I don't like the overclocked marketing, 144hz monitor shouldn't have to sacrifice accuracy to run at 165hz and the new 4K panels shouldn't have to disable full chroma HDR to run at 144hz.)

There are also the 1080p 240hz...
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I have about 550$.
My specs:
CPU: Intel Core I7 6700k
MoBo: Asus Maximus 8 Hero
GPU: Asus GTX1070 Strix
Ram: GoodRAM Play DDR4 2400mhz 2x8gb.
Oh, forgot to clarify, I need a monitor with G-Sync technology.
 

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Well QHD 144hz monitors with G-sync pretty much start at $500. Dell would be the cheapest option:

24"
https://pcpartpicker.com/product/CwgPxr/dell-s2417dg-238-165hz-monitor-s2417dg
https://pcpartpicker.com/product/7HFXsY/acer-predator-xb241yu-238-2560x1440-165hz-monitor-xb241yu-bmiprz

27"
https://pcpartpicker.com/product/4yGj4D/dell-s2716dgr-270-2560x1440-144hz-monitor-s2716dgr
https://pcpartpicker.com/product/MTkwrH/acer-predator-xb1-270-2560x1440-165hz-monitor-umhx1aaa01
https://pcpartpicker.com/product/cdcMnQ/asus-rog-swift-pg278qr-270-2560x1440-144hz-monitor-pg278qr

Cheapest 27" VA (IPS) panel
https://pcpartpicker.com/product/ttnG3C/acer-monitor-xb271hubmiprz

ASUS, Dell, and Acer tend to use the same LCD panels, not very many manufacturers. So you can pick by price/appearance.

The cheaper panels are all TN, so they won't have great color or viewing angles. The VA panels are more expensive, but make a nice compromise for between performance and color. Not professional grade, but way more vibrant.
 
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Ok, I understand. If I had something around $800, what is the best monitor for this price?

 

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The ASUS PG279Q or Acer XB271HU are considered the top choices, which is why I included the latter. I have the ASUS.

I should point out that a GTX1070 isn't enough to power QHD @ 144hz in most AAA titles without sacrificing quite a bit in the settings. But it is a good 'futureproof' monitor as it is quite high end and won't be the defacto standard for a long while yet. Should be fine for older titles.

After that price point there are the 3440x1440 @ 75-100hz panels. And the recently released 4K 120-144hz monitors. (I don't like the overclocked marketing, 144hz monitor shouldn't have to sacrifice accuracy to run at 165hz and the new 4K panels shouldn't have to disable full chroma HDR to run at 144hz.)

There are also the 1080p 240hz panels that are targeted at competitive gamers.

 
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TechRadar had a recent review article
they said this one was in the top 10 (actually#6) and
at the advertised price,...you could get two.
'...Asus MG248Q
A budget monitor with 144Hz and Adaptive Sync

Screen size: 23.6-inch | Aspect ratio: 16:9 | Resolution: 1,920 x 1,080 | Brightness: 350 cd/m2 | Response time: 1ms | Viewing angle: 170/160 | Contrast ratio: 1 million:1 | Color support: SRGB 100%, Adobe RGB 72% | Weight: 16.98 pounds

$205.81
 

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But that wouldn't be 1440p. Thus the price difference. Also not G-Sync.
 

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IF you're asking for the very best paired with an Nvidia Graphics Card.

ASUS PG278QR / PG279Q.

There is also a curved option in the ASUS PG27VQ.

Anything else is pretty much below the best. Including any AMD Adaptive sync monitors, simply because AMD is meant to be budget and not the best anyways.
 

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Panels that support free-sync are available with identical quality to the G-sync capable ones. They are just cheaper because they aren't paying for the G-sync module itself (which is a quite expensive FPGA SoC). Not significantly worse in terms of the actual delivered experience. Maybe a tad more latency, but I haven't really seen a competent comparison that really lays it out.

