Graphics Card or Monitor - I can't decide

Monkeyspaz5000 · 4 Oct 2022 at 10:46

Hi All.......
I currently have a 12900k, 3080TI FE, Samsung Odyssey G7 (240hz 1440P) monitor.

Now, this is my dilemma... I can either buy a new monitor (thinking PG42UQ OR the QD Oled Alienware), OR a 4090.
I'm tempted by the increase in performance from the 4090, but also very tempted by the Alienware QD OLED!?!

Can anyone help sort this madness in my head?!

mickyflinn · 4 Oct 2022 at 10:52

Will your current Gpu handle the new monitor if yes then a new monitor but why are you unhappy with your current monitor ?

METEORIC · 4 Oct 2022 at 10:56

A nice dilemma to have!

I would go for the 4090, less chance of dead pixels! Plus it's easier to return a GPU if there is a problem.

Anyways, I think I give the OLED tech a few more generations, I am still scared of burn-in, I know QD-OLED helps but a few more iterations wouldn't hurt.

mickyflinn · 4 Oct 2022 at 11:01

METEORIC said:
I would go for the 4090, less chance of dead pixels!

0 chance of dead pixels if you don't buy a monitor. :cry:

Monkeyspaz5000 · 4 Oct 2022 at 11:32

mickyflinn said:
Will your current Gpu handle the new monitor if yes then a new monitor but why are you unhappy with your current monitor ?

It would yes.
Not unhappy as such with my current monitor, but tempted by the QD-OLED.

mickyflinn · 4 Oct 2022 at 11:49

Monkeyspaz5000 said:
It would yes.
Not unhappy as such with my current monitor, but tempted by the QD-OLED.

I would open another thread in the monitor section of the forum or get a mod to move this, mite get more responses.

If you can afford it then why not but maybe check out somewhere you can experience that type of monitor, that's a lot of beer money.

ShiWarrior · 4 Oct 2022 at 21:34

personally , keep the monitor
I've just upgraded from a 27" 1080p 144Hz to a 2K 27" 165Hz and honestly i cant see really any difference , at first windows looked amazing, text was sharper

I've now got a much better monitor, i changed because of the text difference

this is my new screen :

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its not a crap screen either !

yashiro · 5 Oct 2022 at 04:54

Your current gear is fine. Keep your money for something more worthwhile.

Author_25 · 5 Oct 2022 at 21:22

Before buying a 4090 make sure your PSU is rated high enough and also your case can fit, seen some unboxing videos, and the FE version is huge, but some of the AIB cards are larger still.

This will add to the cost and may put you over budget.

Personally I would wait on the RTX 5000 series, perhaps Nvidia may have learnt some lessons by then, and get the monitor.

Monkeyspaz5000 · 6 Oct 2022 at 10:12

Author_25 said:
Before buying a 4090 make sure your PSU is rated high enough and also your case can fit, seen some unboxing videos, and the FE version is huge, but some of the AIB cards are larger still.

This will add to the cost and may put you over budget.

Personally I would wait on the RTX 5000 series, perhaps Nvidia may have learnt some lessons by then, and get the monitor.

Yeah, I have the Fractal Torrent and a Seasonic 1000w PSU - so I should be fine.

JollyJamma · 6 Oct 2022 at 10:39

Wait for 4090 reviews and see if they tempt you.

Your 1000 watt PSU should be fine https://www.tomshardware.com/news/nvidia-clears-the-air-on-geforce-rtx-40-series-power-requirements

I would ague that a new monitor would be a better investment than a new GPU but it's really up to you. Only you can decide.
There are some great monitors out there too - check out Hardware unboxed reviews.

Mr Jack · 6 Oct 2022 at 17:42

Unless you're currently unsatisfied with that monitor, or finding that specific games you play are struggling with that GPU, I say neither. Put the money aside, and make a bigger upgrade next generation.

Monkeyspaz5000 · 6 Oct 2022 at 18:12

Mr Jack said:
Unless you're currently unsatisfied with that monitor, or finding that specific games you play are struggling with that GPU, I say neither. Put the money aside, and make a bigger upgrade next generation.

Where's the fun in that?

Vidar · 7 Oct 2022 at 08:16

Personally I'd go with the new monitor, it's what I plan to do if funds allow. Nvidia are deliberately manipulating prices and gouging us consumers with ridiculous pricing and shady practices, like the 4070 masquerading as a 4080. I mean EVGA has quit gpu's because of them and I suspect other companies will follow suit by the next generation.

Your current hardware is excellent and you'll likely see a bigger difference in a new monitor than anything else.

Vidar · 7 Oct 2022 at 08:17

Mr Jack said:
Unless you're currently unsatisfied with that monitor, or finding that specific games you play are struggling with that GPU, I say neither. Put the money aside, and make a bigger upgrade next generation.

It might be madness, but this is OCuk!

VortexA1 · 9 Oct 2022 at 15:52

Monkeyspaz5000 said:
Hi All.......
I currently have a 12900k, 3080TI FE, Samsung Odyssey G7 (240hz 1440P) monitor.

Now, this is my dilemma... I can either buy a new monitor (thinking PG42UQ OR the QD Oled Alienware), OR a 4090.
I'm tempted by the increase in performance from the 4090, but also very tempted by the Alienware QD OLED!?!

Can anyone help sort this madness in my head?!

If you like playing computer games the OLED with its perfect blacks and vibrant colours would look much better than a new GPU. !

Monkeyspaz5000 · 9 Oct 2022 at 15:55

VortexA1 said:
If you like playing computer games the OLED with its perfect blacks and vibrant colours would look much better than a new GPU. !

I ordered the Alienware OLED and it arrived yesterday!

I might still get a 4090, can’t decide if needed or not. ‍

VortexA1 · 9 Oct 2022 at 15:57

Vidar said:
Personally I'd go with the new monitor, it's what I plan to do if funds allow. Nvidia are deliberately manipulating prices and gouging us consumers with ridiculous pricing and shady practices, like the 4070 masquerading as a 4080. I mean EVGA has quit gpu's because of them and I suspect other companies will follow suit by the next generation.

Your current hardware is excellent and you'll likely see a bigger difference in a new monitor than anything else.

Yes I think I'm going to go this route too.

VortexA1 · 9 Oct 2022 at 15:58

Monkeyspaz5000 said:
I ordered the Alienware OLED and it arrived yesterday!

I might still get a 4090, can’t decide if needed or not. ‍

How are you finding it? Is it amazing?! I can order it and get it within the next few days off a site I can't mention.

Monkeyspaz5000 · 9 Oct 2022 at 15:59

VortexA1 said:
How are you finding it? Is it amazing?!

I’ve honestly only just plugged it in… started a game and then the wife made me go shopping!!! Lol

Looks very nice though from what I did see.