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1440p or, 1080p 120/144hz or, 3x1080p monitor for gaming with Zotac 1070 mini GPU??

KPRage
Level 10
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Guys & Gals,
Am torn apart in choosing between the above mentioned three options for monitors. After many years of using the same rig, I finally bought a r9 280 card and, recently upgraded that to a Zotac 1070 mini card (8GB version).

The 1070 is OCed to +210 Mhz Core and, 205 Mhz mem. Any value beyond this, leads to glitches and crashes.

A few details about the type of games I play are: Shadow of Modor, GTA V, CS: GO, Metro series, Dirt series, Crysis series, Battlefield, COD MW series, other FPS and, racing games..

I wanna upgrade my monitor too now and here are the options am looking for. (My budget is 35k INR or, max! Please do consider that am from India and, my options are limited to whats' available in the sites mentioned below)

1. 1440p 27 inch monitor ( though not sure if the 1070 can handle it!)
2. 1080p 24" 144Hz monitor (am sure 1070 can push 120+ frames though, not sure if 144Hz is something that will be fully utilized!)
3. 1080p 24" 120Hz monitor (Availability is low and, costs are high. So others are still options over this)
4. 3x 1080p 60Hz monitors (I should be getting 60FPS minimum in this setup I guess?)

To give you some background of the options available:

https://amazon.in
https://ebay.in
https://mdcomputers.in (Please select In-Stock for seeing which can be bought at the point of viewing)
https://theitdepot.com
https://vedantcomputers.com
https://flipkart.com

I will update this post, on the options I have thought off , in a while.

A few monitors I have narrowed it down to:

1. https://www.mdcomputers.in/benq-zowie-24-inch-gaming-xl2411.html

2. http://www.amazon.in/LG-Electronics-Widescreen-Brightness-DisplayPort/dp/B013GHG1P6/ref=sr_1_35?s=co...

3. https://www.theitdepot.com/details-Benq+27inch+QHD+Designer+Monitor+(PD2700Q)_C7P28864.html

4. https://www.theitdepot.com/details-Dell+Ultrasharp+24inch+LED+Backlight+Monitor+(U2415)_C7P28673.htm...

5. https://www.theitdepot.com/details-Benq+27inch+LED+Monitor+(GW2765HT)_C7P24802.html

6. https://www.theitdepot.com/details-Asus+27inch+IPS+LED+Eye+Care+Monitor+(VZ27AQ)_C7P28777.html

7. https://www.theitdepot.com/details-Asus+24inch+LED+3D+Monitor+(VG248QE)_C9P19814.html

OR 3 of the following? ..

8. https://www.theitdepot.com/details-Acer+G247HYL+24inch+Full+HD+Monitor_C7P25157.html :

9. https://www.theitdepot.com/details-Benq+24inch+Eye-Care+Monitor+(GW2470HM)_C7P27973.html

10. https://www.theitdepot.com/details-Benq+24inch+LED+Monitor+(GW2470H)_C7P25587.html

11. https://www.theitdepot.com/details-Benq+24inch+LED+Monitor+(EW2440ZH)_C7P27531.html

12. https://www.mdcomputers.in/benq-24-inch-gw2470h.html

13. https://www.mdcomputers.in/benq-23-8-inch-ew2440zh.html

Thanks for the inputs! Rest of my Rig is same as in my Signature and, please do keep in mind that I can use either r9 280 or the 1070 depending upon the game or monitor that I choose.

Also, this is for purely gaming and, I love accurate colours (though close to accurate is fine too). So, please let me know if my rig can drive these displays...

Thanks,
KP
CPU: Intel i5 3570k OC'd to 4.6GHz @1.170V; Mobo: MVG; GPU: Zotac 1070 mini OC'd to +210MHz/+205MHz; Memory: 8GB (2X4GB dual channel) Corsair Vengeance 1333Mhz 9-10-9-T2; SSD: Samsung 840 pro; HDD: 1TB WD Green 6Gbps; PSU: Corsair GS 600w; Case: Bitfenix Merc Alpha:Hybrid Octane in progress; Cooler: Corsair H80 closed loop cooling @ high profile;

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tommiboi
Level 7
the 1070 will carrie the 1440P with ease...

I have a 980ti wich about equel with a 1070. Using a 1440P and a 1080P monitor. Yes you are not able to get 144Refresh on loads of gamer. but neither does a 1080ti. Depends all on the game you play and at what settings.
Try more, Try harder, Try and previal

KPRage
Level 10
Thanks for the reply mate.. Though, from what I see, there are very limited 27 inch 1440p monitors available. Also, regarding 144hz, I can still use 1080p 120hz mode to get a good framerate and game play experience. However, which amongst the once mentioned would you suggest I should go for?

