best way to upgrade to 1440p

astar0 · 29 Oct 2014 at 08:35

I am happy with the gaming performance of my PC but would like to move from 1080p to 1440p soon. What would you recommend in terms of ensuring performance is similar?

Buy a 1440p monitor and add an additional GTX 970? I have never been SLI and see mixed reviews - some people recommending while others not so.

How would you guys take the step?

Please see my current setup below:

i5 2500k @ 4.4Ghz
Asus P8Z68-V
8GB Kingston 1600mhz
125 GB SSD
500 GB HDD
MSI GTX 970
850W EVGA SuperNOVA G2
Dell 1920x1200 60hz display

Paul11 · 29 Oct 2014 at 08:37

dont think you need SLI

just grab a nice 1440 monitor and i think you are good to go

Goody_GTI · 29 Oct 2014 at 08:48

Agreed, I don't believe you need two 970s for 1440p, just the one should handle it fine.

GHazy · 29 Oct 2014 at 09:12

Well it depends on what games you intend playing and how much you care about dipping below 60fps. We have similar spec pc and there are games which do go below if you want everything maxed out, aa isn't needed so much at 1440p.

My advice is try it, if not happy pop a second card in.

Alz_D · 29 Oct 2014 at 10:15

Trying is is good advice - see if you're happy. There are games where my 780 sli can't maintain 60 fps and as games get more demanding you'll notice it more. Have a read of the benchmarks HERE this may help you. Gives a good review of SLI 970's.

OLDPHART · 29 Oct 2014 at 10:34

A single 970 4GB should be ok for 2560x1440 gaming even BF4 Ultra settings according to Guru3D. Nothing stopping you adding another 970 at a later date to be more future proof.

BF4-
http://www.guru3d.com/articles_pages/nvidia_geforce_gtx_970_and_980_reference_review,15.html

astar0 · 29 Oct 2014 at 10:43

Thanks for the advice. Which 1440p monitor would you recommend?

tamzzy · 29 Oct 2014 at 10:48

astar0 said:
Thanks for the advice. Which 1440p monitor would you recommend?

have you not seen this?
deal of the month/year!

YOUR BASKET
1 x Samsung S27A850TS 27" Widescreen Ultra Thin LED Professional PLS Monitor - Matte Black £299.99
Total : £309.59 (includes shipping : £8.00).

GHazy · 29 Oct 2014 at 10:50

I've had my Dell for a while now and is a great monitor but yes the Samsung on sale is great for the price!

breadturbo · 29 Oct 2014 at 11:04

One is not enough for playing games on max, sure crappy looking ones like bf4 will be okay, but if you want to play alien/metro etc, you need two for sure.

ShivP · 29 Oct 2014 at 12:44

This shows a range of benches, if you look at Metro etc it is decent

http://www.anandtech.com/bench/product/1355

As others said, stick to one and see how it goes - it will run well I believe

astar0 · 29 Oct 2014 at 13:22

I think that seems a good option. The Samsung looks a good deal but can't find any gaming reviews. Do you think its worth a gamble?

ShivP · 29 Oct 2014 at 13:23

astar0 said:
I think that seems a good option. The Samsung looks a good deal but can't find any gaming reviews. Do you think its worth a gamble?

At that price just run away laughing with it in your arms
Definitely

Paul11 · 29 Oct 2014 at 13:24

astar0 said:
I think that seems a good option. The Samsung looks a good deal but can't find any gaming reviews. Do you think its worth a gamble?

No brainer..

breadturbo · 29 Oct 2014 at 14:36

I sold my Samsung a week after getting it, just didnt like the way PLS panels look, I went back to an IPS panel.

Legend · 29 Oct 2014 at 14:48

breadturbo said:
I sold my Samsung a week after getting it, just didnt like the way PLS panels look, I went back to an IPS panel.

How DO they look vs IPS? I thought very very similar?

OLDPHART · 29 Oct 2014 at 15:06

Using a Samsung S27B971D:27":2560x1440:60HRTz monitor, its not really meant for gaming more for designing,photoshop and Films.

My son and l went half each as he designs jewellery and l game, got this of OcUK at a cracking price.

Well worth the money, no complaints gaming here for colour or detail wise.

Minstadave · 29 Oct 2014 at 15:09

Legend said:
How DO they look vs IPS? I thought very very similar?

You get a lot of glow off a PLS panel. More than IPS panels I've used.

IvanDobskey · 29 Oct 2014 at 15:17

My 680 handles 1440p just fine. So not sure why people are trying to justify sli 970's :confused:

DaleTheWhale · 29 Oct 2014 at 17:14

breadturbo said:
One is not enough for playing games on max, sure crappy looking ones like bf4 will be okay, but if you want to play alien/metro etc, you need two for sure.

Really?... 1 x 970 will hold 1440p without a problem.
Even then I'd be overclocking a 970 before buying another, the grunt the card has is outstanding.

You don't 'need' 2 for sure at all.

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