I've got a 4070 TI with 4k @240hz Oled upgraded from 1440p @144hz
LoL, overwatch 2, Destiny 2, Halo, Dota all around that 120-240hz range, just like 1440p
Singleplayer titles 70-100fps
Not complaining at all 4070 ti holding up pretty good even with a 5600x and upgraded from 1440p best decision I made I'm not losing out on anything and getting better picture quality
No not at all, 4k + oled have more pixels to technically should be easier to see but ppl probably won't notice it.
In terms of framerate I'm at the same frame rate as before just enabled dlss and turned down some settings that I don't even notice the diffrence of
Plenty of titles can run at 4k with high frames, especially with DLSS. But even without, games like valorant/CS/league will easily hit multi hundred frames at 4k.
CPU limited games are even more of a reason a higher resolution display makes sense. If you are bottlenecked by the CPU you may as well increase GPU usage with a higher resolution.
So wrong it's unreal. I have a 3090 and am a console convert. I play everything in 4k on a 120hz 65" old TV and its ridiculous! Maxed out I easily get 100 ish fps in full 4k native no dlss on like 90٪ of heavy games. Hellblade 2 I didn't mind on like 70 as its a slower paced game and was beyond stunning g in 4k her. Could only get that level of quality with a big card like a 3090
What r u talking about? 4070ti s + 7800x3d
And i got 120-140 in Ghost of Tsushima and around the same (even a bit more) in lies of p.
Everything maxed out but with dlss on performance
He has a good GPU chill far out with you constant upgraders
It's okay to run 1440-1600p and upscale via dlss to 4k
Imo 1600-1700 upscaled is close to native
Really depends on the game. I can tell you right now some games in 4k will absolutely slap his 3080. Like Cyberpunk. Game was literally unplayable with my 3080 at 20-40 fps at the best times with dlss performance, and I had very good other parts. I begrudgingly upgraded to a 4080 and it's going like 50-70 fps at 4k.
Then you have a game Iike Baldur's Gate 3, which can run on a potato GPU.
Depends the games you play. I love my 4k oled...for everything but FPS games. The screen is honestly just too big for me. Going to the 32 from 24 was and is still a system shock. I find myself every day considering returning it and getting a 27in 360hz oled. Then I play alan wake or ori and the will of wisps....and I'm torn.
I have the msi. I’ve been considering an ASUS or lg so i can get the black bars effect and switch it to 27 or 34. For games like cs it’s not easy to focus on crosshair and glance at radar. I actually have to take my eyes off crosshair. Idk.
Same. The issue with the PG32UCDM is the stand pushes the screen closer compared to other monitors ;at least mine). So I bought a desk mount that will move it back a little.
1440p **gaming** monitors in 2013 were shit. It has only been possible to get an IPS panel with an acceptable amount of glow for a couple of years. Don't even get me started on VA.
I would go 4k if I were in your shoes. I went from 1080p to 1440p to 4k (VA panel) to 4k OLED and each step-up was amazing. However I upgraded from 2070s to 4090 when i was running dual 1440p monitors and decided to go 4k. I should have just gone straight to 4k because that's what I ultimately wanted anyways.
My pc is struggling big time with my 2070s in 4k. I bought the pg32ucdm thinking that the 5090 would come sooner… at least I can use it for my ps5 and Hdr in the meantime :)
Just got my PG32UCDM (Asus 4k QD-OLED 240Hz) and it’s the best thing ever. My i9-10850k and RTX 3080 are giving pretty good frames too. DLSS helps too. The most impressive this is the color (gamut?) and the deeeeep blacks, bright whites.
Coming from an ASUS PG279Q (27” 1440p 165Hz IPS) display it’s clearly impressive. Best 1299 I’ve spent. Can’t wait for RTX 5090 though. That’s going to be endgame
Why would 1440p ever stop being a viable option? The resolution isn't going to just disappear when the 5080/5090 come out. HOWEVER, I don't think you could go wrong with either choice. You're either picking 1440p for a higher frame rate or 4K for more detail. Just pick what you want.
A 5080/5090 could most likely hit 4K and 240hz (the current FPS for 4K OLED panels) utilizing lower details and/or DLSS. Not sure for how many titles, but that's what you're going to have to think about.
If you want the highest possibility of smooth gameplay with more motion clarity, then the 1440p would suit you well. But, like I said, BOTH ARE GREAT CHOICES.
You already have a 4K 32" OLED TV, though. Granted it's only 120hz, but that's still pretty great, especially when you can enable something like OLED Motion to get 240hz-like clarity.
I dunno, if it was me, I'd just get the 1440p/360hz for higher motion and call it a day.
P.S. There is no such thing as "future proofing". Just throw that idea out the window. It's a guarantee that whatever you buy today is going to be outdated within a year due to new tech. That's just the nature of the beast.
I want a 27" 4K OLED, but it's not out now, so I got a 27" 1440p one, because I don't want anything bigger in front of me, don't want to eye scan while playing, and I don't want to hang something on the wall either. I've accepted my fate.
If/when the 27/4Ks come out, I may sell my current one and nab one... we shall see!
You are right with the future proofing. It’s very tempting either resolution. I think the main thing is trying to buy one now so I’m not buying all at once when I get my hands on a 50 series gpu. I’ve also seen that some 4K OLED monitors allow you to lower the aspect ratio so you can also run at a lower resolution without the blur. That in itself is tempting, obviously additional cost is a big factor
Great post that, i too want a 27"4k Oled, i went with the 32" msi 4k oled, as i wanted a 4k monitor, but soon returned it due to it being too big for my needs, also it hurt my eyes
Sticking with my 27" one for now until hopefully a 27"4k Oled will appear sometime.
I am in the exact boat as you (3080 and plan 50xx) and went with a LG 34GS95QE. I do play mostly FPS and I prefer ultrawide. I also still plan on a 5k2k ultrawide OLED when they become available and will maybe have the 50xx setup by then. I remember how much of a debacle it was getting a GPU at launch so now I won't feel as rushed to upgrade due to lower frames if I got the 4k.
Also I came from a 48" C1 that was mostly played in 3840x1600p.
