Is 1080p still worth it for a gaming PC in 2026?

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TixOnDev@reddit

yeah definitely, most of pros are still using this resolution, and i mean it’s still good for most of people

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Fast-Introduction667@reddit

Good enough for me my 5070 runs every game at max settings at or near 180hz. Am looking to get a 1440p oled in the near future

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LordPajac@reddit

In this economy! HELL NO!!! Can't nobody afford FULL HD, go back to 720p!

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FatPoulet@reddit

What do YOU think?

That's all that matters. Do YOU like the visual of 1080? If its good enough for you and you like it, you will save money because it's less demanding on hardware.

Its not like new games will stop being developed on 1080 or stop being compatible, that's not a thing.

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1080p will probably remain relevant for decades more. It's just a sweet spot in visual fidelity and hardware demands. It looks good enough and you can run games at a lot higher FPS using the same hardware.

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tyrion83@reddit

It's not the sweet spot in any way or form , 1440p doss looks much more detailed and runs around the same performance.

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Old_Information_8654@reddit

And yet I don’t own a single 1440p compatible screen and steam hardware surveys show that most people either game on 1080p 1200p or 4K displays

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nru3@reddit

Steam hardware is almost useless. Look at monitors available in stores and what sells. 1440p is king here, steam survey is just the result of people running decade old hardware.

The reality is that 1080p is the budget option. It's fine if that's all you want but people choose 1080p because then need to make sacrifices.

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Old_Information_8654@reddit

(Decade old hardware) my MSI monitor is brand new and I got it for 65 usd and it’s a 1080p 60hz lcd panel sure it may not be great but I’m just glad to have a monitor at all especially since it’s a portable monitor but it supports full size HDMI

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nru3@reddit

And you are exactly the person I described.

1080p is the budget option.

Anyone who thinks otherwise in just on denial.as I said, look at what monitors are actually available and what sells, 1080p does not dominant in sales

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Old_Information_8654@reddit

The thing is I’ve played games on both 1080p and 4K TVs and guess what? I can’t tell the flipping difference chalk it up to my having to wear glasses but I can not tell the difference of 1080p or 4K gaming unless they are side by side so realistically if I was in a performance position with a gaming PC I’d GLADLY take 1080p ultra vs 4K medium there was even a whole Linus tech tip video where everyone in the video said that exact same thing

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nru3@reddit

That sounds like a you issue, maybe get your prescription checked?

There is an absolutely ridiculous difference in the two resolutions.

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Old_Information_8654@reddit

lol that’s not how glasses work bro everyone has slightly different eyesight loss and in my case it’s the ability to see long distances so even when I just get a new prescription I can never distinguish 1080p from 4K I’ve even asked other people that DONT wear glasses and they say the same thing the fact of the matter is most people aren’t videophiles obsessed over a higher number of pixels that’s why I still love to game on my Xbox 360 in all its 30 fps 720p glory

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nru3@reddit

Are you trying to tell me prescriptions don't change over time as your eyes degrade? Maybe you don't understand how glasses work?

I will guarantee most people can tell the difference, it's just you that cannot. Perhaps it's your poor vision or something else but it's not the norm.

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Old_Information_8654@reddit

Bro I literally had my prescription changed for the FIFTH time so far and I still can’t tell the difference that’s why it’s called NEAR SIGHTED meaning unless it’s six inches or less away I can’t see it clearly and that means even with glasses I can’t tell the difference between HDR and non HDR 1080p or 4K or Dolby Vision and non Dolby Vision

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nru3@reddit

So then why are you arguing over this?

Why are you even commenting on this when clearly it's your eyesight that is the issue (no offence).

"I have terrible vision and cannot see six inches in front of me and yeah 4k is no different than 1080p". That's wild.

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Old_Information_8654@reddit

Because many people have glasses globally? Or maybe because 1080p is a great way to play games in ultra settings with a mid range card, or maybe because of the fact most high refresh rate monitors are 1080p only like the 500hz model that came out last year, take your pick man

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nru3@reddit

Wtf are you even rambling on about?

You said there is no difference between 1080p and 4k, that's just flat out wrong.

I said 1080p is not the norm anymore and it's a budget focused resolution.

