Recommended Monitor Setups?

[Cameronazzi]

Hello all,

 

So I will be getting my new PC in around a month from now and I've been wanting to upgrade from my current 1080p monitor for a while. My new PC will have an R9 390 Nitro from Sapphire with 8GB GDDR5 and I would like some help deciding on display solutions.

 

Below are some of the monitor solutions I have considered:

- 3 x 1080p monitors (using central for gaming and the auxiliary for multitasking, OR, all 3 in Eyefinity for simulators)

- 1 x 1440p monitor (likely a 60Hz IPS monitor for gaming and using my current 1080p monitor as an extra)

- Ultra-Widescreen monitor (2560x1080 for widescreen gaming using my current 1080p as auxiliary)

 

They are some of the ideas I have had, if you have any suggestions they are much appreciated.

 

Please consider the following:

- I plan on gaming with my main monitor(s)

- I am a student studying maths, physics and computer science

- I do programming/software-based work

 

What do you guys think is a good upgrade from one 1080p monitor?

 

All feedback is welcome!

[xTrekStorex]

Dell U2715H.

[Zach's Tech Tips]

Triple 5k, but personally I'd go with the single 1440p

[Cameronazzi]

Dell U2715H.

 

 

Triple 5k, but personally I'd go with the single 1440p

 

I like the triple 5k idea haha.

A single 1440p has been the solution I've preferred most to be honest, glad you both agree! Thank you!

[Guest Strangerbob]

one of these:

 

http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/410994-list-of-all-ipsva-gsyncfreesync-monitors/

 

 

if you can afford one of them - 3440x1440 monitors with freesync/gsync youre set for the next 10 years

[TheCarbonPhoenix]

Maybe take a look at the MG279Q from Asus not too sure what sort of budget you're looking at, but its a sound 1440p IPS panel with the added bonus of being 144hz fits your gaming needs pretty sweetly

http://www.asus.com/uk/Monitors/MG279Q/

 

Also consider the MX27AQ not something I've come across before but with an AH-IPS panel and some pretty decent in-built speakers it may be something that you could look at as an all round monitor as it doesn't present itself as a gaming monitor or a editing monitor, just seems like a pretty solid generic daily driver. 

http://www.asus.com/uk/Monitors/MX27AQ/

 

Personally I'd edge towards the MG279Q, great looks from the IPS panel and will give you a great gaming experience allowing you to make use of the 390 regarding free sync.

[shadowr1ku]

Maybe take a look at the MG279Q from Asus not too sure what sort of budget you're looking at, but its a sound 1440p IPS panel with the added bonus of being 144hz fits your gaming needs pretty sweetly

http://www.asus.com/uk/Monitors/MG279Q/

Also consider the MX27AQ not something I've come across before but with an AH-IPS panel and some pretty decent in-built speakers it may be something that you could look at as an all round monitor as it doesn't present itself as a gaming monitor or a editing monitor, just seems like a pretty solid generic daily driver.

http://www.asus.com/uk/Monitors/MX27AQ/

Personally I'd edge towards the MG279Q, great looks from the IPS panel and will give you a great gaming experience allowing you to make use of the 390 regarding free sync.

So pretty much it is much more painless to go for 1440p rather than 3 monitors? I don't want to create another thread for the same results lol

[Cameronazzi]

So pretty much it is much more painless to go for 1440p rather than 3 monitors? I don't want to create another thread for the same results lol

 

It seems that way haha, 1440p is the way to go.

I guess if you want 3 monitors for surround gaming, you'd probably be better off with a 21:9 at either 1080p or 1440p ultrawide, other than that, 1440p seems best.

[TheCarbonPhoenix]

It seems that way haha, 1440p is the way to go.

I guess if you want 3 monitors for surround gaming, you'd probably be better off with a 21:9 at either 1080p or 1440p ultrawide, other than that, 1440p seems best.

I currently game and do editing on my Asus PA279Q with a PA238Q sitting pretty in portrait next to it, both beautiful IPS panels, 1440p for the PA279Q. I have a mate who has 3x Asus 23" 1080p monitors @ 144hz, he cant run them all at 144hz due to his 280x not having enough umph, and to be honest its a bit underwhelming in my opinion I don't want to turn my head to see the far edges , one big monitor with a smaller one next to it is a great setup, videos on one and long webpages on the other. Hence why I suggested the MG279Q, because there's no need to scrap your old monitor if you can help it, you can just turn it into a secondary 

[shadowr1ku]

I currently game and do editing on my Asus PA279Q with a PA238Q sitting pretty in portrait next to it, both beautiful IPS panels, 1440p for the PA279Q. I have a mate who has 3x Asus 23" 1080p monitors @ 144hz, he cant run them all at 144hz due to his 280x not having enough umph, and to be honest its a bit underwhelming in my opinion I don't want to turn my head to see the far edges , one big monitor with a smaller one next to it is a great setup, videos on one and long webpages on the other. Hence why I suggested the MG279Q, because there's no need to scrap your old monitor if you can help it, you can just turn it into a secondary 

 

Does a 1440p ultrawide monitor affect performance compared to a standard 1440p? I was planning to give my main monitor to my girlfriend (My BenQ) and I was looking into ultrawides. I only game though. I do have a secondary monitor (some acer model, nothing to special.

 

 

It seems that way haha, 1440p is the way to go.

I guess if you want 3 monitors for surround gaming, you'd probably be better off with a 21:9 at either 1080p or 1440p ultrawide, other than that, 1440p seems best.

 

I am seeing that as well. I also saw on various forums that 3x 1080p is best suited for sim games than traditional games. Guess that Means I should be shopping for 1440p either normal or ultrawide.

[Cameronazzi]

Does a 1440p ultrawide monitor affect performance compared to a standard 1440p? I was planning to give my main monitor to my girlfriend (My BenQ) and I was looking into ultrawides. I only game though. I do have a secondary monitor (some acer model, nothing to special.

 

Ultra-wide does affect performance because there are more pixels, instead of 2560x1440 (which is 3.7 million pixels) ultra-wide 1440p is 3440x1440 (which is 5 million pixels) - an extra 35% more pixels to push.

[Cameronazzi]

I currently game and do editing on my Asus PA279Q with a PA238Q sitting pretty in portrait next to it, both beautiful IPS panels, 1440p for the PA279Q. I have a mate who has 3x Asus 23" 1080p monitors @ 144hz, he cant run them all at 144hz due to his 280x not having enough umph, and to be honest its a bit underwhelming in my opinion I don't want to turn my head to see the far edges , one big monitor with a smaller one next to it is a great setup, videos on one and long webpages on the other. Hence why I suggested the MG279Q, because there's no need to scrap your old monitor if you can help it, you can just turn it into a secondary 

 

Seems like a pretty solid plan, that's my mind made up! Thank you

[TheCarbonPhoenix]

Seems like a pretty solid plan, that's my mind made up! Thank you

No problem, Glad I could help out

[shadowr1ku]

Ultra-wide does affect performance because there are more pixels, instead of 2560x1440 (which is 3.7 million pixels) ultra-wide 1440p is 3440x1440 (which is 5 million pixels) - an extra 35% more pixels to push.

 

Currently have a 980, will get another in SLI so that should be good enough to make up for it I hope lol

[Cameronazzi]

Currently have a 980, will get another in SLI so that should be good enough to make up for it I hope lol

 

That will be enough I'd imagine, you'll be fine dude, enjoy!

[shadowr1ku]

That will be enough I'd imagine, you'll be fine dude, enjoy!

Thanks man! And thank you for letting me steal your thread lol