Consider your needs and budget before deciding. If performance isn't up to par, a downgrade might help.
Consider your needs and budget before deciding. If performance isn't up to par, a downgrade might help.
Hello! You're currently using a 27GPX 1440p monitor at 165Hz. You're considering switching to a higher-quality 1080p IPS display because your current setup isn't delivering the performance you need for games like GTA Online and Warzone 2.0. With your powerful hardware—3070 Ti GPU, R5 5600X CPU, and 16GB RAM—downgrading seems reasonable. Your undervolting and overclocking efforts might have helped, but they don't fully compensate for the limitations of a lower refresh rate display. It could be worth upgrading for smoother gameplay and better visuals.
Starting with ultra options in any game is a common error. Ultra usually harms performance more than it improves graphics. It's hard to distinguish ultra from high settings, but using ultra consistently drops my GPU's performance noticeably compared to high settings.
Adjusting settings manually can achieve a great visual without sacrificing much quality. Most of the "nice look" comes from balancing high and medium with textures on ultra, which closely matches the preset while offering better performance. For Codec Optimization (COD), enabling DLSS at Quality or Balanced settings won’t noticeably reduce quality or cause artifacts, and it should actually improve performance. I wouldn’t lower it further at 1440p since the source frame would become too low resolution to handle upscaling properly.
Consider your monitor's condition and whether it matches your PC's performance needs. If it's outdated or underperforming, downgrading might help. Otherwise, check for other issues first.
Adjust your graphics preferences or upgrade your GPU. 1440p at 165Hz works well for games like Warzone—provides enough clarity without the need for extreme resolutions. You’ll notice a noticeable decrease in quality to 1080p unless you reduce the screen size to around 21.5 inches or less (which is a significant drop from the original 27"). A 24-inch display still shows blurrier images at that resolution.
Your PC is in great shape, and you don’t need to lower your monitor either. Just fine-tune your settings in certain games for optimal performance. Also, 60 might be okay for GTA, but 90 seems sufficient for Warzone 2.0 unless there’s a big drop-off. Unless it’s a major issue, both games should work just fine.
I understand others suggest removing settings. Ultra options only make sense if you have extra room, such as with an old game. Without much buffer, lowering to high is better—it usually feels about 95% as good but boosts performance by roughly 30%. Another point I see is your memory overclock on the graphics card. These overclocks are tricky to confirm, since the GPU checks for errors. Unless you proved the OC beats the standard, it could actually slow things down instead of helping.
I wouldn't choose 1080p unless you're mainly playing competitive games and want top frame rates and refresh rates. Also, if you're using ultra settings, you'll likely get the lowest possible FPS in most titles. Personally, I don’t often play at extremely high detail levels because it harms performance and the visual improvements aren't substantial.