jus got new evga gtx 1080 ftw2 need upgrade monitor should i get a 1440p 144hz gsync or a 4k 60hz i know the 4k 144hz are coming out soon but probable out my price range i mainly netflix d3 fallout 4 gta v skyrim i dont moba or fps so would 144hz and gsync really matter should i go for better res any help appreciated


also should i go flat or curved never had cuved monitor or tv so no experience with them

This post was edited by Jpblaze on Apr 5 2017 02:04am

I honestly would never go back to 60hz again.
I think the pixel density 1440p is sufficient for 27inch.

What is your budget on a monitor?
Curved is fine for monitors because you will be angled perfect. But for TVs it should really just die out, it was more marketing than functional.

so you say 1440 sufficent was tryin stay under 1k was looking at a few different options

https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B01A0FEBXQ/ref=psdc_1292115011_t2_B016GNX4SE

https://smile.amazon.com/PG278QR-G-SYNC-Gaming-Screen-Monitor/dp/B01N4ENDXR/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1491382593&sr=1-1&keywords=1440p%20144hz%20gsync

https://smile.amazon.com/Acer-XB241YU-bmiprz-23-8-inch-2560x1440/dp/B01LJUNMYK/ref=sr_1_2?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1491382593&sr=1-2&keywords=1440p%20144hz%20gsync


the acer might be unrealistic as my monitor sits on top my subwoffer on a nightstand no computer desk

This post was edited by Jpblaze on Apr 5 2017 03:03am

If your budget is 1k just get

https://m.newegg.com/products/N82E16824106004?nm_mc=KNC-GoogleAdwords-Mobile&cm_mmc=KNC-GoogleAdwords-Mobile-_-pla-_-Monitors+-+LCD+Flat+Panel-_-N82E16824106004&gclid=CjwKEAjwq5LHBRCN0YLf9-GyywYSJAAhOw6mba0RBiGqvGUSrORKc3kmf8xDvpgqaYO5vPlBndKIMBoCnw_w_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

thanks for advice amazon had $50 cheaper and free ship with prime its on way be here friday

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I got the second one. It's quite amazing, som would say you should go for the IPS version. But the true 8bit panel on the TN version is amazing.