I'm honestly not sure what you are trying to say? People need glasses so 1080p is all that's needed? Like people with glasses cannot see anything more than that?

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Old_Information_8654@reddit

Exactly and since you failed to comprehend what I said read the second half again because I listed multiple reasons why 1080p monitors are still popular not least of all is COMPETITIVE GAMING try saying to ANY competitive gamers they should play in 4K when nearly ALL high refresh rate monitors above 144hz are ONLY available in 1080p

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nru3@reddit

That was not you argument. You said that people cannot tell the difference between 1080p and 4k, you then go on to say you are blind. Its was a ridiculous argument.

The only argument 1080p has always comes back to competitive gaming. Who cares about the top 0.1% they literally play on garbage settings and resolutions to try and get the slightest of edge, they are not the average gamer.

Now go look at all the ex pro's who now stream, go have a look at what resolution they play on (hint it's not 1080p)

High refresh rate 1440p have been out for years (360htz etc) not sure why you keep saying it like its limited to 1080p.

As I said 1080p is a budget option and has been for years, 1440p+ is objectively superior.

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tyrion83@reddit

I have many screens ranging from 720p up to 4k. I don't think 1080p is suitable for anything unless you live in 3rd world or money is a huge issue.

You can get 1440p screen for like 100$, and a descent mini LED for around 250$.

Even a xx60 GPU can run 1440p fine thanks to tensor cores

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blob8543@reddit

A xx60 GPU will only run 1440p fine with old games or by dropping quality settings in newer ones. If you want to run current games at that resolution comfortably and with decent fps you need to spend at least $300 extra and go for a 5070. Some people don't care enough to spend that kinda of extra money.

Also 1440p is normally only possible with 27+ inch monitors which is a problem for people with small desks. 24 inch QHD monitors exist but only a few models and they're not the best quality.

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Old_Information_8654@reddit

Well here in the United States most people I know either have 720 or 1080p monitors or they have 720 or 1080p TVs I personally have a 1080p 15.6 inch 60hz MSI monitor along with a 13 inch 480p Toshiba CRT TV and my laptop has a 1080p TV and my father has a 1080i Sony trinitron CRT TV along with a 2010 1080p Samsung plasma TV while his laptop has a 900p display

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tyrion83@reddit

At the end of the day if someone is happy with their screen it's all good but 1440p is so cheap nowadays so it's worth to get it if you're buying a new screen. 4k is even better , over 2 times more detail but it's more pricy.

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Old_Information_8654@reddit

In my case I’ve never seen any cheap 1440p monitors but then again I tend to look at the mainstream brands and I don’t have the best timing when it comes to sales but if I do upgrade my monitor when I finish building my first desktop I’ll probably go all in with 4K since I consider 1440p a stop gap more than anything mainly since I’d be using my monitor for movies just as much if not more than gaming so I like higher resolutions when possible

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randomhaus64@reddit

yeah it is, many people don't care about higher res than 1080

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tinocide@reddit

A while back i thought about 1440p bought 9060xt 16gb, but then doubted mainly because i didnt think id get high fps in new games on high-ultra quality and went with fhd monitor, i dont know if im missing out, is 1440 really that better?

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67Matthew@reddit

depends entirely on pixel desnsity, i have a 24” 1080p monitor beside a 1440p 27”. My 1440p monitor has maybe 10-15 more pixels per inch than my 1080p monitor and personally i notice the size difference more than resolution difference (bc there isnt much of one), i never had much of an issue with 1080p. I think other specs like refresh rate, size, panel type, and how deep and accurate all the colors are is more important.

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Errorr404@reddit

as someone with a 24.5" 1440p monitor, 1080p 24" already looks pixelated, 27" 1080p is a mosaic.

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Silent_General_7670@reddit

yep a 22 inch 1080p monitor looks sharper than a 27 1440p one.

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TheWaspinator@reddit

Yeah, most games still support much lower resolutions than 1080. The rise of handheld PCs is likely to keep that the case.

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ankit_saiyan@reddit

Lol what kind of question is that?

It all depends on the budget. Lower resolution budget hardware. If you have never seen gaming on higher resolution then you will always be okay with 1080p.

