Soldato
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I'm planning on upgrading my five year old system to something less prehistoric very soon, and to go with it I'm considering a new monitor. However, since the last time I bought a display the options seem to have multiplied and I want to be sure I'm getting something right.
Although I will be doing some productivity work, the monitor is primarily going to be used for gaming. I'm set up for a 28" monitor and probably can't go much bigger, but I don't want to go smaller either.
So:
1) My new system will be capable of handling 4k. Is it worthwhile, or would a top end 1440p be better/more economical?
2) What's the difference between Freesync and GSync (apart from £150), and which would be preferable? Assume I'm on something of a budget having just bought an expensive PC.
3) Is 60Hz an acceptable minimum for gaming, or would I want a 120/144Hz display? I don't play FPSs, if that helps.
4) What's with these ultra-wide monitors?
Any help you can give would be appreciated.
Although I will be doing some productivity work, the monitor is primarily going to be used for gaming. I'm set up for a 28" monitor and probably can't go much bigger, but I don't want to go smaller either.
So:
1) My new system will be capable of handling 4k. Is it worthwhile, or would a top end 1440p be better/more economical?
2) What's the difference between Freesync and GSync (apart from £150), and which would be preferable? Assume I'm on something of a budget having just bought an expensive PC.
3) Is 60Hz an acceptable minimum for gaming, or would I want a 120/144Hz display? I don't play FPSs, if that helps.
4) What's with these ultra-wide monitors?
Any help you can give would be appreciated.