Really looking to get a 144HZ monitor with a 1-5ms response time, 1080x1920, and if possible 20 or more inches.
I can't decide what to do for my actual build though, I got an i5 3570 @3.4GHZ and a 970.
Basically a monitor with the specifications I listed above and a new piece of hardware altogether under 400$.
Really haven't been keeping up to date info wise on any of the new hardware so I'm stumped as to what would work here.
Upgrading my PC this Christmas, anyone got ideas?
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Really looking to get a 144HZ monitor with a 1-5ms response time, 1080x1920, and if possible 20 or more inches.
I can't decide what to do for my actual build though, I got an i5 3570 @3.4GHZ and a 970.
Basically a monitor with the specifications I listed above and a new piece of hardware altogether under 400$.
Really haven't been keeping up to date info wise on any of the new hardware so I'm stumped as to what would work here.
I can't decide what to do for my actual build though, I got an i5 3570 @3.4GHZ and a 970.
Basically a monitor with the specifications I listed above and a new piece of hardware altogether under 400$.
Really haven't been keeping up to date info wise on any of the new hardware so I'm stumped as to what would work here.
what is the most powerful game you intend to play
if tf2 is the most powerful thing you are planning to do, you're good to just get a monitor
though if you don't have an ssd i would recommend buying one
what is the most powerful game you intend to play
if tf2 is the most powerful thing you are planning to do, you're good to just get a monitor
though if you don't have an ssd i would recommend buying one
if tf2 is the most powerful thing you are planning to do, you're good to just get a monitor
though if you don't have an ssd i would recommend buying one
XL2411Z , the best 144hz monitor
https://www.amazon.co.uk/d/Shops/BenQ-XL2411Z-e-Sports-Response-eQualizer-Flicker-free-Adjustment/B00HZF2JWA/ref=pd_sbs_147_1?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=SHRGBX64SYJ1BS0M0BS2
XL2411Z , the best 144hz monitor
XL2411Z , the best 144hz monitor
Already got an SSD. Most powerful game(s) would either have to be The Witcher 3 (with a few shading mods) with a cranked up resolution with nvidia DSR or a heavily modded elder scrolls / fallout game. I'm mostly fine with my GPU but I originally was just going to get a 144HZ but it seems my budget this year is higher than usual so that 400$ minus whatever a 144 will cost will likely not all be spent on steam games. Also, appreciate the help already with the link to the monitor but it appears its not even in stock on Amazon and I was thinking a 144 thats on sale would be more around a price range like this, http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824236783&cm_re=144hz_monitor-_-24-236-783-_-Product
EDIT : also this https://www.amazon.com/Acer-XF240H-bmjdpr-24-inch-FreeSync/dp/B01DHTWZRQ/ref=sr_1_17?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1481663031&sr=1-17&keywords=144hz+monitor
Already got an SSD. Most powerful game(s) would either have to be The Witcher 3 (with a few shading mods) with a cranked up resolution with nvidia DSR or a [b]heavily[/b] modded elder scrolls / fallout game. I'm mostly fine with my GPU but I originally was just going to get a 144HZ but it seems my budget this year is higher than usual so that 400$ minus whatever a 144 will cost will likely not all be spent on steam games. Also, appreciate the help already with the link to the monitor but it appears its not even in stock on Amazon and I was thinking a 144 thats on sale would be more around a price range like this, http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824236783&cm_re=144hz_monitor-_-24-236-783-_-Product
EDIT : also this https://www.amazon.com/Acer-XF240H-bmjdpr-24-inch-FreeSync/dp/B01DHTWZRQ/ref=sr_1_17?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1481663031&sr=1-17&keywords=144hz+monitor
EDIT : also this https://www.amazon.com/Acer-XF240H-bmjdpr-24-inch-FreeSync/dp/B01DHTWZRQ/ref=sr_1_17?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1481663031&sr=1-17&keywords=144hz+monitor
You can't really get a 144hz monitor and upgrade your pc that much for under $400. I would buy a refurb XL2411Z ($200) and then just save until AMD launches their new top tier cards and see how prices shuffle around. If you want a GPU NOW you could get a RX480 8GB because they're $200ish, newer, and slightly better then the 970 (especially in DX12). It's also got tons of VRAM. Your CPU is fine I think.
