Would it be beneficial to invest in a 1440p monitor?
Would it be beneficial to invest in a 1440p monitor?
I’ve recently purchased a new computer and am now debating whether to remain with a 1080p 144Hz monitor or upgrade to a 1440p 144Hz display featuring G-Sync. My current specifications are: GPU – MSI GeForce RTX 2080 DUKE; CPU – i7 9700k with cooling; RAM – 32gb 3200mhz DDR4; Storage – SSD+HDD. While my system should be capable of smoothly running current games at a respectable frame rate on a 1440p display, I’m concerned that within one to two years, I may need to upgrade my hardware simply to sustain a consistent 60+ frames per second at maximum settings with upcoming titles.
My research indicates that the RTX 2080 typically achieves approximately 100 FPS on average when playing current AAA games, though some titles occasionally dip to 80 or even 60 frames per second. This raises concerns about future performance as new games are released. I’m torn between utilizing my PC's full potential with 1080p, yet also wanting to avoid a significant drop in frame rates when transitioning to a 1440p display – a scenario I’d prefer to avoid, both now and in the near future. As I delve deeper into this decision, I’m finding myself increasingly uncertain and would appreciate your guidance. What choice would you make in my situation, and what reasoning behind it would you provide? Thank you for your insights.
In my opinion, since 1440 offers approximately 40% greater resolution than 1080, eventually games requiring significant graphical power will experience noticeable differences at 1440P with your current setup, leading to similar performance challenges for ultra settings at 1080P. Indeed, a 40% increase in pixels is significant; however, with G-Sync enabled and assuming your games maintain a frame rate of 90 FPS at 1440, you'd still see dips below 144 frames per second at 1080P. Considering your advanced, latest-generation hardware and apparent willingness to invest significantly, it seems reasonable to suggest you consider a new display – particularly given your choice of an RTX 2080.
I sincerely appreciate your comments! Previously, my approach was to invest in a system that would provide long-term performance rather than regularly updating individual parts. I’m now concerned, however, that purchasing hardware designed to be exceptionally powerful for extended periods may lead to a much shorter usable lifespan if I move to higher resolutions. Right now, I consistently achieve an average of over 100 frames per second with current games like Hunt Showdown, For Honor, and Monster Hunter World. However, titles such as Kingdom Come Deliverance frequently experience frame rate drops below 60 in demanding scenes. While I recognize that the game's optimization isn’t ideal and AAA games should have significantly better performance, it raises a question about whether I'll need to upgrade much sooner than anticipated. Initially, I envisioned this configuration lasting approximately five years, but that seems increasingly uncertain.
Definitely! Opt for a 1440p WQHD resolution. Your setup is ideal for that. I use the same graphics card (MSI 2080 Duke) and it performs wonderfully.
I run all my games at the maximum graphics settings in widescreen 1440p and utilize Ultra Mode. Specifically, Battlefield 5 War Stories’ single-player campaign using Ray Tracing (without DLSS) maintains a frame rate between 60 and 70 frames per second. Shadow of the Tomb Raider consistently achieves between 90 and 100 fps, while Assassin’s Creed Odyssey averages 60 to 75 fps. Kingdom Come Deliverance runs at approximately 60 to 80 fps, occasionally dipping below that mark in specific instances. Metro Exodus with Ray Tracing at High and settings set to Ultra produces approximately 70 fps. Far Cry 5 averages between 100 and 110 frames per second. Wolfenstein II New Colossus consistently delivers roughly 144 fps. The Witcher 3 maintains around 95 fps. Generally, I do not require any adjustments to achieve these results; however, I modified shadows and shaders in Kingdom Come Deliverance from Ultra to Very High, and in Metro Exodus, I utilize the Ultra settings despite its existence of an Extreme mode which, while offering a performance reduction of 30%, doesn’t yield any noticeable visual enhancements.
I'm concerned that if current games require 60 or 70 frames per second, I anticipate needing to reduce graphical settings or upgrade my hardware within the next year or two simply to keep up with those framerates.
Many games running at 60 or 70 frames per second are largely due to ray tracing technology. Without this feature, frame rates would typically be significantly higher, potentially reaching 100 or more. You can disable ray tracing at any time, but I believe that the games currently utilizing it provide a strong prediction for the performance levels of upcoming titles. Furthermore, significant advancements in gaming performance are unlikely to occur unless a new generation of consoles is released, and that won't happen until late 2019 or early 2020.
Additionally, avoiding a 1440p resolution and thus foregoing a substantially improved visual quality solely out of concern about needing to adjust game settings in the future isn’t a logical approach. It makes little sense to invest in new hardware when one is primarily preoccupied with its potential obsolescence.
For solitary player games, a frame rate of 60 frames per second is perfectly acceptable—even in the mid-50s range, you typically don't notice a significant distinction. However, for online multiplayer shooting games, a rate of over 100 frames per second is generally preferred. Yet, these titles move with such rapid speed that diminishing visual enhancements becomes irrelevant since you’re constantly engaged in combat and lack the opportunity to appreciate finer details.
Absolutely opt for 1440p resolution; your graphics card should comfortably produce high frame rates at maximum settings. If you require even more frames per second, simply reduce the graphical details slightly. 1440p also offers greater longevity in terms of future compatibility.