Started by neonheron9 · · 👁 4 views · 31 replies
wanderingbison9 said:It seems decent enough since the curve helps mitigate those viewing angle issues, but it’s missing FreeSync, isn't it?
Adam Moore3 said:You can't really make a wrong move here, no matter what you pick.
In my opinion, the 27" 1440p setup is the sweet spot among these options. It gives you more screen real estate than a standard 24" monitor, and since the pixel density is higher than a 24" 1080p panel, the image quality actually looks sharper than some of those massive 30"+ 1440p displays.
If you aren't a hardcore gamer, you could easily grab one of those cheaper 27" 1440p "office" monitors and be perfectly fine. But if you want some actual bells and whistles—like a higher refresh rate and variable sync—then I’d definitely lean toward that 27" AOC model with the 144Hz refresh rate.
Like neonheron9 mentioned, you won't always be hitting over 120FPS in every single title, but it certainly doesn't hurt to have the option to dial back the settings on demanding games just to push that frame rate above 120FPS.
As for competitive games—the ones that actually benefit from a high refresh rate—you can easily run them at 150FPS without any issues even at 1440p resolution.
So, the ideal spec list for me would be: 27", 1440p, at least 75Hz, variable sync, and an IPS or VA panel. Just find the cheapest one that hits all those marks and go for it. My initial recommendation was that AOC model (most reviews call it the best value in its class), but like I said, if you stumble upon something cheaper with the exact same specs, grab it.
Adam Moore3 said:The only thing I’d swap out is the power supply—maybe go with https://www.amazon.com/seasonic-power-supply/
. It isn't modular like the NZXT, but the build quality is miles ahead of whatever they threw in here.
Beyond that, you'll probably end up paying more since they went with a pricier GPU model, and even the RAM is slightly higher.
EDIT: Swap in THIS graphics card instead. It looks like the builders accidentally included a way more expensive (~$100) EVGA RX5700XT gaming model, even though an ASUS version is available. 🙄
granitegardener said:Go with something beefier, maybe at least 600W https://www.amazon.com/seasonic-power-supply/
Look, 500W might get you through what you're planning right now, but some high-end GPUs pull 300-400W all by themselves. It’s like buying a small sedan when you know you might want to tow a trailer next year—you don't want your power supply to be the thing holding you back if you decide to upgrade later.
neonheron9 said:Don't sweat it. I already pulled the trigger on this one. Used the same logic—figured if I'm dropping 8 grand anyway, might as well spend a little extra $23 just to be safe.
https://www.newegg.com/p/evga-power-supply-600w/
As for the monitor, I'll probably hold out until next month to see what kind of Black Friday deals pop up. Until then, I'll make do with my current setup.🙂
The ones looking good right now are pretty pricey.