1440p

[kmufc77]

Hi,

Is VRR (HDMI 2.1) really needed for a 1440p gaming experience?

Im asking as there aren't many monitors out there with VRR at 1440p, I'm guessing on a 4K screen you get far more consistence FPS drops compared with 1440p setups hence why HDMI 2.1 is included with most 4k monitor nowadays

 

[zaniro]

I'd say so. I would not consider going back after using VRR personally.

 

[tamzzy]

VRR (HDMI 2.1)

VRR isn't specific to hdmi 2.1 though.
Nearly all gaming monitors will support VRR and are freesync/"gsync compatible"

 

[kmufc77]

Will Displayport 1.4 support VRR on a monitor that supports Freesync?

 

[tamzzy]

of course it will
freesync is VRR

 

[fish_dan]

Don't want to hijack the thread but could anyone recommend a decent 1440P monitor on a budget? Say £150?

 

[mahius]

Don't want to hijack the thread but could anyone recommend a decent 1440P monitor on a budget? Say £150?

A few years back, there was an LG model which was the go to and a Gigabyte option which used the same panel. I don't think it's the same model, but the name rings a bell:

Gigabyte 27" M27Q V2 2560x1440 SS IPS 165Hz 1ms FreeSync Widescreen Gaming Monitor

Order Gigabyte 27" M27Q V2 2560x1440 SS IPS 165Hz 1ms FreeSync Widescreen Gaming Monitor now online and benefit from fast delivery.

www.overclockers.co.uk

Have a shop around, it may be in stock elsewhere.

There is a slightly different model available and not out-of-stock, supposedly on offer:

Gigabyte 27" GS27Q-EK 2560x1440 SS IPS 165Hz 1ms FreeSync Widescreen Gaming Monitor

Order Gigabyte 27" GS27Q-EK 2560x1440 SS IPS 165Hz 1ms FreeSync Widescreen Gaming Monitor now online and benefit from fast delivery.

www.overclockers.co.uk

There were a lot more options a month or 2 ago at that price point, but likely they are out of stock, etc, for the holiday period. My cousin picked up a couple of LG 1440p180Hz IPS for £150 each back in September.