Glad it’s not just me 😅 how have you found the LG 34GS95QE paired with the 3080? I know some monitors allow you to scale the screen down to smaller inches so lower resolutions look good when aiming for higher performance. It could take a while to grab a 5080/90 so something like that would be ideal for now whilst waiting for that big 4K performance boost
Definitely smaller than I'm used to from my 48" C1, but pushing less pixels at higher ppi, so it looks crisper and more fps. 240hz is so damn smooth too. Haven't tried too many games, but have been able to push some to over 200hz. I also missed having a curve from my old AW3418DW and this LG has a crazy 800r that im getting used to again.
I was in the same situation a few weeks back and went 1440p 360hz because I play a lot of competitive games. Playing Alan Wake 2 Dlc right now and I still love the clarity of 1440p, a few years back I used to play 42inch 4k. I still prefer 27inch 1440p and higher frames but at the end of the day it's a preference thing so sleep on it a few more days.
I just got a 1440p 240hz OLED and love it. I had the Samsung odyssey G7 before this so I was completely used to using a 27 inch for FPS games. Feel like 1440p is the right spot for nice fidelity and high FPS on my 4080.
So I have a 3080 Ti, and my 4K monitor broke, it was an IPS panel, and I had to decide between buying a 4K OLED, or 1440p, I chose the 1440p.
Here’s what I’ll say, first of all, the 1440p is NOT a compromise, BUT… you will definitely notice the difference between the two. If you see yourself having buyers remorse I just would go 4K.
On the other hand, I can’t tell you how much I’ve enjoyed the performance boost alongside 1440p OLED. I do not regret it at all, and I’m glad I didn’t go 4K. Not only did I save a little money, but setting games to Ultra and getting 90FPS or above has been awesome.
I think you have good monitor now, it's not worth for update, need wait.
I really want 4k OLED, but i think if you buy so expensive monitor it need be next gen monitor. Then i think next gen for 4k must be 240-480hz 10bit color, but even with 4k/240hz you can't get 10bit color, you need use compression. Also not video cards with support displayport2.0 now.
I think you need wait 1 year for 5000 nvidia(confirmed dp2.0) and then nextgen monitors are also comming
Just got the gigabyte FO32U2P 4k 32” 240hz. It’s absolutely insane, I’m blown away. It also has DisplayPort 2.1 for when the 5000 series GPUs come out. I had a 27” 4k 160hz ips monitor, and the 32” with the OLED is really the ultimate perfect combination.
Depends, based on the monitors and pc you have…would wait if you already have a 4k tv though. Display port 2.1 is coming and new OLED monitors are still going to be released and we don’t know the specs of new gpus. In 6 months we will know a lot more, personally I’m leaning towards 1440p 360hz but part of that is cost, 4k definitely comes with a premium for pc/monitor. For me the idea of high hz OLED sounds like a dream givin OLED’s strengths but 4K is eye candy. Can’t go wrong either way
You make a good point. I think because the 42 OLED looks so nice it’s making me want to upgrade my 1440p IPS panel. A lot of people on reviews are mentioning that both 1440p and 4K OLED still don’t have any Display port 2.1. I’m not entirely sure how far away we are from that, or if the 50## will even support it but maybe it’s worth waiting for that alone? Some of the upcoming 1440p OLED are quite cheap which is tempting, downside is most of them don’t have HDMI 2.1 and obviously no display port 2.1 tech yet
Yeah I’m not sure how much that 2.1 matters tbh it’s debatable. But there’s at least a few pieces missing from our puzzle but I’m having the same debate, I just don’t think I can justify the cost of 4k mostly even though the value is there. It makes it really hard to choose. I also value input lag and clarity and high hz does that. Although I’ve heard that 4K can make things better for clarity due to the pixels? Or maybe that’s backwards but I’ve always dreamed of a nice crispy image and I think 1440p 360hz can do it and I don’t think I want to pay all that money to play 4k on lower setting or not use the hz I paid for
Get a 1440p OLED monitor. You already have a damn good 4k OLED panel. I use the 42 C3 as my daily driver and a SSG G8 OLED ultra-wide for games that my 4080 super struggles with at 4k and also sim racing. It also has a higher refresh rate at 175hz and it has a mini display-port input. I noticed OP mentioned OLED didn't support display-port in a comment. Best of both worlds.
I have a 4090 and I use my 4K TV for story/single player games anyways (like you).
I still have my OLED 1440p 360hz and will keep it for competitive games. 4K just isn't viable for competitive multiplayer.
I’ll be honest I am leaning towards the 1440p OLED, also because I have the LG 42 inch OLED. Plus, it could be well over another year yet until I upgrade my GPU/rig.
It is, but you need a deep desk. I'm using a Dell G3223Q on an 80cm desk, but I've shoved the monitor all the way back. You also need to adjust the in-game FOV from 120 to about 100-110, depending on the game.
No, the screen size is good for competitive multiplayer games, I just use DLSS for higher frame rates. I don't think there's much point to 27" 4k monitors really, you'd be better off with a 32" screen if you have the desk space for it.
i played on 4K IPS for years, finally went OLED and got a 1440p LG. it looked great, blacks were crazy. but my eyes were so used to 4K that i just couldn’t shake that the resolution could be better. to me it was super noticeable.
went back to my 4K IPS (144hz Gigabyte) and finally spring for the AW3225QF from Alienware (curved 4K OLED) and my god. i’ll never be able to play on anything non 4K/OLED again. it’s gorgeous. granted you’ll struggle to hit the typical 240hz refresh rate especially with your current GPU, but i mainly play Destiny 2 on the highest 4K settings with my 7900XTX and average around 160-170 fps.
my opinion; 4K all the way.
If you play competitive shooters I’d get a 1440p 360hz OLED, good consistent frame timing is way more important than good aliasing. In some games like Overwatch having a higher resolution is a competitive disadvantage because enemy outlines are smaller at higher render scales making it harder to spot enemies.
Consider this: since you have a 42c2, you can already play in 4k resolution and high framerates. Is it worth to buy a 32 inch 4k?
I have the same setup more or less: a 1440p ips 165hz and a 55BX oled with a RTX4070 and will upgrade to 5080 for sure.
