New Monitor and Graphics Card Advice Requested

[HDrider]

I watched this video and this monitor sounds great but it is expensive.

 

I need new monitor, my current one is old (about 15 years) and has started to trigger my ocular migraines.
A person recommended that I purchase a 144Hz monitor to mitigate my migraines.

 

I want an IPS monitor because I use Photoshop (CS5).
My plan is to buy a EVGA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti GAMING, 04G-P4-6251-KR, 4GB GDDR5, ACX 2.0 graphics card. It cost more than I desire, but I also use PowerDirector 14 for video editing.

I do not want to buy a graphics card more than a monitor can handle or not enough for a monitor.

 

Two Questions:
Do I get the Acer Predator XB270HU shown in the video or is there a lower cost comparable monitor?
Is the graphics card mentioned the right choice for the monitor and software?

 

[PRTI]

Maybe this? 

 

https://pcpartpicker.com/mr/newegg/scM323

 

Really don't know, there's $500-600 Asus and Acer monitors, but they are all freesync so you lose the option of g-sync (the one i linked is g-sync tho + on the page it says its 165Hz)

[HDrider]

Is my system adequate for the monitor?
Windows 10 Home
Processor: Intel Pentium CPU G3420 @ 3.20Hz
RAM 8 GB

 

[Guest lilbman]

28 minutes ago, HDrider said:

Is my system adequate for the monitor?
Windows 10 Home
Processor: Intel Pentium CPU G3420 @ 3.20Hz
RAM 8 GB

 

High refresh rate monitors are made for higher end specs.  A 1080p 144Hz monitor would, in my opinion, require at least like an 7600K.  A Pentium doesn't even come close to a 7600K in terms of performance.

[Vroooom]

The 1050 Ti will output a 1440p 144hz signal over displayport, so yep, it's adequate. For gaming, you would want a better CPU like a used 4th gen i5 or i7 that's compatible with your motherboard, and maybe a better GPU if you want to turn the settings up in newer games

[HDrider]

That is good to know lilbman, I am part Neanderthal, and I am not sure what you mean by 7600K?

Being that I am a little slow, I went to Asus’s website to find out if I can upgrade my CPU with my current motherboard.
Asus site states, “This motherboard supports Intel® 4th generation Core™ i7/i5/i3/Pentium®/Celeron® processors in the LGA1150 package.” Supports 22nm CPU (Intel LGA 1150 Socket). I am in luck, this aligns with Vroooom’s statement.

 

My brain is swelling, now I need find which is the best 4th Generation CPU, I can afford. Do you have any recommendations?

 

Motherboard ASUS H81M-A and power supply is a Cool Master RS-400-PSAR-13

Unfortunately, I cannot do gaming, the motion makes my eyes hurt and I become nauseated.

 

I have wandered down the rabbit hole.

 

Links:
https://www.asus.com/us/Motherboards/H81MA/
https://ark.intel.com/products/family/75024/4th-Generation-Intel-Core-i5-Processors#@desktop

 

[HDrider]

When one is interesting in a product, they should first identify the metrics they wish to prioritize.
These are my metrics:
IPS
144hz
27"
Displayport
freesync

 

IPS & Displayport - for photo editing
144hz - to mitigate ocular migraines.
Added, metrics to narrow the search 27" and freesync
Freesync cost less than Gsync and for photo editing, I figure why spend the extra money.
Interesting my search came down to three monitors. Which one is the best?
 
Acer XF270HU, IPS $600, 27" (2560 x 1440) 144 Hz DisplayPort AMD FreeSync $520
https://www.acer.com/ac/en/US/content/model/UM.HX0AA.A02

ASUS MG279Q Gaming Monitor - 27" 2K WQHD (2560 x 1440), IPS, up to 144Hz, FreeSync. $537
https://www.asus.com/us/Monitors/MG279Q/specifications/
AOC AG271QG 27 inch IPS 165Hz DisplayPort 2560x1440 PX G Sync $600
http://eu.aoc.com/en/gaming/products/ag271qg
A fourth option was the Acer Predator XB271HU IPS 27" Display Port, 144Hz (2560x1440) NVIDIA G-SYNC, but it is $700