I used to game at 720p 10 years ago. And then I switched to new 1080p monitor because old one died. I could never switch back to 720p. I was okay with 1080p until I tried a game at 1440p at a gaming event recently this year. Then I started disliking my monitor.

Usually you will be okay if the size, resolution and your viewing distance are in perfect sync... About modern games? They all support resolutions as low as 800x600 as far as I know.

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zexton@reddit

i would rather have a 1440p screen with heavier upscaling, than 1080p,

there are too much aliasing issues with modern games on a 1080p screen, hair, foilage, there are many older games that are easy to run at high resolution, that will just look better on a 1440p,

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Infinite_Pin_9307@reddit

Not to mention, in my expirience, my rig has a 6750XT and i used for a year and a half with a 1080p monitor, and it downed on me "man, i need to turn on upscaling to play modern games in 1080p? I may aswell get a 1440p monitor if i need to turn on this thing."

Bought a 1440p monitor and never going back.

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zexton@reddit

i was using a 1080p screen for 3 months, when my 4k tv was send in for repair,

that 1080p screen was running 1600p dldsr all time, and things where still not remotely close to the 4k, not even when 4k screen had dlss performance or ultra performance,

it was just very blurry on the 1080p screen,

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sheep_duck@reddit

I’m a 1440p user and i really like sitting at that resolution. That being said, if i had to go back to 1080p tomorrow i wouldn’t mind a bit. It’s not that noticeable

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PixelPete27@reddit

I think 1080p still looks great with a good 24-25" monitor, and I'd have absolutely zero issue using one of those even today.

If you want a 27" monitor, that's where I start to lean heavily towards 1440p, but I still think you can find a quality 1080p monitor that looks more than fine on on a 27" panel.

1080p is nice because you save quite a bit on the GPU, that's for sure.

And you're right, 2160p gaming is expensive AF. For both the GPU & and panel.

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Disastrous_Poetry175@reddit

My 1440p OLED has a "just scan" option that delivers precisely the resolution it's being fed. So 1080p has pillar boxing and letterboxing so no upscaling in loved at all. So even if you have issues running 1440p with the frame rates you want, nothing is stopping you from running 1080p

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tyrion83@reddit

1440p is the minimum. 1080p is just not enough detail on screen you will miss a lot.

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noirefield@reddit

I abandoned 1080p like 9 years ago (2017), I think 1440p is the sweet spot in 2026, more pixel at teasonable price while being not as expensive as 4K.

I highly recommend 1440p because even the most high-end gaming gpu (rtx 5090) is still struggling with 4K. The RTX 5090 still can’t even produce any fps number close to my monitor 280hz refresh rate if I turn on max graphic settings.

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Amositey@reddit

I have a 5070 and a 4k TV and still mainly play at 1080 so I can ramp everything else up and still get a locked 60 my TV isn't the most expensive but even with my series X I never noticed much difference between 1080 and 4k

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JayyMuro@reddit

I games on 1080p until last November. I upgraded my pc and monitor and can’t believe I didn’t go 1440p earlier.

Everything is better on it.

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samuelt525@reddit

I dont really notice a difference in gaming. But definitely do when I do work.

If you’re going to be doing homework/wfh then get 1440p otherwise get 1080p and save money.

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goat_token10@reddit

No.

Assuming you want an actual opinion and not the extremely unhelpful "build whatever you want to" line...no, it's not worth building a PC in 2026 for 1080p gaming.

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WhoDrankTheRedRum@reddit

I'm currently using a 27" 1080P 144Hz with a 5070 and it's nice being able to use Nvidia DLAA which keeps resolution native but smooths out jaggies a lot better than other Anti-aliasing methods.

That being said I'm interested in upgrading to an OLED display and I'll most likely be using 1440P at that point.

You can always use DLSS to manage performance when running higher resolutions.

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GamingChairHater420@reddit

The question is do you still want 1080p as an option or not? If you get any monitor larger than 27" and try to play 1080p on it, the image will be too stretched out in my opinion. If you can't decide, 1080p requires beefier CPU's while 1440p relies more on the GPU, so depending on which component you willing to spend more on - go for that one. Just make sure one doesn't bottleneck the other. I'd say if you can afford 12GB GPU and or better then you can afford 1440p

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Naerven@reddit

If you are satisfied with 1080p then it's good enough for you. Honestly don't let other people dictate what you like.