When AMD has a decent GPU on the market free-sync will certainly be more desirable, so hopefully Navi delivers. But Vega 56 and Vega 64 are too expensive for what you get. Though a Vega 56 + Free Sync monitor is now just about the same as a GTX 1070 and a G-sync monitor price wise.

But if you want anything faster, it just isn't there, have to jump on the Nvidia bandwagon and pay the G-sync tax.

I waited for the PG279Q since I didn't like the appearance of Acer's chassis, now it might actually go the other way. Since they source the same panels, and Acer seems to have less quality control issues, I've been recommending them. Also cheaper. Pretty sure ASUS is just milking their brand recognition. There was a time they were the go to company for everything, but lately they seem to be middle ground when it comes to everything.
 

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I have the Dell S2716dg, and I like it very much.
It is G-Sync 144Hz, 2560x1440, 3 year warranty, elegant design, USB ports,
and color accuracy is very close of my other Dell Ultrasharp U2717D, after calibration in NVidia Control Panel
 
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What is the name of that 240hz monitors?

 

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ASUS PG258Q. Although i wouldn't recommend it for quite a few reasons. For one, it's mainly only targeted towards Esports gaming like CS GO, League of Legends, Overwatch. because 1080p resolution is quite fuzzy compared to 1440p and 4k in triple AAA Titles. You're also not going to reach 240 FPS in AAA Titles anyways.
 
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Thank you VERY much, but let me ask one more question: as you said, my pc is won’t be able to run games at 1440 and get 144 fps, so I thought that maybe I better should get FullHD? If so, what FullHD 144hz monitor are you recommend?

 

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Well technically even the GTX 1080 TI can't take full advantage of 144 hz on 1440p without adjusting the graphic details. on Ultra in AAA titles it sits around 80-120 FPS.

So, if you just want a good 1080p 144hz monitor. You could get something like a BenQ ZOWIE 24 inch. But, it doesn't have G-SYNC. If you want G-SYNC you could probably get an ASUS PG248Q. But this comes with 180z
 
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Ok, thanks a lot for your help!
 

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This all depends on your future plans. You are likely to keep a monitor for a long time vs a graphics card.

I only have a GTX1080 with my PG279Q and most games I play dip down into the 90s. However, I know at some point I will replace the GPU and the computer. The monitor was $800, so I need to keep that for a good while to make it worth its price. Basically me planning for the future.

1080p 24" is just fine. 27" is when you need 2560x1440. I had an early 27" 1080p panel. It was fine for gaming, but terrible for reading and desktop use. 32" is when you need 4K.

The nice thing about G-Sync is that it will smooth out gameplay and prevent tearing, which is another reason I bought the monitor. Knowing full well I wouldn't get max frames I still wanted to get rid of tearing (which was very noticeable towards the end of my use of my old 27")
 

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This is true, and if you had to choose which component to blow a bunch of money on graphics card or monitor. It's better to blow it on a monitor as you will likely upgrade your video card anyways.

But as gaming graphics continue to improve and new video cards are released. It's always going to be the less graphical demanding titles and esports titles that will be able to achieve high FPS 144+. Without running an SLI setup, graphics card will likely never be able to get above 144+ FPS in AAA titles. unless your GPU is overkill for the resolution. Just like the 1080 TI is considered overkill for 1080p gaming. But there are even games such as Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Wild Lands, That makes the 1080 TI work its hardest even on 1080p.
 

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Here is a wonderful inexpensive 1440p monitor from Acer:
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824009996

I own this monitor and am very happy with it. It doesn't have free sync or G-sync but with my MSI GTX 1080 Ti, I've found I really don't need it for the game I play (War Thunder). Perhaps if you play really hardcore triple-A titles you might want one of the more expensive 1440p monitors, but if the game you play doesn't really require it then this Acer might perform very well for you. It's great with streaming video content and is fantastic for gameplay without forcing out a fortune to own it.

The expensive monitors are, well, expensive. If they break down, they have to be replaced with something. Why not test the waters with the inexpensive but very capable Acer 27" IPS 1440p monitor. It might be just what you are looking for without the high cost of other over-the-top monitors. I really like mine. :)