want a 144hz monitor

[flippz]

https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?item=N82E16824009909

before I buy this is this a decent monitor?  I have tried to read up on it but get lost in the technical jargon

[yipi]

This is the monitor I have. Its a 2k - 144mhz monitor and its great. Its more expensive but its a great value for 500.00 I really like 2k in Aces High.

https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824236466&cm_re=2k_monitor-_-24-236-466-_-Product

ASUS MG279Q Black 27" IPS 144 Hz 4ms Adaptive-Sync (Free Sync) WQHD LED Gaming Monitor, 2560x1440 (2K),w/ Asus Excusive GamePlus and Flicker Free Technology, Pivot&Height Adjustment, Built-in speaker

Oops almost forgot but the monitor you are looking at is a good deal if you don't need 2k. Its an LCD so it has a faster response but I don't think most people could tell. I like LED monitors they look better to me.

[Bizman]

A word of caution: When you buy a 144 Hz monitor, make sure your video card is up to the task! If you can't get a solid 60 FPS in the game with a 60 Hz monitor, your FPS won't increase. You can test your card by disabling V-sync. If your FPS jump to the 150 level, your card should be up to the task for a 144 Hz monitor.

The 2k version yipi has adds even more load to the video card. It almost doubles the amount of pixels to be drawn compared to a standard 1080p monitor.

[yipi]

I am using a GTX1070 so I can max the setting out. What Video Card do you have Flip ?

[popeye]

Also, note that there are two types of adaptive sync:  G-Sync and FreeSync.  G-Sync works with Nvidia (GTX) video boards and FreeSync works with AMD video boards.

Interesting video explaining Vsync, G-Sync/FreeSync, and FastSync:

https://youtu.be/L07t_mY2LEU

[flippz]

yipi I have a gtx1070 so I should be ok.  I ordered it last night

ty popeye will watch

[Kenne]

You can test your card by disabling V-sync. If your FPS jump to the 150 level, your card should be up to the task for a 144 Hz monitor.

with vsync disabled..my FR is 200+, so im ok?   (gtx1070)

[Bizman]

with vsync disabled..my FR is 200+, so im ok?   (gtx1070)

Yes, the GTX1070 should do fine.

[Gman]

Good buy Flippz, that's a good deal.  That one @1080p or the other one in the thread @1440p will both be excellent.   It doesn't have Gsync (I think), but IMO, it's not as crucial as having a 144hz, or at least 100+hz monitor anyway, and I have had 1/2 dozen different Gsync monitors in the last year and a half.  It's good, for sure, but not the first item on my list for a must have gaming monitor, which is 144 or 165hz, or at the very least 100hz for the larger 34" panels.  That 27" Asus is very similar to the first ROG TN 27" panel I got, also a 1440p unit, and the only big difference is it had Gsync, which again, isn't a huge deal IMO, with AH3 I never noticed that big of a diff with or without Gsync.  Seeing AH3 at 2k @144hz or 165 now is impressive.  The new 27" 4k 144hz Gsyncs from Acer and Asus just got delayed this week until the end of q1 2018, which is a bummer, as I've been waiting a year since they announced them.  The ultimate gaming unit IMO, 4k with 144hz, and also the ultimate price, I'm expecting 1500USD at least, but it'll likely be the last gaming monitor(s) I buy, with VR becoming so prevalent. 

The improvement over 60 is amazing, I picked up the Asus 24" VG248qe 144hz back in 2012 when it first came out, everyone who saw games on it wanted a 144 after that, and every person on this forum who has asked others about it, and bought a high hz gaming monitor hasn't complained afterwards, that's for sure.

1070 should be able to have AH3 on max and run max 144fps @ 1080p, and probably much of the time @ 1440p too.  I see dips to the 120s, and even low 100s in very, very busy areas over smoking bases at low altitude in 1440p w/1080/1080ti/Titan cards and B-E 6800 and 6850 CPUs.  Anything over 100fps IMO is very hard to distinguish from each other, but 60 to 100 is instantly noticeable. 

[flippz]

thanks Gman,
I received the monitor on Aug 10th.  Installed and setup and was flying 45 min later.  Freaking truly amazing with the way I play.  so much smoother and defined when chasing planes.  I was wrong about the card I had, its actually a gtx950.  when I first started playing it was swinging wildly from 30 to 170 fps.  Twinboom helped me fix that, my vsync for the gaming card was in 3d optional mode, I changed it to the ON position and it cleared up for the most part.  In certain planes (larger cabin area planes ie f4u and lancs) I have to turn off post lighting and shadows off as they are killing my fps.  when they are off though I get 144 and it stays there.  its amazing the difference. 

[Bellator]

I think that's a good choice flippz. I've been looking at that one as well.

[flippz]

its a nice monitor.  I have noticed on green names there Is a shadow behind it.  I have not read up on it and maybe able to adjust that out.  other wise it is awesome.  I can dots of aircrafts now from far out. also when planes dive to the deck I don't have to shoot at the icon as much.  still hard to see the planes in the dusk and dark against the ground. 
I still cant believe the difference in the game from 60 to 144 its unbelievable.  and I believe its helped my shooting also