1080p (144Hz) vs. 144op (144Hz) for 2 GTX 780Ti in SLI [Long

[Jthorpe]

Hello All,

So I am trying to decide on a monitor upgrade for my newly built computer.

I am looking for a monitor that has a refresh rate greater than 120 Hz (144 Hz is good) and has G-Sync. I like the ability to turn my settings to high or ultra if the option is there and I tend to crank up the AA (I am not sure if high AA is needed on a 1440p monitor). I normally play games like Mass Effect, Bioshock, Dragon Age, Fallout and Guild Wars 2 and I plan on playing any new iteration of those games as well (Mass Effect 4, Dragon Age Inquisition, ect).

My current computer build will be with me for the next 4-5 years, so I do not plan on upgrading the GPU’s until at least at least 4-5 years from now (this is due to budgetary issues).

I want to make sure that the monitor that I choose will be utilized fully. I do not want to get a monitor where in a year or two my 780Ti’s won’t be able to push more than 60 Hz without having to drop the settings significantly.

My two choices are:

Choice 1: Asus ROG Swift PG278Q; 1440p; 144 Hz; G-Sync
Choice 2: Asus VG248QE; 1080p; 144 Hz; G-Sync pre-installed

Thank you in advance!!

[Chief Blur Buster]

Very obvious - if you could not afford to "buy now, buy again later", then it is the ROG PG278Q.

[Jthorpe]

Very obvious - if you could not afford to "buy now, buy again later", then it is the ROG PG278Q.

The only thing I worry about is if I get the Swift then in the future (3-4 years) my 780Ti's will struggle with any new games that come out due to the low VRam. If I stick with a 1080p monitor then I won't really have that issue.

[flood]

eh
IMO there's nothing wrong with upscaling 1080p to 1440p if your rig can't handle it.

[Jthorpe]

eh
IMO there's nothing wrong with upscaling 1080p to 1440p if your rig can't handle it.

So you mean go for the swift and set it 1080p or go with 1080p and up the rez to 1440p?

[Chief Blur Buster]

That, or use 1440p with GSYNC (which can make low framerates look much better) or use 1440p with older games, or upgrade GPUs when a single $300 GPU outperforms a 780 SLI. That will probably happen before 5 years.

There are many choices of how to handle the monitor.

[rabidz7]

eh
IMO there's nothing wrong with upscaling 1080p to 1440p if your rig can't handle it.

If it's not a CRT, FED, or SED, it MUST run at the max resolution, if not, massive blur will occur.