New monitor for GTX 970

[JustCase]

Hello people! I'm pretty new and it's my first topic here
I'm going to buy a new monitor, I'll use it for gaming, surfing the internet and films. I've thought to buy a WQHD monitor, because I think that a Asus GTX 970 Strix can handle that resolution, but I don't know if it can with all maxed details and at around 60 fps, for min 2-3 years.
So, you would recommend a 2560x1440 monitor or a fullHD 120-144 hz monitor?
Thanks.

PS: don't care about the language, I can't speak english very well cause I'm italian.

 

[hunkeelin]

Full hd from samsung. I don't think a single 970 can handle 1440p that well. I'm assuming you are playing real games such as farcry4, crysis3 etc.... If not, then 4k on league of legends is just fine.

It really depends on your standards. For me anything below 40fps is unplayable, but that's just me.

 

[amenx]

Also have Asus strix 970 and very happy with gaming performance on 1440p. Have catleap and qnix displays, both have stellar IQ. Running Far Cry 4 maxed out (low AA) and smooth as silk. Granted may not be 60fps all the time, but would not exchange that for 1080p ever. Every single game I've thrown at it ran well enough for my satisfaction.

 

[JustCase]

Full hd from samsung. I don't think a single 970 can handle 1440p that well. I'm assuming you are playing real games such as farcry4, crysis3 etc.... If not, then 4k on league of legends is just fine.

It really depends on your standards. For me anything below 40fps is unplayable, but that's just me.

Maybe, not now cause they are very exepensive ahah I'm a variety gamer, I play Skyrim as like Civ 5, Battlefield 3 as Minecraft etc.
So you would say is better 1080p at 120 hz?
Sure I can play smoother for longer time.
Thank you.

 

[JustCase]

Also have Asus strix 970 and very happy with gaming performance on 1440p. Have catleap and qnix displays, both have stellar IQ. Running Far Cry 4 maxed out (low AA) and smooth as silk. Granted may not be 60fps all the time, but would not exchange that for 1080p ever. Every single game I've thrown at it ran well enough for my satisfaction.

Aw, I' very happy to hear a comment like this. I was going to buy a Crossover 27QD. So, you can run this kind of games without problem at around 60 fps? Maybe, in the future, if I'll need, I can switch some settings.
Now I'm pretty confused on which to buy D:

 

[amenx]

Aw, I' very happy to hear a comment like this. I was going to buy a Crossover 27QD. So, you can run this kind of games without problem at around 60 fps? Maybe, in the future, if I'll need, I can switch some settings.
Now I'm pretty confused on which to buy D:

The crossover 27qd is fixed at 60Hz. The catleap 2b and qnix 2710 can be overlocked up to 120Hz as well as Overlord tempest 270. There are many owners of these 1440p monitors with even lesser GPUs than the 970 and are satisfied with their gaming performance. I doubt any one of them would settle for 1080p again. Look at benchmarks of 970 @ 1440p. No need to be fanatical about constant 60 fps unless you are a competitive gamer who does it for a living. 1080p = smaller screen = less visual impact, less IQ, less immersion.

 

[cmdrdredd]

1440p would be doable. If your 970 can get a healthy overclock, you could be running up near or even slightly above GTX 670SLI speeds which I found acceptable for 1440p. It depends though, check some benchmarks and see if you'd be happy with 1440p performance from a single 970. If so, then I'd do that as 1440p is vastly superior IMO for everything.

 

[JustCase]

Ok, thank everyone for the advice. I think I'll go with 1440p

 

[postmortemIA]

The crossover 27qd is fixed at 60Hz. The catleap 2b and qnix 2710 can be overlocked up to 120Hz as well as Overlord tempest 270. There are many owners of these 1440p monitors with even lesser GPUs than the 970 and are satisfied with their gaming performance. I doubt any one of them would settle for 1080p again. Look at benchmarks of 970 @ 1440p. No need to be fanatical about constant 60 fps unless you are a competitive gamer who does it for a living. 1080p = smaller screen = less visual impact, less IQ, less immersion.

these that overclock are simply dropping the frames...
http://www.anandtech.com/show/7931/qnix-qx2710leddport-review

Update: Commenters pointed out that the QNIX "overclocks" by dropping frames.

