Gaming in 1440p @ 144hz

[CrowDog]

Does anybody here game with these settings? What do I need to know before looking into this? Is it possible to build a new system WITH monitor for $1500-$1600 to game with these settings?

Or should I try and go 1080p @144hz?

 

[Furious_Styles]

I have for a good 3+ years now. Now that you can buy freesync monitors that are compatible with nvidia cards it's much less expensive. I'd recommend a gtx 1080 or higher if you want to turn most of the settings up and still get good (60+) fps.

I haven't priced a whole system out but 1500 should be doable.

 

[Staples]

It is important to get a monitor/video card combination that supports variable refresh. It may be hard to maintain 144hz at all times with modern games at that resolution (on your budget) so a monitor that can adapt to the drops below 144hz is a must.

 

[nurturedhate]

Just a fair bit of warning, going 1440p@144hz basically locks you into needing to buy higher tier video cards for the life of the monitor compared to 1080p@144hz to achieve the same frame rates. So not only will it cost more this upgrade it again in the future. Just food for thought. I'd be looking at something around a 1080ti/2070s/2080/5700xt performance level to play newer games at 1440p above 80fps without completely sacrificing settings. You'll still need to lower some settings in newest games but not much.

 

[KentState]

Just a fair bit of warning, going 1440p@144hz basically locks you into needing to buy higher tier video cards for the life of the monitor compared to 1080p@144hz to achieve the same frame rates. So not only will it cost more this upgrade it again in the future. Just food for thought. I'd be looking at something around a 1080ti/2070s/2080/5700xt performance level to play newer games at 1440p above 80fps without completely sacrificing settings. You'll still need to lower some settings in newest games but not much.

That's a good point. Owning both 1080Ti SLI and a 2080 Ti rarely ever nets me 144fps in newer games at 1440p with the highest settings. A lot of tweaking to get a consistent 144. I've actually started playing more at 4k@60hz with HDR since I'm not trying to be competitive in multiplayer FPS games.

As far as the budget, maybe $650 for a good Ryzen system (mb, cpu and ram) , $100 max for a PSU, $100 for a good SSD, $100 for a HDD and then $500 for a used 1080 Ti or a little more for a 2070/2080 Super.

 

[kastriot]

For 1440p@144Hz you need 2x faster gpu for same results in comparison with 1080p@144hz assuming that cpu will not bottleneck @1440p.

 

[ZGR]

I am CPU limited at 1440p144hz with a 1080 ti for the games I play. I would go with a 5700 XT (but not the blower version) or 2070 Super if I was going new.

I recently got a refurbished freesync 1440p144hz for $280 which now works with Nvidia. Not having to go G-Sync saves a bit of $. Without Freesync/G-Sync games feel 'choppy' to me at 144hz.

But now that Ryzen 3 is out, you may be able to stretch your GPU budget out. My i7 is just a quad core so it is really showing its age. I can definitely see the 5700 XT/2070 Super/1080 ti performance tier not aging as well as I would like. The R5 3600 is such amazing value compared to Intel's offerings.

It really all depends on what games you will play as well.

So @CrowDog, what games are you going to run at 1440p144hz?

 

[IntelUser2000]

Does anybody here game with these settings? What do I need to know before looking into this? Is it possible to build a new system WITH monitor for $1500-$1600 to game with these settings?

Or should I try and go 1080p @144hz?

Being used to 1080p, when I took a look at GTA V running at 1440p, it looked like a huge improvement.

For 1440p@144Hz you need 2x faster gpu for same results in comparison with 1080p@144hz assuming that cpu will not bottleneck @1440p.

No you don't. There's only a tier of difference between the two resolutions. So 30%.

 

[AnnoyedGrunt]

Last year around Christmas I built the system that should be in my signature.

Ryzen 2700X
EVGA 2080
Acer Predator 27” IPS 1440P Monitor.

Not every game gets 144 FPS by any means, but overall it is a great system, games well, and can do very well at productivity tasks.

Today I would get a Ryzen 3700X and a B450 motherboard and probably a 2070 Super or maybe a 5700 XT.

-AG

 

[CrowDog]

So @CrowDog, what games are you going to run at 1440p144hz?

I mainly play WoW and plan to play Classic WoW. But I do play other stuff from time to time. Some Path of Exile and other ARPGs. But I would like the option of playing newer stuff when it comes out too.... so yea, gaming and stuff

Good input in this thread...thanks guys. I'm going to post over in the builders forum here in a couple weeks and start researching my new build.

