1440p 165hz G-Sync vs 1080p 240hz

[Anoraked]

Hi all,

 

Which would you recommend:

 

1440p 165hz G-Sync (https://www.amazon.co.uk/ASUS-PG279Q-Gaming-Monitor-G-Sync/dp/B017EVR2VM/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=1440p%2B165hz&qid=1567712297&s=gateway&sr=8-1&th=1)

 

or

 

1080p 240hz Freesync (https://www.amazon.co.uk/Alienware-AW2518HF-Monitor-Response-Free-Sync/dp/B074JDKN3Q/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=1080p+240hz&qid=1567712372&s=gateway&sr=8-1)

 

GPU will be a RTX 2080 and CPU is 3700x

 

Thanks,

 

Anoraked

[Stormseeker9]

The asus one. Why? 1440p and, 165hz is enough in my opinion 

[Princess Luna]

6 minutes ago, Anoraked said:

1440p 165hz G-Sync

This one obviously, like there's not eve a real question in here.

[erlandssonjt]

I’m using the ASUS ROG display at 165hz, I would say that the pixel density is way more delightful than a 1080p display, I actually don’t believe you would see any difference in smoothness to 165/240hz. 

 

If you not playing some hardcore formula1 cars games that is super high phased! 

[Streetguru]

12 minutes ago, Anoraked said:

 

If you play a lot of first person shooter games get the 240hz display.

I'd also suggest that you buy an RX 5700, which has like 80% of the 2080's performance at almost half the price.

 

And don't buy a G-sync display, as there are free-sync displays with similar panel types at half the price.

 

I was going to suggest an ultra wide but they're really overpriced on the UK part picker for some reason.

27" or 32" are the decent monitor options looks like.
 

PCPartPicker Part List: https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/list/XJzfMZ

Video Card: MSI Radeon RX 5700 8 GB MECH OC Video Card  (£357.95 @ Technextday)
Monitor: Acer XV272U Pbmiiprzx 27.0" 2560x1440 144 Hz Monitor  (£363.47 @ Ebuyer)
Monitor: AOC CQ32G1 31.5" 2560x1440 144 Hz Monitor  (£339.95 @ Amazon UK)
Total: £1061.37
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2019-09-05 20:52 BST+0100

[Stormseeker9]

You could also look at the gigabyte aurus AD27QD. 1440p/144hz/IPS / g sync compatible 

[Zando_]

5 minutes ago, Streetguru said:

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Why not a 5700XT, that trades blows with the 2070 Super, which is like 90%+ of the 2080's performance, and will push 1440p144/165 much better?

[Guest]

28 minutes ago, Anoraked said:

Hi all,

 

Which would you recommend:

 

1440p 165hz G-Sync (https://www.amazon.co.uk/ASUS-PG279Q-Gaming-Monitor-G-Sync/dp/B017EVR2VM/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=1440p%2B165hz&qid=1567712297&s=gateway&sr=8-1&th=1)

 

or

 

1080p 240hz Freesync (https://www.amazon.co.uk/Alienware-AW2518HF-Monitor-Response-Free-Sync/dp/B074JDKN3Q/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=1080p+240hz&qid=1567712372&s=gateway&sr=8-1)

 

GPU will be a RTX 2080 and CPU is 3700x

 

Thanks,

 

Anoraked

The 1440p 165Hz hands down. The difference between 165Hz and 240Hz is negligible, but the difference between 1080p and 1440p is very noticeable. Plus, you have an Nvidia card so G-Sync would be more beneficial to you. Also, the Alienware is a TN panel so yeah it's got wicked fast refresh rate, but color accuracy and viewing angles will suffer because of it.

 

If your wallet can afford it, get the Asus one.