Worth getting Freesync Monitor without AMD GPU?

[AndyHuangXD]

I've been looking to add a monitor to my current setup, but i'm kind of torn between a few monitors.

 

I have around 500 CAD to spend, and I am torn between two things... Refresh rate and resolution.

 

The only way I can have both with my budget is the Acer XG270HU, which is a freesync 1440p 144hz monitor.  I don't have the extra money to get a swift or a predator, nor do I have an AMD graphics card.

Is 1440p 144hz worth getting even without freesync? or should I just choose between a 4k monitor or a 1080 144hz one?

 

I've been trying to make a decision for months now, so please leave your best suggestion down below. Thanks!

 

[Mao_Zedong]

The XB270HU is still good if you want a 144hz 1440p IPS monitor. There aren't any other options in its price range, so its good.

[EthanTheFrogMan]

I've been looking to add a monitor to my current setup, but i'm kind of torn between a few monitors.

 

I have around 500 CAD to spend, and I am torn between two things... Refresh rate and resolution.

 

The only way I can have both with my budget is the Acer XG270HU, which is a freesync 1440p 144hz monitor.  I don't have the extra money to get a swift or a predator, nor do I have an AMD graphics card.

Is 1440p 144hz worth getting even without freesync? or should I just choose between a 4k monitor or a 1080 144hz one?

 

I've been trying to make a decision for months now, so please leave your best suggestion down below. Thanks!

what  about a G-sync display?

[Sauron]

The XB270HU is still good if you want a 144hz 1440p IPS monitor. There aren't any other options in its price range, so its good.

 

This; if there aren't better options for the price or equal options for cheaper, having freesync won't matter. Unlike g-sync, manufacturers don't need to pay a fee to implement freesync.

[AndyHuangXD]

what  about a G-sync display?

the high res G-sync displays are out of my price range.

[Glenwing]

The XB270HU is still good if you want a 144hz 1440p IPS monitor. There aren't any other options in its price range, so its good.

 

 

This; if there aren't better options for the price or equal options for cheaper, having freesync won't matter. Unlike g-sync, manufacturers don't need to pay a fee to implement freesync.

The XG270HU is a different monitor from the XB270HU.

[Guest Strangerbob]

the high res G-sync displays are out of my price range.

 

Heres the list of the only monitors you should really touch, get the best one of these that you can afford and you`ll have a blast:

 

http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/410994-list-of-all-ipsva-gsyncfreesync-monitors/