Choice of Monitors for new build [New vs 2nd Hand. 144hz vs Ultrawide]

[Lukiose]

Hello, i am currently in the process of building a sick new rig, but i've hit a snag.

 

The two monitors i am pitting up against each other is a brand new Acer Predator XB270HU at 850sgd against a used, but in perfect condition LG 34UC97 that i can obtain for 900sgd.

 

My planned rig is as follows:

Case: Inwin 901

Cpu: i5-6600k

Mobo: Asus Maximus VIII Impact

Ram: Avexir Core DDR4/3000 2x8gb

PSU: EVGA Supernova P2 650W

SSD: Samsung 850Evo 250GB

HDD: Seagate Barracuda 2TB

GPU: UNDECIDED. PRICES ARE CURRENTLY A RIP OFF, NEED HELP.

 

I currently game on a shitty 1080p60hz TN Samsung S24b350h so as you can see, both are major upgrades to me.

 

With regards to the state of current GPU technology, i truly cannot bring myself to buy a GPU at the moment as the 10xx series are blatant daylight robbery, while i cannot find a 980ti for cheap. I have concerns as to whether i can actually drive the 1440p/144hz if i do get it, as i believe 1440p ultrawide might be less intensive. Also, while G-Sync is nice, i don't really like the idea of locking myself to only Nvidia GPUs when the time comes.

 

 

What are your opinions on either monitors?

[SeanAngelo]

16 minutes ago, Lukiose said:

Hello, i am currently in the process of building a sick new rig, but i've hit a snag.

 

The two monitors i am pitting up against each other is a brand new Acer Predator XB270HU at 850sgd against a used, but in perfect condition LG 34UC97 that i can obtain for 900sgd.

 

My planned rig is as follows:

Case: Inwin 901

Cpu: i5-6600k

Mobo: Asus Maximus VIII Impact

Ram: Avexir Core DDR4/3000 2x8gb

PSU: EVGA Supernova P2 650W

SSD: Samsung 850Evo 250GB

HDD: Seagate Barracuda 2TB

GPU: UNDECIDED. PRICES ARE CURRENTLY A RIP OFF, NEED HELP.

 

I currently game on a shitty 1080p60hz TN Samsung S24b350h so as you can see, both are major upgrades to me.

 

With regards to the state of current GPU technology, i truly cannot bring myself to buy a GPU at the moment as the 10xx series are blatant daylight robbery, while i cannot find a 980ti for cheap. I have concerns as to whether i can actually drive the 1440p/144hz if i do get it, as i believe 1440p ultrawide might be less intensive. Also, while G-Sync is nice, i don't really like the idea of locking myself to only Nvidia GPUs when the time comes.

 

 

What are your opinions on either monitors?

I'd go with the ultrawide with a 1080 (when the time comes where prices are a bit lower)

[Lukiose]

 

41 minutes ago, SeanAngelo said:

I'd go with the ultrawide with a 1080 (when the time comes where prices are a bit lower)

So i currently effectively have a Lamborghini without it's engine sitting here in my house >.<

 

I'm hesistant on grabbing the 10xx series as they are the first cards in Nvidia's 16nm generation. I know the 1080ti and Titan P is to come and i expect massive performance increments on whatever subsequent cards Nvidia chooses to release.

 

Would going for a second hand 980ti be better in this case if i can find it for cheap?