looking for a new monitor to enjoy XIV 1080@1ms or 1440@5ms?

[adam92682]

I run the game at 1440p with no problems. I have 2 evga gtx670 signature 2s

[Protozoan]

http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/...-in-2560x1080/

Read this thread, if your going to spend $500 on a monitor, you may as well get a new video card while your at it. I'm sure you can afford it? ^.^

Bottom line is, if you want that 29' get it and you can always turn down the settings or buy a new video card down the road.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tj-ypm0WzXs Battlefield 2560x1080 on a 660ti
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xgJDOVroBsY Bioshock infinite 2560x1080 on a 660ti

Maybe this will help you decide.

[Grembo]

This. Even in something like an FPS, you'll still struggle to see a difference, the difference will only increase peoples e-penis length, width and height.

Struggle to see a difference?

You are talking about input lag right?....I think you'll find it's something you feel not see.

Not like it matters for games like ARR but for competitive games, just a tiny bit of input lag (or even a lack of any input lag if you're used to playing with some present) can throw off your game massively.

I'll let the comment about the width and length of people e-peen slide if that's what you're in to but please try not to post about things you know nothing about.

[AresGodofwar]

FYI, I will only play ARR or an MMO.. I dont play any other PC game.

Now can i upgrade my rig to a 780 Ti? I have i7 920@ 2.67Ghz, 12GB ram

Bcz then i may as well get a 1440p and be done with it

[Tashigi]

Well, about the 1 ms vs 5 ms thing; for FFXIV in specific, you won't notice the difference.
As someone who owns a 1080P 1 ms monitor and also this bad boy @ 1440P, however... I have to suggest you stay away from 1440P unless you plan to invest on a very powerful GPU/CPU.

I use a GTX 780 (Not the Ti version; bought prior to Ti being available -- still bitter about that!) and while it runs most games at 90 FPS or higher, some games will still bring it to it's knees.
FFXIV in particular does not; but keep in mind we're talking about a $500 USD+ GPU.
For crowded areas, it gets pretty nasty when you have that much being shown/process. Your CPU will also take a hit and hard.

Those are things to consider.
Personally? With your GPU I'd go for a 120 HZ monitor @ 1080P. You might not get 120 FPS on every game, but with a little tweaking on the graphics department, you can potentially reach it or get close to it.
Good luck, hope this helped.

[AresGodofwar]

Those are things to consider.
Personally? With your GPU I'd go for a 120 HZ monitor @ 1080P. You might not get 120 FPS on every game, but with a little tweaking on the graphics department, you can potentially reach it or get close to it.
Good luck, hope this helped.

Would that still work good with a 2560x1080 monitor and my 660ti ?

[Descend]

1ms vs 5ms is really not noticeable unless you are really really tuned in on the most frantic FPS around. for FFXIV the resolution will serve you better, but I offer yet another options.

I got a 21:9 monitor, now I can have my maps up and side bars etc and quest info, and still have a clean central view of the game. 21:9 is also cheating in a way because it does not give a distorted FOV, it actually just increases the rendered space over 1920. So you literally just get a wider image with no drawback. Eyefinity on the other hand causes a strange bubble looking distortion on the side monitors.

Here is the most popular one and you can use the code masterpass and after setting up a free master pass account for 10% off

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16824160162

I like them because also you can divide the screen up with software. I bought the LG while it was on sale (from 550 to 400) and used the discount to get it for 360.

[Protozoan]

I have I7 920 OC to 3.6Ghz front bus 170mhz, without raising voltage, with Radeon hd 7970 Ghz Edition 1150mhz gpu core and 1550 gpu memory, with 12gb corsair triple channel memory 1600 oc to 1700 and the game runs great on max. I'm sure if you just OC you cpu alittle and get the GTX 780ti and the monitor you want you'll be fine. I'm guessing that your PSU will power the 780ti? 500 watt or greater power supply with a minimum of 42 amps on the +12 volt rail?

[Tashigi]

The load would be lesser but it'd still be a pretty big load for a 660 Ti IMO.
I've never owned anything that resembles that (I am assuming you're refering to one of the AOC models?). So I am not sure what to tell you as far as FPS numbers. I'd personally stick to a regular 1920x1080 monitor to be safe; though I can see why you'd want the extra space (Hotbars/keys/UI components).

Just remember, no matter how high you go on resolution...
http://www2.picturepush.com/photo/a/...g/13924670.bmp
It's still not saving your PUG from Titan's wrath.

[Descend]

2560x1080 wont stress it much more than 1920x1080. Also getting that AOC on newegg with the 10% off code is an absolute steal. like 330$ so if money matters at all i would go that way.