[SOLVED] Is it worth to switch to 1440p with my rig?

[zoorned]

My rig is GTX 1080, i7 3770k @4.2, 16 GB RAM. I currently own a 1080p@75 LG24MP59G monitor and I use my PC for gaming purposes only, competitive shooters and modern games @60-90 fps. I am quite confused about all this monitor thing, so please help me out.

1. Given my rig is it worth the effort/money to switch to 1440p and why?
2. If so, do I need 144 Hz or 75 should suffice?
3. My CPU is rather old, would switching to 1440p help him to struggle less in games?
4. If you think it's a good idea to switch, what monitor would you recommend under 400$?

Thanks in advance!

 

[bmockeg]

My rig is GTX 1080, i7 3770k @4.2, 16 GB RAM. I currently own a 1080p@75 LG24MP59G monitor and I use my PC for gaming purposes only, competitive shooters and modern games @60-90 fps. I am quite confused about all this monitor thing, so please help me out.

1. Given my rig is it worth the effort/money to switch to 1440p and why?
2. If so, do I need 144 Hz or 75 should suffice?
3. My CPU is rather old, would switching to 1440p help him to struggle less in games?
4. If you think it's a good idea to switch, what monitor would you recommend under 400$?

Thanks in advance!

I wouldn’t switch to 1440p unless you had a 1080ti minimum. Get a 1080p 144hz monitor.

 

[gg83]

Picking the right Monitor is very difficult. I prefer IPS's rich colors over VA's high contrast. TN panels are good for 244hz and 1ms response time, but IPS is catching up. If you are gaming in a Very bright room try a Samsung VA panel. In a darker room an IPS. Really do your research on 1080p 144hz monitors. There are a ton of options.

 

[gg83]

You can get a killer Alienware 1080p 1ms 240hz ips monitor for $384. Lol, top of budget but its an example of what you can get. I'd say look for "g-sync compatible" at least.

 

[sizzling]

You can get a killer Alienware 1080p 1ms 240hz ips monitor for $384. Lol, top of budget but its an example of what you can get. I'd say look for "g-sync compatible" at least.

If it’s the one I am thinking about it heavily sacrifices colour accuracy and contrast ratio over typical IPS.

 

[bmockeg]

I wouldn’t switch to 1440p unless you had a 1080ti minimum. Get a 1080p 144hz monitor.

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1411431-REG/aoc_g2590fx_24_5_full_hd.html

This is really all you need. There’s no reason to spend a ton of money on a monitor. This is Gsync compatible and well reviewed. Use the resto of the money towards saving up for a new CPU/Motherboard/RAM. Unless you ONLY play high FPS comp games like CSGO LoL or Overwatch then 240hz is a waste and in AAA titles you’ll never see that frame rate.

 

[gg83]

If it’s the one I am thinking about it heavily sacrifices colour accuracy and contrast ratio over typical IPS.

AW2521HF this is the model#. There will always be sacrifices. 240hz is probably too high anyway. 1080p 144hz is good for most. I just highly recommend staying away from TN panels. Unless you have the reaction speed of a flying squirrel.