Build question

[xDyl]

So I'm building a gaming rig, and I have a question.

 

No, I'm not asking for opinions on my build, although much welcome. (List: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/jgbmM8)

 

So, if you did look at the list, you would've seen I'm getting a 1440p 144Hz monitor, but I'm not sure if I would prefer 4K. I've never even really saw anything better than 1080p, so I was thinking that 4K would be way cooler to see and use, but others say a 144Hz monitor is better even though it's only 1440p. Thoughts?

 

Thanks.

[samcool55]

For gaming, go 144Hz 1440p. The high refresh rate is SOOO nice to have in games. Especially fast-paced ones.

Imo 4K is nice to show-off but that's about it, it won't exactly give you a better gaming experience than 1440p or even 1080p. It might look better yes but that's about it.

[CyberneticTitan]

If you're thinking of getting a 4K monitor @ 60Hz, then it better be for reasons other than gaming.

[Shiv78]

3 minutes ago, xDyl said:

So, if you did look at the list, you would've seen I'm getting a 1440p 144Hz monitor, but I'm not sure if I would prefer 4K. I've never even really saw anything better than 1080p, so I was thinking that 4K would be way cooler to see and use, but others say a 144Hz monitor is better even though it's only 1440p. Thoughts?

 

1440p 144Hz if pure gaming

4K60 if also content creating

[xDyl]

1 minute ago, Shiv78 said:

1440p 144Hz if pure gaming

4K60 if also content creating

I do stream and do some editing in Premiere and AE, so maybe. I know Acers are around the same price so.

[Gungpae]

An NVME ssd has no real gaming benefits. If you were moving many files (or large files) around then it would be pretty useful. I'd suggest getting the 850 EVO 500gb. 

 

I switched from 1080p 144hz to 1440p 144hz recently. I like the higher resolution :^)

[xDyl]

Just now, Gungpae said:

An NVME ssd has no real gaming benefits. If you were moving many files (or large files) around then it would be pretty useful. I'd suggest getting the 850 EVO 500gb. 

 

I switched from 1080p 144hz to 1440p 144hz recently. I like the higher resolution :^)

Yeah people say it's good, but now more and more Youtubers are uploading in 4K (I am a heavy video watcher lol), and I feel like they'd look better, but then I lose 144Hz, so I'm torn lol.

[xDyl]

10 minutes ago, xDyl said:

So I'm building a gaming rig, and I have a question.

 

No, I'm not asking for opinions on my build, although much welcome. (List: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/YcCrFd)

 

So, if you did look at the list, you would've seen I'm getting a 1440p 144Hz monitor, but I'm not sure if I would prefer 4K. I've never even really saw anything better than 1080p, so I was thinking that 4K would be way cooler to see and use, but others say a 144Hz monitor is better even though it's only 1440p. Thoughts?

 

Thanks.

and I just realized I posted the wrong build link. kms

 

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/jgbmM8 

[VictorVitao666]

I have a 144Hz 1440p Monitor (Asus PG278Q) and i love it. Recently bought a 1080p 60Hz laptop and was really hard to look at it. 4k is still really expensive and 144Hz is really nice. Cheers

 

[xDyl]

3 minutes ago, VictorVitao666 said:

I have a 144Hz 1440p Monitor (Asus PG278Q) and i love it. Recently bought a 1080p 60Hz laptop and was really hard to look at it. 4k is still really expensive and 144Hz is really nice. Cheers

 

The 4K monitor is actually cheaper than the 1440p monitor that I would buy actually, so again this is another reason why I may buy 4K60

[VictorVitao666]

1 minute ago, xDyl said:

The 4K monitor is actually cheaper than the 1440p monitor that I would buy actually, so again this is another reason why I may buy 4K60

Bottom line is: are you going to game more or watch more videos? I think that contemplation is the deciding factor here. I cannot emphasize how much 144Hz is a game changer (litteraly) but 4K is really nice too and your 1080Ti is gonna handle it very well. But is your choice so good luck with that 

[xDyl]

Just now, VictorVitao666 said:

Bottom line is: are you going to game more or watch more videos? I think that contemplation is the deciding factor here. I cannot emphasize how much 144Hz is a game changer (litteraly) but 4K is really nice too and your 1080Ti is gonna handle it very well. But is your choice so good luck with that 

WIll probably end up with 4K unless the 1440p monitor gets closer to $699 instead of $799. I watch videos to game 80:20 so gonna go with 4K most likely. I also stream and edit so it would help out.

[Imbellis]

4 minutes ago, xDyl said:

The 4K monitor is actually cheaper than the 1440p monitor that I would buy actually, so again this is another reason why I may buy 4K60

4K cheaper than 1440@144? Wow. Either way, I'd reccomend with whichever one has a higher pixel density, but it depends on your usecase.I'd recommend 4K only if you use your computer for video editing. Anything else and I'd say 1440@144.

 

However, I personally would go with whichever one is cheaper.

[xDyl]

Just now, Imbellis said:

4K cheaper than 1440@144? Wow. Either way, I'd reccomend with whichever one has a higher pixel density, but it depends on your usecase.I'd recommend 4K only if you use your computer for video editing. Anything else and I'd say 1440@144.

 

However, I personally would go with whichever one is cheaper.

Somehow lol.

 

https://pcpartpicker.com/product/ttnG3C/acer-monitor-xb271hubmiprz 1440p

 

https://pcpartpicker.com/product/QZwqqs/acer-monitor-umhx1aa002 4K

[Imbellis]

1 minute ago, xDyl said:

Somehow lol.

 

https://pcpartpicker.com/product/ttnG3C/acer-monitor-xb271hubmiprz 1440p

 

https://pcpartpicker.com/product/QZwqqs/acer-monitor-umhx1aa002 4K

With those statistics - I'd go with 4k unless you are a hardcore gamer or your gpu can't handle it. The 1440 is %16 brighter, but shares viewing angle, response time, and lacks as many colors as the 4k one. 10/10 4K.

 

However, Newegg is out of stock atm - so keep an eye out for it.

[xDyl]

Just now, Imbellis said:

With those statistics - I'd go with 4k unless you are a hardcore gamer or your gpu can't handle it. The 1440 is %16 brighter, but shares viewing angle, response time, and lacks as many colors as the 4k one. 10/10 4K.

 

However, Newegg is out of stock atm - so keep an eye out for it.

I have a 1080ti Strix (not the O11G one though), and yeah, I check newegg constantly and amazon so I will lol

[Guest]

Why not Ryzen ? At 4K it will be pretty much neck and neck with an i7. If you want Intel then maybe wait for Coffee Lake which should be out in a few weeks.

[xDyl]

1 minute ago, lee32uk said:

Why not Ryzen ? At 4K it will be pretty much neck and neck with an i7. If you want Intel then maybe wait for Coffee Lake which should be out in a few weeks.

I'm waiting for coffee lake, yeah. I don't think I really need Ryzen tbh. I do game more than stream and Intel is better for that.

[Guest]

11 minutes ago, xDyl said:

I'm waiting for coffee lake, yeah. I don't think I really need Ryzen tbh. I do game more than stream and Intel is better for that.

There won't be much of a difference in most games at 4K as the gpu has to do more work. If you are set on Intel though then yeah wait for Coffee Lake. Just had a quick google and it is supposedly released on the 21st Aug so not long at all.

[xDyl]

4 minutes ago, lee32uk said:

There won't be much of a difference in most games at 4K as the gpu has to do more work. If you are set on Intel though then yeah wait for Coffee Lake. Just had a quick google and it is supposedly released on the 21st Aug so not long at all.

Yep, same day as the eclipse ;o