1080p (144Hz) vs. 1440p (144Hz) for 2 GTX 780Ti's (SC) in SLI [Long Term]

[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!!

 

[Flapdrol1337]

I'd say rog swift, you have a lot of gpu power, might as well put it to use.

As to having to drop settings in the future, running a lower res monitor is also dropping a setting.

 

[Techhog]

1440p. It's a easy choice, really.

 

[JThorpe]

Just to clarify I currently have 2 GTX 780Ti's in SLI.

 

[exar333]

1440p. It's a easy choice, really.

This.

 

[Techhog]

Just to clarify I currently have 2 GTX 780Ti's in SLI.

I see that. Go for 1440p. At worst you'll have to turn off AA two years from now. (Unless VRAM usage skyrockets, but that risk isn't worth losing 1440p for.)

 

[magomago]

Are you sure about that constraint 'budgetary issues for the next 5 years'? Is this grad school or something?

Ultimately you are asking the unanswerable question.


Yes, undoubtedly 1080p will play better both now and in the future than 1440p because it isn't as demanding.
Yes, the better your system is now, the more easily it will cope with the future.

You want to know/predict the rate of performance decline over the next few years of software releases, and that is a pretty much impossible task (unless you have inside info) that is only mitigated by 'GET MOAR PC'.

I'd go 1440p as it is most likely a lovely experience. Dual 780Tis will go a long while...how long? No one knows exactly how long and we can only rely on history trends: a GTX480 still works decently today and it was released almost 4.5 years ago. SLI GTX480s still can handle many things with excellent performance. But ultimately assessing the history to predict the future is a process of extrapolation and that is not entirely relaiable: today's and yesterday's hardware and software isn't indicative of tomorrow' hardware and software.

 

[Attic]

1440p....,but

Unfortunately the 3gb limitation of the 780ti is going to be a problem at 1440p resolution if you want to keep the setup for more than a few years. It's already going to be limiting in some current games at that resolution especially if you like AA. 780ti SLI and 3gb Vram is a bad combo if you want longevity.

So i'd give favor to the 1080p screen if you don't intend to upgrade the 780ti SLI within the next 1-2 years. Your VRAM limitation won't be as severe at 1080p and you'll be able to run higher frames the way you'd want to when using 144hz screen.

I still chose 1440p because for your current game set it's the best choice. But I think i like the 1080p for your setup better.

 

[Techhog]

Oh, I didn't notice the 4-5 years part. 1080p then.

 

[skipsneeky2]

1080p for sure with the vote to back it up, as a constant hardware upgrader i would go 1440p in a second as the swift would make for a nicer monitor.

 

[netxzero64]

if there's no problem with cash then go all out. your 780Tis can drive that thing.

 

[BrightCandle]

The only caution I have with the ROG monitor is its price, its £670 for preorder right now, and that is a lot more expensive than most 4k monitors. That is insanely expensive.

 

[jackstar7]

Because of the 4-5 years, I say get the 1080p and enjoy it for the long haul.

 

[bystander36]

I see no difference between 1080p and 1440p in terms of performance with that setup. If you find that 1440p suffers a bit, you can always lower a few graphical settings, which is basically what you are doing when you choose 1080p. Both are settings that effect image quality. 1440p lets you have higher IQ in games that don't push the resolution. 1080p will always have inferior IQ until you have to lower more settings on the 1440p monitor, in which case it may be a wash (lower X setting, higher Y setting).

 

[f1sherman]

1440p

It's that easy

Because God knows what happens next year, let alone in 4-5
And who the heck builds on yesterday standards/resolution? (Resale value etc)

Meanwhile you will certainly be enjoying benefits of 1440 higher dpi and bigger screen real estate

And if push comes to shove you can always run in non-native res.