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vitek6@reddit

Why do you ask some random people on internet what is worth for you? Just decide what you want and do it.

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xarenox@reddit

Maybe because he cannot come to a decision..

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vitek6@reddit

That’s not the problem they can solve by asking random people.

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KingHashBrown420@reddit

100% dependant on your budget

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TheSaucyCrumpet@reddit

Think of it this way: 1080p hasn't got any worse as technology has progressed over the years.

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Random5483@reddit

It all comes down to budget. I have no issue with 1080p gaming. I have two gaming PCs (older one and newer one). The newer one is for 4k gaming. The older one is for 1080p gaming. I use the 4k machine most of the time, but use the 1080p machine as well (my partner sometimes plays games and she uses the 4k machine as well).

I think 1080p gaming is still fun. Frankly, the bigger deal for me is FPS. I want at least 60 FPS for most games and a lot more than that for more competitive games. So I would rather play 1080p with less powerful hardware. Is 1440p or 4k better? Absolutely. But it is also a lot more expensive. And cost matters.

What rig do you have today? Does it handle 1080p gaming well enough? Are you able to play all the games you want with good performance at 1080p? Yes? If so, hold off and upgrade when things are less expansive or when you can afford a 1440p build. Alternately, are you games struggling at 1080p? Is your gaming system old and struggling to keep up with the latest games? If so, upgrade now and get a system that will handle 1080p games at high FPS.

The above is what I would do. To me playing games now well is more important than playing games at above 1080p at some future date. 1080p is "good enough" but not ideal. If I can play games at 1080p well now, then I would consider holding off upgrades to save for a beefier system that can run 1440p or higher.

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Skill_Plenty@reddit

I have a 3090 and a 27-inch 1080p monitor. Honestly, with DLSA it looks great, and since that's the resolution, with this setup you can play any game with everything maxed out, including Path Tracing and everything else. What I do most of the time is use Nvidia's DSR factor to upscale to 1440p, and then I use DLSS on quality or balanced settings, and it really improves everything a lot. I don't know if it's at the level of native 1440p, but it's a noticeable improvement if you're using 1080p.

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Sea_Perspective6891@reddit

In my experience it depends on the game & what performance you're trying to target. If you have a good GPU & decent CPU & want to hit near perfect 60 to 120 fps without wanting to be too spendy then 1080p is still good. Some AAA games such as RDR2 can still look pretty good in 1080p but I think I prefer 1440p for simulators like BeamNG & Microsoft Flight Sim.

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Longjumping-Ant-81@reddit

It’s not like these new unoptimized games can even play 4k with a stable frame rate

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Sutlore@reddit

It doesn't matter to me, if I can enjoy the game I am playing. My RTX3080Ti is still doing well with 1080p.

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vMiDNiTEv@reddit

idk much about the 3000 series, but isn’t your card supposed to be really good? like ofc its gonna run well on 1080p xD

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Silent_General_7670@reddit

yeah it's a good 1440p card why are you playing on 1080p

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Alternative_Tank_139@reddit

If you are playing competitive then 1080p is better. Otherwise, in a world with lots of upscaling and frame gen, 1440p is a much better choice.

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Dapper_dan829@reddit

No one ever wonders if mini led panels are worth it... At this point I'm more concerned with contrast and color accuracy. Wth does it matter pixel density if everything is gray washed and looks like crap? I played on a Samsung 32" 1080p 60hz hotel tv for 7yrs, 2600x rx580 8gb. Went to a 27" 1440p 180hz mini led, 5800xt, 5060ti 16gb. Those 2 panels side by side make me sick. I wouldn't have a problem going 1080p, but I'll never go back to anything less than a mini led.

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DependentMight1942@reddit

1080p at 24” is still the standard for gaming in my opinion. Anything better than that is above average. It’s also the same ppi as 1440p at 27”

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Alternative_Tank_139@reddit

It's the same ppi as 1440p at 32 inches, not 27 inches.

