R9 390 and 144hz Monitor?

[ZackTheBlobFish]

I've heard a couple of people say the vg248qe is only compatible with nvidia graphics cards, but I have AMD. Is this true and could I still get 144hz

 

[Chugalug_]

They're wrong; no monitor is limited to any graphics card, even the ones with G-Sync/Freesync etc.
It just means that you won't be able to use some features in those cases, but with the VG248QE there is no difference.
The R9 390 should hold up very well, enjoy!

 

[dorsai]

Any monitor and graphics card are compatible as long as they have the same port type...DVI, HDMI, or Displayport being the most common options. Some monitors come with nVidia or AMD specific sync technology that can only be used on compatible graphics cards...but even these "purpose built" monitors will still work as a regular monitor with any brand GPU.

 

[ZackTheBlobFish]

They're wrong; no monitor is limited to any graphics card, even the ones with G-Sync/Freesync etc.
It just means that you won't be able to use some features in those cases, but with the VG248QE there is no difference.
The R9 390 should hold up very well, enjoy!

Well, shit you're a monitor expert, know of any that are just as good if not better? Maybe have gsync or freesync, or even better color?

 

[Chugalug_]

This has better color and is actually cheaper.
Also features Freesync.
http://pcpartpicker.com/product/FZJkcf/acer-xf240h-240-144hz-monitor-umfx0aa001
G-Sync is pointless at 1080p, that money is better spent on performance where it will have greater effect.

 

[ZackTheBlobFish]

This has better color and is actually cheaper.
Also features Freesync.
http://pcpartpicker.com/product/FZJkcf/acer-xf240h-240-144hz-monitor-umfx0aa001
G-Sync is pointless at 1080p, that money is better spent on performance where it will have greater effect.

Stupid question, but what makes it have better color, im comparing side by side with vg248qe and color just looks better. darks are more defined etc

 

[Chugalug_]

Better panels with better contrast and viewing angles.
I run a store, I have the XF240H and VG248QE on display and have previously used the XL2411Z; a monitor which uses the same panel as the VG248QE, and I can tell you the VG248QE's panel looks more washed out.

 

[ZackTheBlobFish]

Better panels with better contrast and viewing angles.
I run a store, I have the XF240H and VG248QE on display and have previously used the XL2411Z; a monitor which uses the same panel as the VG248QE, and I can tell you the VG248QE's panel looks more washed out.

Alright, cool man, I guess I'll go for the xf240h and with my extra money I'll buy a couple sticks of ram. Appreciate it a lot man!