4K 60hz or 1440P 144hz

[Lilithty]

I'm planning a build. 

 

http://pcpartpicker.com/list/Yfd74C

 

Basically my question is: 

With a single 1070 I can achieve 90+ FPS easily in most games at 2560 x 1440 

OR

I can get pretty close to 60 FPS in 4k.

 

Which should I choose and does anyone have any suggestions for monitors?

 

Is the clarity and look of 4k enough to go with lower frame rates?

[stationvsbox]

4k at a constant 60 with a 1070 won't happen. Definitely go for 1440p

[Lilithty]

@stationvsbox According to benchmarks I can get pretty close if I bump the setting downs to high instead of ultra. 

[Drak3]

If you're talking monitors under 32", then go 1440p. You'll almost never be able to differentiate between 1440p and 4K.

[Rohime]

Get the 1440p _WITH_ G-Sync.

 

Remember for a "constant" frame rate you need to be looking at the MINIMUM rates from benchmarks, not the average.

Acer XB 271HU or

ROG Swift PG279Q

 

[r4tch3t]

I love my 1070 paired with a27" 1440p display 60Hz. Passing on getting a g-sync monitor in the next year

[Lilithty]

@Rohime Alright. I was referring to both. 

Thanks for the advice though.

 

How much of a difference does 4k make / how much of a difference does G-SYNC make. I may pick up a model that doesn't support G-SYNC to save a couple hundred $.

 

Everyone always says that 4k "makes no difference" on a smaller screen. But to me the difference between FHD and QHD+ on my Razer Blade is quite obvious even though it's quite a small screen size. 

[The Belgian Waffle]

I'd take the 1440p

[2Fast2Quik]

4k though amazing isn't the easiest to run, 1440p looks great and isn't that demanding plus you will have the benefits of 144hz. So I would definitely recommend the 1440p.

[Beskamir]

Personally I like the high resolution of a 2160p display but then that's mainly from a productivity standpoint since I can't play modern games at that resolution at a decent fps.