What should I do?

[Iron Knickers]

Okay, so here is my dilemma: I want to upgrade my "display game", for no more than $400, but I am not sure what path to take.

 

I have an MSI R9 390 as my GPU, and I already own this guy: https://www.amazon.com/Acer-G257HU-smidpx-25-Inch-Widescreen/dp/B00RN08I86/ref=sr_1_1?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1471885883&sr=1-1&keywords=G257HU

(an IPS 1920x1080p screen)

 

So I was wondering, should I:

 

1. Buy a 1920 x 1080p 144Hz display?

2. Go ultrawide? 

3. Buy a 1440p 60Hz display?

What 1440p monitor should I get?

[PCGuy_5960]

What CPU do you have? Because for 1080p 144Hz, you must have a good enough CPU... 

[kalious78]

dual screen would be crap for gaming but is awesome for productivity, I guess what I'm saying is if you only interest is gaming get a better monitor if you're happy with what you have for gaming but do a lot of multitasking then the 2nd screen.

 

either way you end up with dual screens I guess

[Iron Knickers]

Just now, PCGuy_5960 said:

What CPU do you have? Because for 1080p 144Hz, you must have a good enough CPU... 

i7-6700k lol

[Blackhole890]

7 minutes ago, Iron Knickers said:

Okay, so here is my dilemma: I want to upgrade my "display game", for no more than $350, but I am not sure what path to take.

 

I have an MSI R9 390 as my GPU, and I already own this guy: https://www.amazon.com/Acer-G257HU-smidpx-25-Inch-Widescreen/dp/B00RN08I86/ref=sr_1_1?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1471885883&sr=1-1&keywords=G257HU

(an IPS 1920x1080p screen)

 

So I was wondering, should I:

 

1. Buy a 1920 x 1080p 144Hz display?

2. Buy another one of those displays and go dual monitor?

3. Buy a 1440p 60Hz display?

What 1440p monitor should I get?

if you play a lot of games and most of them you need to pay attention (like csgo), go for 144hz. Dual monitor? If you want work and watch a video at the same time, or if you stream on twitch for comments, donations, etc, then go for it. I only would choose 1440p if i had sli or crossfire, to play my games everything at ultra without lags.

[PCGuy_5960]

6 minutes ago, Iron Knickers said:

i7-6700k lol

Then buy a 144Hz panel... But you will have to lower some settings to get to 144fps but, as far as I know, it is worth it 

[Iron Knickers]

Just now, PCGuy_5960 said:

Then buy a 144Hz panel... But you will have to lower some settings to get to 144fps but, as far as I know, it is worth it 

More worth it than 1440p?

[Iron Knickers]

https://www.amazon.com/LG-34UM68-P-34-Inch-21-UltraWide/dp/B01BMES072/ref=sr_1_5?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1471886726&sr=1-5&keywords=ultrawide+monitor

 

Should I get this? Also works well because I have an AMD card.

[PCGuy_5960]

6 minutes ago, Iron Knickers said:

More worth it than 1440p?

This is up to the individual, do you care about resolution or about smoothness... 

[sqzit]

depends what you value the most while computing. If you care most about competitive gaming performance, then maybe go for the 144hz monitor, if you do graphics or CAD and stuff then the 1440p might be a better option. It really depends on each person.

[Iron Knickers]

Also, ultrawide?

[PCGuy_5960]

4 minutes ago, Iron Knickers said:

Also, ultrawide?

If you like it? I personally do, so I recommend it 

[Iron Knickers]

4 minutes ago, PCGuy_5960 said:

If you like it? I personally do, so I recommend it 

Cool, I was trying to decide in-between the:

https://www.amazon.com/LG-34UM68-P-34-Inch-21-UltraWide/dp/B01B9IDLAW/ref=sr_1_5?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1471886726&sr=1-5&keywords=ultrawide%2Bmonitor

and the 29 inch variant,

 

also, do you have any recommendations for ultrawide in my price range?

[Falkentyne]

Absolutely no point to buying a 60hz gaming panel of any type whatsoever unless it was a 4k panel (and 4k panels can't go up that high to "gaming grade" refresh rates due to displayport limitations anyway, and the amount of GPU horsepower to get playable framerates is a different topic).

 

Ultrawide or not is up to you.  Some people like it, some don't.  It's great for airplane and racing games, but I would go crazy if I tried to play a FPS on it.  I assume with ultrawides, people just drop the resolution back to 16:9 with black bars?

[PCGuy_5960]

2 minutes ago, Iron Knickers said:

Cool, I was trying to decide in-between the:

https://www.amazon.com/LG-34UM68-P-34-Inch-21-UltraWide/dp/B01B9IDLAW/ref=sr_1_5?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1471886726&sr=1-5&keywords=ultrawide%2Bmonitor

and the 29 inch variant,

 

also, do you have any recommendations for ultrawide in my price range?

What you suggested is pretty much the best option (in my opinion) at this price point... (I am thinking of buying it myself )