Need opinion on upgrade path / compatiblity

[Swolf-Alpha]

Okay, so here we are.

 

I have a 24 inch 1080p ASUS Monitor with 144hz and 1ms response time aaannnnddd a 24 inch Vizio 1080p 60hz TV .. 

The TV sucks. The monitor is Eh, 144hz is nice.

 

I never thought I would want anything else after I built my 1st PC a year ago and then the bug bit me .. I want UPGRRRAAADESS.

 

So upgraded my system completely from i5 4690k - air cooled, z97 asrock pro4 mobo, 16gb DDR3 and a 1060 to this --> https://pcpartpicker.com/list/DHGXCy

 

I love my new system and have torn away from MOBAs and light games to more AAA titles, currently playing Destiny 2 and Assassins Creed Origins. My system runs them great. I thought I might like FPS games but honestly I like them more on console, even though after playing so much PC i get motion sickness from the terrible refresh rates. 

 

Okay now you know what I'm working with and where I came from:

 

I want to buy a new display but I don't want to get something my PC wont be able to perform well with, I guess its future proofing.

 

So here is my brain on these different decisions:

Should I go Ultrawide and get rid of the dual set up. Ultrawide = more clean set up to me which I'm partial to.

4k monitor - can my computer even run games well on this? Is there an ultrawide that is affordable and can my computer run one? 

1440p - Can my computer push enough pixels to go to an ultra or should I buy a bigger 27inch or even 35inch?

1080p - Should I match my current 144hz one and just go for that? I want to experience better colors and resolution.

 

As you can tell, I am torn.

 

Ultrawide or dual

4k or 1440p

Cost vs Bang for buck

 

These are the things plaguing my mind, lend a helping hand, give me your advice.

[Jurrunio]

I'd get a 1440p 144Hz monitor instead. 4K looks great but for many games high refresh rate is also important

[Noyu]

43 minutes ago, Swolf-Alpha said:

Ultrawide or dual

do note that not all games support Ultrawide perfectly.

43 minutes ago, Swolf-Alpha said:

4k or 1440p

considering that you already have a 1080p monitor, I think it may be a bad idea to pair it with a 4K.

The difference in resolution will probably hurt your eyes a bit when switching between the 2 monitors.

This is coming from a guy who's works 8h a day on a 720p + 1080p setup.

 

Soooo considering those, I approve @Jurrunio's approach to get a 1440p 144Hz.

It's a balance of getting better picture quality while still maintaining high refresh rates.

And less risk of eyestrain.

[Swolf-Alpha]

2 hours ago, Noyu said:

do note that not all games support Ultrawide perfectly.

considering that you already have a 1080p monitor, I think it may be a bad idea to pair it with a 4K.

The difference in resolution will probably hurt your eyes a bit when switching between the 2 monitors.

This is coming from a guy who's works 8h a day on a 720p + 1080p setup.

 

Soooo considering those, I approve @Jurrunio's approach to get a 1440p 144Hz.

It's a balance of getting better picture quality while still maintaining high refresh rates.

And less risk of eyestrain.

@Jurrunio Thanks guys. Is there a good ultrawide option? or do you think I should just save the money and get another monitor? Im asking because I really want something bigger than 24 inches and I don't know if have two different screens will work for me. I don't want to have to get any upgrades after this lol .. My wife would kill me.

[Jurrunio]

23 minutes ago, Swolf-Alpha said:

@Jurrunio Thanks guys. Is there a good ultrawide option? or do you think I should just save the money and get another monitor? Im asking because I really want something bigger than 24 inches and I don't know if have two different screens will work for me. I don't want to have to get any upgrades after this lol .. My wife would kill me.

Both are 144Hz so that shouldnt be a problem that some color tuning couldnt solve. 1440p monitors usually come in 27" and 29", both are good.