which monitor is best for my needs?

[rickstar602]

I a buying a new monitor and i don't know which to choose. I currently have a pc with an 8700k and a gtx 1080ti. Now this may sound weird but i dont really wanna spend more than about $400 on one since i spent so much on my pc. So i initially wanted to get a 1440p 144hz monitor in 27 in format, but with looking around people were saying that you can go down to a 24 in and its not pointless, which before i thought it was. And also there are monitors such as MSI Optix MPG27C which is 144hz but is only 1080p, does it really matter much that its only 1080p or am i over-exaggerating it? I want that 1440p 144hz so that it looks really nice but does screen size matter in each resolution and if so which is best? A curved monitor would be really nice as well.

Current possible monitor list
AOC AGON AG241QX 23.8" Gaming Monitor
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824160315

VIOTEK GN27D 27” HD Gaming Curved Monitor
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA6BM6R24028

MSI Optix MPG27C Black 27" Curved FHD 1080p
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=0JC-00B1-00006

Acer XZ271U bmijpphzx 27" Curved WQHD 1440p 144Hz 1ms
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824011198

Currently the AOC and ACER monitors are at the top for me

 

[King_V]

Monitors are verysubjective.
- What I think is a good resolution for a certain size monitor, others say is too low of a resolution for that size.
- For gaming, I strongly prefer ultra-wide screens (I do), but not everyone does
- Some like curved screens (I do), others do not. Some might argue that only ultrawides really need the curve (I lean in this direction), some would disagree
- Some prefer high refresh rates, others are fine with 60 or 75Hz and vsync

etc etc


IF there is any store relatively close to you that sells and has on display many monitors, it is worthwhile to go and sit in front of a few in person. I cannot recommend this strongly enough.


Also, a monitor is something that outlasts PC technology by far. I would suggest not to skimp on the monitor. You have a powerful system, and I assume the emphasis will be on gaming.

BUT - ultrawides tend to be a bit more expensive, and curved tends to be a bit more expensive. If you want adaptive refresh, well, GSync is the technology that works with Nvidia's cards for that, and that also adds expense. (FreeSync is the one that works with AMDs video cards).

Note, you can use a FreeSync monitor with an Nvidia card, you just won't be able to use the adaptive refresh.



I say that there's nothing wrong with getting a sizeable 2560x1080 (my son has a 34" 2560x1080 LG, and it's gorgeous), or a 3440x1440. Your videocard is definitely up to the task even on the higher resolution.

Don't skimp on the monitor: your eyes will thank you for it. The monitor will probably last through at least two PC upgrade cycles as well, and that's assuming you're a slow upgrader like I am (only upgrading every 3 or 4 generations)