What monitor can my GPU run?

[waynelugames]

I am a newbie and I am wondering what are the differences between different monitor Hz and its compatibility with my graphics card. I have a AMD Radeon RX 580 4GB Dedicated Gaming Video Card and I am wondering what monitors do you guys recommend? 140Hz or 60Hz

Also can someone explain what Hz does because I want the smoothest gameplay possible.

 

[WildCard999]

2560x1080P/75hz/IPS/Freesync.The higher the Hz the smoother the gameplay but since you have a AMD card you'll want Freesync which is AMD's version of Gsync which is a adaptive sync to avoid screen tearing.

 

[waynelugames]

2560x1080P/75hz/IPS/Freesync.The higher the Hz the smoother the gameplay but since you have a AMD card you'll want Freesync which is AMD's version of Gsync which is a adaptive sync to avoid screen tearing.

So would my card not be able to run 144Hz, I will have to go with 75Hz for max smoothness?

Any you recommend?

 

[WildCard999]

You could go with 144hz but you'll need to lower the settings a bit.

 

[WildCard999]

I've had both 1080P/144hz and 2560x1080P/75hz/IPS and I prefer the latter, even for FPS games for the extra peripheral.

 

[waynelugames]

I've had both 1080P/144hz and 2560x1080P/75hz/IPS and I prefer the latter, even for FPS games for the extra peripheral.

What does latter mean? (My bad) So would is the 75Hz with FREESYNC the best performance for my card?

Can you recommend some monitors?

For example is this good? https://www.amazon.com/NB27CW-27-Inch-Speakers-Bezel-less-FreeSync/dp/B07FT57C43/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1533959440&sr=1-1-spons&keywords=75hz+freesync&psc=1

 

[WildCard999]

Latter means the second choice.


What is your budget?

 

[waynelugames]

Latter means the second choice.


What is your budget?

Around $300, preferably less.

 

[WildCard999]

I love my ultrawides so this is what I'd go with.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Monitor: LG - 34UM69G-B 34.0" 2560x1080 75Hz Monitor ($304.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $304.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-08-10 23:57 EDT-0400


I can recommend a 16:9 if you'd prefer.

 

[waynelugames]

I love my ultrawides so this is what I'd go with.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Monitor: LG - 34UM69G-B 34.0" 2560x1080 75Hz Monitor ($304.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $304.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-08-10 23:57 EDT-0400


I can recommend a 16:9 if you'd prefer.

Would ultra wide cause slower gameplay due to the higher resolution?

Also yes please recommend a 16:9 or a curved.

BTW: Curved or flat better?

 

[WildCard999]

No it won't be slower due to the higher resolution.


Here's my 16:9 recommendation.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Monitor: AOC - G2460PF 24.0" 1920x1080 144Hz Monitor ($197.04 @ Amazon)
Total: $197.04
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-08-11 00:06 EDT-0400

 

[waynelugames]

No it won't be slower due to the higher resolution.


Here's my 16:9 recommendation.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Monitor: AOC - G2460PF 24.0" 1920x1080 144Hz Monitor ($197.04 @ Amazon)
Total: $197.04
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-08-11 00:06 EDT-0400

Thank you!

I just want to make sure my system can still run games on ultra and high qualities while gaming.

Specs: System: AMD Ryzen 7 1800X 8-Core 16 Thread 3.6 GHz (4.0 GHz Turbo) | 16GB DDR4-2400 | 1TB HDD | 120GB SSD | Genuine Windows 10 Home 64-bit
Graphics: AMD Radeon RX 580 4GB Dedicated Gaming Video Card | VR Ready | Display Connectors - DVI-I & HD

I will consider your recommendations, but I need to know if I will have to lower my graphics or do anything to accommodate the 75Hz

 

[WildCard999]

For most games our 580 4gb should be sufficient, I like the ultra wides due to the better colors of IPS and the sider peripherals. If you can find them in a local store (2560x1080P or 3440x1440P) I'd check them out, it's a big improvement IMHO over 16:9.

 

[waynelugames]

2560x1080P/75hz/IPS/Freesync.The higher the Hz the smoother the gameplay but since you have a AMD card you'll want Freesync which is AMD's version of Gsync which is a adaptive sync to avoid screen tearing.

I will definitely check them out. Thank you for your help!

Once I get my monitor I will just plug it in and my GC card should be able to run it just fine without any tweaking right?

 

[WildCard999]

Yup, I would use displayport for either monitor.

 

[waynelugames]

Yup, I would use displayport for either monitor.

I've read that I should spend my money on upgrading to 144Hz with freesyn rather than to 75Hz, still worried it will affect my gameplay though.
:/

Is it more reasonable to just upgrade to 75 from a 60Hz or go straight up to 120-144.

 

[WildCard999]

Yup, I would use displayport for either monitor.

I've read that I should spend my money on upgrading to 144Hz with freesyn rather than to 75Hz, still worried it will affect my gameplay though.
:/

Is it more reasonable to just upgrade to 75 from a 60Hz or go straight up to 120-144.

Depends on the types of games you play, for more competitive FPS you'd probably be better off with 144hz but more single player and less competitive games I'd go 75hz.

 

[waynelugames]

Yup, I would use displayport for either monitor.

I've read that I should spend my money on upgrading to 144Hz with freesyn rather than to 75Hz, still worried it will affect my gameplay though.
:/

Is it more reasonable to just upgrade to 75 from a 60Hz or go straight up to 120-144.

Depends on the types of games you play, for more competitive FPS you'd probably be better off with 144hz but more single player and less competitive games I'd go 75hz.

I am playing all different types of games, however mainly FPS. Currently I can run BF1 at ultra beyond 60 FPS (Not exactly how much because it caps me at 60) however I read that I can only experience 144Hz is I read 140 fps? I'm not sure If I am able to reach that much. So based on my specs would a 144Hz work for Bf1 and Fps games? Also free sync or no?

For example:
https://www.amazon.com/ViewSonic-VX2758-C-MH-Curved-FreeSync-Monitor/dp/B078ZJHD25/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1533967713&sr=8-5&keywords=144hz+freesync+monitor&dpID=41ipF4IjxZL&preST=_SY300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06XV9C9MH/ref=crt_ewc_img_srh_2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER

Only a very small margin of price. Just worried I will lag or compromise my fps/graphics on FpS games

 

[WildCard999]

Turn off vsync or any other syncing software and it should uncap your FPS so you can see how high it will go, then I would test this with different graphic settings and you can see if your system is good enough for 144 on reasonable settings.

 

[waynelugames]

Turn off vsync or any other syncing software and it should uncap your FPS so you can see how high it will go, then I would test this with different graphic settings and you can see if your system is good enough for 144 on reasonable settings.

My FPS fluctuates between 60 and high 90s or 80s in BF1 on ultra settings ,however the 144Hz monitor was only $20 more so I don’t think it was a mistake buy.

I got this https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B078ZJHD25/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Will I still need to use free sync.

 

[WildCard999]

I would still use the Freesync to avoid screen tearing.

 

[waynelugames]

I would still use the Freesync to avoid screen tearing.

Thank you. I am very confused right now, my monitor https://www.viewsonic.com/us/monitors/shop/vx2758-c-mh.html has two HDMI slots, but no Displayport slots. How would I use Freesync?

 

[WildCard999]

Ok, so for 144hz you'll need to use the HDMI 2.0 connection on the monitor (The other one is 1.4).

For Freesync that is enabled via AMD Radeon Software Control Panel (or Catalyst Center, w/e it's called).