Question I need a monitor.

[alexnitro2005]

Hello. I need a monitor to my gtx 1060 3gb, i5 7400, 16 ram pc. By budget is 350$. It would be perfect with a 2k, ips 144hz monitor, but I can downgrade on one or two of the specs. I need the monitor both for gaming and photo editing, 50/50. Thanks!

 

[logainofhades]

I don't think your system is capable of running games at 144hz, at either of the commonly interpreted "2k" resolutions. Still, here are two for you to consider at both 1080p, and 1440p.

PCPartPicker Part List

Monitor: Acer - ED323QUR Abidpx 31.5" 2560x1440 144 Hz Monitor ($299.00 @ Amazon)
Monitor: MSI - Optix MAG271C 27.0" 1920x1080 144 Hz Monitor ($256.90 @ B&H)
Total: $555.90
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2019-07-02 08:32 EDT-0400

 

[alexnitro2005]

I don't think your system is capable of running games at 144hz, at either of the commonly interpreted "2k" resolutions. Still, here are two for you to consider at both 1080p, and 1440p.

PCPartPicker Part List

Monitor: Acer - ED323QUR Abidpx 31.5" 2560x1440 144 Hz Monitor ($299.00 @ Amazon)
Monitor: MSI - Optix MAG271C 27.0" 1920x1080 144 Hz Monitor ($256.90 @ B&H)
Total: $555.90
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2019-07-02 08:32 EDT-0400

Yes, I checked over the specs and I want to go either 1080p 144hz or 1440p 60hz. Which of them should I choose for gaming and editing? Thanks

 

[logainofhades]

I would probably go with 1080p. 1440p, even at 60hz, is not going to be very enjoyable, with your setup.