if i get a monitor that supports a higher res, will i need new gpu

[kinger8938]

Hi i think this is game related?

I basically am thinking of getting a bigger screen for gaming! Im currently running games at1920x1080 at mostly 60 fps on crossfire 6950s

Whats the next go to res these days? If i get a screen that supports it will i need to update other hardware to hold up to the new settings

Thanks

 

[kinger8938]

Oh yea i know that but if i wanted to achieve the new higher res, would i suffer with my current hardware?

Thanks again

Also edit* would a higher res be worth it or is 1920 x1080 pretty decent even on bigger screens?

 

[kinger8938]

I think you'd be fine in most titles at that res; 6950 crossfire is a very potent set-up. For the most part, all I think you'll need to do is to lower the AA strength. Often, I've heard that at 1440p AA isn't as important anyway.

This is quite promising then! I mwan down the line i may update to a better, single card solution what ever that may be at the moment i dont know

The aboeve is the feedback i was hoping for!

Do tdays games all support these higher resolutions commonly?, also a higher hz rate would be the next thing to look at there too

 

[kinger8938]

The most important question is; are they the 1GB or 2GB 6950s? With 1GB you'll really struggle to make the jump, you will probably be okay with the 2GB versions but it still may struggle a bit.

Sorry my bad, 2gb versions thanks

And as the guy above a nice 27" recommendation would be nice

 

[kinger8938]

ok thanks this is all sopunding really good now

now to pick a monitor, not sure how much to pay for a decent one, dont wanna go too mad