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DependentMight1942@reddit

Shoot, my b. What this guy said

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RplusW@reddit

1080p at 24" still has a significantly lower pixel density than 27" 1440p.

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Sumeung-Gai@reddit

Yes absolutely 100%. MOST people game in 1080p still. 99% of pro players play in 1080p or 960p. 144+ fps 1080p ultra on a 24-27 inch ips, miniled or OLED still looks great.

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SamerAgbaria@reddit

It depends what gpu you are going to get, and to be fair you can find decent 1440p monitors with affordable price.

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sputka2737484@reddit

1080 shouldn’t be mentioned for a first build unless you’re 14.

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StingKnight@reddit

ye, u get games like crimson desert, pretty damn difficult to run if u want to have the best quality even on 1080p

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ime1em@reddit

if i don't have a monitor today, i would go minimum 1440p, good middle ground between graphics and performance. then if needed either turn down graphics, use upscaling and/or frame generation for more fps.

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Extreme_Feedback_824@reddit

If your card can play 1440p or if you're going to buy one, is there a 1440p card in your budget or close to it that won't become a 1080p card in the near future? and also factor in the price of 1440p monitor preferably 27" and if that's the case then yeah 1440p is better and it even requires less cpu and more gpu so you can even use a cheaper cpu or midrange one that will live for a long time.

But if you know you're going to upgrade in the near future then get an nvidia 1080p card so it resells better and upgrade to 1440p later

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buzz-63@reddit

Personaly i got into the 1440p hype, but i did not see that much of a gain or a jaw droping expirience on 27" 1440p Now 720p to 1080p was WOW back then..

Thats just me though, ppl swear by it...

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GarfieldTheDog123@reddit

1080p is okay for me

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tibodak@reddit

1080p all day, that’s all i can afford. I have 4k for work lol

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Kryptus@reddit

No

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vMiDNiTEv@reddit

its a hard question imo, bc if you’ve never experienced 1440p then 1080p is fine, but i’ve been on 1440p for 2 years now i couldn’t go back

also idk how expensive a good pc would be to game on with 1440p 180+ fps, bc my pc was like 4100€ (i overpaid by a lot bc of ram and ssd prices😭) but i don’t think what i have is needed for just gaming, i use it for a lot of other stuff too, anyway i do get like 200+ fps on 1440p with everything maxed out, but lets say you are happy with 60fps, then i would for sure go with 1440p bc i think you could build a pc for about 1500-2000 that can perform 1440p 60fps, with settings on max

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CroProMax@reddit

wym is it worth it, you owned 1080p devices, if its up to 24inch size then yes imo

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DrZeroX3@reddit

I stuck with 1440p. Less taxing.

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seanc6441@reddit

1440p because of DLSS/FSR. You can upscale from 1080p if required and it will look crisp.

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miroljubni-rom@reddit

Upscaling is good enough for everyone to play at 1440p imo.

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zenKeyrito@reddit

Personally I’ll never go back to 1080p but it’s all about the budget. If you know you can build a system capable of achieving the desired framerate within your budget then of course go for 1440p. Don’t cheap out on parts just to stay under budget tho

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Towhidabid@reddit

It’s perfectly fine.

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TyranWolf@reddit

Depends on what resolution you want to play at. I still purely play at 1080p because it still looks good to me and I don't need to shell out more money on a GPU than I need to since I'm playing at a lower resolution.

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kai6794@reddit

I care more about 1080p bc I can get higher frame rate

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lmpcpedz@reddit

If you're GPU can handle 1440p and microslop background services hogging resources, then go for it.

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Late-Objective-9218@reddit

If you can get a satisfactory 1080p machine for 500 and 1440p or 4k machine costs 1500, then I think sticking to 1080p brings some solid value

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No-Actuator-6245@reddit

The only thing different for 1440p is the gpu requirement, so the question is what budget do you have for gpu?

While 1440p is worth the upgrade especially if you want a 27” monitor, I would rather 100+ fps at 1080p than 60fps at 1440p. When working within a budget it’s all about where to compromise, a large part of that is based on what you prefer.