You can't really get a 144hz monitor and upgrade your pc that much for under $400. I would buy a refurb XL2411Z ($200) and then just save until AMD launches their new top tier cards and see how prices shuffle around. If you want a GPU NOW you could get a RX480 8GB because they're $200ish, newer, and slightly better then the 970 (especially in DX12). It's also got tons of VRAM. Your CPU is fine I think.
Boomfan56You can't really get a 144hz monitor and upgrade your pc that much for under $400. I would buy a refurb XL2411Z ($200) and then just save until AMD launches their new top tier cards and see how prices shuffle around. If you want a GPU NOW you could get a RX480 8GB because they're $200ish, newer, and slightly better then the 970 (also have a crapton of vram). Your CPU is fine I think.
From what I'm seeing it seems possible. A TN panel 144 and a 1060 is a bit over $400 and I'm fine with that. Still within budget mostly but as I said not too sure if I really even need a GPU upgrade.
[quote=Boomfan56]You can't really get a 144hz monitor and upgrade your pc that much for under $400. I would buy a refurb XL2411Z ($200) and then just save until AMD launches their new top tier cards and see how prices shuffle around. If you want a GPU NOW you could get a RX480 8GB because they're $200ish, newer, and slightly better then the 970 (also have a crapton of vram). Your CPU is fine I think.[/quote]
From what I'm seeing it seems possible. A TN panel 144 and a 1060 is a bit over $400 and I'm fine with that. Still within budget mostly but as I said not too sure if I really even need a GPU upgrade.
From what I'm seeing it seems possible. A TN panel 144 and a 1060 is a bit over $400 and I'm fine with that. Still within budget mostly but as I said not too sure if I really even need a GPU upgrade.
480/1060 would be maybe 10% faster, that's basically a sidegrade, not an upgrade. Definitely not a "worth 200$"-upgrade.
Want Lightboost or G-Sync or both?
480/1060 would be maybe 10% faster, that's basically a sidegrade, not an upgrade. Definitely not a "worth 200$"-upgrade.
Want Lightboost or G-Sync or both?
Want Lightboost or G-Sync or both?
Probably G-Sync, although looking at some of the prices of monitors that support G-Sync their pretty damn pricey. Want to have some $ left over so I guess that begs the question to anyone who thinks G-Sync is worth it. Even if it is as long as the jump to a normal 144HZ is still what people say it is w/o G-Sync I think I'll end up getting a normal 144 since I don't feel comfortable dropping that much 350+$ on a monitor to play shooters more smoothly.
Probably G-Sync, although looking at some of the prices of monitors that support G-Sync their pretty damn pricey. Want to have some $ left over so I guess that begs the question to anyone who thinks G-Sync is worth it. Even if it is as long as the jump to a normal 144HZ is still what people say it is w/o G-Sync I think I'll end up getting a normal 144 since I don't feel comfortable dropping that much 350+$ on a monitor to play shooters more smoothly.
Decent 144Hz monitor: http://pcpartpicker.com/product/f3tWGX/nixeus-monitor-nxvue24a
144Hz FreeSync monitor: http://pcpartpicker.com/product/ZBZ2FT/aoc-monitor-g2460pf
But you can't use FreeSync because nVidia wants you to buy this one instead:
http://pcpartpicker.com/product/R998TW/aoc-monitor-g2460pg
Your choice.
For Lightboost the BenQ XL2411Z now rebranded as BenQ Zowie XL2411 (more brand names = better) is still the way to go.
Decent 144Hz monitor: http://pcpartpicker.com/product/f3tWGX/nixeus-monitor-nxvue24a
144Hz FreeSync monitor: http://pcpartpicker.com/product/ZBZ2FT/aoc-monitor-g2460pf
But you can't use FreeSync because nVidia wants you to buy this one instead:
http://pcpartpicker.com/product/R998TW/aoc-monitor-g2460pg
Your choice.
For Lightboost the BenQ XL2411Z now rebranded as BenQ Zowie XL2411 (more brand names = better) is still the way to go.
144Hz FreeSync monitor: http://pcpartpicker.com/product/ZBZ2FT/aoc-monitor-g2460pf
But you can't use FreeSync because nVidia wants you to buy this one instead:
http://pcpartpicker.com/product/R998TW/aoc-monitor-g2460pg
Your choice.
For Lightboost the BenQ XL2411Z now rebranded as BenQ Zowie XL2411 (more brand names = better) is still the way to go.
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