Best priced 27" 1440p monitor.

NoNameNoNumber · 13 Apr 2014 at 08:38

Morning all.

My trusty BenQ 24" just ain't cutting it anymore, I really fancy a 27 but a little bit concerned about 1080 being enough (rightly or not?!)

I'm not a huge perfectionist when it comes to ms response times and contrast ratios etc, I'm far too **** at gaming for it to bother me but I'd like a good crisp display.

Should I go for a 27" and keep FPS high @1080 or take the FPS drop @1440?

2500k @4.5GHz + 780 lightning all under water. I'd have thought I could run 1440 ok?

What are my options?

Thanks chaps

Venares · 13 Apr 2014 at 14:15

You'll have no problem at 1440p with a 780.

NoNameNoNumber · 13 Apr 2014 at 15:52

Can you recommend and in particular?

Thinking maybe going 2nd hand

PCM2 · 13 Apr 2014 at 16:47

Very similar thread worth a read - http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=18590594

NoNameNoNumber · 13 Apr 2014 at 17:02

Thanks for that. Been doing a little googling, these Korean monitors... Found 27" lg panels, 1440p and overclockable for around £200.

Reviews from the like if anandtech look good too.

OLDPHART · 13 Apr 2014 at 17:05

Venares said:
You'll have no problem at 1440p with a 780.

You'll not get the best out of your 1440p with one 780, there will be a few games that you cant use ultra.

NoNameNoNumber · 13 Apr 2014 at 17:10

Yeah I've been at 40FPS @1080 so gathered as much.

Like I say though I'm not a purist or too bothered about max AA etc.

Doogles · 13 Apr 2014 at 17:24

I would get one that has already been imported to a UK based retailer that way you get at least 1 year warranty without having to ship it so far back if something goes wrong plus no import fees.

NoNameNoNumber · 13 Apr 2014 at 17:26

Does anywhere reputable in the UK sell them new?

shadychopper · 13 Apr 2014 at 21:14

i,ve got a dell U2711 which I beleive is an excellent monitor.

NoNameNoNumber · 13 Apr 2014 at 21:35

Edit your post dude, no selling outside of member market!

Configure your trust too

shadychopper · 13 Apr 2014 at 23:06

Oops, Sorry didnt know

llamadal · 13 Apr 2014 at 23:30

OLDPHART said:
You'll not get the best out of your 1440p with one 780, there will be a few games that you cant use ultra.

well for me on ultra in bf4 getting around 70 fps or 130 with a few settings down to high - very little difference graphically @ 1440p with 1 x 780 - you will have a good gaming experience with 1 card

Phunky · 15 Apr 2014 at 16:28

My 780 handles 2560x1440 fine on practically anything and for me my min-fps I can handle is 80.

Usually just replace MSAA for FXAA and remove AO and i'll see FPS jump back up pass the 100 mark.

I've had my Yamakasi for 2 years now I think, lovely monitor wouldn't change it for the world.

NoNameNoNumber · 15 Apr 2014 at 18:31

Did you buy that from overseas or is there a UK seller?

Phunky · 15 Apr 2014 at 18:55

Was bought direct from S.Korea when these were first discovered

NoNameNoNumber · 15 Apr 2014 at 19:12

Could you send me a link at all?
I've found plenty on eBay but I've no idea who I should buy off. Do I still have buyers protection when buying from abroad? Should I expect import duties?

Phunky · 15 Apr 2014 at 22:17

You'll struggle to get them for a decent price these days, just eBay "2560x1440 120hz" and you will find them.

I paid about £40 duty on mine when it came in via DHL.

Gray-Fox · 18 Apr 2014 at 00:25