Dual Monitor Recommendations

[Plumss]

I'm looking for 2 monitors for my PC build. One will be for gaming so I want 144hz at at least 1920x1080. Would it be smart to get two 1920x1080 monitors that's are 144hz, or only 1 144hz since I will only be gaming on one. They also need VESA mounting. Thanks for the suggestions.

 

[captaincharisma]

its always best to have identical monitors when doing a multi monitor setup.

 

[androbourne]

I'm not sure about the mounting. But check these monitors out. Very good for gaming, Gsync, low MS etc... I have two of them. One with freesync (secondary monitor) that I use to switch between my Intel and AMD system and I have the one below as my primary monitor for my Intel when I game. The only issues I've ever had with the monitor, was when I first powered it on, the brightness was too high and had to turn it down lol. It's been working like a champ for over two years and prices have dropped a lot since my purchase.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00SIZ8QDM/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[Plumss]

I'm not sure about the mounting. But check these monitors out. Very good for gaming, Gsync, low MS etc... I have two of them. One with freesync (secondary monitor) that I use to switch between my Intel and AMD system and I have the one below as my primary monitor for my Intel when I game. The only issues I've ever had with the monitor, was when I first powered it on, the brightness was too high and had to turn it down lol. It's been working like a champ for over two years and prices have dropped a lot since my purchase.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00SIZ8QDM/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I've seen those monitors alot but I'd rather have monitors with less of a border.

 

[androbourne]

And what is your budget? Because border less or slim border normally cost a decent amount more.

 

[Plumss]

I would like less than 400

 

[androbourne]

Per monitor correct? and what GPU are you planning on using?

 

[Plumss]

Yes, per monitor. Currently have a gtx 970 ssc

 

[androbourne]

This seems to be a better good fit.

https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824236828&cm_re=frameless_gaming_monitor-_-24-236-828-_-Product

Or if these borders are not to large for you.

https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA0AJ58H2819

Little more then you wanted on the first one, but you don't want to give up MS or GSync to get something cheaper. That would be a bad idea on the long run.

Problem with Gsync is that they tend to be more expensive then Freesync monitors because GSync requires additional hardware to be installed at the factory. Freesync does not so its cheaper.

Just an example but a comparable freesync monitor is like $100 some cheaper.
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIACVB6EG0898&cm_re=frameless_monitors-_-24-009-769-_-Product

 

[Plumss]

Why is gsync so necessary

 

[androbourne]

It is basically like vsync but 100% better. It eliminates tearing and display lag etc...

If you game, it's pretty important. As it replaces the old, crappy vsync option.

 

[Plumss]

This monitor that I've been looking at has freesync, not gsync. Is there a big difference?

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B074JLD4HZ/_encoding=UTF8?coliid=I3DIASHW7E4DPT&colid=2JBUXH2WXWUR2&psc=0

 

[androbourne]

Freesync only works with AMD GPUs and GSync is for Nvidia. Because you have a GTX, you need GSync.

That's why I asked what GPU you were using.