How expensive should my monitor be?

[dsong98]

This is my pc build here:

PCPartPicker Part List

Type	Item	Price
CPU	AMD Ryzen 5 3600 3.6 GHz 6-Core Processor	$184.99 @ Amazon
Motherboard	MSI B450 TOMAHAWK MAX ATX AM4 Motherboard	Purchased For $114.99
Memory	Corsair Vengeance LPX 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 CL16 Memory	Purchased For $63.99
Storage	Western Digital SN750 500 GB M.2-2280 NVME Solid State Drive	Purchased For $69.99
Video Card	Gigabyte Radeon RX 5700 XT 8 GB GAMING OC Video Card	Purchased For $369.99
Case	Fractal Design Meshify C ATX Mid Tower Case	$99.98 @ Newegg
Power Supply	Corsair CXM 550 W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-modular ATX Power Supply	$152.50 @ Amazon
Keyboard	Logitech G613 Wireless Standard Keyboard	Purchased
Mouse	Logitech G300S Wired Optical Mouse	Purchased
	Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts
	Total	$1056.43
	Generated by PCPartPicker 2020-06-29 10:25 EDT-0400

 

I read somewhere that you typically want to go for a monitor that is double the price of your gpu, but I’m hesitant to spend that much.

 

Some specs I think that I want are:

• 24 inch
• 1080p or 1440p
• 60hz or 144hz (will I notice the difference between the two)

 

I’ve found a few monitors in the $150-250 price range that I like, they were mostly 24” 1080p 144hz. If I am spending 400 on my gpu though, should I be trying to buy a more expensive monitor though? Maybe one that offers 1440p 144hz?

 

[eeeee1]

go 144 hz. your pc will be able to reap the benefits of high refresh rate

[iBabySlapper]

The double price thing sounds like BS, monitors aren't that expensive anymore.

 

I think I got my main gaming monitor (Samsung 144hz quantum dot curved 24") used without a stand for about £100 ($120), and I paired it with a VESA arm (£30-ish). Looking at your GPU, I'd go for a 1080p 144hz like mine.

[boggy77]

3 minutes ago, dsong98 said:

I read somewhere that you typically want to go for a monitor that is double the price of your gpu, but I’m hesitant to spend that much.

 

Some specs I think that I want are:

• 24 inch
• 1080p or 1440p
• 60hz or 144hz (will I notice the difference between the two)

 

I’ve found a few monitors in the $150-250 price range that I like, they were mostly 24” 1080p 144hz. If I am spending 400 on my gpu though, should I be trying to buy a more expensive monitor though? Maybe one that offers 1440p 144hz?

you're right to be hesitant, that's weird advice.

 

with a 5700xt, though, a 1440p 144hz would work well. bear in mind that most 1440p monitors come in 27 or 32 in (I would recommend 27). if you want to stick to 24, go for the 1080p.

 

also look for a VA or IPS screen from a decent company that has response time below 4ms.

 

another option is to look at ultrawide screens

 

this is a good option, but there are many others like it:

LG 27GL83A-B

[Gaires]

As expensive as you can afford. Remember, if you buy a good monitor now, you don't need to upgrade it anytime soon.

[SolarNova]

Ideally, u want to have the option to at least spend 2x the cost of your GPU. Ofc the more expensive your GPU the low the multiplier should become. I wouldn't suggest u need to spend $2000 on a Monitor if you  buy a 2080ti for example.

 

However, cheaping out on a monitor effectively gimps ur PC.

 

Spending $500 on a GPU then only $200 on a Monitor is a bad decision as monitors in that price range will have some serious flaws.

 

Do take the time to read through my Pinned thread.

 

 

[Doobeedoo]

Get a monitor that is double the price of GPU? Naah ignore that saying. Also yes definitely you'll notice 144Hz over 60Hz. So get a 144Hz monitor and decide if you want 1080p or 1440p which is solid and can be good for your machine.

[Gohardgrandpa]

@dsong98

I have a 5700xt and went from a 27 inch 1080p monitor to a 27inch 1440p monitor and the difference in resolution to me was huge. I can’t go back to using 1080p now