Comparing top configurations at 1440p versus high settings at 1080p
Comparing top configurations at 1440p versus high settings at 1080p
I prefer playing at lower resolutions with 1440p. When I got my monitor, it was a GTX 780, and I was running most games at medium settings even on optimized titles like BF4 with ultra enabled. What GPU do you have?
1440p is the best choice, this card handles high settings with FXAA...the results are impressive...FXAA or essentially a low AA setting works great at 1440p...FXAA at 1440p appears clearer than 16xMSAA in 1080p...and it maintains sharpness without blur.
25 inches is definitely a bit tight for 1440p resolution. I strongly suggest going for 27 inches instead. Otherwise, you'll need to rely on a Windows scaler to enlarge text so it's readable—this can be frustrating. The difference is noticeable; 25 inches gives a crisper look but makes test items, icons, and visuals smaller. For tasks like video editing, photo work, 3D modeling, or similar, it can quickly become annoying. Windows scaler doesn't perform well in those areas. If you're mainly browsing the web and playing games, 25 inches might be fine—especially in browsers like Firefox or Chrome. For gaming, it's okay but won't be as impressive as 27 inches because of the smaller display.
I have both 25" and 27" monitors. I've tested 1440p on my R9 390, my older son's GTX 970, and my younger son's R9 390 Look. You wanted some thoughts, but I don't think you'll like them. It looks like a waste of time to argue about them.