Is a 2k monitor worth it?
Posted by ELSRACEITUNA@reddit | buildapc | View on Reddit | 9 comments
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In a couple of days I'll be able to finish my setup with an RX 6800xt which I've seen is farely good for 2k gaming. What I'm wondering is if it's even worth it to buy a 2k monitor or if it's better to buy a 1080p one with better refresh rate?
Naerven@reddit
I used a 1440p monitor with a RX6600 for a couple of years and it was fine. I usually adjusted in game settings to get around a 75fps average. I'm currently using a RX9060XT 16gb and I still adjust settings to get at least a 75fps average though many games are more in the 100-150 fps average.
Hungry_Reception_724@reddit
100% its insanely better to get 1440p over 1080p, high refreshrates, higher quality at larger screen sizes, 27" 1440p will change how you game entirly over 1080p 24"
Ok_Scientist_2762@reddit
I have a 6800xt. I first bought a high refresh 1080. I don't play may twitch games, most of my time is spent on pretty games. I later bought a 4k 60hz display that serves my needs better. What are you using your rig for?
Sajgoniarz@reddit
Depends on the games you play. If you play games with worlds to be seen and felt like Wither, RDR, Cyberpunk then go with 2K.
AlkalineBrush20@reddit
Above 24" it's a must IMO. Most 1440p screens today are also high refresh rate, though they do cost extra. The 6800 XT is good for this resolution, I used to play with a 6700 XT with no issues.
HankHippoppopalous@reddit
Running my junkyard 6800XT at 4K
It’s totally fine. 0 issues
Virtual_Ad5748@reddit
My old 6700xt runs everything we play great at 1440 and 144hz. Your card will be great.
manohar_18@reddit
With a 6800 XT, I’d personally go 1440p. That card is kind of wasted on plain 1080p unless you’re purely chasing ultra-high FPS esports gaming.
The jump from 1080p to 1440p is actually noticeable in:
A good middle ground is usually a 27” 1440p 144Hz monitor. You still get smooth refresh rates and much better visual quality.
Only time I’d pick 1080p instead is if:
Otherwise the 6800 XT is pretty much built for comfortable 1440p gaming.
greggm2000@reddit
If by “2k” you mean 1440p, then yes, it’s worth it. Even low end screens will usually have a decent refresh rate.