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Alternative_Tank_139@reddit

Depends on whether your can tolerate 1080p after seeing 1440p. For me, it looks significantly better, whereas going to 4k from 1440p provided a less significant jump I feel.

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WanderingGenesis@reddit

I still play on 1080p. If anything, depending on your gaming preferences, 1080p is the optimal screen resolution. If youre looking to play hoghly competitive games, maximizing your fps can make a real difference for you. In that regard, building towards a 1080p high refresh rate rig could be very rewarding.

Something like a build with a 7600x3d, 9070xt, 32gb ram, and a 32", 360hz curved monitor with amd freesync could be the way yo go if youre gonna be grinding out in games like marvel rivals, valorant, fortnite, street fighter 6, or tekken 8.

If not, i will admit, even tho i like my rig a lot, my wifes 1440p display at 165hz is gorgeous, especially for more cinematic games like expedition 33.

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PSIwind@reddit

Personally, I'd say as long as its a 24 inch monitor and its comfortable for you, 1080p is perfectly fine. If you want a bigger monitor, you go for 1440p. I find 24 inches to be the most comfortable with how and where I sit at a computer. You also get the added benefit of being able to run games at higher framerates at the same settings as 1440p

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Blue-150@reddit

At 27inches or less 1080p is great, 24 or less ideal

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Animator_Helper@reddit

If it's enough for you, or if you are on a tight budget, then yes - 100%. But if you have the budget or you are ready to spend some more bucks then try 1440p instead

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feldmandenes@reddit

You are the only one probably who's gonna use that pc. If you like how 1080p looks then go with it. If you prefer the sharper 1440p go with it but keep in mind you might need a better graphics card that you have planned.

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Massive_Rooster295@reddit

Pretty sure most people play 1080p still. 1440p if you’re ballin. 4k if you prioritize pixels over fps or if you hate your money!

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Trombone66@reddit

It’s as worth it as it’s always been.

If you play fast paced shooter games where frame rates matter more than picture quality, then 1080p might be the better choice, especially if you can only afford a modest GPU.

Keep in mind that there’s not much benefit from generating frames that exceed the refresh rate of your monitor. Assuming game settings remain the same, you’ll lose 15%-20% of your frame rate going from 1080p to 1440p.

As an example, let’s say your pc can consistently generate 250 frames-per-second (FPS) in the games you play at 1080p. That number would likely drop to ~200 FPS at 1440p. But if the maximum refresh rate of your monitor is, say 180Hz, then you’re not going to be able to see greater than 180 fps anyway. In this example, there’s no benefit in having a 1080p monitor over a 1440p monitor. You might as well get the better picture quality of the 1440p monitor.

On the other hand, let’s say your pc can only generate 120 FPS at 1080p and you have that same monitor with a 180Hz refresh rate. Now if you switch to a 1440p monitor, your frame rate will drop to around 96 FPS. In this example, you’ll notice those 24 missing frames, because you haven’t exceeded your monitor’s refresh rate. In a fast paced first person shooter, those 24 frames might be the difference between killing your enemy or not.

TL;DR If you play single person world building or strategic games where a high frame rate doesn’t matter, then get the highest resolution monitor you can afford. This also applies in fast paced first person shooters, as long as your pc can consistently generate a high enough frame rate at the higher resolution that either exceeds your monitor’s refresh rate or is so high that you can’t see the difference anyway. However, if frame rates matter and your pc is struggling to maintain a frame rate even close to your monitor’s refresh rate, then you might be better off sticking with the lower resolution monitor.

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rmbrumfield78@reddit

Good enough is highly subjective. Does it look good enough to you? Do you really need the higher resolution? Do you want to spend for the higher resolution? I think we've got point of diminishing returns. 1080p still looks awesome, and a lot more hardware can push it. To start going higher you need more expensive monitors and what not. Not long after 4K TV was launched people were talking about 8K and even higher resolutions in the future. Now we've been on 4K for well over a decade, and you really don't see the push for higher resolutions, because, why? It's an area where south of 100 in, it makes no sense. 8K at theater size? Sure. 8K at living room size? That's stupid and unnecessary. If you've got amazing backlighting and good HDR, 4K is about all you'll ever need.

