Monitor Queries

[InvincibleTofu]

Hi.

I'm currently running a super old Dell 2048 WFP on a possibly dead rig.

Thinking of upgrading the 10 year old monitor to something new.

I intend to get a decent rig and I'm wondering whether I should go 1440p or 4K.

The flagship 1440p XB271HU and PG279Q monitors do not come with HDR but cost around $1000 while the new 4K X27 and PG27UQ have HDR but are running on pretty new tech.

Any suggestions on what I should do?

Worth buying a 1440p monitor now then upgrade to 4K when the panel tech matures? Or just stick with my 2048WFP until 4K OLED panels are available.

Thoughts?

 

[xonix]

What are your usage for the monitor and system specs ?
That will determine whether you should go for 1440p for 4K

 

[InvincibleTofu]

What are your usage for the monitor and system specs ?
That will determine whether you should go for 1440p for 4K

Gaming mostly.

Planning to go for a i5-9600K and at least a RTX 2070 level card.

 

[xonix]

Gaming mostly.

Planning to go for a i5-9600K and at least a RTX 2070 level card.

If you are planning for 144hz@ max settings, then go for 1440p.
Early benchmarks show RTX2070 to be just a tad faster than GTX1080.

 

[InvincibleTofu]

Mmm.. Do you think a used PG279Q will have resale value down the road?

 

[Rashkae]

If you're worried about resale value, don't buy.

 

[Tartar Sauce]

I feel 1440p at 144hz is the sweet spot for gaming right now. i am using an ultrawide and it is damn sui already

 

[InvincibleTofu]

Mmm.. Think I'll go with the PG279Q since it has better review on RTings.

Perhaps change to 4K/HDR is 5-6 years since RTX 2080 Ti raytracing reviews aren't particularly amazing.

Any good sites to buy the monitor? Cheapest I can find is VideoPro via Qoo10 12xx.