Monitor/GPU dilemma..

gordy16

gordy16

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Having trawled through a number of pages on the forum reading many threads i thought Id make a post..

My current set up is a Benq 27" GW2765 1440 IPS panel with another 27" Benq 1080p panel to the side, this set up is driven by a 980ti supported by an 6700k i7

After doing some overtime and the Mrs allowing me to spend some of my hard earned bonus.. I'm looking at upgrades.

I was initially stuck on the Ultrawide 34/35" and narrowed it down to a few models however after reading people say I should really have a better GPU to power it.. which now has me looking at either the 1080Ti or the 2080.

I do game however as i now have a newborn I'm more of a casual gamer these days, which is probably why Id prefer to have an IPS panel. I also have HTC Vive and play DCS along with project cars

My question is... if I go for the 4k (Acer XB321HK).. will either of the 1080ti or 2080 be able to drive it to a 4k resolution with high settings or would I be disappointed as i would need to reduce some settings.. in which case should i stick with ultrawide 1440p. Acer (X34P)

I hope this makes sense... this will likely be the last upgrade I do for a few years so I'd like to try future proof it
 
I was running 3440x1440 off a 980, it was fine. I didn’t max the 120hz refresh rate or run everything at max, but it was a nice experience.

I’d just get the monitor for now, and see how you feel about performance. It’s always better to wait if you can.

I found a 1080 on the MM for ££30 and snapped it up. The performance is awesome (under water, heavy OC) on my x34p and I can heartily recommend the monitor; it’s incredible.

Personally I’d keep my eye out for a 1080, 1080ti or Vega64 on the MM. For me, the current new market is grossly overpriced.

Edit : looked again and you don’t have access to MM yet. Second hand still is a viable option.

Edit: Not going to judge or anything, but I’ve never got the ‘permission from the mrs’ thing. We each buy what we want, we only discuss big purchases for the home etc
 
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cheers for the reply, It may be the more sensible idea to get the monitor first and see how I feel, the x34p looks fantastic. Been keeping an eye on the the 1080ti and the price is still quite high on auction sites.

its a shame.. I've been browsing this site for over 15 years and had previous access to the MM, fell out of the way with computers for a few years and ended up losing my login details! such is life.

I think I exaggerated the Mrs thing a tad hah, we both have our own spending money and I don't need permission to buy however I know she wouldn't be particularity happy If I just spent a wad of cash an unnecessary purchase when It could be used for something like a holiday!
 
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