Monitor to match up to a 1080Ti

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I had a crazy moment a few months back and got myself a new system with a 1080Ti in it - and it occurs to me that this is perhaps a bit wasted connected to my 1920x1080 60Hz 24" monitor.

If I wanted to upgrade my monitor, what should I be looking at which will better use the capabilities of my card without overtaxing it, and give the most perceived improvement?

I'm baffled by whether greater refresh rate, greater resolution, G-sync, is the most important consideration.

If resolution - I think I've read that even a 1080Ti might struggle with 4k, so should I be aiming for 1440p?

I wouldn't mind a bigger monitor, but it's got to fit on the desk, so maybe 27" would be the limit.
 
Thanks. I see that combines quite a few of the possible improvements - G sync, 1440p, high refresh rate.

Is it quite unusual to see a computer monitor with speakers, or am I just behind the times?
 
bazzabear said:
Is it quite unusual to see a computer monitor with speakers, or am I just behind the times?
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I have a gaming monitor and a non-gaming focused monitor (Acer and Asus). They both have built in speakers (nobody would want them as their only sound output though) - I don't think it is unusual.
 
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A 1440p 165Hz Gsync monitor is the perfect combo with a 1080Ti imo. Or if you can stretch to it a 100Hz Ultrawide Gsync one is even better imo ;) :cool:

The Agon is also a solid choice :)
 
I think with monitors there are a number of parameters that should be considered, such as high refresh, or ultra, and once you try them there is pretty much no going back. With a 24" monitor currently, you are in the enviable position that almost anything is going to be amazing! For sheer impact size is important in games so ideally you want a nice big screen. A 27" from a 24" will be a very impressive upgrade. Resolution is actually less important for games, but an increase to 1440P will make general computing better. Refresh rate is really important for action games. Refresh rate just makes everything smoother and more fluid. Importantly, though, a 144Hz monitor will allow you to disable v-sync and you can just cap your frame-rate to 144Hz. That won't eliminate tear but it will greatly reduce it. The addition of g-sync is the cherry on the cake.You can switch off anti-aliasing too because of the higher pixel density and all in all the 1080ti will rock. I really think an Acer Predator XB271HU will utterly blow you away. It is an awesome gaming monitor. And yes, forgive me Overclockers, normally your prices are very competitive, but for some reason that monitor is a little pricey here. It is around at much lower prices elsewhere.
 
i see no one has mentioned the asus pg279q. I know it has a dark cloud over it regarding QA. But I can say the one I've got from OCuk is superb. Plus they give you dead pixel warranty. and for the sake of it being a little more expensive, and a 20mins drive from my house personally was well worth it.
 
Hi guys. Sorry to resurrect a topic, but I got great advice back in January - but ended up not able to buy back then.

Back in a position to buy - so does the same advice apply? These IPS 165Hz panels are still the ones to go for?

I see the Asus is now £200 more than the Acer at OC - but the former doesn't state that it has a pixel guarantee, and I'm reading that this is important because these panels are prone to arriving with issues.

But do distance selling regulations mean that I could keep returning until I got a perfect panel anyway, regardless of whether they specifically tell me that's the case?
 
I think a 32" might be a bit much, I only sit 2-3 foot from the screen. (and it's in the corner of the lounge. I might get complaints if it was only one size down from the TV!)

Tempting though! VA screen gives you better blacks, but not quite as good colours and response rate, right?
 
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I think a 32" might be a bit much, I only sit 2-3 foot from the screen.
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depending on what games you play, it really isn't.
i'm using a 32 inch 1440p monitor myself (with a 1080ti) no issues
and coming from a 28inch 4k, i would say i prefer having a larger monitor as it fills more of my vision field
 
bazzabear said:
I think a 32" might be a bit much, I only sit 2-3 foot from the screen. (and it's in the corner of the lounge. I might get complaints if it was only one size down from the TV!)
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Moved up from a 27" 1440P to a 32" 4k monitor - use it from less than 3' away and no issues at all.
If it ticks all the other boxes you should consider it.
 
bazzabear said:
I had a crazy moment a few months back and got myself a new system with a 1080Ti in it - and it occurs to me that this is perhaps a bit wasted connected to my 1920x1080 60Hz 24" monitor.

If I wanted to upgrade my monitor, what should I be looking at which will better use the capabilities of my card without overtaxing it, and give the most perceived improvement?

I'm baffled by whether greater refresh rate, greater resolution, G-sync, is the most important consideration.

If resolution - I think I've read that even a 1080Ti might struggle with 4k, so should I be aiming for 1440p?

I wouldn't mind a bigger monitor, but it's got to fit on the desk, so maybe 27" would be the limit.
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1080TI can do 4K 60Hz no problem if you don't go crazy with motion blur, AF, and AA.
Or it can fly along at 160FPS at 1440P on a G sync monitor with AA and AF on if this is what you prefer.

Do you want max crispness or do you want max smoothness? Only you can decide.
 
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