Help me decide please...

aduman · October 29, 2014

Hi guys, so I've been searching for a monitor to replace my current monitor (build is in my sig.) and I just couldn't decide which one to get... I'm not going to replace my current monitor actually, will be using it as a secondary one. The problem is I just don't know if I should switch to 60Hz as I'm planning to get either a 4K or 1440p one. Afaik affordable 4K monitors all have TN panels and 1440p IPS panels share nearly the same price tags with them. Is 4K resolution worth it to buy a TN panel again?

I have plenty of GPU power and want to take advantage of it. This is the main reason why I want a different, tougher to drive monitor.

RoG Swift has a crazy pricetag here so it's out of question. I know I've asked many questions but I trust your knowledge guys! Thanks.

ImBleu · October 29, 2014

imho IPS 1440p > 4k TN. IPS is superior in many ways, and the 4ms slower response time is worth it. Soon we'll be looking at IPS 4k that isn't shit but Its a waiting game. besides, 1440p is plenty

aduman · October 29, 2014

imho IPS 1440p > 4k TN. IPS is superior in many ways, and the 4ms slower response time is worth it. Soon we'll be looking at IPS 4k that isn't shit but Its a waiting game. besides, 1440p is plenty

I've heard so many people going crazy over 4K here and thought maybe I'd give it a try, affordable IPS 4K is still far away imo.

ImBleu · October 29, 2014

I've heard so many people going crazy over 4K here and thought maybe I'd give it a try, affordable IPS 4K is still far away imo.

Considered PLS or VA panels?

aduman · October 29, 2014

Considered PLS or VA panels?

Aren't they all the same thing with different names? Sorry if I'm mistaken.

aduman · October 31, 2014

C'mon guys I need help here

Tiazmat · October 31, 2014

After experience with an IPS monitor, and the Samsung 4K monitor, I would say that the 4K is definitely worth the TN. People really need to see the panel before they can truly judge the 4k monitors out right now. Yes, in terms of viewing angles it certainly is TN. But when looking at it straight on, it's very nice. Maybe not -quite- on the level of the IPS that I used, but far far beyond any other TN panel I've used.

Now there are several reasons why 1440p might look more appealing than 4K right now, but if your biggest gripe is TN vs IPS, then I think you should only go for the 1440p if you're insane about your monitors being IPS (which it doesn't seem like you are).

And let's be fair, TN makes it cheap, which in terms of a fairly expensive technology, isn't exactly a bad thing. And it means response times are going to be better (There are always exceptions, but I think we can agree on this).

As you mentioned, the only way to get over 60hz (not counting overclocking) is with the ROG Swift, and it just isn't worth the price tag. And not to mention it's TN just like the 4Ks (Yes, you need it for high refresh rates, but it's still a downside)

IMHO, 4K is the way to go. The experience is fantastic. but if you plan on sitting more than 3 feet from your monitor, you better have perfect vision of it's going to be nearly impossible to use. But if you're closer then it's really cool having a ton of space to play around with. I'd just like to mention that from the build in your sig that you'll only have 3 GB of VRAM, which isn't fantastic. You'll get by at 4k on most games, but there will be times you hit the limit. Just don't expect to play a crazily modded Skyrim seriously without 4+ GB of VRAM.