Question Upgrading to a 144hz monitor

[MemphisRaine]

Guys I need your help with my dilemma right now. I currently have a gtx 970 xtreme gaming from gigabyte and im planning of upgrading my monitor to a 144hz. I have 2 monitors that I'm eyeing at the moment. I'll post link below.


ACER 27 XB271HU PREDATOR XB1
https://dynaquestpc.com/collections/27-43-inch/products/acer-27-xb271hu-predator-xb1-gaming

and

ASUS PG258Q ROG SWIFT 24.5
https://dynaquestpc.com/collections/23-25-inch/products/asus-24-5-inch-rog-swift-pg258q-1ms-240hz-gsync-1080p

The games that im playing are BF CoD and CSGO mostly. I'd like to ask on which monitor can I maximize or would be best for the future if I plan on upgrading my GPU in abt a year.

Thanks in advance!

 

[jankerson]

You would be set for 1080P, your current card is light for 1440P so an upgrade would be needed.

 

[MemphisRaine]

You would be set for 1080P, your current card is light for 1440P so an upgrade would be needed.

I do understand that, that's why I asked which would be best as I'm also eyeing on upgrading my GPU later on. if you could also put in the pros and cons? Thanks.

 

[ThatVietGuy]

Depends on what you're gunning for in one year.

If you're going to upgrade your GPU for 1440p gaming in one year, go with the Acer.

 

[jankerson]

You would be set for 1080P, your current card is light for 1440P so an upgrade would be needed.

I do understand that, that's why I asked which would be best as I'm also eyeing on upgrading my GPU later on. if you could also put in the pros and cons? Thanks.

Pros are that you will be ready for the new GPU and it's a great Monitor. I have an Acer Predator XB1 XB271HU abmiprz 27" 16:9 LCD.

Minus is the current GPU is light for 1440P so you will have to lower your settings until you get the frame rate you need.

 

[MemphisRaine]

You would be set for 1080P, your current card is light for 1440P so an upgrade would be needed.

I do understand that, that's why I asked which would be best as I'm also eyeing on upgrading my GPU later on. if you could also put in the pros and cons? Thanks.

Pros are that you will be ready for the new GPU and it's a great Monitor. I have an Acer Predator XB1 XB271HU abmiprz 27" 16:9 LCD.

Minus is the current GPU is light for 1440P so you will have to lower your settings until you get the frame rate you need.

I think I can endure playing while on 1080 on the acer until I can have my GPU upgraded. But, do you think if i set it on 1080 will that play fine on my current games? I'm not planning on setting it on the 1440 yet as I understand what your point is.

 

[jankerson]

You would be set for 1080P, your current card is light for 1440P so an upgrade would be needed.

I do understand that, that's why I asked which would be best as I'm also eyeing on upgrading my GPU later on. if you could also put in the pros and cons? Thanks.

Pros are that you will be ready for the new GPU and it's a great Monitor. I have an Acer Predator XB1 XB271HU abmiprz 27" 16:9 LCD.

Minus is the current GPU is light for 1440P so you will have to lower your settings until you get the frame rate you need.

I think I can endure playing while on 1080 on the acer until I can have my GPU upgraded. But, do you think if i set it on 1080 will that play fine on my current games? I'm not planning on setting it on the 1440 yet as I understand what your point is.

Should work fine playing on 1080P, just set the games when you pay them.

 

[MemphisRaine]

what other GPU can handle 1440 easy? with my current build? I'm planning of the mobo and CPU upgrade next year.

 

[jankerson]

what other GPU can handle 1440 easy? with my current build? I'm planning of the mobo and CPU upgrade next year.

At 1440P anything from an RTX 2070 and up.

Like GTX 1080, GTX 1080Ti, RTX 2080, RTX 2080Ti.

 

[ohiou_grad_2006]

1070 might even do ok at 1440. But the others would be better.

Keep an eye out as well, keep seeing rumors about an RX 3080 from AMD coming out this year that's supposed to compete with the rtx 2070, but only cost 250-300 dollars. Maybe they will announce at ces. However, I don't think those are supposed to have ray tracing, but that would still be good value.

 

[MemphisRaine]

ray tracing is quite at its infancy at this stage. that why im half hearted of getting a monitor too soon. @_@ maybe ill just get the Asus Xg258q? this one is freesync.

 

[ohiou_grad_2006]

This is what I have as of last week.

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/viewsonic-vx2758-c-mh-27-led-curved-fhd-freesync-monitor-black/6198908.p?skuId=6198908

That monitor is only a 1080p, but I like it pretty well. I had a gtx 1070 founder's edition, but ended up returning it due to the fan being extremely loud. Returned the 1070, and ended up with an RX 590, due to the microcenter not having any other 1070s in that price range.

 

[MemphisRaine]

would you recommend that monitor? is it good? its way cheaper than its gsync counter part

 

[ohiou_grad_2006]

I like it ok. Keep in mind that it is a 1080p screen though, so no 1440p. But it's 144hz. They say it's 5ms response time. Either way it seems clear and 1080p can be an upside if you are running a card like a gtx 1060 or RX 580. Issue you may have later is if you begin to wish you had the 1440p monitor. But I like it pretty well.

 

[cbrocks06]

get a 1440p monitor and then upgrade your gpu as soon as you can.. I just upgraded from 1080p to 1440p 144hz gsync and it is a HUGE difference

 

[ohiou_grad_2006]

Yeah, 1440p cost more, which is why I didn't go that route. At least my monitor has freesync. I just picked up my RX 590 today(which is replacing the gtx 1070 with loud fan). So I guess I may get to see what freesync is about.

I will say however, that if you've not had more than a 24 inch monitor, then especially when you go to 27 inch and curved, it's an adjustment as it does make things much more close and make you feel more a part of the action.

 

[MemphisRaine]

I gone down the road with the ACER 27 XB271HU PREDATOR XB1. I've ordered it, and may take 2 weeks from my go to trusted supplier which never failed me for the last 4 years. After that I'm eyeing of upgrading my GPU. Prolly to a 1180ti if they will be launching it. or 2080. Any recommendation? or feedback?

 

[ohiou_grad_2006]

I'd still say watch for the RX 3080. That should arrive from AMD this year. As high as Nvidia has been on prices maybe you can get a better deal.

 

[jankerson]

I gone down the road with the ACER 27 XB271HU PREDATOR XB1. I've ordered it, and may take 2 weeks from my go to trusted supplier which never failed me for the last 4 years. After that I'm eyeing of upgrading my GPU. Prolly to a 1180ti if they will be launching it. or 2080. Any recommendation? or feedback?

The RTX 2080 would be perfect, or a GTX 1080Ti.

 

[MemphisRaine]

Now this breaking news is giving me confusion. https://www.pcgamer.com/nvidia-brings-g-sync-support-to-freesync-monitors/


Nvidia will be supporting freesync @_@ holy SHiz. -_- dyou guys have recommendations or feedback or comment cause now, I'm freaking confused.