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nonsense73
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2017/07/13 22:01:28 (permalink)
I plan on buying a GTX 1080ti soon, but I need a new monitor to fully utilize it. I'm stuck between getting an Ultrawide G-Sync or 4k G-Sync 27" or 29". I want to keep my budget around $500 or less (don't see a need to pay more on my monitor than my TV). What are your suggestions?
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    bdary
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    Re: Monitor Selection 2017/07/14 11:57:23 (permalink)
    I wouldn't go less than a 1440P resolution for whichever way you go.  Especially with a 1080Ti.  And personally, I could not go back to a non Gsync display.  A $500. budget will make it tough though, but you may find something that meets your needs.


     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
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    Re: Monitor Selection 2017/07/14 12:01:56 (permalink)
    oooo man.  $500 budget is tough.  not sure you are going to like your options.
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    Re: Monitor Selection 2017/07/14 12:08:29 (permalink)
    You can find a decent 4K monitor with g-sync under 500 dollars, but make sure you read reviews on the monitor to see if the quality meets your approval.

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    Re: Monitor Selection 2017/07/14 14:08:35 (permalink)
    I would hold off for Nvidia next GPU, if you want to do 4K gaming with lots of eye candy.


     
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    Re: Monitor Selection 2017/07/14 19:36:42 (permalink)
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    You can find a decent 4K monitor with g-sync under 500 dollars, but make sure you read reviews on the monitor to see if the quality meets your approval.


    I thought about waiting till some more drop. I'm honestly torn between 4K and UWHD 21:9 at the moment, but I definitely want to invest in g sync. 
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    Re: Monitor Selection 2017/07/14 19:38:16 (permalink)
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    oooo man.  $500 budget is tough.  not sure you are going to like your options.


    Very true. I can't go any higher than 27" at this price with a good sale, but I want to see if there are any more releases that make the other monitors hit a competitive price. But we all know how Ngreedia can be at times unless it's holidays.
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    Re: Monitor Selection 2017/07/23 17:29:18 (permalink)
    Come to the conclusion that I may do better waiting until the holidays to get the best bang for my buck.
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    Re: Monitor Selection 2017/07/23 19:12:11 (permalink)
    Waiting is definitely better, you also might be able to tuck away extra money to increase your budget. Refresh rate might interest you too, 144hz 1ms monitors are more expensive, but they look so much better it's almost always worth over 60hz
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    Re: Monitor Selection 2017/07/24 13:54:25 (permalink)
    http://www.ebay.com/itm/Acer-Predator-XB271HU-bmiprz-27-Widescreen-Monitor-built-in-Speakers-IPS-/182680874563?epid=232106923&hash=item2a88a0ee43:g:2fkAAOSwvjlZdi6x
     
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    Re: Monitor Selection 2017/07/25 10:35:38 (permalink)
    I know you said you want 4k, but I just bought this 1440p Dell monitor and I'm absolutely loving it so far.  I've had it a few days now and run it off a 780Ti with graphics turned down a bit.  I bought it off Amazon for a little over $500, so you can find good deals on stuff.  Just have to look.
     
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    Re: Monitor Selection 2017/07/25 17:24:31 (permalink)
    jbtamu
    I know you said you want 4k, but I just bought this 1440p Dell monitor and I'm absolutely loving it so far.  I've had it a few days now and run it off a 780Ti with graphics turned down a bit.  I bought it off Amazon for a little over $500, so you can find good deals on stuff.  Just have to look.
     
    http://www.dell.com/en-us/shop/dell-27-gaming-monitor-s2716dg/apd/210-agjr/monitors-monitor-accessories




    Second this. Fantastic colors considering it's a TN panel. 2k + 144hz is fantastic. Great monitor
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    Re: Monitor Selection 2017/07/27 23:23:54 (permalink)
    So after plenty reviews. I'm going 1440. 4k seems to not be worthy at the moment. Unless every by Xmas decides to release 4k graphics. Plus 4k refresh rate isn't up to par yet. Why go gsync if I'm not hunting refresh rate? Seems like I'm wasting time with 4k so I'm going 1440
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    Re: Monitor Selection 2017/07/28 01:24:27 (permalink)
    This is out of your price range, but I am waiting on...
     
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