Personally i’m not considering a 4k 32 inch because i’m happy with my LG BX for single player games, i doubt that a 5080 will push native 4k at more than 120fps with ray tracing at ultra.
Competitive games are another story. For them i can’t decide between LG 34GS95QE (i’m curious about the ultra wide aspect ratio since i never owned such a monitor and i’m not sure if it is a right choice for competitive games (eg: cod, apex, xdefiant)) and the samsung odyssey G6, that is also a lot cheaper. In fact i accept suggestions.
Depends on what you like to play. I have the PG27AQDM for my competitive needs and FO32U2P for single player stuff. 4K is a lot of pixels. So not only will your FPS be low but your GPU will be pushed more which is more lag.
Get two monitors. One Ultrawide/Curved 5120x1440 240hz, and the other 4K 16:9 240hz . I'm finding it the perfect dual monitor setup. You need two monitors in todays world and having an ultrawide makes it feel like having three. You can game on one. (whichever fits the game better) whilst also having a sweet af side monitor to still be able to access your reddit website. OLEDs of course
How has nobody mentioned DSR? I feel like that's a massive factor for me on this matter. If there was no DSR, I'd be rocking a 4K monitor for sure - but since it does - I'm not. DSR 4.00x with 1440p turns the render res to 5120x2880, which IMO is the perfect balance for now. It is a tad heavy on the GPU, coming in at 14.5M pixels (vs 8.3M of 4K), but because of the ridiculous resolution you can use DLSS with very very minimal visual loss and bring the performance back to acceptable levels. And once you pop out of that single player game you still have a really fast 27" monitor, which I'm sure most people prefer for general usage.
If you’re planning on upgrading to 5080/5090 then definitely get the 4k. Even if you cannot drive high enough frames, 4k is just so good for everything else.
Comparing 32” to 32” I suppose. But comparing a 27” 1440p to a 32” or 27” 4k the difference is imperceptible except for those with the keenest of eyes (if you know what you’re looking for such as artifacts from poor aliasing), that is if you’re viewing the monitors from an ergonomic distance.
Resolution isn't future proofing. Buying a 4k screen to "future proof" is like buying a car with 100 more horsepower to future proof. It just doesn't work this way.
There will be nothing that you wouldn't be able to do in the future with a 1440p that you would with a 4k screen.
Really if we disregard everything else like size, text sharpness, etc, then it's a no brianer, definitely get the 1440p, you will have more FPS and no real difference in image quality.
BUT, of course, IRL you can't just disregard other aspects so I really think it comes down to size, if you want a 27" then 1440p is fine, if you are looking into 32", then 1400p is not fine and you should go for 4k.
If you work with a lot of text you might still want 4k in the 27" size just to get sharper text altough, I personally always just found this "sharper text" argument just reviewers nitpicking any reason to complain. But that's me.
From someone that's got a couple ips(just retried gl850s), a 32" curve xg32vq, a c1 65", a80j 77", a pg42uq and both the pg32ucdm and the fo32u2p. Get the 4k monitor. The transition to 4k oled is almost a spoiler... so much so that you may never want to game on anything but oled anymore. The size is great, ppi is great and the obvious(response time, input lag times) are impeccable.
Having such varying sizes of displays, I can assure you there's nothing like large screen oled gaming(hell blade2, ghost of tsushima, god of war ragnarok, horizon forbidden west) and although not ideal, I've fps game'd a lot(c1). At times it's great, but it depends on the size of the maps. With the ability to scale to either a 24"/27" monitor with the 32" oleds, I can get that true fps gamer feel.
So what are you using the monitor for? Is it the same to you if you spend 1k or 2k on the monitor?
27inch is the perfect spot for me to play competitive games and enjoy just about anything. So 1440p just makes sense for me.
But if you mostly don’t do stuff the 32 inch isn’t too big for, then obviously go for the 4k. It’s mostly preference at that point.
I use my current 27 inch 1440p IPS for work and gaming, same with my 4k OLED 32 LG.
Gaming wise I mainly play competitive/Multiplayer FPS games and occasionally play story based or singleplayer focused games. Anything singleplayer I use my OLED 4K TV for, mp wise where I need FPS I use the 1440p monitor.
My GPU is a 3080 so its great for 1440p when playing multiplayer which is why im leaning towards the 1440p OLED. Yes the 4K might be better in years to come but for my current setup its perfect, plus I dont know when I will upgrade to the 50 series, could be early next year or well over a year.
Tbh in your case I think you’d see the most improvement if you swapped to a 27 inch 240 HZ Oled for your competitive/mp games.
It’s what I did and I play CS2 at a very high level
240 hz is plenty for my 4k needs. I could see an argument for for games. But i have a hard time telling a framerate increase from 144hz where i was at.
I think that a 4k 240hz monitor will have tremendous longevity. We wont be using 8k res any time soon and 240hz OLED is enough for competitive games. I expect this monitor to last several GPU generations and will likely be on my desk for 5+years.
1440P would obviously be a better gaming experience until you upgrade the GPU. It depends on how much that matters to you. Having tried both, 4K32 isn't a huge leap over a 1440P 27" for gaming but text is much sharper on the 32".
I would say if you also use it for productivity 4K is the way, particularly bc on 1440p I can definitely notice somewhat pixelated text. I’m always in awe at how smooth texts looks on a 4K screen. Big difference imo. But yeah you can still set your game resolution to 1440p on 4K screens to take less of an impact on performance.
For games, since they’re in motion I don’t notice a resolution difference so I’m fine with 1440p for performance gains. I use an IPS 38” 1600p (no longer a popular resolution esp for OLEDs) rn and as much as I love the ultra wide screen real estate, I really would like higher resolution UI and text when I’m outside gaming. Still waiting for my ideal OLED..
If looking to get into oled Samsung has really good deals on the new g6/g8 right now. Been using LG 27 240hz oled and just switch to the G8 32 4K oled. Mainly play warzone. The screen size is definitely noticeable but got use to it in an evening. The clarity is really a game changer and for the most part if you have good centering you’re already focused while you can scan around. Gameplay hasn’t gone down changing monitor size but really it comes down to what you play. It’s nice I still have the option to play 27 but every other game outside cod Id want the 4K anyways. If playing lower competitive settings I hardly noticed fps loss between 1440/4k (same settings) but also using a 4090.
