[SOLVED] Gaming on a HP 4K Z27 Dispaly - Bad Idea?

[RoguE46]

I'm currently exploring some options for a new monitor. I'm a creative and work quite a lot in Photoshop, Illustrator, Light room, etc. On the other hand I also do a little gaming on my free time. I just built my first PC and picked up Gears 5. It has opened my eyes to how much better gaming on a PC than a console.

I was going to pick up the HP 4k Z27 monitor (~$500). This is a 60hz IPS monitor; but this monitor does not have freesync or g-sync compatibility (I'm running a rtx 2060 super). I am curious if I would have issues gaming with this display? Is it worth getting a 144hz display instead?

I guess I have something particular in mind I am looking for, if anyone has suggestions for a good all around monitor I can create/edit creative content on and comfortably play games I am all ears.

What I'm looking for:
Price range: $400-$550 ($600 tops)
IPS Display
4K or QHD
27"- 34"
Height adjustable
No curved display - not ideal for content creation
Open to ultrawide displays - but not my 1st choice

 

[PrinceTexasLoaf]

I'd recommend going for 1440p 144hz display over the 4k 60 hz I haven't owned a 144hz display before
but the day my dad got one he noticed a huge difference so did I
you will also save a lot of money and get that free sync or gsync most likely

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1506379-REG/asus_27_tuf_vg27bq_extreme.html

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0149QBOF0?tag=pcpapi-20&linkCode=ogi&th=1&psc=1

I recommend this one it has 165 hz ;P https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0711T4RDF?tag=pcpapi-20&linkCode=ogi&th=1&psc=1

 

[logainofhades]

I would also recommend 1440p, 144hz, over 4k 60hz.

 

[RoguE46]

I'd recommend going for 1440p 144hz display over the 4k 60 hz I haven't owned a 144hz display before
but the day my dad got one he noticed a huge difference so did I
you will also save a lot of money and get that free sync or gsync most likely

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1506379-REG/asus_27_tuf_vg27bq_extreme.html

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0149QBOF0?tag=pcpapi-20&linkCode=ogi&th=1&psc=1

I recommend this one it has 165 hz ;P https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0711T4RDF?tag=pcpapi-20&linkCode=ogi&th=1&psc=1

Thank you! I appreciate you sharing that. I am definitely going to go with a 1440p 144hz panel. Because I work on creative content, I do want it to be IPS as well.

It has come down to these 3 displays:

1. Asus TUF VG27AQ - I love this panel. My only gripe is the bezel w/ the button logos - this kills me. I am also not a fan of the red ring on the base, but with a little vinyl wrap that is an easy fix (just me being picky).

2. Aorus AD27QD - Only reason I am considering this is because it has that clean bezeless design, unlike the Asus Tuf. On the other hand, I hate the RGB on the back and on the stand. Way over kill and unnecessary.

3. Pixio PX7 Prime - This is almost ideal. I just wish it had some of those extra features the Asus Tuf and Aorus offer, but it is clean and simple design like the HP Z27 I originally wanted.

 

[RoguE46]

I would also recommend 1440p, 144hz, over 4k 60hz.

Thank you. I appreciate your reply and giving your opinion.

I brought my decision down to the 3 1440p IPS panels above.

 

[PrinceTexasLoaf]

they all seem nice but the aorus looks real NICE and there's rgb control so you should be able to turn rgb off I'd assume or maybe change the color to white or something like that