Question Best way to set up a gaming monitor ?

[MJS WARLORD]

Sorry if this is a long posting but i am giving you all the information i think you might need.

20 odd years ago when i got my first pc my monitor was a 24 inch square flat screen Packard bell with 4 usb ports , i cant remember what connection cable it used , all i can recall is that it was one of the first flat monitors to appear on the market so it was expensive , i do recall being shocked at the price because the monitor was £500 all those years ago and the pc was £750. I think i paid over the odds for the monitor because it was new technology.

My current set up is 8 years old and has a zotac gtx 1080 , it has 3 display ports , 1 hdmi and 1 dvi socket , it is connected to a benq 24 inch wide screen hmdi eye care monitor using the dvi socket , i dont use the hdmi because i was told even though the benq has hdmi in its name i should use the dvi socket.

I would like to swap my monitor for something new , maybe this https://www.amazon.co.uk/MSI-MPG-27...&hvnetw=o&hvqmt=e&hvbmt=be&hvdev=c&hvlocint=&

My problem is , we refresh rates , 1080 , k4 , some high end monitors seem to only give 60 fps and i note this monitor is display port 1.4 .... does a gpu socket have to be labelled 1.4.

Regardless of if i choose this monitor or a different one i have no idea of the best way to set up a gaming monitor

 

[faalin]

They typically dont have a marking or stamped on the back plate what version the ports are, you would have to read the manual. But yes your ports are version 1.4 on your GPU.

 

[SkyNetRising]

My current set up is 8 years old and has a zotac gtx 1080
I would like to swap my monitor for something new , maybe this https://www.amazon.co.uk/MSI-MPG-27...&hvnetw=o&hvqmt=e&hvbmt=be&hvdev=c&hvlocint=&

Do you understand that 4k is 4 times more pixels than 1080p ?
1st - pixels will be tiny. Letters on screen will be tiny.

If your age is the same as for person in your profile photo, then your eye sight probably is not the best.​

I'd suggest you choose 32" or 34" 1440p screen instead.​

2nd - do not expect to be gaming at 4k on your GTX 1080.

FPS wil plummet compared to what you're getting on your old monitor.​

 

[Master_Shifu]

Your GTX 1080 is a solid card, but yeah, 4K gaming at high refresh rates might be a bit of a stretch. Here's my take on your questions:

• DisplayPort Version: DP 1.4 is the latest version, double-check the Zotac website for your specific model.
• New Monitor: The MSI MPG you linked looks like a great option! However, as others mentioned, 4K might be a bit overkill for a 1080. Here's why:
  • Sharpness: Text and UI elements might appear very small on a 27-inch 4K monitor.
  • Performance: 4K gaming requires a lot of graphics horsepower. Your 1080 might struggle to maintain high frame rates at 4K, especially in newer games.
• Alternative Resolution: Consider a 1440p monitor instead. It offers a good balance between resolution, sharpness, and frame rates for your GTX 1080. You'll get a noticeable upgrade in image quality and smoothness compared to 1080p without sacrificing too much performance.

Once you get your new monitor, make sure to set the correct resolution and refresh rate in your graphics card control panel (Nvidia Control Panel for you). You might also find some helpful settings optimization guides online for your specific monitor model.