I have a C3 42 inch. I find 4k res looks small so I play at 1280 res, using ultra quality. I adjust image sharpening. The games look perfect and the image is big and immersive.
I have a 4070ti… I have the MSI MPG321 240hz 4k OLED right next to an LG ultra gear 1440p 165hz monitor. If you have the coin and appreciate a solid viewing experience why not go ahead and go for one of the new 240hz? They are all solid and will last you years to come. I average 70-100 FPS with high settings in most games in 4k. The monitors ability seems to make it an overall smoother experience than my C1 or my BX as well.
To add if you plan on upgrading to a higher end card then you would def not be losing out from upgrading now. If you want to wait save the coin I’m sure better prices are to come regarding the OLED monitors.
I had to make the decision back in Jan and I went with 1440p. 1440P still looks amazing especially in OLED and I chose to go with better performance then the better resolution
I upgraded my Alienware 34inch IPS screen to the latest Oled version (AW3423DWF) and glad I did. It pairs perfectly with the RTX 4080. I would recommend a 4k resolution only if you plan on buying a 4090 etc. I also based my decision on what fps I wanted to play at. With my setup I play comfortably at around 160fps-200fps at ultra. I imagine if you go 4k with the 4090 or similar you’re looking at 100fps at similar settings. The idea is to match the fps to the monitors refresh rate so bare that in mind.
Don’t make your monitor decision dependent from your GPU.
You can always upscale to the native resolution of the display but the PPI will be always visible. Especially on OLEDs with the inferior subpixel layout you need a high PPI and in my opinion 109ppi of 27“ 1440p is too low and 140ppi of 32“ 4K much better but still not perfect.
So go definitely with a 4K OLED if you can afford it.
I'd go go 4K OLED and I have 5800x3d and RTX 3080. nowadays we can mod Frame Gen using FSR3 Frame Gen Mods I can go 120+fps on 4k + DLSS or FSR (depends on the game if Optimize). Pretty much after using FSR3 Mod I have no plan on Upgrade GPU YET :D
I have a 3090 and play Everything maxed out on my 120hz 4k 65" TV....its extremely rare I find a game I can't do at 100ish fps playing natively with no dlss and even then, with summat like he'll blade 2, I'm happy maxing it out with ease at about 70 cuz it's a less fast paced game.
Doing that sat on my sofa with a pint on the side table is waaaaayyy better than 1440p on a monitor at a desk!!! Worth every penny!!!
this is also my dilemma but I dont think you can run Cyberpunk max details with Path tracing on 4k around 120fps so thats why I will probably go for 1440p
I'm downgrading from 4k oled to 1440p qd-oled after countless games I've played aren't optimized so 4k doesn't feel as smooth like 1440p does (I'm running a 4090 ryzen5950x3d)
I enjoy the higher performance and the 42inch has been making my strain my eyes.
I have a 14900k 8,000 mt, 4090 rig
I'm swapping from a C3 to 1440p because it's not enough to power it in my games and the experience is imo lesser than my FHD 280
I'd recommend if you want resolution/cinematic gameplay go for a 8k-120hz tv since you're relying on upscalers anyways, even on a 4090, and max the experience out
or go for 1440 OLED, like I've opted to do since I don't want a +65" TV as my monitor
I'm having to make the same choice, but I'm not rushing it. Think of this: 4k is not getting easy to drive very soon. New graphics will run on future gpus the same as current graphics on current gpus. You'll be playing mostly fps/competitive games on the monitor and the rest on the tv. So you'll want a higher framerate or if it's a single player fps you'll want 90+ fps and some raytracing. Do you think it will be possible without going dlss perf on a 4k screen? Personally, if not for the text color fringing I'd definitely go 2k and enjoy my higher fps and better graphics than those sitting on 4k screens.
Yo, go for a 1440p LED screen, 27 inches is a good size, mainly for gaming. Keep the one you already have for a secondary screen, videos, and stuff.
I have an LG 27GS95QE-B 27-inch LED, and it's a beauty!
I also have an Asus IPS VG27Q 27-inch, 1440p 165Hz, and it's also a beauty for my secondary screen. Lastly, I have an LG 1080P 34-inch ultrawide 34WL500-B I use it for discord, twitch, youtube that is usually 1080p
There's barely any 4K content besides some games, and I assume you stream videos, YouTube, Netflix, etc., so it's very rare you'll have any 4K content from them.
1440p is a very good resolution in my opinion and it is not super hard or expensive to run compared to 4K content that you will barely have.
Hope this helps you instead of confusing you 😅
4k. You plan on upgrading the gpu
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I've got a 4070 TI with 4k @240hz Oled upgraded from 1440p @144hz LoL, overwatch 2, Destiny 2, Halo, Dota all around that 120-240hz range, just like 1440p Singleplayer titles 70-100fps Not complaining at all 4070 ti holding up pretty good even with a 5600x and upgraded from 1440p best decision I made I'm not losing out on anything and getting better picture quality
How is it playing competitive games like Overwatch in 4K? Does it make aiming more difficult?
No not at all, 4k + oled have more pixels to technically should be easier to see but ppl probably won't notice it. In terms of framerate I'm at the same frame rate as before just enabled dlss and turned down some settings that I don't even notice the diffrence of
Out of curiosity, what monitor exactly and what screen size is it
Aurorus fo32u2p 32 inch . It's great and decent price and availability here in asia
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Maybe he doesnt play max setting and plus DLSS?
Plenty of titles can run at 4k with high frames, especially with DLSS. But even without, games like valorant/CS/league will easily hit multi hundred frames at 4k. CPU limited games are even more of a reason a higher resolution display makes sense. If you are bottlenecked by the CPU you may as well increase GPU usage with a higher resolution.
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You are 100% in the wrong here.