 

[amenx]

these that overcloandroid browsweimply dropping the frames...
http://www.anandtech.com/show/7931/qnix-qx2710leddport-review

Your looking at the wrong one dude. There are more than one qnix model. The one you linked to is the True10 Dp-multi input model, and thats the one that skips frames. The one I referred to is the single input (DVI) which also has same model no. but has a qualifying description that separates it from the other. Its a completely different model with different panel (PLS) and different pcb. Its probably the most popular OC'able display on the web with a 20,000+ posts thread @ overclock.net. Its the qx2710 Evolution II.

Having difficulty copy pasting link on stupid android browser but should appear at beginning of my post.

 

[Black Octagon]

^correct, though the QX2710 Evolution II also exists as a multi-input. As you correctly state, you must have the DVI-only version.

And while we're not exactly on the topic...I wish AT would use a more on-the-ball monitor reviewer than Chris Heinonen. Ever since he tried to OC the wrong QNIX, I lost whatever hope I used to have that AT could be a source of useful monitor information for gamers.

 

[JustCase]

^correct, though the QX2710 Evolution II also exists as a multi-input. As you correctly state, you must have the DVI-only version.

And while we're not exactly on the topic...I wish AT would use a more on-the-ball monitor reviewer than Chris Heinonen. Ever since he tried to OC the wrong QNIX, I lost whatever hope I used to have that AT could be a source of useful monitor information for gamers.

But I don't think I'll OC the monitor xD

 

[amenx]

^correct, though the QX2710 Evolut II exists as a multi-input. As you correctly state, you must have the DVI-only version.

And while we're not exactly on the topic...I wish AT would use a more on-the-ball monitor reviewer than Chris Heinonen. Ever since he tried to OC the wrong QNIX, I lost whatever hope I used to have that AT could be a source of useful monitor information for gamers.

Pretty sure the Evolution II only comes as DVI single input, if you have link showing otherwise please post.

Yeah I agree that AT qnix review focused on the wrong monitor, the Evo II was what should have been looked at. To be fair, TFT Central made same mistake.

 

[Black Octagon]

Pretty sure the Evolution II only comes as DVI single input, if you have link showing otherwise please post.

Sure. The eBay items have the word 'multi' in the title. Example: http://m.ebay.com/itm/141481152682?cmd=VIDESC

 

[amenx]

Sure. The eBay items have the word 'multi' in the title. Example: http://m.ebay.com/itm/141481152682?cmd=VIDESC

Thats incorrect naming of the model in question by that eBay site. It refers to that same Ah-va panel reviewed by AT. At least they have their asses covered by also appending the the real models name to it. The Evo II is only PLS and single input DVI. Comprehensive info on these monitors below.

http://www.overclock.net/t/1384767/official-the-qnix-x-star-1440p-monitor-club

P.s. sorry you are correct but the difference in naming is still clear as to what to avoid. True DP multi-input anywhere in the name is the one to avoid.

 

[cmdrdredd]

The Korean models make it so confusing. There are so many eBay listings that seem similar but are not the same.

 

[postmortemIA]

The Korean models make it so confusing. There are so many eBay listings that seem similar but are not the same.

yep, and Dell, Samsung or LG are not much more expensive, yet you get worry free panel.

 

[Black Octagon]

Thats incorrect naming of the model in question by that eBay site. It refers to that same Ah-va panel reviewed by AT. At least they have their asses covered by also appending the the real models name to it. The Evo II is only PLS and single input DVI. Comprehensive info on these monitors below.

http://www.overclock.net/t/1384767/official-the-qnix-x-star-1440p-monitor-club

P.s. sorry you are correct but the difference in naming is still clear as to what to avoid. True DP multi-input anywhere in the name is the one to avoid.

