Monitor Indecisions - 4k 60hz to 1440p 144hz?

[fishyswaz]

I realise this has been asked before, but after searching a fair amount I'm still undecided.

My current setup is a [email protected] with 1080 SLI under a custom loop using an Acer XB280HK 4K TN 60hz G-Sync monitor.

With the impending release of BF1, and other games such as Redout etc, it's made me think going from 60hz TN G-Sync to a 144/165hz IPS G-Sync monitor might be a good idea. I'm under no illusion that having a higher refresh monitor will make me a better player (as I'm an oldfart), but will I get a better experience out of gaming dropping from 4k@60 to 1440@144?

I sit about 3' away from my monitor, and with my current cards + G-Sync most games run between 55-60fps - it's smooth, but will sacrificing resolution for a higher frame rate be worth it?

I don't have access to a higher refresh monitor, so sadly can't compare the two, and most online comparisons are a bit naff/ambiguous/babble on about l33t strats etc.

I've been looking at the XB271HU (or maybe the PG297Q) or saving a little more and grabbing an ultrawide 100hz.

Any help/advice is appreciated - ta.

 

[fishyswaz]

Thanks for the responses - appreciated.

@Insanities: I've got a belt load of consoles/handhelds/arcade boards I still play here on CRT so resolution might not be an issue.

@Gmac: Thanks for that

@jigger: Regarding exerience - I guess I'm asking if its worth dropping res for fps - I really like my current setup, but am wondering if res sacrifice for a more 'fluid' gaming experience in certain games is worth it. Also at my age banging a load of Redbull and beta blockers would just result in having to have a Gaviscon and a nervous trip upstairs.

So it looks like it's subjective on the res/hz. I would just grab a monitor and then dsr it if I didn't like it, but that's not real fair on the seller.

Again, ta for the help.