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pimpguice@reddit

I would say 1440p is the sweet spot but if your budget doesn't allow it, you will be completely good at 1080p

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Two-Of-Nine@reddit

Going from 480p to 1080p was a revolutionary leap that offered the human eye true advantages, but it also introduced the issue of how much the human eye can decipher. For some people, going from 1080p to 1440p or 4k really doesn't make a difference and even can introduce some diminishing returns.

1080p is not just cheaper to build against (1440p I guess also), but for some individuals it makes biological sense. There is also a reason why DVDs still succeed and not just because of them being cheap; some people may not even get a benefit going to 1080p.

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RplusW@reddit

It's easy to notice the difference between these resolutions for PC gaming. This is such an old argument and has been debunked countless times.

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HighMagistrateGreef@reddit

Depends on your monitor size and what you do with it. Got a 34 inch wide screen? You'll want something that can do 3k. Got a 24 inch normal one? 1080p is ok.

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ibeerianhamhock@reddit

I mean honestly it's fine. I think 1080p still looks fantastic. You can save money on a monitor gpu etc and game like that. Quality upscale to 1080p you even save a little performance.

Downside is you don't get the same bang for buck in some ways too.

Performance upscale to 4k is almost as fast as 1080p quality upscale and looks way better. You don't save as much on hardware resolution wise as you used to.

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puchi2701@reddit

pc specs? 1440p is very worth it, really

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_TURO_@reddit

1080p ultra wide is about 40% of the way to the same amount of pixels as 1440p.

I play on a nice 30" 1080p monitor and it looks amazing.

Also bought an 1->2 HDMI switcher so I can couch play with a push of a button. Costs about $50 and 10 minutes of your time.

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Powerful-Ad2869@reddit

Why the heck wouldnt it be?

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Choconolait@reddit

I personally do not think it is worth it. However, that does not mean the same applies to you too.

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SAHD292929@reddit

1080p is pretty much still very good for budget builds. The important thing is to match it with a 1080p monitor.

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asharkmadeofsalsa@reddit

I play mouse and keyboard games on a 1080p monitor sitting on my desk, and I play controller games laying back on a 4k tv next to it (most times have to do some upscaling)

works for me

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LoneWolfRHV@reddit

yeah. Might actually be better if youre on a busget. Get a decent 1080p monitor and enjoy the extra fps youll get from using a lower resolution. I just dod that, wouldn't want it any other way

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faisalkl@reddit

I have a 144hz laptop with 1080p and have NEVER played a single hand on it via the built in screen. I'm on a 46" 60fps monitor and I run that at 1080p. Yes I could pixel peep and swap back and forth but it still all looks great and it lowers the gaming requirements as well as initial outlay on the hardware.

So to save money, absolutely!

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Feudal_Poop@reddit

Aim for 1440P unless you have a really tight budget. 1440p is a must if you can afford hardware to support it.

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DoctorYasu@reddit

Yes. And that way your pc will keep up with the time much better.

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TechnoGMNG589@reddit

1440p. Though I do think monitor size plays a big factor.

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Filiggoo_98273@reddit

1080p with DLAA/DLSSQ works wonders. 200% better than Native TAA/FXAA.

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Kirisuto@reddit

I play in 1080p. Works well for me. I have a 180Hz monitor so with 1080 I can get good visuals and benefit from the higher frame rate of keeping the resolution lower than 1440 and 4K. Like you mentioned it also costs less because you can get away with components that are more mid range than you can with 1440. Don’t get me wrong, it’s likely the next step in resolution but the Steam survey still has 1080 as the most popular resolution for a reason.

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begginer_gooner@reddit

Just throwing this out there that the next Xbox will likely have steam and games will likely be optimized for it in 4k. It’s heavily speculated that it’s being designed as a pc for your tv. If I hadn’t built my pc 2 years ago, I would certainly be waiting to see the specs. Nvidia is custom designed a chip for the next Xbox.

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Hotlinedouche@reddit

it is and always will be personal reference.. you can still play with 1080p just fine.. i just enjoy huuuuge screens (widescreen) and 1080p would look like crap there :). id say if you are on a budget go with 1080p! its absolutely fine