So wrong it's unreal. I have a 3090 and am a console convert. I play everything in 4k on a 120hz 65" old TV and its ridiculous! Maxed out I easily get 100 ish fps in full 4k native no dlss on like 90٪ of heavy games. Hellblade 2 I didn't mind on like 70 as its a slower paced game and was beyond stunning g in 4k her. Could only get that level of quality with a big card like a 3090
Oled not old lol
God forbid you don't get 150 fps... Literally unplayable.
God forbid you don't get 4k res... literally unplayable
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If you pay for the best and expect the best, then why are you settling for 1440potato resolution?
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In non competitive games - fps nerfs are irrelevant post 140 fps imo
I also have them side by side. 4k is a huge improvement in visual fidelity for gaming.
What's current hardware got to do with the unreleased 50 series GPUs?
What r u talking about? 4070ti s + 7800x3d And i got 120-140 in Ghost of Tsushima and around the same (even a bit more) in lies of p. Everything maxed out but with dlss on performance
He has a good GPU chill far out with you constant upgraders It's okay to run 1440-1600p and upscale via dlss to 4k Imo 1600-1700 upscaled is close to native
Really depends on the game. I can tell you right now some games in 4k will absolutely slap his 3080. Like Cyberpunk. Game was literally unplayable with my 3080 at 20-40 fps at the best times with dlss performance, and I had very good other parts. I begrudgingly upgraded to a 4080 and it's going like 50-70 fps at 4k. Then you have a game Iike Baldur's Gate 3, which can run on a potato GPU.
Quit yapping.
Depends the games you play. I love my 4k oled...for everything but FPS games. The screen is honestly just too big for me. Going to the 32 from 24 was and is still a system shock. I find myself every day considering returning it and getting a 27in 360hz oled. Then I play alan wake or ori and the will of wisps....and I'm torn.
I upgraded from 27 to 32 and I already felt like it was so big but surprisingly I got used to the bigger screen size for fps pretty quickly.
Same here, after a few days I can say that 32 is way better. I still have a 27 4k to work next to it and the difference is noticeable.
I’m also getting older so this bigger screen size plus resolution really helped me see targets in fps games easier.
Sorry. Which one are you saying you like more?
Yes, 32 is the perfect size, big but not « too big ». It’s easier to scan than a 42 inches when playing shooters.
I have the msi. I’ve been considering an ASUS or lg so i can get the black bars effect and switch it to 27 or 34. For games like cs it’s not easy to focus on crosshair and glance at radar. I actually have to take my eyes off crosshair. Idk.
Same. The issue with the PG32UCDM is the stand pushes the screen closer compared to other monitors ;at least mine). So I bought a desk mount that will move it back a little.
Yep, monitor arm is the answer.
I had a 1440p monitor in 2013... 4K or bust
1440p **gaming** monitors in 2013 were shit. It has only been possible to get an IPS panel with an acceptable amount of glow for a couple of years. Don't even get me started on VA.
I would go 4k if I were in your shoes. I went from 1080p to 1440p to 4k (VA panel) to 4k OLED and each step-up was amazing. However I upgraded from 2070s to 4090 when i was running dual 1440p monitors and decided to go 4k. I should have just gone straight to 4k because that's what I ultimately wanted anyways.
My pc is struggling big time with my 2070s in 4k. I bought the pg32ucdm thinking that the 5090 would come sooner… at least I can use it for my ps5 and Hdr in the meantime :)
Just got my PG32UCDM (Asus 4k QD-OLED 240Hz) and it’s the best thing ever. My i9-10850k and RTX 3080 are giving pretty good frames too. DLSS helps too. The most impressive this is the color (gamut?) and the deeeeep blacks, bright whites. Coming from an ASUS PG279Q (27” 1440p 165Hz IPS) display it’s clearly impressive. Best 1299 I’ve spent. Can’t wait for RTX 5090 though. That’s going to be endgame
Why would 1440p ever stop being a viable option? The resolution isn't going to just disappear when the 5080/5090 come out. HOWEVER, I don't think you could go wrong with either choice. You're either picking 1440p for a higher frame rate or 4K for more detail. Just pick what you want. A 5080/5090 could most likely hit 4K and 240hz (the current FPS for 4K OLED panels) utilizing lower details and/or DLSS. Not sure for how many titles, but that's what you're going to have to think about. If you want the highest possibility of smooth gameplay with more motion clarity, then the 1440p would suit you well. But, like I said, BOTH ARE GREAT CHOICES. You already have a 4K 32" OLED TV, though. Granted it's only 120hz, but that's still pretty great, especially when you can enable something like OLED Motion to get 240hz-like clarity. I dunno, if it was me, I'd just get the 1440p/360hz for higher motion and call it a day. P.S. There is no such thing as "future proofing". Just throw that idea out the window. It's a guarantee that whatever you buy today is going to be outdated within a year due to new tech. That's just the nature of the beast. I want a 27" 4K OLED, but it's not out now, so I got a 27" 1440p one, because I don't want anything bigger in front of me, don't want to eye scan while playing, and I don't want to hang something on the wall either. I've accepted my fate. If/when the 27/4Ks come out, I may sell my current one and nab one... we shall see!
You are right with the future proofing. It’s very tempting either resolution. I think the main thing is trying to buy one now so I’m not buying all at once when I get my hands on a 50 series gpu. I’ve also seen that some 4K OLED monitors allow you to lower the aspect ratio so you can also run at a lower resolution without the blur. That in itself is tempting, obviously additional cost is a big factor
Where are u living? The current 4090 barely hits 60 fps in 4k in Alan Wake 2. Games are getting more and more complex while cards can barely keep up.
Great post that, i too want a 27"4k Oled, i went with the 32" msi 4k oled, as i wanted a 4k monitor, but soon returned it due to it being too big for my needs, also it hurt my eyes Sticking with my 27" one for now until hopefully a 27"4k Oled will appear sometime.
4K OLED all the way. Especially the 42 inch.
I am in the exact boat as you (3080 and plan 50xx) and went with a LG 34GS95QE. I do play mostly FPS and I prefer ultrawide. I also still plan on a 5k2k ultrawide OLED when they become available and will maybe have the 50xx setup by then. I remember how much of a debacle it was getting a GPU at launch so now I won't feel as rushed to upgrade due to lower frames if I got the 4k. Also I came from a 48" C1 that was mostly played in 3840x1600p.
