GPU upgrade vs resolution downgrade

[Aereldor]

I'm using my Alienware 13R3 with a 13" 1440p OLED display and a GTX 1060 6GB. I've been thinking - since I don't have the money or the space to upgrade my GPU (requires alienware graphics amplifier), should I get a monitor downgrade?

I was debating getting a 1080p or even a 900p IPS monitor, 19-20", so I could run my games at max settings and a locked 60fps. I can think of plenty of pros, but are there any cons?

[Firewrath9]

Why max fps?

High vs max is LITERALLY THE SAME, ask a friend to help you do a blind experiment. Can you tell the difference between 8x MSAA and 4x MSAA in actual gameplay?

[Fasauceome]

10 minutes ago, Aereldor said:

I can think of plenty of pros, but are there any cons?

You can see the difference between 1080p and 900p, you can't see the difference between high and max.

[Damascus]

So ignoring everything about not seeing any difference, why not just run the game at 1080p?  That's how I get my 870m alienware13r1 to play modern titles, 720p everything lol.  No need to pay for a new display at all 

[SkilledRebuilds]

8 minutes ago, Damascus said:

So ignoring everything about not seeing any difference, why not just run the game at 1080p?  That's how I get my 870m alienware13r1 to play modern titles, 720p everything lol.  No need to pay for a new display at all 

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at 13" would using 1080p over 1440p be that bad?
I understand 1080p vs 1440p scaling and interpolated blur can happen.... but if its just for games performances,.. why not give it a try and see if its clean or blurry.

 

Using derivatives of 1440p and creating a custom resolution for better image scaling without blur could be needed.

2048x1152 (80% of 1440p)

1920x1080 (75% of 1440p)