[SOLVED] Upgrade to a new monitor ?

[bucky7837]

I currently am building a new i7 8700k system just waiting for CPU to be in stock.

I7 8700k
MSI z370 gaming pro carbon
16gb 3000mhz ddr4 ram
Evga 850 GQ watt psu
MSI gtx 1080

I currently have a 4k 60fps monitor but I was wondering if it's worth it to get a new monitor 144hz and 2k resolution which brand is best etc.

 

[WildCard999]

Depends on the games you play, for non competitive FPS and more single player/MMO type games I'd keep your 4K. If you are into competitive FPS then I'd consider the 1440P/144hz monitor. Also the 9th gen Intel's might be coming out soon so you may want to look at the 9700K.

There's also 3440x1440P/75hz+ monitors I'd consider as well since 21:9 gives a more immersive gaming experience.

 

[bucky7837]

I want to experience g sync as I only have 60fps with v sync on. I play all types of games just wanted to see if I could get over 100 fps on certain games

 

[WildCard999]

I want to experience g sync as I only have 60fps with v sync on. I play all types of games just wanted to see if I could get over 100 fps on certain games

Well you can test that on your current monitor, just change the game resolution to 2560x1440P and turn off vsync, this will give you a idea of what FPS you'd get.

 

[guanyu210379]

4k 60Hz vs 1440p 144/165Hz?
Well, it depends on the game type you play more.
For RPGs or anything like that, I would rather keep the 4k 60Hz.
For shooting games or racing games, if you play seriously, I would grab the fastest monitor a.k.a. 1440p 144/165Hz.

If you do decide to go for 1440p 144/165hz, I would go for any 1440p 144/165Hz IPS monitor with GSync (because of your nVIdia GPU) you can find e.g. ASUS PG279Q, ACER XB271HU, etc.

About your processor, wait for the I7 9xxx or if you need a PC immediately, grab Ryzen 5 2600 or 7 2700. Forget about I7 8700k with it's current price.

 

[SgtScream]

If you're going to stick with the gtx 1080 and expect to get 3-5 years of performance out of it, then yes go with a 1440p gsync panel. The GTX 1080TI struggles to maintain 60FPS in modern triple A titles.

 

[bucky7837]

I got the CPU from Amazon UK for £303.99 before the price increase just waiting for stock

 

[Karadjgne]

A gtx1080 is only so-so with a 4k/60Hz monitor. There'll be more than a few AAA titles that'll require lowered detail settings just to get decent fps, meaning don't expect BF1 at ultra settings to get 60fps. Moving upto a new 4k/144Hz isn't going to change that, unless the majority of games are simpler graphically, like the Sims or Skyrim etc.

As said, for a gtx1080, if you are looking to increase fps, drop to a 1440p/144Hz. That'll be an upgrade as far as first person shooters, fast paced games like BF1 or GtaV etc, but not picture quality difference between 4k and 1440p.

In order to make good use out of 4k/144Hz you'd need a RTX2080ti.

 

[guanyu210379]

I got the CPU from Amazon UK for £303.99 before the price increase just waiting for stock

No one is selling I7 8700k with that price, of course it is not available.
You can find available I7 8700k only over £400.
If you wanna wait, you might as well wait for the coming I7 9xxx.

 

[feelinfroggy777]

In my opinion, the 1080 is not really a 4k card. It is a very good GPU, but it wont push 60fps at max settings in games. I would look for a 1440p high refresh rate monitor. The 1080/8700k is the perfect card for those monitors.

I will have to echo WildCard999's advice and strongly recommend a 3440x1440p panel. You can get the best of both worlds with 75-120hz refresh and 2.5k resolution. Plus the added horizontal real estate makes gaming amazing. Some of the higher end panels can get pricey, but they have come down considerably over the past year.

Here is a decent price on a high end 34" widescreen that will serve you well for the next decade.

PCPartPicker part list: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/jx4Km8
Price breakdown by merchant: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/jx4Km8/by_merchant/

Monitor: Acer - Predator Z35P 35.0" 3440x1440 100Hz Monitor ($747.98 @ Amazon)
Total: $747.98
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-10-04 08:27 EDT-0400

Also, you don't need an 850 watt PSU for that system. A quality 550 - 650watt PSU will push that rig just fine.

 

[bucky7837]

I got the CPU for nice price £303.99 I'm very happy

 

[SgtScream]

I got the CPU for nice price £303.99 I'm very happy

Yeah man. What cpu cooler do you have on that beast?

 

[bucky7837]

I got the CPU for nice price £303.99 I'm very happy

Yeah man. What cpu cooler do you have on that beast?

I just got the CPU today so I will be using a Corsair h115i pro

 

[SgtScream]

In my opinion, the 1080 is not really a 4k card. It is a very good GPU, but it wont push 60fps at max settings in games. I would look for a 1440p high refresh rate monitor. The 1080/8700k is the perfect card for those monitors.

I will have to echo WildCard999's advice and strongly recommend a 3440x1440p panel. You can get the best of both worlds with 75-120hz refresh and 2.5k resolution. Plus the added horizontal real estate makes gaming amazing. Some of the higher end panels can get pricey, but they have come down considerably over the past year.

Here is a decent price on a high end 34" widescreen that will serve you well for the next decade.

PCPartPicker part list: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/jx4Km8
Price breakdown by merchant: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/jx4Km8/by_merchant/

Monitor: Acer - Predator Z35P 35.0" 3440x1440 100Hz Monitor ($747.98 @ Amazon)
Total: $747.98
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-10-04 08:27 EDT-0400

Also, you don't need an 850 watt PSU for that system. A quality 550 - 650watt PSU will push that rig just fine.

I wish they had that panel in IPS instead of VA.