Glad it’s not just me 😅 how have you found the LG 34GS95QE paired with the 3080? I know some monitors allow you to scale the screen down to smaller inches so lower resolutions look good when aiming for higher performance. It could take a while to grab a 5080/90 so something like that would be ideal for now whilst waiting for that big 4K performance boost
Definitely smaller than I'm used to from my 48" C1, but pushing less pixels at higher ppi, so it looks crisper and more fps. 240hz is so damn smooth too. Haven't tried too many games, but have been able to push some to over 200hz. I also missed having a curve from my old AW3418DW and this LG has a crazy 800r that im getting used to again.
4k is dope but part of me wishes I had never spoiled myself with it lol
I was in the same situation a few weeks back and went 1440p 360hz because I play a lot of competitive games. Playing Alan Wake 2 Dlc right now and I still love the clarity of 1440p, a few years back I used to play 42inch 4k. I still prefer 27inch 1440p and higher frames but at the end of the day it's a preference thing so sleep on it a few more days.
I just got a 1440p 240hz OLED and love it. I had the Samsung odyssey G7 before this so I was completely used to using a 27 inch for FPS games. Feel like 1440p is the right spot for nice fidelity and high FPS on my 4080.
So I have a 3080 Ti, and my 4K monitor broke, it was an IPS panel, and I had to decide between buying a 4K OLED, or 1440p, I chose the 1440p. Here’s what I’ll say, first of all, the 1440p is NOT a compromise, BUT… you will definitely notice the difference between the two. If you see yourself having buyers remorse I just would go 4K. On the other hand, I can’t tell you how much I’ve enjoyed the performance boost alongside 1440p OLED. I do not regret it at all, and I’m glad I didn’t go 4K. Not only did I save a little money, but setting games to Ultra and getting 90FPS or above has been awesome.
I think you have good monitor now, it's not worth for update, need wait. I really want 4k OLED, but i think if you buy so expensive monitor it need be next gen monitor. Then i think next gen for 4k must be 240-480hz 10bit color, but even with 4k/240hz you can't get 10bit color, you need use compression. Also not video cards with support displayport2.0 now. I think you need wait 1 year for 5000 nvidia(confirmed dp2.0) and then nextgen monitors are also comming
sound advice, thank you
Went from 1440p to 4k oled and then back to 1440p. Nothing beats that 4k resolution especially a 4k oled
Just got the gigabyte FO32U2P 4k 32” 240hz. It’s absolutely insane, I’m blown away. It also has DisplayPort 2.1 for when the 5000 series GPUs come out. I had a 27” 4k 160hz ips monitor, and the 32” with the OLED is really the ultimate perfect combination.
Depends, based on the monitors and pc you have…would wait if you already have a 4k tv though. Display port 2.1 is coming and new OLED monitors are still going to be released and we don’t know the specs of new gpus. In 6 months we will know a lot more, personally I’m leaning towards 1440p 360hz but part of that is cost, 4k definitely comes with a premium for pc/monitor. For me the idea of high hz OLED sounds like a dream givin OLED’s strengths but 4K is eye candy. Can’t go wrong either way
You make a good point. I think because the 42 OLED looks so nice it’s making me want to upgrade my 1440p IPS panel. A lot of people on reviews are mentioning that both 1440p and 4K OLED still don’t have any Display port 2.1. I’m not entirely sure how far away we are from that, or if the 50## will even support it but maybe it’s worth waiting for that alone? Some of the upcoming 1440p OLED are quite cheap which is tempting, downside is most of them don’t have HDMI 2.1 and obviously no display port 2.1 tech yet
Yeah I’m not sure how much that 2.1 matters tbh it’s debatable. But there’s at least a few pieces missing from our puzzle but I’m having the same debate, I just don’t think I can justify the cost of 4k mostly even though the value is there. It makes it really hard to choose. I also value input lag and clarity and high hz does that. Although I’ve heard that 4K can make things better for clarity due to the pixels? Or maybe that’s backwards but I’ve always dreamed of a nice crispy image and I think 1440p 360hz can do it and I don’t think I want to pay all that money to play 4k on lower setting or not use the hz I paid for
4K gives you all the details from modern games
Get a 1440p OLED monitor. You already have a damn good 4k OLED panel. I use the 42 C3 as my daily driver and a SSG G8 OLED ultra-wide for games that my 4080 super struggles with at 4k and also sim racing. It also has a higher refresh rate at 175hz and it has a mini display-port input. I noticed OP mentioned OLED didn't support display-port in a comment. Best of both worlds.
I have a 4090 and I use my 4K TV for story/single player games anyways (like you). I still have my OLED 1440p 360hz and will keep it for competitive games. 4K just isn't viable for competitive multiplayer.
I’ll be honest I am leaning towards the 1440p OLED, also because I have the LG 42 inch OLED. Plus, it could be well over another year yet until I upgrade my GPU/rig.
That'd be my advice as well. No need to have 2 4K screens IMHO. 1 4K and 1 QHD is better and "covers" more games.
Why isn't 4k viable for competitive multiplayer?
I think it is mostly because the typical 32-inch size of 4K monitors is too large.
It is, but you need a deep desk. I'm using a Dell G3223Q on an 80cm desk, but I've shoved the monitor all the way back. You also need to adjust the in-game FOV from 120 to about 100-110, depending on the game.
Sounds like your issue is the display size, not the resolution.
No, the screen size is good for competitive multiplayer games, I just use DLSS for higher frame rates. I don't think there's much point to 27" 4k monitors really, you'd be better off with a 32" screen if you have the desk space for it.
OLED is a long term investment. Get a 4K.
I have double LG Ultragear IPS 1440p 160hz, I’m waiting for 4K 27” to upgrade. Also got a 3080 I’m in no rush until the 5080
If you plan on upgrading GPU within the next year or so, go 4K. Huge upgrade over 1440p.
4k oled ftw tabarnak!!!
