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What should I buy if not an R7 3700 (depending on specs) or 1440p 144hz monitor? (Current specs are on my profile)

 

  1. TopHatProductions115

    TopHatProductions115

    If you buy the CPU, you'l have better performance. New monitors are nice, but being able to drive them without question is even cooler ;) 

  2. Cyberspirit

    Cyberspirit

    I'd probably go with the R7 3700 (assuming we are talking about the upcoming AMD CPU) since you already have a 150Hz panel for comp gaming.

    If you are unhappy with 1080p 150Hz then just go with a new display.

  3. Ashiella

    Ashiella

    @TopHatProductions115 My cpu is the limiting factor in 1080p, whilst in 1440p my gpu is the limiting factor and my framerate drops only slightly, to about 145 average compared to 160 average, and I could always just lower settings.

    @Cyberspirit There have been times when a 1440p panel could have helped in a gunfight or watching really tight angles and such, so there is an argument there.

    and I wanted a display to watch content on, if only I found a 4k monitor that could also do 2560x1440 @144hz lol

  4. Cyberspirit

    Cyberspirit

    Then I think a monitor would make more sense. Or you could try selling your current CPU and monitor and get both. :P

  5. Ashiella

    Ashiella

    @CyberspiritBut what if 1440p wasnt good enough to warrant an upgrade, quality wise (Given that bestbuy has a 1440p monitor, and a 4k one that I can just change the res on)

  6. TopHatProductions115

    TopHatProductions115

    How much does an R7 1700 go for on eBay right now? If it goes for over 100 USD, I'd go for the R7 3700X and sell the R7 1700. Then, use the cash from that sale toward a new monitor.

  7. Ashiella

    Ashiella

    @TopHatProductions115 about $150, but the 3700 has yet to come out, it could be Q2 or Q3

  8. Cyberspirit

    Cyberspirit

    I'm not sure how much better 1440p is compared to 1080p when it comes to gaming but, from what I've heard so far, it's a big upgrade.

    Maybe ask other R6S players who use 1440p monitors for some advice. I think a higher resolution would be beneficial for a game like this.

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