Best (Cheapest too) Display/Monitor thats 2560 x 1440 at 144/120Hz

[aleksandar.mladenoski123]

the title says it all

 

[feelinfroggy777]

The best and the cheapest don't collide. It really depends on what features you want. If 1440p and 144hz is the minimum specs, then the cheapest wont have IPS panel or gsync. If you have an AMD GPU, then you have no need for gsync. IPS has better image quality and viewing angles than TN, but TN panels are cheaper and have a faster response time. Size also plays into it as typically a 24" will be cheaper than 27", but not always.

Here is a good price for a 27/1440p with TN and free sync.

https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824009769&cm_re=gaming_monitor-_-24-009-769-_-Product

This is one of the cheaper 1440p monitors that has gsync.

https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824011057&cm_re=gaming_monitor-_-24-011-057-_-Product

This one checks all the boxes as it is 27/1440p/IPS/Gsync. But it is expensive.

https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824106004&cm_re=gaming_monitor-_-24-106-004-_-Product

 

[aleksandar.mladenoski123]

The best and the cheapest don't collide. It really depends on what features you want. If 1440p and 144hz is the minimum specs, then the cheapest wont have IPS panel or gsync. If you have an AMD GPU, then you have no need for gsync. IPS has better image quality and viewing angles than TN, but TN panels are cheaper and have a faster response time. Size also plays into it as typically a 24" will be cheaper than 27", but not always.

Here is a good price for a 27/1440p with TN and free sync.

https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824009769&cm_re=gaming_monitor-_-24-009-769-_-Product

This is one of the cheaper 1440p monitors that has gsync.

https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824011057&cm_re=gaming_monitor-_-24-011-057-_-Product

This one checks all the boxes as it is 27/1440p/IPS/Gsync. But it is expensive.

https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824106004&cm_re=gaming_monitor-_-24-106-004-_-Product

damn that is alot....Anything cheaper? Im up for going the worst build quality for function hah

 

[feelinfroggy777]

Whats your budget? What GPU do you have?

 

[aleksandar.mladenoski123]

Whats your budget? What GPU do you have?

250$ maybe a taaaad more.

1080 Ti

 

[King_V]

Given that you have a top of the line video card, you might want to wait on your monitor upgrade until you have a significantly bigger budget.

EDIT: I'd also throw in that, assuming gaming is your primary concern, an ultra-wide monitor would give an excellent experience, but ultra-wide monitors also tend to be expensive.

 

[J_E_D_70]

Another option is the S2716DG from Dell. Depending on where you are, it's normally cheaper than the competing models with the same specs. Had mine two years, great unit. Need to match that GPU with a great monitor. Don't cheap out!

 

[aleksandar.mladenoski123]

Another option is the S2716DG from Dell. Depending on where you are, it's normally cheaper than the competing models with the same specs. Had mine two years, great unit. Need to match that GPU with a great monitor. Don't cheap out!

dude its 600$ mate I said 250$ with a tad more not freaking double!

 

[aleksandar.mladenoski123]

Given that you have a top of the line video card, you might want to wait on your monitor upgrade until you have a significantly bigger budget.

EDIT: I'd also throw in that, assuming gaming is your primary concern, an ultra-wide monitor would give an excellent experience, but ultra-wide monitors also tend to be expensive.

hows 270$?

 

[feelinfroggy777]

These are the cheapest two on pcpartpicker. The prices may change on your location. The Acer is the one I recommended the beginning. The Acer is on sale, that is why it is on the list. The same monitor may not be on sale in your location. So the AOC may be a cheaper option.

PCPartPicker part list: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/zLHqxY
Price breakdown by merchant: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/zLHqxY/by_merchant/

Monitor: Acer - XG270HU 27.0" 2560x1440 144Hz Monitor ($319.99 @ Newegg)
Monitor: AOC - AG241QX 23.8" 2560x1440 144Hz Monitor ($318.99 @ Best Buy)
Total: $638.98
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-05-21 10:40 EDT-0400

 

[King_V]

Given that you have a top of the line video card, you might want to wait on your monitor upgrade until you have a significantly bigger budget.

EDIT: I'd also throw in that, assuming gaming is your primary concern, an ultra-wide monitor would give an excellent experience, but ultra-wide monitors also tend to be expensive.

hows 270$?

Not even close - plus, consider how long monitors last. You'd likely carry a new monitor over to your next PC or possibly next two PCs.


For example - my previous monitor I used from late 2011 to 2017.


What's your current monitor?

 

[aleksandar.mladenoski123]

Given that you have a top of the line video card, you might want to wait on your monitor upgrade until you have a significantly bigger budget.

EDIT: I'd also throw in that, assuming gaming is your primary concern, an ultra-wide monitor would give an excellent experience, but ultra-wide monitors also tend to be expensive.

hows 270$?

Not even close - plus, consider how long monitors last. You'd likely carry a new monitor over to your next PC or possibly next two PCs.


For example - my previous monitor I used from late 2011 to 2017.


What's your current monitor?

I dont have a pc neither a monitor. I just spec out the price of how much im gonna spend and im probs gonna get it like in 2-3 weeks

 

[feelinfroggy777]

If 250 is what you have for a monitor, you may want to consider the 1080 instead of the 1080ti. The 1080 will be very good for 1440p. The only way you can go cheaper at 1440p is to get a 60hz/75hz panel. At that refresh rate, your monitor will be the bottleneck to the 1080ti.

I agree with King V, spending money on a monitor is not like other computer parts. A good monitor will last you a decade, unlike your computer.

 

[J_E_D_70]

Just a suggestion, but it would be worth dropping down to a gtx 1070 to afford a 1440p/144hz/gsync monitor. I get right around 100fps in BF1. Less taxing games run near the refresh rate. Gsync keeps it all smooth regardless. And, the monitor will last you all the way thru your next GPU upgrade.