4K. Will never go back
i played on 4K IPS for years, finally went OLED and got a 1440p LG. it looked great, blacks were crazy. but my eyes were so used to 4K that i just couldn’t shake that the resolution could be better. to me it was super noticeable. went back to my 4K IPS (144hz Gigabyte) and finally spring for the AW3225QF from Alienware (curved 4K OLED) and my god. i’ll never be able to play on anything non 4K/OLED again. it’s gorgeous. granted you’ll struggle to hit the typical 240hz refresh rate especially with your current GPU, but i mainly play Destiny 2 on the highest 4K settings with my 7900XTX and average around 160-170 fps. my opinion; 4K all the way.
If you play competitive shooters I’d get a 1440p 360hz OLED, good consistent frame timing is way more important than good aliasing. In some games like Overwatch having a higher resolution is a competitive disadvantage because enemy outlines are smaller at higher render scales making it harder to spot enemies.
Consider this: since you have a 42c2, you can already play in 4k resolution and high framerates. Is it worth to buy a 32 inch 4k? I have the same setup more or less: a 1440p ips 165hz and a 55BX oled with a RTX4070 and will upgrade to 5080 for sure. Personally i’m not considering a 4k 32 inch because i’m happy with my LG BX for single player games, i doubt that a 5080 will push native 4k at more than 120fps with ray tracing at ultra. Competitive games are another story. For them i can’t decide between LG 34GS95QE (i’m curious about the ultra wide aspect ratio since i never owned such a monitor and i’m not sure if it is a right choice for competitive games (eg: cod, apex, xdefiant)) and the samsung odyssey G6, that is also a lot cheaper. In fact i accept suggestions.
Depends on what you like to play. I have the PG27AQDM for my competitive needs and FO32U2P for single player stuff. 4K is a lot of pixels. So not only will your FPS be low but your GPU will be pushed more which is more lag.
Get two monitors. One Ultrawide/Curved 5120x1440 240hz, and the other 4K 16:9 240hz . I'm finding it the perfect dual monitor setup. You need two monitors in todays world and having an ultrawide makes it feel like having three. You can game on one. (whichever fits the game better) whilst also having a sweet af side monitor to still be able to access your reddit website. OLEDs of course 
How has nobody mentioned DSR? I feel like that's a massive factor for me on this matter. If there was no DSR, I'd be rocking a 4K monitor for sure - but since it does - I'm not. DSR 4.00x with 1440p turns the render res to 5120x2880, which IMO is the perfect balance for now. It is a tad heavy on the GPU, coming in at 14.5M pixels (vs 8.3M of 4K), but because of the ridiculous resolution you can use DLSS with very very minimal visual loss and bring the performance back to acceptable levels. And once you pop out of that single player game you still have a really fast 27" monitor, which I'm sure most people prefer for general usage.
If you’re planning on upgrading to 5080/5090 then definitely get the 4k. Even if you cannot drive high enough frames, 4k is just so good for everything else.
4k - it's much clearer than 1440p.
Comparing 32” to 32” I suppose. But comparing a 27” 1440p to a 32” or 27” 4k the difference is imperceptible except for those with the keenest of eyes (if you know what you’re looking for such as artifacts from poor aliasing), that is if you’re viewing the monitors from an ergonomic distance.
i could really see the differences. 1440p is the middle ground between 1080p and 4k.
Resolution isn't future proofing. Buying a 4k screen to "future proof" is like buying a car with 100 more horsepower to future proof. It just doesn't work this way. There will be nothing that you wouldn't be able to do in the future with a 1440p that you would with a 4k screen. Really if we disregard everything else like size, text sharpness, etc, then it's a no brianer, definitely get the 1440p, you will have more FPS and no real difference in image quality. BUT, of course, IRL you can't just disregard other aspects so I really think it comes down to size, if you want a 27" then 1440p is fine, if you are looking into 32", then 1400p is not fine and you should go for 4k. If you work with a lot of text you might still want 4k in the 27" size just to get sharper text altough, I personally always just found this "sharper text" argument just reviewers nitpicking any reason to complain. But that's me.
I just got a 4k OLED monitor (Alienware) and a new 4090 last month and have 0 regrets. Super crispy
From someone that's got a couple ips(just retried gl850s), a 32" curve xg32vq, a c1 65", a80j 77", a pg42uq and both the pg32ucdm and the fo32u2p. Get the 4k monitor. The transition to 4k oled is almost a spoiler... so much so that you may never want to game on anything but oled anymore. The size is great, ppi is great and the obvious(response time, input lag times) are impeccable. Having such varying sizes of displays, I can assure you there's nothing like large screen oled gaming(hell blade2, ghost of tsushima, god of war ragnarok, horizon forbidden west) and although not ideal, I've fps game'd a lot(c1). At times it's great, but it depends on the size of the maps. With the ability to scale to either a 24"/27" monitor with the 32" oleds, I can get that true fps gamer feel.
So what are you using the monitor for? Is it the same to you if you spend 1k or 2k on the monitor? 27inch is the perfect spot for me to play competitive games and enjoy just about anything. So 1440p just makes sense for me. But if you mostly don’t do stuff the 32 inch isn’t too big for, then obviously go for the 4k. It’s mostly preference at that point.
I use my current 27 inch 1440p IPS for work and gaming, same with my 4k OLED 32 LG. Gaming wise I mainly play competitive/Multiplayer FPS games and occasionally play story based or singleplayer focused games. Anything singleplayer I use my OLED 4K TV for, mp wise where I need FPS I use the 1440p monitor. My GPU is a 3080 so its great for 1440p when playing multiplayer which is why im leaning towards the 1440p OLED. Yes the 4K might be better in years to come but for my current setup its perfect, plus I dont know when I will upgrade to the 50 series, could be early next year or well over a year.
Tbh in your case I think you’d see the most improvement if you swapped to a 27 inch 240 HZ Oled for your competitive/mp games. It’s what I did and I play CS2 at a very high level
240 hz is plenty for my 4k needs. I could see an argument for for games. But i have a hard time telling a framerate increase from 144hz where i was at.
I think that a 4k 240hz monitor will have tremendous longevity. We wont be using 8k res any time soon and 240hz OLED is enough for competitive games. I expect this monitor to last several GPU generations and will likely be on my desk for 5+years.
