Upgrade before changing monitor?

ChrissieL · 24 Jan 2021 at 09:51

Morning,

right now I'm running a https://www.overclockers.co.uk/asus...ddr5-pci-express-graphics-card-gx-456-as.html gpu and an old Intel Core i5 4670K @ 3.40GHz.

I was looking at a new monitor (currently running a Samsung S24C300). Something like a 27-31.5" 144hz 1ms. However I'm now in a place - will my current hardware even utilize the specs of the monitor.

So the question is - what do I upgrade first?

ChrissieL · 24 Jan 2021 at 10:23

Mainly Division 2 right now. Potentially a return to WoW at some point.

ChrissieL · 24 Jan 2021 at 10:40

billysielu said:
Would your new monitor be 1080p or 1440p?

I was looking at a 1440p. In essence I was planning on future proofing.

ChrissieL · 24 Jan 2021 at 10:45

mickyflinn said:
The link shows what sort of fps ypu should get in division 2 at diffrent settings.

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.tw...benchmarked-20-graphics-cards-tested/amp.html

More demanding the game the better hpu needed so so grabbimg a 3060ti would be a massive jump in performance.

Could grab the monitor you want and go from there.

Whats your budget for upgrades

The only thing I haven't overally considered was a new gpu. I've been looking at a new CPU, mobo, memory but as the gpu was the last thing I bought (with the exception of a new case and cooler) I was hoping it would be the last thing I replace.

ChrissieL · 24 Jan 2021 at 10:47

Another question. Currently my monitor is 60hz. My max fps for Division 2 seems to be bang on 60fps. I assume the monitor at this point is throttling? If I bought a new monitor that was a 1080p (rather than 1440p) with a higher refresh rate, would that potentially improve my fps?

ChrissieL · 24 Jan 2021 at 11:12

Thank you all for the responses. Lastly - any thoughts about panel type?

ChrissieL · 24 Jan 2021 at 11:16

billysielu said:
IPS is better, TN is cheaper.

and VN somewhere inbetween?

ChrissieL · 26 Jan 2021 at 16:42

VonScar said:
▷ Iiyama 32" G-Master GB3266QSU-B1 2560x1440 VA… | OcUK (overclockers.co.uk)

32 Inch monitor 144 Hz, 1ms VA panel, out of stock for now. Quite cheap for what you get, £339.95.

Hi Von, I did get this monitor and wondered if you had any settings over and above stock to get the most out of the monitor?

ChrissieL · 26 Jan 2021 at 16:51

VonScar said:
Hey congratulations on your new monitor.

Firstly, have you changed your speed to 144 Hz? Display settings - Advance Display Settings - Refresh rate.

Secondly are you using Display Port?

I would suggest you search on either the manufacturers website for guidance or YouTube? Personally on my monitors I selected Text to lower brightness, but my monitor is 7 years old and TN panel.

Thank you - I've changed to 144 and using DP. Might be an adjustment but seems mega bright.

ChrissieL · 26 Jan 2021 at 16:59

VonScar said:
I had that problem, which is why I selected text. But my monitor is a different beast to yours. Have you opened the menu up on monitor, should have profiles, games etc, text.

I am glad you have 144 Hz! Does it feel smoother?

So many options to play with, including HDR. It does feel smoother but I need to get the balance right

ChrissieL · 26 Jan 2021 at 20:13

mickyflinn said:
The rx 580 is 10 to 15 % faster than the 570 bet your loving your 3060ti

Check what fps your getting.[/QUOTE
Playing Division 2 at around 60 fps with roughly a high level of settings. I was suprised as thought it would be lower.

ChrissieL · 26 Jan 2021 at 20:14

VonScar said:
Oh and see if you can activate the Freesync. Check your driver.

Freesync enabled.

ChrissieL · 26 Jan 2021 at 20:15

Bug One said:
Seems like a bit of a bad time to be doing this. Getting a monitor capable of displaying higher resolution and FPS is an ok idea for future proofing - but you'd really want to match that with a GPU capable of driving it at least somewhere near it's capabilities. And GPUs are the moment are ridiculous.

I did take a gamble but seems like somehow my current rig is doing the job albeit I'm on the lookout for upgrades.

ChrissieL · 26 Jan 2021 at 20:19

VonScar said:
How are you liking that monitor?

It's a beast. text isn't as clear as I'd like and some blacks on streaming looks a little meh but still plenty of options to play with. About to head off to Division 2 again to get the settings right.

ChrissieL · 26 Jan 2021 at 20:21

ChrissieL said:
It's a beast. text isn't as clear as I'd like and some blacks on streaming looks a little meh but still plenty of options to play with. About to head off to Division 2 again to get the settings right.

I am pretty darn close to it though