Need a new Monitor in 4 weeks ish, to G-Sync or not?

[impingu1984]

My Current rig (for info):

i5 3570k @4.7 Ghz
Asrock Z77 Extreme4
16gb Ram
2 x EVGA GTX 670 FTW 2GB SLI
Win 7 x64
Samsung 840 500GB

My PC is currently hooked to my 46 inch Samsung TV in the lounge, however the wife is letting me have my much desired man cave in the spare room and this means my rig will be moving to that and I require a monitor.

I currently run 1080p @ 60hz limited by of course the TV, now I'm actually going to get a proper monitor I have few options.

I'm pretty sure I want to stay at 1080p due my current VRAM and the extra horsepower required for 1440p (I would prefer more fps than higher rez). So looking at 120/144hz monitors.

However, if I can't achieve 120 fps when using adaptive v sync I'm likely to see some tearing, which I really don't like. The whole reason I'm running SLI is to try and stay above 60 fps (@ max settings) with adaptive v sync so I don't get tearing. I use adaptive v sync so minor dips don't tank my fps down to 30.

So it seems G Sync maybe the perfect solution for me and I've found a monitor I can pre-order in the UK (to be released in early July, The monitor is a AOC G2460PG). The only issue is the Price. £359! Thats at the top end of my budget really I wanted to spend no more than £280.

So should I push the boat out for G Sync, or based on other peoples experience would be I fine with a non G Sync 120hz/144hz option, (bearing in mind I've had zero experience with any monitor over 60Hz).

I could also keep the status quo and get a 1080p 60 Hz monitor (although that seems pretty stupid).

Any suggestions welcome.

 

[Flapdrol1337]

If you're playing with adaptive vsync now, and the budget is there I'd wait for gsync.

Not sure about AOC, I'd wait for reviews, and until something is actually in stock.

 

[Mand]

Yes, you should get variable refresh, but definitely look to a model that's been reviewed by reputable sources.

 

[mousespecial14]

"Overall G-Sync seems to be a worthwhile upgrade as long as you don't end up spending a fortune on your graphics card and new monitor. If you're willing to be a little patient, this technology may eventually have a revised form that's cheaper and more readily available.

That being said if you're a tech junkie like me, then paying a little extra to get technology that's clearly ahead of its time is sometimes worth the price."
--http://toptenmonitors.hubpages.com/hub/G-sync-monitors

 

[Qbah]

I'd say get another nice TV. Whatever is the biggest that fits in your "man cave".

 

[3DVagabond]

If you plan on only using nVidia cards then it's a good feature. Too bad there's not any selection of monitors yet. There might not be in a month either.

 

[Mand]

"Overall G-Sync seems to be a worthwhile upgrade as long as you don't end up spending a fortune on your graphics card and new monitor. If you're willing to be a little patient, this technology may eventually have a revised form that's cheaper and more readily available.

That being said if you're a tech junkie like me, then paying a little extra to get technology that's clearly ahead of its time is sometimes worth the price."
--http://toptenmonitors.hubpages.com/hub/G-sync-monitors

An assessment based on hope and wishful thinking, with a large helping of deception on the part of G-Sync's competitor.

 

[Hitman928]

An assessment based on hope and wishful thinking, with a large helping of deception on the part of G-Sync's competitor.

Lol, you didn't even read the article, did you?