Monitor recommendations for 1440p gaming

[ftahir192]

Have finally gone ahead and purchased parts for my new build: 

PCPartPicker Part List

Type	Item	Price
CPU	AMD Ryzen 7 3700X 3.6 GHz 8-Core Processor	£270.00 @ Currys PC World
Motherboard	Asus ROG Strix X570-F Gaming ATX AM4 Motherboard	£225.25 @ Technextday
Memory	Kingston HyperX Fury RGB 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 Memory	£86.02 @ CCL Computers
Storage	Integral UltimaPro X2 960 GB M.2-2280 NVME Solid State Drive	£118.86 @ Ebuyer
Video Card	Gigabyte GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER 8 GB WINDFORCE OC 3X Video Card	£477.36 @ Box Limited
Case	Phanteks Eclipse P400A Digital ATX Mid Tower Case	£83.99 @ Box Limited
Power Supply	EVGA SuperNOVA G2 650 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply
Case Fan	be quiet! BL085 38.5 CFM 120 mm Fan	£16.42 @ CCL Computers
Case Fan	be quiet! BL087 49.8 CFM 140 mm Fan	£18.69 @ Overclockers.co.uk
	Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts
	Total	£1296.59
	Generated by PCPartPicker 2020-03-30 01:44 BST+0100

 

Looking to also upgrade my current monitors (2x BenQ GL2460HM) and am looking for 2x 1440p 144hz+ panels (IPS is nice but not 100% necessary). One will be for gaming and the other for won't be used for gaming at all so amn't looking for any specific gaming features on the second monitor. It's mostly connected to a laptop during work anyway.

 

What are the best options for something G-sync compatible under a £400 budget? I'm mostly posting here because this whose G-sync/Freesync stuff confuses me. It seems freesync is a lot cheaper but can I use g-sync on a freesync monitor now? What's the deal with that?

 

Any recommendations will be good - I don't want to spend a ton on the second monitor right now.

 

Cheers.

 

Edit: was looking at these but it's freesync only.

[Constantin]

3 minutes ago, ftahir192 said:

can I use g-sync on a freesync monitor now?

On most monitors, yes you can.

As for the monitor, there are tones out there.

I would go for an IPS, HDR 10,10 BIT.

I prefer Samsung and LG.

[ftahir192]

Just now, Constantin said:

On most monitors, yes you can.

As for the monitor, there are tones out there.

I would go for an IPS, HDR 10,10 BIT.

I prefer Samsung and LG.

Okay that's a good start thanks. When you say "on most monitors", whats the best way to be sure about it?

[Constantin]

I think there is a list out there, if i remember correctly, try to google it.

In every new driver that Nvidia release, they add more...... 

[j1philli]

I have been running the PG279Q and am loving it! It is IPS so the colours are great. It also has G-Sync. If you have any questions let me know!

[ftahir192]

7 minutes ago, j1philli said:

I have been running the PG279Q and am loving it! It is IPS so the colours are great. It also has G-Sync. If you have any questions let me know!

Hmm looks like Amazon only sell used warehouse ones for these and have an updated version -  PG279QE which is £700. Bit out of my budget I think

 

 

  

9 minutes ago, Constantin said:

I think there is a list out there, if i remember correctly, try to google it.

In every new driver that Nvidia release, they add more...... 

Nice one, found the list. I'll reference that as it does look like Freesync monitors are generally cheaper than their G-sync counterparts. Looks like setup is quite easy as well.

[SethK]

When purchasing a freesync panel, you have to have the AMD graphics card, g-synch, nvidia. you can use a g-sync panel with an AMD card, but you wont be able to use the freesync or G-sync. I have a solid TN panel, its cheap, 1440, 144hz, 1ms respons time. It is 250 USD depedning where you look, the reason its so cheap with still being 144 1440 at 1ms, is because the TN panels color accuracy. If you're doing any editing/content creation or graphics design, the colors wont be right. its perfectly fine for games though. It is available with freesync or g-sync, frankly though, its not a huge deal to me, i use the freesync but after crossing 100 fps, i dont notice a difference. I dont really care about the freesync or g-sync, IMO kinda a waste of money as long as you have a solid setup. Albeit im not a pro in that realm. anywho, the panel is an AOC AGON AG241QX. cheap but solid, 10/10 recommend as long as youre not doing design and whatnot. Monitors are just so expensive, this one though with the 144 1440 1ms, ill excuse the poor color accuracy on the tn panel.

[ftahir192]

2 minutes ago, SethK said:

When purchasing a freesync panel, you have to have the AMD graphics card, g-synch, nvidia. you can use a g-sync panel with an AMD card, but you wont be able to use the freesync or G-sync. I have a solid TN panel, its cheap, 1440, 144hz, 1ms respons time. It is 250 USD depedning where you look, the reason its so cheap with still being 144 1440 at 1ms, is because the TN panels color accuracy. If you're doing any editing/content creation or graphics design, the colors wont be right. its perfectly fine for games though. It is available with freesync or g-sync, frankly though, its not a huge deal to me, i use the freesync but after crossing 100 fps, i dont notice a difference. I dont really care about the freesync or g-sync, IMO kinda a waste of money as long as you have a solid setup. Albeit im not a pro in that realm. anywho, the panel is an AOC AGON AG241QX. cheap but solid, 10/10 recommend as long as youre not doing design and whatnot. Monitors are just so expensive, this one though with the 144 1440 1ms, ill excuse the poor color accuracy on the tn panel.

Ah should have mentioned I do prefer an IPS panel as colour accuracy is quite important to me (web developer). I see AOC monitors are generally a decent price so may look into this brand's IPS offerings. Thanks!

[SethK]

4 minutes ago, ftahir192 said:

Ah should have mentioned I do prefer an IPS panel as colour accuracy is quite important to me (web developer). I see AOC monitors are generally a decent price so may look into this brand's IPS offerings. Thanks!

Ah, you prefer the IPS for the only reason to not get this one lol. as far as quality is concerned for this monitor (cant say the same all around for aoc) its solid. the mount definitely exceeded my expectations for being such a cheap monitor. like if it were accurate color wise, it would be priced up with the high end monitors. I'll definitely look into AOC for my next one. If you are worried about it being korean or whatever cheap asian country it came from, they do have a solid warranty if im not mistaken.

[ftahir192]

17 minutes ago, SethK said:

Ah, you prefer the IPS for the only reason to not get this one lol. as far as quality is concerned for this monitor (cant say the same all around for aoc) its solid. the mount definitely exceeded my expectations for being such a cheap monitor. like if it were accurate color wise, it would be priced up with the high end monitors. I'll definitely look into AOC for my next one. If you are worried about it being korean or whatever cheap asian country it came from, they do have a solid warranty if im not mistaken.

I mean I'll be buying from Amazon anyway so not too worried about customer service/warranties as Amazon can normally deal with it if needed