Monitor Decisions?

[UnbounDxKilleR]

Hi All,

 

I currently have a Dell 2716DG monitor 1440p 144hz 1ms and G-Sync.

 

However, I am getting a new system which is looking to be around the 2080 Super to 2080 TI with a 9900K but I am having discussions in another forum about potential changes to this but just so you have an idea of the performance I am looking at.

 

I am wondering if it is worth upgrading my monitor to either an IPS panel or a higher res as I have had this monitor 5 years now and am considering a new one with at minimum the specs it has but without killing my bank account and there are SO SO many options I am stuck!

 

Help?

 

Thank you in advance!

[kdawwgg1221]

41 minutes ago, UnbounDxKilleR said:

I am wondering if it is worth upgrading my monitor to either an IPS panel or a higher res as I have had this monitor 5 years now and am considering a new one with at minimum the specs it has but without killing my bank account and there are SO SO many options I am stuck!

Do you game on your computer the most? Watch movies often? 

 

If you just plan to mainly game and browse the web I would suggest stick to your 1440p res with the IPS panel for better color accuracy. What kind of budget we looking at?

[UnbounDxKilleR]

38 minutes ago, kdawwgg1221 said:

Do you game on your computer the most? Watch movies often? 

 

If you just plan to mainly game and browse the web I would suggest stick to your 1440p res with the IPS panel for better color accuracy. What kind of budget we looking at?

I game mostly if I am honest! Sometimes work but I am a Software Engineer, colours aren't an issue for me in that role.

 

My current monitor is a TN panel just to clarify sorry! Budget wise I am not sure I guess I could go up to £500 but I am not sure if I should bother spending the money or if it would be a waste compared to what I currently have?

[kdawwgg1221]

Gaming in general is pretty pointless still but is going to become relevant in the future. For now, I'd either save your money for the future, or if having a second monitor is super important, I would stick to the specs of your current monitor. @UnbounDxKilleR

[UnbounDxKilleR]

20 minutes ago, kdawwgg1221 said:

Gaming in general is pretty pointless still but is going to become relevant in the future. For now, I'd either save your money for the future, or if having a second monitor is super important, I would stick to the specs of your current monitor. @UnbounDxKilleR

Okay I will save my money I have a second 24 inch monitor which is vertical for coding and everything else I dump on it already.

 

But what do you meaning by "Gaming in general is pretty pointless" do you mean having 1440p for gaming is pointless?

[kdawwgg1221]

Just now, UnbounDxKilleR said:

Okay I will save my money I have a second 24 inch monitor which is vertical for coding and everything else I dump on it already.

 

But what do you meaning by "Gaming in general is pretty pointless" do you mean having 1440p for gaming is pointless?

Sorry it's an early morning for me. I meant to say "Gaming in 4k is pretty pointless". I would just suggest spending your money elsewhere if having a 4k monitor is not your priority. 1440p 144Hz is the sweet spot for gaming.

[UnbounDxKilleR]

1 minute ago, kdawwgg1221 said:

Sorry it's an early morning for me. I meant to say "Gaming in 4k is pretty pointless". I would just suggest spending your money elsewhere if having a 4k monitor is not your priority. 1440p 144Hz is the sweet spot for gaming.

Thank you I will stick with what I have and wait for a while until the prices become more reasonable over time!! 

[kdawwgg1221]

1 minute ago, UnbounDxKilleR said:

Thank you I will stick with what I have and wait for a while until the prices become more reasonable over time!! 

sounds like a plan!

[jones177]

 

4 hours ago, UnbounDxKilleR said:

Hi All,

 

I currently have a Dell 2716DG monitor 1440p 144hz 1ms and G-Sync.

 

However, I am getting a new system which is looking to be around the 2080 Super to 2080 TI with a 9900K but I am having discussions in another forum about potential changes to this but just so you have an idea of the performance I am looking at.

 

I am wondering if it is worth upgrading my monitor to either an IPS panel or a higher res as I have had this monitor 5 years now and am considering a new one with at minimum the specs it has but without killing my bank account and there are SO SO many options I am stuck!

 

Help?

 

Thank you in advance!

Your old TN is an 8 bit but still good for fast gaming. If you stay with that size and resolution go IPS and HDR.

 

I prefer playing games in widescreen format (21:9) and used a 3440 X 1440 monitor for several years. An IPS 100hz panel with HDR is what I would go for in that resolution.

 

At 4k a RTX 2080s and 2080 ti are only really good for 60hz gaming. My 2080 ti can run higher frames but 100hz would be a stretch. I use the extra power for higher settings.

 

I am currently playing on a 3840 X 1600 75hz monitor. I picked that resolution because it is the highest resolution possible to use RTX with a 2080 ti. Even if I can't get 60fps at 3840 X 1600 I can render at 3440 X 1400 and display at 3840 X 1600 and get 60. Also a big 38" curved ultra wide is breathtaking.

[UnbounDxKilleR]

14 hours ago, jones177 said:

 

Your old TN is an 8 bit but still good for fast gaming. If you stay with that size and resolution go IPS and HDR.

 

I prefer playing games in widescreen format (21:9) and used a 3440 X 1440 monitor for several years. An IPS 100hz panel with HDR is what I would go for in that resolution.

 

At 4k a RTX 2080s and 2080 ti are only really good for 60hz gaming. My 2080 ti can run higher frames but 100hz would be a stretch. I use the extra power for higher settings.

 

I am currently playing on a 3840 X 1600 75hz monitor. I picked that resolution because it is the highest resolution possible to use RTX with a 2080 ti. Even if I can't get 60fps at 3840 X 1600 I can render at 3440 X 1400 and display at 3840 X 1600 and get 60. Also a big 38" curved ultra wide is breathtaking.

I appreciate you coming across from my other question to help on this one!

 

Are there any reasonably priced Monitors you would recommend with a 1440p Res? Thank you!!

[jones177]

1 hour ago, UnbounDxKilleR said:

I appreciate you coming across from my other question to help on this one!

 

Are there any reasonably priced Monitors you would recommend with a 1440p Res? Thank you!!

 

The 1440p 144hz monitor I bought last year was the LG 32GK850G. It is a G-sync VA monitor. I paid $530.

I bought it before there was Freesync for Nvidia cards and I wanted to match the size of my 32" 4k monitor.

 

If I was buying one now I would get the LG 27GL850. The features I like are Certified by Nvidia and HDR 10.

It costs around $490 but I think it could be gotten a lot closer to $400 on sale.

 

All the 3440 X 1440 monitors I would buy are not moderately priced. My favorite now is the LG 34GK950G-W and the LG 34GK950F-B.