Thanks,
KP
CPU: Intel i5 3570k OC'd to 4.6GHz @1.170V; Mobo: MVG; GPU: Zotac 1070 mini OC'd to +210MHz/+205MHz; Memory: 8GB (2X4GB dual channel) Corsair Vengeance 1333Mhz 9-10-9-T2; SSD: Samsung 840 pro; HDD: 1TB WD Green 6Gbps; PSU: Corsair GS 600w; Case: Bitfenix Merc Alpha:Hybrid Octane in progress; Cooler: Corsair H80 closed loop cooling @ high profile;

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KPRage
Level 10
Anyone at all for the help??

Thanks,
KP
CPU: Intel i5 3570k OC'd to 4.6GHz @1.170V; Mobo: MVG; GPU: Zotac 1070 mini OC'd to +210MHz/+205MHz; Memory: 8GB (2X4GB dual channel) Corsair Vengeance 1333Mhz 9-10-9-T2; SSD: Samsung 840 pro; HDD: 1TB WD Green 6Gbps; PSU: Corsair GS 600w; Case: Bitfenix Merc Alpha:Hybrid Octane in progress; Cooler: Corsair H80 closed loop cooling @ high profile;

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KPRage
Level 10
So.. After a day in ASUS ROG South Asia finals tourney (which was freaking amazing btw!!), I got to see all kinds of monitors and, set ups. Here are my thoughts and experience with the same. This is just my personal experience and, it may vary from person to person.

1. 1080 144Hz

If you are buying a 1080p monitor, the sweet spot is 24" and, definitely 144hz!! From what I saw, 144Hz is definitely an upgrade from 60Hz. However, I did not find it to be, well, THAT good! Looking at the cost, I feel that a good 1080p IPS panel 144Hz is still worth investing in. This however, also demands a good GPU mind you. Since, it may require to tone down settings from max for some of the more demanding games! This can be an option if you game casually and, you want a good experience along with good eyecandy in games.

2. 1080p 60Hz

Well, this being the standard and, this being the most vastly available option, always go for IPS panels instead of TN. The difference is night and day when it comes to colour accuracy, color gamut, etc.. Also, look for something at the range of 10k INR. VA panels give best of both worlds though, not as vibrant as the IPS panels when it comes to color reproduction though.

3. 1440p 60Hz

1440p is definitely an upgrade from 1080p!! Always go for a 27" or higher monitors. Never go for 24" 1440p monitors. Its just not worth it!! I much prefer the IPS panels along with a 4-5ms response time. This, is for those who have a tighter budget ( like me ) and, is something you can look as an upgrade if you have a decent graphics card. Do your research on how your GPU performs at 1440p and, if you are willing to tone down the settings a bit, you can still get a good looking game with 60+ FPS. Though, I would love to see at least Dynamic Adaptive Sync tech in these for the best experience!

4. 1440p 144Hz

Having experienced this live, playing CS:Go and, mirror edge, I gotta say, its just butter smooth and awesome!! Though, this is the best buy for those looking for good visuals and details with a good gaming experience, it does take a GTX 1080 or, 1080 ti with the settings turned down to high or very high for getting the FPS anywhere near to 144!! For those who can afford the cost of the GPU AND the extra cost of the monitor itself, do go ahead and, you will not be disappointed!!

5. Triple monitor set up

While this is something I have always wanted ( every gamers dream eh! ) after trying it out, playing Tomb raider for sometime ( 27" triple monitor set up in that!), I should day, while its immersive, it also has its cons. For me, this particular con was a huge let down.. "The sides appear stretched!!" ... I mean, it was immersive to be frank, however, it felt that the game was not optimized enough for that resolution may be? I did not like the confusion it bought while making quick turns. It was disorienting at times. At least for me.. Though, it may not be same for others! However, if you are indeed going for such set up, I would suggest go for a 24" set up with 1080p 144/120hz monitors.. It's just really good!

So as a conclusion to my confusion, I finally figured out that, a 1440p 144Hz monitor, while its tempting in all sorts, may not be worth it for me as of now. Thanks to the added cost in India where every damn thing costs double the US cost, its just not worth it. I have also seen many complaints against such monitors having dead pixels or, black light bleed or, black patches ( Especially in ASUS monitors! Why ASUS why?? ).. I may for now, go for a good 1440p 60Hz monitor with an IPS panel. So the hunt begins...

Hope this helps someone in the same situation as me. Please do keep in mind that, as the games get more tuned to 4k, they can get more demanding making it a must to upgrade your GPU in order to get anything decent in terms of FPS on a 144Hz 1440p monitor!! I may, if money and time permits, go for a 1440p monitor in the far future. However, as of now, 1440p 60Hz makes sense to me more than anything!!

Cheers,
KP
CPU: Intel i5 3570k OC'd to 4.6GHz @1.170V; Mobo: MVG; GPU: Zotac 1070 mini OC'd to +210MHz/+205MHz; Memory: 8GB (2X4GB dual channel) Corsair Vengeance 1333Mhz 9-10-9-T2; SSD: Samsung 840 pro; HDD: 1TB WD Green 6Gbps; PSU: Corsair GS 600w; Case: Bitfenix Merc Alpha:Hybrid Octane in progress; Cooler: Corsair H80 closed loop cooling @ high profile;

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