Questions about a display for a 3080

dxzone12 · October 23, 2020

I am looking to pick up a 3080 as soon as the stock becomes reasonable again. In the meantime I would like to upgrade my monitor to something more fitting for my eventual 3080.

I am currently running an Acer Predator XB241H which is a 1080P 144hz GSync monitor. As well as a secondary monitor which is just a 1080p asus IPS monitor to put secondary stuff on while gaming.

I mostly play competitive FPS games like Siege and Overwatch so I still want something capable of high refresh rate. Though I do occasionally play more sightseeing games that would benefit from better graphics quality.

In terms of budget I don't have a rigidly set number but I would like to go for something that is a good balance of price and performance as opposed to just getting the most expensive over the top monitor possible.

I have been looking at the Dell S2721DGF 1440p 144hz Gsync-compatible as it seems to be on par with the LG 27gl850 but I can regularly find the dell cheaper in my region.

I just have a couple of questions before pulling the trigger on this monitor:
1. With the power of a 3080 would it be worth getting something 4k like the 27gn950 which is also GSync compatible 144hz?
2. Are there any side effects of running something like the 27GN950 at 1440p to get a higher refresh rate when gaming?

3. Will the Dell S2721DGF be a decent enough step up from my current monitor to justify the price? The most noticeable thing for me will likely be the step to IPS though I would lose proper GSync.

4. Are there any other monitors you would suggest other than the ones I have mentioned that would be a good fit for my needs and the 3080.