Chugalug_ :
Please take the time to read the original post. 🙁
"Budget it somewhat an issue, being I don't want to spend $700 on a monitor, but I can throw a little more cash at it than most people. "
I read the ENTIRE post, including where he says "money isn't an issue" later on.
As for the 25", IPS, 2560x1440, 60Hz monitor he linked...
I can tell you that I bought the DELL version for my sister, and I also have a 27" version with otherwise the same specs. I am VERY happy with my monitor.
While I do have 60Hz, no GSYNC I have tried the other monitors and GSYNC does add a lot to the experience, combined with a higher refresh rate.
WITHOUT using GSYNC you have to be even more careful if you'd gotten a 144Hz monitor (you can't just enable VSYNC ON because then you'd get stuttering below 144FPS so then you get options like "Half Adaptive VSYNC" which is 72FPS ON cap, but auto turns off below a GPU output of 72FPS.
The ADAPTIVE feature which I use on my 60Hz monitor allows VSYNC to prevent screen tear (but adds lag), but auto turns off VSYNC to avoid stutter (which is usually better than having screen tear).
So again what do I think?
I think you'll enjoy it likely. It's pretty difficult to assign value. How much BETTER is the $700 to $800 models with GSYNC and 144Hz?
If I had the money I'd get one of those, if I did not I'd get something like what you linked. Maybe the $350 one I have above in the $800 combo. My highest priority is:
a) 2560x1440
(or 3440x1440 for ultra-wide high budget), and
b) IPS, and
c) good reviews, comments
d) good WARRANTY
The DELL version has an excellent Warranty. I can't stay so won't investigate, but the Dell had 3-year, zero dead-pixel, and no-cost shipping (I used it with my U2711 when died at 2.5 years usage. Free. One day though no guarantees.).
Not sure of that Asus, but the similar 25" ($250?) Acer panel had a 1-year, allows some dead pixels, and you must pay some shipping.
SUMMARY:
Read all my comments, but in the end it's up to you.
(27" is noticeably larger than 25" by the way)
UPDATE: if you can get over 120FPS on a 60Hz monitor it will give you less lag/sluggishness. Just enable FAST SYNC after playing with VSYNC ON at 60Hz and compare the two (for a title you can achieve over 120FPS from the GPU).
I find 60FPS with normal VSYNC ON fine for racing games myself. They may seem fast but I don't see the high-twitch requirement that other shooters for example have with sudden targets, turning around etc.