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Building a new PC with a GTX 1060

RonnieLima
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Hey guys,

 

I will be building a new PC with a GTX 1060 6gb and I am torn at what monitor to buy.  I was looking at the AOC G2460PQU and I really like how it looks and spec wise seems pretty decent.  I am looking for a 1080p 144hz monitor preferably 24 inch.  Would I be better off just buying a monitor with Freesync even though I will not be able to use that feature?  For some reason monitors with the Freesync technology all have awesome specs for a cheaper price.  

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You could get a freesync monitor if it doesn't cost much more and then in the future get an amd GPU so that you can reap the benefits. Or maybe you could just get a 480 or something instead.

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If its cheaper go for it it looks great, but g-sync isn't a must have. You could also wait for vega to see if amd offers some competition for the 1060.

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On ultra you might not always get 144 ish fps with a 1060 6GB depending on game you play. Could consider a step up then. Tweaking with settings is otherwise good enough to get reasonable 1080p performance.

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This is the same boat that I am in. I am planning on getting a GTX 1060 to upgrade from my 560Ti and was trying to find the best 1080p 144hz Monitor for under 250 USD to pair with it.

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3 hours ago, cdsboy2000 said:

https://www.amazon.com/Acer-GN246HL-Bbid-24-Inch-Display/dp/B00KO4518I

I have this and love it

I was looking at this monitor yesterday and was hoping to find some feedback for it.  The reviews looked great, so I might end up getting this.  Its going to be between this and a freesync monitor.  SO even if in the future I could get an AMD GPU and enjoy the freesync

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1 minute ago, RonnieLima said:

I was looking at this monitor yesterday and was hoping to find some feedback for it.  The reviews looked great, so I might end up getting this.  Its going to be between this and a freesync monitor.  SO even if in the future I could get an AMD GPU and enjoy the freesync

Honestly considering the price I can't see Freesync being better than this. 144hz is enough for me.

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1 minute ago, cdsboy2000 said:

Honestly considering the price I can't see Freesync being better than this. 144hz is enough for me.

https://www.amazon.com/AOC-G2460PF-24-Inch-Gaming-Monitor/dp/B01BV1XBEI  This is the freesync one I was looking at.  For $25 more, you can have Freesync technology for the future.  If I was to get a new AMD monitor in the future

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