 

[Furious_Styles]

I mainly play WoW and plan to play Classic WoW. But I do play other stuff from time to time. Some Path of Exile and other ARPGs. But I would like the option of playing newer stuff when it comes out too.... so yea, gaming and stuff

Good input in this thread...thanks guys. I'm going to post over in the builders forum here in a couple weeks and start researching my new build.

Well good news, those games are old as hell and you can really skimp on GPU if you want, probably easily get by with a 1070.

 

[thejunglegod]

Well, I'm about to jump into the 1440p 21: 9 bandwagon as well after gaming for my entire life on a 1080p 16:9. Just purchased the Acer Z35P which is an ultrawide 1440p at 100Hz.
I went through a lot of articles about pixel densities and performance against graphics charts and finally decided to go for it. I have a 1080ti so it should be moderately smooth sailings. I doubt i'll be able to extract a 100hz from games like AC: Odyssey but I guess it was time for an experience upgrade anyway.
So I think that if you have the budget for a 1440p 144 hz, then you should definitely go for it.

 

[FedericoUY]

High hz really does make the difference, but you need to get a good vga...

 

[FedericoUY]

Well, I'm about to jump into the 1440p 21: 9 bandwagon as well after gaming for my entire life on a 1080p 16:9. Just purchased the Acer Z35P which is an ultrawide 1440p at 100Hz.
I went through a lot of articles about pixel densities and performance against graphics charts and finally decided to go for it. I have a 1080ti so it should be moderately smooth sailings. I doubt i'll be able to extract a 100hz from games like AC: Odyssey but I guess it was time for an experience upgrade anyway.
So I think that if you have the budget for a 1440p 144 hz, then you should definitely go for it.

Playing @100hz, in games that you can get more than 100fps, do you set vsync off? Or just stick to 100fps?

 

[Furious_Styles]

Playing @100hz, in games that you can get more than 100fps, do you set vsync off? Or just stick to 100fps?

If using gsync it's best to cap fps 2-3 below refresh rate. You also want gsync AND vsync on in nvidia CP.

If there's no in-game option to cap usually I just let it roll and have no problems. Though there are a few 3rd party programs you can use.

 

[FedericoUY]

If using gsync it's best to cap fps 2-3 below refresh rate. You also want gsync AND vsync on in nvidia CP.

If there's no in-game option to cap usually I just let it roll and have no problems. Though there are a few 3rd party programs you can use.

I've read that 3 fps lower on CP for gsync, didn't paid much attention, but looks like real so? You confirm it improves? Btw, cant find the thanks button, or maybe im too noob here lol

 

[CrowDog]

So I got a noob question here. What if I'm only getting like 100fps on a 144hz monitor? How does this work?

 

[Furious_Styles]

So I got a noob question here. What if I'm only getting like 100fps on a 144hz monitor? How does this work?

It is no problem at all, especially with gsync/fastsync.

 

[burninatortech4]

I drive a BenQ XL2730Z 1440p 144hz with a Vega 64. It's a rock solid combination. Couldn't recommend it enough.

I used to drive it with a RX 580 and that did alright but only delivered 100+ FPS on Vulkan titles. The Vega 64 is more forgiving.

 

[Belkov]

I've just ordered a Dell S2721DGFA. My rig is as follow:
Ryzen 5 3600x
MSI GTX 1080TI Gamming X
Ripjaws 32GB 3600

Do you think i can benefit with this 1440p 144Hz? Do you think my old 1080ti still capable enough for this monitor?

 

[aigomorla]

Does anybody here game with these settings? What do I need to know before looking into this? Is it possible to build a new system WITH monitor for $1500-$1600 to game with these settings?

Or should I try and go 1080p @144hz?

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With prices today the videocard required for 1440p with full 144hz will almost cost you that alone.

1080ti is not enough for 1440p @ 144hz.
You need at least a 3060ti or better, 3070 actually preffered. Otherwise you will never hit that refresh rate.

 

[Belkov]

I've bought it. Has a little ips glow but don't care about it. No blacklight bleed though.

GTX 1080 ti is actually ok for 144hz @ 1440p with some decreased graphic settings in some games. Only AC games and RDR2 are fps killers...

 

[Iron Woode]

I game at 1440P 120hz. It is fine for me.

I have the Asus TUF vg27aq and a GTX 1070 Ti

 

[aigomorla]

I game at 1440P 120hz.

its fine for most people...
however that extra 24 frames per sec, is very taxing as you need 144frames per sec + to make use of a 144hz monitor.

 

[Iron Woode]

its fine for most people...
however that extra 24 frames per sec, is very taxing as you need 144frames per sec + to make use of a 144hz monitor.

I know. My monitor can 165hz.

I just don't need that kind of refresh rate.