Suggestions for Single Monitor Setup

[Cameronazzi]

So I'm looking to upgrade from my 23" 1080p 60Hz IPS panel to a higher resolution screen and I am still not 100% decided on what to get.

 

Currently I am most tempted by a 27" 1440p 60Hz IPS panel such as the BenQ GW2765HT, however there are still other solutions that are better in certain ways.

 

So as someone who enjoys PC gaming, it certainly needs to be a display appropriate for gaming on my i5 6600k + R9 390 Nitro 8GB - preferably for at least medium-high settings at 60+ fps.

 

Options I have considered:

• 3440x1440 Ultra-widescreen (maybe trying to push too many pixels?)
• 2560x1080 Ultra-widescreen (resolution is a little low for dev work, particularly the vertical res)
• 2560x1440 Widescreen (seems the ideal right now)
• 3840x2160 Widescreen (not ideal for gaming on an R9 390)

 

Things to consider:

• TN really isn't an option - as someone who's used IPS for a few yeas, I could never go back.
• More than 60Hz is not essential - having never used a panel with higher refresh rate I would not be at a loss by getting a 60Hz panel.
• My gaming isn't competitive on a serious level, just a little more than casual, if you will.
• Screen real-estate needs to be considered as I am a programmer for a living.

 

Budget: no more than £500, although nearer £300 is preferred

 

Note: I will be using my current 1080p screen as a little secondary for a while, before it goes to a friend of mine.

 

What are your suggestions? Personal experience with these panels with a similar setup/situation?

 

All feedback is appreciated, thanks in advance.

Edited September 1, 2016 by Cameronazzi

[RGProductions]

2 minutes ago, Cameronazzi said:

 

you mean 2560x1080

[Cameronazzi]

1 minute ago, RGProductions said:

you mean 2560x1080

Shhh