New Monitor, 144hz or 4k.

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As title says, currently looking for a new monitor to replace my ancient LG thing.

Currently using 1920x1080 @60hz monitor.

For gaming (like BF4) which do you think I would get the most benefit from;

28" 4k monitor that runs at 60hz, with which I could currently reach about 60fps average with in BF4.

Or.

24" 1080 monitor that runs at 144hz, with which I could reach 130fps average in BF4.

Simply put, should I get the monitor that upgrades the refresh rate to 144hz, or the monitor that upgrades the resolution (even at 2k the 28" monitor has more definition than my current). I play a lot more than just BF4, but BF4 is the one I want to be able to continue playing at Ultra (except maybe some AA at 4k since it doesn't seem necessary).

EDIT: both monitors in question are G-sync monitors btw, I would probably go for a 144hz 1440p monitor if such existed with G-sync but one doesn't afaik.
 

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The 3rd 780ti was a stupid thought, didn't really think it through.
 

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I think I'll probably go for the 4k monitor. If it is sucky I'll just sell it and buy something else... If BF4 ultra is supposed to average 60fps I dunno how low it will drop to so I'd have to see for myself.

Hopefully they release a 144hz, 1440p monitor that's like 24"-26" and isn't a TN panel, although that thing will probably get pretty expensive.