1080 or 1440p - g-sync or not

[10ghz]

I'm planning on getting a new monitor but i can't choose between 1080p or 1440p (144hz). 

 

I am also going to build a new pc with gtx 1080 and ryzen 2700x.

 

Should i buy a display with g-sync or not.

 

I do not play any exact game.

 

This is the displays i have been looking on:

 

1080p

https://www.amazon.com/BenQ-XL2430-B-eQualizer-Adjustable/dp/B01H5KKW0A/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1526027527&sr=8-2&keywords=BenQ+ZOWIE+XL2430

 

1440p 

https://www.amazon.com/BenQ-Response-eQualizer-Adjustable-XL2735/dp/B01LJUSR72/ref=sr_1_2?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1526027592&sr=1-2&keywords=BenQ+ZOWIE+XL2735

 

I have no budget.

 

You can also recomend monitors

[Streetguru]

1 minute ago, 10ghz said:

 

G-sync is a waste of money, should get a 1070ti with current pricing.

Likely just get one of the $399 1440p 144hz IPS free-sync displays, otherwise get one of the 1080p 240hz displays if you're going 1080p.

https://pcpartpicker.com/product/wFfhP6/nixeus-nx-edg27s-270-2560x1440-144hz-monitor-nx-edg27s

[chckovsky]

If you "need" aboslute highest quality settings, the GTX1080 won't reach 144hz in 1440p. For example, in my main rig, the Witcher 3 gets me 50-70 fps 1440 on absolute highest (higher than ultra) settings. It's very playable thanks to g-sync (no frame stutters/tearing etc), but I decided to turn down a few settings and now get 70-90 fps. So if you want ultra quality AND high frame rates, 1080p may be the way to go.

 

G-sync really shines when you are around 60fps in ultra quality. When playing CSGO you'll likely hit 144 fps+ so no use for those things.

[SandalsWarrior]

3 hours ago, Streetguru said:

G-sync is a waste of money, should get a 1070ti with current pricing.

Likely just get one of the $399 1440p 144hz IPS free-sync displays, otherwise get one of the 1080p 240hz displays if you're going 1080p.

https://pcpartpicker.com/product/wFfhP6/nixeus-nx-edg27s-270-2560x1440-144hz-monitor-nx-edg27s

The 240Hz is not worth it, you are reaching a point of diminishing returns, the difference from 140Hz to 240Hz is barely noticeable, in my opinion, a 1440p 144Hz ips screen is a much better choice. I agree that G-sync is a waste, also, if you have an overclocked 1070ti/1080 with a high refresh screen, you won't benefit that much from technologies such as G-sync because tearing won't appear that often and when it does, it's not so noticeable.

 

 

 

[SandalsWarrior]

Unasked input: I see you buying a beast pc for gaming, I would recommend going with an 8700k/8600k rather than a 2700x. Intel performs better in games and overclocks better, also, both the 8700k and 8600k have 6 cores with 12/6 threads which should be enough for any multithreaded app that you may want to use it with.

[10ghz]

36 minutes ago, SandalsWarrior said:

Unasked input: I see you buying a beast pc for gaming, I would recommend going with an 8700k/8600k rather than a 2700x. Intel performs better in games and overclocks better, also, both the 8700k and 8600k have 6 cores with 12/6 threads which should be enough for any multithreaded app that you may want to use it with.

Actually the new 2700x have about the same performance as the i7-8700k