4k Gsync 60hz or 1440p Gsync 144hz

terley · 22 Mar 2017 at 19:39

I am currently stuck using a 42 inch TV as my main monitor due to my last one needing to be sold (sadly)..

I am looking at spending between £400-600 on a new monitor potentially more if i can be swayed..

I am unsure however whether or not to go with 4k Gsync 60hz or 1440p Gsync 144hz..

I require a wide area in which to work so 1080p isn't sufficient as i will be doing lots of scripting, coding.. But i like to play games aswell, specifically CS:GO and Overwatch..

Would you say that the 144hz just blows the 4k out of the water? I'm running an i7 6700k build with an EVGA GTX 1080 FTW.

Cheers

hornetstinger · 22 Mar 2017 at 19:42

Go for 1440p 144hz.
4K will require stupid amount of GPU power, you'll get lousy FPS, and even if you do have monster GPU's most you'll get is 60fps if g-synced

terley · 22 Mar 2017 at 22:55

I think 144hz is the way to go, any idea's on a decent brand/model?

andy_mk3 · 22 Mar 2017 at 23:01

I have the Dell S2716DG. 27", 1440p 144Hz G-sync, absolutely love it.

terley · 22 Mar 2017 at 23:14

andy_mk3 said:
I have the Dell S2716DG. 27", 1440p 144Hz G-sync, absolutely love it.

I'll take a look

looks a very reasonable price.

hornetstinger · 22 Mar 2017 at 23:18

Ultra wide could also be an option. Certainly great if you do video editting, watching 2:35 movies and want very wide peripheral vision in games.

Xereo · 24 Mar 2017 at 08:50

I Have the Acer Predator XB271HU 27 2K 165Hz , and i just love this monitor. Games are so smooth that it flows like liquid ink