27" G-Sync Monitor, but what Resolution for GTX980

SpiritOfTheAge

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I want get myself a G-Sync Monitor, I also want one that does 120/144Hz and I'd really like a 27 incher, I currently have a 22" with a native resolution of 1680*1050 so it will be a real nice upgrade.

Like any sane gamer I want Max FPS and them to be smooth and solid, so G-Sync and high refresh rate are key, I normally use V-Sync to achieve this as I don't like tearing/rippling of images.

Here in lies my dilemma

Do I go for the http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MO-067-AC&groupid=17&catid=948 which supports 1920*1080 but has a better chance of my me achieving higher FPS and keeping things buttery smooth, or do I go for the http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MO-070-AS&groupid=17&catid=948 which has the higher resolution but I will be losing FPS and thus maybe not achieve such a smooth gameplay experience.

I'm aware of possible VRAM issues, but I have the card I have and a year or 2 down the line when newer cards are around I may upgrade and this may alleviate any issues I have pushing the extra pixels on the ROG Swift.

Or do I go for the cheaper, less resolution option happy in the knowledge that my card will be good for a fair old while with no worries about having to SLI or upgrade the card when HL3 comes out :D

I know I will be over the moon with either one of these monitors so it's just a matter of knowing if my GFX card will be up to the job and if the image quality of the ROG swift is that much better (£250 or so worth) than the ACER.

Some input from people with a 980 and ROG swift would be appreciated, likewise anyone with the ACER 27" and a 980 would be welcomed.

Also if I'm patient are there any monitors coming to market soon that would be worthwhile waiting for that would make the current offerings look a bit pants?
 
I have a ROG swift but not a 980... personally i would go for the swift just on the basis that you can always turn down resolution and settings to get better frame rates but you cant make a 1080p monitor in to a higher res one no matter how hard you try :D

The only other monitor that has my interest piqued is the Acer 3440x1440 144hz gsync but no firm date on that yet
 
andybird123 said:
I have a ROG swift but not a 980... personally i would go for the swift just on the basis that you can always turn down resolution and settings to get better frame rates but you cant make a 1080p monitor in to a higher res one no matter how hard you try :D

The only other monitor that has my interest piqued is the Acer 3440x1440 144hz gsync but no firm date on that yet
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Can I do that then, does it run ok at non native resolutions?
 
SpiritOfTheAge said:
Can I do that then, does it run ok at non native resolutions?
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Yeah, i dislike 1080p native at 27 inch due to starting to get screen door effect, running the swift at 1080p you get a softer image but no screen door, so it is pros and cons really

when you get a game with multi-card problems (which seems to be most games on release these days), running on one card on lower settings at 1440 is preferable to running 1080p on maximum settings (and your 980 should be a very good chunk faster than one of my titan's)
 
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SpiritOfTheAge said:
I want get myself a G-Sync Monitor, I also want one that does 120/144Hz and I'd really like a 27 incher, I currently have a 22" with a native resolution of 1680*1050 so it will be a real nice upgrade.

Like any sane gamer I want Max FPS and them to be smooth and solid, so G-Sync and high refresh rate are key, I normally use V-Sync to achieve this as I don't like tearing/rippling of images.

Here in lies my dilemma

Do I go for the http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MO-067-AC&groupid=17&catid=948 which supports 1920*1080 but has a better chance of my me achieving higher FPS and keeping things buttery smooth, or do I go for the http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MO-070-AS&groupid=17&catid=948 which has the higher resolution but I will be losing FPS and thus maybe not achieve such a smooth gameplay experience.

I'm aware of possible VRAM issues, but I have the card I have and a year or 2 down the line when newer cards are around I may upgrade and this may alleviate any issues I have pushing the extra pixels on the ROG Swift.

Or do I go for the cheaper, less resolution option happy in the knowledge that my card will be good for a fair old while with no worries about having to SLI or upgrade the card when HL3 comes out :D

I know I will be over the moon with either one of these monitors so it's just a matter of knowing if my GFX card will be up to the job and if the image quality of the ROG swift is that much better (£250 or so worth) than the ACER.

Some input from people with a 980 and ROG swift would be appreciated, likewise anyone with the ACER 27" and a 980 would be welcomed.

Also if I'm patient are there any monitors coming to market soon that would be worthwhile waiting for that would make the current offerings look a bit pants?
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I had a 780 3gb running with a ROG Swift, 1440p 144mhz. Dont believe all the pish you read about VRAM issues.
 
I've ran my Swift on Titans,780's and 980's without any probs.

As Andy said - lower a few settings to achieve your desired frame rate.
 
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