External Monitor IPS Monitor 1080p vs 1440p

Howdy everyone,

Its about time to upgrade my monitor (amongst other things that I plan to upgrade this year). I have decided that I'm going after an IPS external monitor because I really dig the color compared to a TN monitor.

I currently have a 1920x1200 (16:10) that is no longer a common format at least for gaming. Seems like in order to avoid headaches it's best to keep within the 16:9 ratio so I'm looking at either a 1080P or 2K monitor since it seems like the 4K monitor's aren't a viable gaming option right now.

Don't know, is the 1440P worth ponying up the extra cash, or is the 1080P option gravy?

Thanks

 

Get a 1080p. 750 Ti doesn't have enough horsepower to drive newer titles at 1440p.

The cheap option would be to go to your local Best Buy and pick this up for just over a Benjamin.

Or if you feel like splurging, get a 1080p IPS G-Sync monitor. (Edit: nvm there are no IPS G-Sync monitors that are 1080p)

 

Oh yeah, the 750 Ti won't be powering it. I'm going to be upgrading the desktop GPU to a 970 (yes I am aware of the memory issue and am cool with it) next month and converting the 750 Ti to a dedicated PhysX card, and god willing finally buying a new laptop with a 980M in it.

 

Well, seeing as you're aware of the 970's limitations, I can't really recommend a 1440p knowing that console ports will only get more demanding in terms of VRAM requirement.

Spoiler

But if you insist, the soon-to-be-released (*deep breath*) Acer XB270HU 27" 1440p 144Hz IPS G-Sync monitor is the cream-of-the-crop as far as gaming monitors go. Won't be cheap though. I'm gonna guess at least $750.

 

I personally find the PPI on desktop 1080p monitors to be noticeably low and thus the screen to be pixelated.

Never seen a 1440p monitor before so can't comment on those ones.

Sent from my Nexus 5

 

I don't really have a problem with a 1200P 25.5" display with the PPI, which is why I was kind of concerned about going down to 1080P.

I have been keeping an eye on that Acer XB270HU. I would buy it if it weren't for the fact it only had 1 display port input. If it had an additional port or HDMI 2.0 port (like it's sister TN FreeSync model). I "want" a monitor that I can have hooked up to both my laptop and desktop (have a KVM switch for my keyboard/mouse). While I don't have a concern that the desktop will be able to handle 2560x1440 (or at least that is what the owner reviews of 970 owners say), I am concern about the performance on a 980M with one where 1080P shouldn't be a problem.

Thanks for the input all, but I may have jumped the gun on this question as it isn't a problem to be solved yet. Need to upgrade desktop and get a new laptop first.

 

G-Sync is currently a DisplayPort-only technology

 

Well, the good thing is time is always on your side... good luck in your search.

One thing you didn't mention, what size are you wanting? Personally, especially if I've been using a 1200 panel, I'd go for the 1440.

 

@ octiceps, Yes, I know that G-Sync is currently a single display port only tech. My comment was a more of a design "wish" there was a G-Sync enabled port and a disabled G-Sync port... or who knows maybe they'll find a way to make G-Sync enabled with multiple inputs down the road.

@ be77solo, Thank you. I'm looking at 27" models. I went to a BestBuy yesterday and messed around with a 27" IPS Asus 1080P model and it felt like a downgrade from my 1200P model, so it looks like my new requirements for a new monitor are: 1440P, IPS, 27", 2 input ports (display or HDMI).

There is an Acer model that fits the bill right now for $450.00. Its a 6ms response time, but that won't be a huge downgrade from my current 5ms response monitor.

 

I try to hang onto monitors a bit longer if possible, so I feel it's worth getting a 1440p model, especially since your graphics card won't be holding you back. Recently I jumped from a 1080p TN monitor to a 1440p IPS monitor and I am quite happy with it.

I would consider how important something like g-sync is to you. If it's really important you could get a 1080p monitor (they are so cheap now!) and get a monitor with all the features you want in about a year's time. If it's not super important, I'd probably shell out the additional money for a nicer monitor now.

 

Think I found the monitor that hits all my requirements except 1:
http://www.techpowerup.com/210728/acer-releases-the-h257hu-25-inch-wqhd-monitor.html

It's only a 25" instead of 27", but since I already own a 25" I think It will do.

 

Love all the inputs... looks great and the price didn't give me a heart attack ha

 

Anyone know if any laptops with hdmi 2.0 are out? Thinking of getting an external monitor too for home use?

 

Nope

 

To be honest I don't know what the benefits would be of a HDMI 2.0 port on a non-4K monitor. Is there one for a 2K monitor?

 

Because that's 2560x1440 and HDMI 1.4 doesn't support greater than 1920x1200

 

It was my "understanding" that HDMI 1.3 added support to 2560×1600p60.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HDMI#Version_comparison

 

Where does it say that? The vast majority of 2.5K monitors don't even have HDMI. They're DVI and/or DP.

 

Updated the URL to the specific section.

 

Not officially

 

My dad runs a 1440p monitor off his intel IGP HDMI, it's fine.

 

What monitor is it? Is it at 60Hz?

 

It's a samsung 32D850D running at 60hz yes.

 

Did 1440p60 over HDMI work out of the box or did it require a custom res to be created in Intel driver?

 

Out of the box.

 

Interesting, is that a relatively new model? The 2.5K monitors I tried, if they had HDMI input at all, only allowed a max of 1920x1080/1200 over it. Creating a custom 2.5K res in Nvidia Control Panel I could only go up to 55Hz w/o the screen blacking out. If I wanted native res @ 60Hz I had to use DVI/DP.

 

I have a feeling that Meaker's dad has a laptop with Iris Pro GPUs... Just like Meaker, everything he has is probably super OP

 

If it helps at all I had a 21:9 ultrawide 1440p monitor and played tomb raider at ultra settings with my GTX 970 without any issues. Personally I wouldn't buy below 1440p these days. I'm searching for a new monitor to replace my 120hz 1080p monitor currently.

 

I've acquisitioned a 27" Asus 1440P IPS monitor for work (temporarily) for my MBP and I think it has solidified my decision to get a 1440P monitor.

I'm still holding out for the Acer H257HU monitor being released at a online retailer outside of Acer. The Acer G257HU is already on Amazon, but don't know if it has the same bells and whistles as the H series model.

 

Also take a look at Dell's offerings. They have a premium panel guarantee.
http://www.dell.com/learn/us/en/04/campaigns/dell-premium-panel-guarantee

 

I did take a look at Dell's offerings and will put it in the back pocket but the Acer H257HU still appears to have more features that I'm interested in.

 

I'm interested in it too.. might grab one when I'm in the US over the summer... Looks like a great deal for 1600p monitor