Looking for a very high quality gaming monitor. Assume budget £300 > £600.

[YouBeautyRec]

I have a custom computer build underway. It will be used primarily for gaming. I have been buying components on a moderate budget for some time now. I have bought the latest intel i3, Dual Balistix Crucial 1600 Mhz RAM and a Seagate 1 TB HDD.



I have a 6 year old Graphics card from which when I bought it in 2011 was a high end watercooled graphics card; that has lived it's life unexpectedly long (AMD Radeon™ HD 6670). Although I did upgrade cooling considerably with a Vantage Midi ATX PC Gaming TowerComputer Case for a constant low temperature it's time to move onto a XFX AMD Radeon R9 295X2 8GB Graphics Card.


The link provided provides a brief overview of my current build progress:
http://uk.crucial.com/gbr/en/scanview/D41966B831D926C3


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As of now I would like to consider buying a XFX AMD Radeon R9 295X2 8GB Graphics Card. Naturally I would want the best of the best on the market that can provide me with 144Hz Game play and a higher native resolution than standard HD.


May I please ask

1) What in your opinion is the best monitor for high end gaming results; with some links to monitors please?

2) In any case that I may not chose any suggestions, is the Iiyama Prolite worth it; I currently play with a 720p tv; I want substantial gains?



As a new member I sincerely want to say a 'HUGE' thank you in advance as I know this community really knows the meaning of "Knowledge is power".

 

[LucoTF]

This is the current god of monitors: http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-monitor-90lm00u0b01370

But even the 295x2 wouldn't be able to handle it, you need an SLI rig ideally.

For you, I'd suggest this bad boy: http://www.scan.co.uk/products/27-acer-xg270hu-ultra-wide-2k-free-sync-monitor-tn-2560x1440-1ms-350cd-m-100m1-speakers-black-red-dp

 

[Bezzell]

The Acer XG270HU is the same as the SWIFT except is has a higher grade IPS panel instead of TN. It's the current "god" of Nvidia monitors.

Also, you don't need SLI to push a 1440p monitor. 4k yes, not 1440.

But as you're buying an AMD GPU, no need for either. Check out any of the Freesync panels.

 

[YouBeautyRec]

This is the current god of monitors: http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-monitor-90lm00u0b01370

But even the 295x2 wouldn't be able to handle it, you need an SLI rig ideally.

For you, I'd suggest this bad boy: http://www.scan.co.uk/products/27-acer-xg270hu-ultra-wide-2k-free-sync-monitor-tn-2560x1440-1ms-350cd-m-100m1-speakers-black-red-dp

As I got a new job as of recently, I will be buying the monitor suggested to me. Thank you so much.

 

[YouBeautyRec]

The Acer XG270HU is the same as the SWIFT except is has a higher grade IPS panel instead of TN. It's the current "god" of Nvidia monitors.

Also, you don't need SLI to push a 1440p monitor. 4k yes, not 1440.

But as you're buying an AMD GPU, no need for either. Check out any of the Freesync panels.

Absolutely. I agree, no SLI needed!
That's great advice.

Although I wanted some examples you did help me understand a bit more.

 

[LucoTF]

that acer will go great with your 295x2

1440p, 144hz and freesync!