Help me find a new gaming monitor

[SPL Tech]

Right now I use a 29" Vizio TV using HDMI at 1080p. I dont mind it, but I would like something with a bit higher scan rate. So I am looking for:

- Minimum 27", larger preferable
- Minimum 75 Hz.
- Dont need 4k, but 1440 would be nice I supposed.
- $500

I was looking at this monitor:

https://www.amazon.com/PB328Q-2560x...354&ref_=as_li_ss_tl&sr=8-1&tag=amazon0251-20

32" and 75 Hz. VA. Seems like a good option?

 

[ATMINSIDE]

Am I correct in assuming your intended usage is gaming?

What graphics card is in the system this will be used with?

 

[EarthDog]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...ion=2560x1440&bop=And&Order=PRICE&PageSize=30

And IPS (what I would go for....): http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...27&cm_re=2560x1440-_-0JC-000B-00089-_-Product

 

[GatorChamp]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...ion=2560x1440&bop=And&Order=PRICE&PageSize=30

And IPS (what I would go for....): http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...27&cm_re=2560x1440-_-0JC-000B-00089-_-Product

Holy crap - how have I missed this monitor? Only IPS 144hz 1440s i've seen are like $800. Thanks for this! I had been looking for a Korean version but had no luck finding.

 

[SPL Tech]

Am I correct in assuming your intended usage is gaming?

What graphics card is in the system this will be used with?

Yes, and watching movies. I have a GTX 970 overclocked. I'll probably get a 1060 once the prices drop a bit.

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http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...ion=2560x1440&bop=And&Order=PRICE&PageSize=30

And IPS (what I would go for....): http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...27&cm_re=2560x1440-_-0JC-000B-00089-_-Product

On a side note, since G-sync is so expensive and I'm not going to get 144 Hz at 2kp, what can I do to prevent screen tearing? Is it possible to enable vsync at a specific framerate and reduce the refresh rate to match? Say I can maintain 90 FPS but not 144, can I chose a custom resolution with 90 Hz and lock vsync at that?

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http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...ion=2560x1440&bop=And&Order=PRICE&PageSize=30

And IPS (what I would go for....): http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...27&cm_re=2560x1440-_-0JC-000B-00089-_-Product

Same one but $100 cheaper. Amazon > Newegg 100% of the time.

https://www.amazon.com/PX277-27-inch-2560x1440-FreeSync-Technology/dp/B01HPDAF68

 

[ATMINSIDE]

I'd get this, you want something with G-Sync for your GPU/res...
https://www.amazon.com/Dell-Gaming-S2716DG-LED-Lit-Monitor/dp/B0149QBOF0

You won't prevent tearing if you can't maintain the monitor refresh rate by utilizing VSync.

 

[EarthDog]

Yes, and watching movies. I have a GTX 960 overclocked. I'll probably get a 1060 once the prices drop a bit.

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On a side note, since G-sync is so expensive and I'm not going to get 144 Hz at 2kp, what can I do to prevent screen tearing? Is it possible to enable vsync at a specific framerate and reduce the refresh rate to match? Say I can maintain 90 FPS but not 144, can I chose a custom resolution with 90 Hz and lock vsync at that?

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Same one but $100 cheaper. Amazon > Newegg 100% of the time.

https://www.amazon.com/PX277-27-inch-2560x1440-FreeSync-Technology/dp/B01HPDAF68

2Kp? YOu mean 2560x1440? (2K is 2048x1080 for the record - I don't care what newegg says).

That is a different monitor (brand)... and yes its $100 cheaper.

 

[SPL Tech]

What is a better bet 4k res or 144 hz? It seems like it is one or the other.

 

[EarthDog]

That is correct.. no 4K over 60 Hz this moment.

The answer to that question depends on you really... do you want 4K res (and a 1080 or better to drive it), or do you want high refresh rate and 2560x1440? I'd choose the latter. This way I don't have to be bleeding edge high end card for great fps. Look up reviews and see.

 

[ATMINSIDE]

What is a better bet 4k res or 144 hz? It seems like it is one or the other.

Honestly, on a 960, I don't know why you're looking at anything over 1080p...

 

[EarthDog]

Honestly, on a 960, I don't know why you're looking at anything over 1080p...

oy.. didn't catch tbat. SPL, if you want to play above 1080, you are going to need a new card. A 970 won't drive a 2560x1440 monitor much longer honestly.

 

[SPL Tech]

Does Dynamic Scaling Resolution at 4k accurately reflect the type of FPS you would get with actual 4K? Because I set DSR to 4k in game and noticed my average FPS drops to around 40 with all settings maxed.

Also, I plan to get a 1070 eventually.

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Honestly, on a 960, I don't know why you're looking at anything over 1080p...

970.

 

[ATMINSIDE]

Does Dynamic Scaling Resolution at 4k accurately reflect the type of FPS you would get with actual 4K? Because I set DSR to 4k in game and noticed my average FPS drops to around 40 with all settings maxed.

Also, I plan to get a 1070 eventually.

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970.

You said 960 earlier, but same answer...

On a 1070, look 1440p, not 4K.