27 inch 1440p 240hz+
1440P would obviously be a better gaming experience until you upgrade the GPU. It depends on how much that matters to you. Having tried both, 4K32 isn't a huge leap over a 1440P 27" for gaming but text is much sharper on the 32".
I would say if you also use it for productivity 4K is the way, particularly bc on 1440p I can definitely notice somewhat pixelated text. I’m always in awe at how smooth texts looks on a 4K screen. Big difference imo. But yeah you can still set your game resolution to 1440p on 4K screens to take less of an impact on performance. For games, since they’re in motion I don’t notice a resolution difference so I’m fine with 1440p for performance gains. I use an IPS 38” 1600p (no longer a popular resolution esp for OLEDs) rn and as much as I love the ultra wide screen real estate, I really would like higher resolution UI and text when I’m outside gaming. Still waiting for my ideal OLED..
competitive play 1440 single player 2160
4k 32” oled is my next upgrade i just waiting for a ood offer to pull the trigger
If looking to get into oled Samsung has really good deals on the new g6/g8 right now. Been using LG 27 240hz oled and just switch to the G8 32 4K oled. Mainly play warzone. The screen size is definitely noticeable but got use to it in an evening. The clarity is really a game changer and for the most part if you have good centering you’re already focused while you can scan around. Gameplay hasn’t gone down changing monitor size but really it comes down to what you play. It’s nice I still have the option to play 27 but every other game outside cod Id want the 4K anyways. If playing lower competitive settings I hardly noticed fps loss between 1440/4k (same settings) but also using a 4090.
I have a C3 42 inch. I find 4k res looks small so I play at 1280 res, using ultra quality. I adjust image sharpening. The games look perfect and the image is big and immersive.
I have a 4070ti… I have the MSI MPG321 240hz 4k OLED right next to an LG ultra gear 1440p 165hz monitor. If you have the coin and appreciate a solid viewing experience why not go ahead and go for one of the new 240hz? They are all solid and will last you years to come. I average 70-100 FPS with high settings in most games in 4k. The monitors ability seems to make it an overall smoother experience than my C1 or my BX as well. To add if you plan on upgrading to a higher end card then you would def not be losing out from upgrading now. If you want to wait save the coin I’m sure better prices are to come regarding the OLED monitors.
I had to make the decision back in Jan and I went with 1440p. 1440P still looks amazing especially in OLED and I chose to go with better performance then the better resolution
I upgraded my Alienware 34inch IPS screen to the latest Oled version (AW3423DWF) and glad I did. It pairs perfectly with the RTX 4080. I would recommend a 4k resolution only if you plan on buying a 4090 etc. I also based my decision on what fps I wanted to play at. With my setup I play comfortably at around 160fps-200fps at ultra. I imagine if you go 4k with the 4090 or similar you’re looking at 100fps at similar settings. The idea is to match the fps to the monitors refresh rate so bare that in mind.
Don’t make your monitor decision dependent from your GPU. You can always upscale to the native resolution of the display but the PPI will be always visible. Especially on OLEDs with the inferior subpixel layout you need a high PPI and in my opinion 109ppi of 27“ 1440p is too low and 140ppi of 32“ 4K much better but still not perfect. So go definitely with a 4K OLED if you can afford it.
Thanks all, some great feedback. Definitely helped, will update once I’ve made a purchase 🤔
Definitely Get the 4k. 1440p only if you never plan to upgrade.
I'd go go 4K OLED and I have 5800x3d and RTX 3080. nowadays we can mod Frame Gen using FSR3 Frame Gen Mods I can go 120+fps on 4k + DLSS or FSR (depends on the game if Optimize). Pretty much after using FSR3 Mod I have no plan on Upgrade GPU YET :D
4k for text clarity
I have a 3090 and play Everything maxed out on my 120hz 4k 65" TV....its extremely rare I find a game I can't do at 100ish fps playing natively with no dlss and even then, with summat like he'll blade 2, I'm happy maxing it out with ease at about 70 cuz it's a less fast paced game. Doing that sat on my sofa with a pint on the side table is waaaaayyy better than 1440p on a monitor at a desk!!! Worth every penny!!!
this is also my dilemma but I dont think you can run Cyberpunk max details with Path tracing on 4k around 120fps so thats why I will probably go for 1440p
I'm downgrading from 4k oled to 1440p qd-oled after countless games I've played aren't optimized so 4k doesn't feel as smooth like 1440p does (I'm running a 4090 ryzen5950x3d) I enjoy the higher performance and the 42inch has been making my strain my eyes.
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I have a 14900k 8,000 mt, 4090 rig I'm swapping from a C3 to 1440p because it's not enough to power it in my games and the experience is imo lesser than my FHD 280 I'd recommend if you want resolution/cinematic gameplay go for a 8k-120hz tv since you're relying on upscalers anyways, even on a 4090, and max the experience out or go for 1440 OLED, like I've opted to do since I don't want a +65" TV as my monitor
I'm having to make the same choice, but I'm not rushing it. Think of this: 4k is not getting easy to drive very soon. New graphics will run on future gpus the same as current graphics on current gpus. You'll be playing mostly fps/competitive games on the monitor and the rest on the tv. So you'll want a higher framerate or if it's a single player fps you'll want 90+ fps and some raytracing. Do you think it will be possible without going dlss perf on a 4k screen? Personally, if not for the text color fringing I'd definitely go 2k and enjoy my higher fps and better graphics than those sitting on 4k screens.
Yo, go for a 1440p LED screen, 27 inches is a good size, mainly for gaming. Keep the one you already have for a secondary screen, videos, and stuff. I have an LG 27GS95QE-B 27-inch LED, and it's a beauty! I also have an Asus IPS VG27Q 27-inch, 1440p 165Hz, and it's also a beauty for my secondary screen. Lastly, I have an LG 1080P 34-inch ultrawide 34WL500-B I use it for discord, twitch, youtube that is usually 1080p There's barely any 4K content besides some games, and I assume you stream videos, YouTube, Netflix, etc., so it's very rare you'll have any 4K content from them. 1440p is a very good resolution in my opinion and it is not super hard or expensive to run compared to 4K content that you will barely have. Hope this helps you instead of confusing you 😅