Believe me I know. I've been following the 'overclockable' IPS/PLS monitor thing nearly since it first was discovered, and certainly before any of us ever read the word 'QNIX.'

The presence of the word 'Multi' indeed should be enough to distinguish between real overclockers and those that skip frames, but I've literally seen dozens of people make the mistake on various internet boards in the past couple of years. So, every time I see someone post "you can overclock the QNIX QX2710 Evolution II," I chime in to remind them that the screen must be DVI-only.

 

[cmdrdredd]

yep, and Dell, Samsung or LG are not much more expensive, yet you get worry free panel.

I have a Korean monitor myself but if I was looking for a specific model I definitely would have a hard time.

 

[Black Octagon]

Samsung and LG are "Korean," for the record, but most people reading this should know that "Korean" is short-hand for "27-inch 2560x21440 IPS/PLS sold on eBay"

 

[JustCase]

Samsung and LG are "Korean," for the record, but most people reading this should know that "Korean" is short-hand for "27-inch 2560x21440 IPS/PLS sold on eBay"

Yes I know, something like Qnix, Crossover, Achieva Shimian, Yamakasi Catleap, Monex, etc.

 

[Black Octagon]

And at certain points in time, the Nixeus Vue, the Potalion, the X-Star, and so on.

They all have either an IPS (by LG) or a PLS (by Samsung) panel, and that's the only real 'Korean' thing they have in common. Some of the monitors are made in China, like the QNIX. The original one (Yamakasi) is made in Korea by Witech.

Over the years, it's always amused me how folks not convinced by these screens have spoken against them on the basis that they are 'crappy Korean' screens. They ARE Korean, but that's not the problem. These same people would happily buy from LG or Samsung, because those are'known' brands. Their real problem is that these 'Korean' screens are sold on eBay, rather than more official channels, and by unknown sellers rather than recognised retailers.

So ironically enough, the one thing these monitors share in common and which makes them awesome -a 'Korean' panel.- is the same word used to deride them. It's almost a form of racism, if you ask me

 

[JustCase]

And at certain points in time, the Nixeus Vue, the Potalion, the X-Star, and so on.

They all have either an IPS (by LG) or a PLS (by Samsung) panel, and that's the only real 'Korean' thing they have in common. Some of the monitors are made in China, like the QNIX. The original one (Yamakasi) is made in Korea by Witech.

Over the years, it's always amused me how folks not convinced by these screens have spoken against them on the basis that they are 'crappy Korean' screens. They ARE Korean, but that's not the problem. These same people would happily buy from LG or Samsung, because those are'known' brands. Their real problem is that these 'Korean' screens are sold on eBay, rather than more official channels, and by unknown sellers rather than recognised retailers.

So ironically enough, the one thing these monitors share in common and which makes them awesome -a 'Korean' panel.- is the same word used to deride them. It's almost a form of racism, if you ask me

Yes, I've read some things about this kinds of discussions. I've also heard about an upcoming "korean" AH-VA 1440p panel monitor. I don't know a lot about this panel. I think it has lowest response time than IPS but the quality of the image is near that. In a few words, a mix of TN refresh and response time and IPS quality of colors and image.
I've understood this.

 

[Black Octagon]

No, AHVA is much more like IPS than TN. IPS is LG's technology, AHVA is by AU Optronics and gives very similar performance. You can already buy AHVA-based monitors if you like. It's newer tech than the original IPS panels but a direct competitor (imitation?) of LG's original principles

 

[JustCase]

No, AHVA is much more like IPS than TN. IPS is LG's technology, AHVA is by AU Optronics and gives very similar performance. You can already buy AHVA-based monitors if you like. It's newer tech than the original IPS panels but a direct competitor (imitation?) of LG's original principles

Ok thanks. Of course I misunderstand everything lol. But it's right that it has a lower response time?