Should I get a 27" 1440p 240hz oled monitor for my gaming PC or a 32" 4k 144hz monitor?

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I'm in the final stretch of finishing my PC build, but I'm still having quite the conundrum picking out a monitor for my PC build. I'm running a EVGA RTX 3080ti FTW3 ultra with a Ryzen 7 78003XD, the Asus ROG strix X670E-E motherboard, and 32gb of DDR5 Corsair Dominator Platinum ram. I know the build can technically run games in 4k, but not at a solid 60 fps or higher everywhere I go in the game.

For some more context, I will, for the most part, be playing single player games when my PC if completely built. I'm not that big into multi-player games anymore as I've gotten older. I will however still be playing some online games, but the online games I plan on playing are cooperative games. Not competitive FPS games. Some of the games being Fallout, The Elder Scrolls series, Atomic Heart, DayZ, Escape From Tarkov, Gray Zone Warfare, the Borderlands series, the Doom series, and Cyberpunk 2077 just to name a couple of examples.

I suppose it's also important to mention that I'm going from the PS5 to PC. I've been told the PS5 runs the games that allow it in 4k at 60-120fps, but I've also heard something about them only allowing the games made by them to actually be ran in 4k. I really don't have a good way to test 1440p at 60fps and vs 4k at 60fps and above.

The 1440p oled monitor I'm looking at is $96 more than the 4k one. Budget isn't really much of an issue as I've just been building this PC piece by piece as I obtain the extra money for it. Had to put it off for a while there because a boat load of house repairs came out of nowhere so had to get that all fixed up before spending anymore money on a PC.

I did ask this same question in one of the PC building subreddits, but I thought I'd get a 2nd opinions from another communtiy.

in OLED_Gamingby MyFatHamster-

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doxiMAN_MAN

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I'd say the OLED is worth it just for being OLED because of its visual quality that outweights the sharpness upgrade. That said, since you said you mainly play singleplayer games, you can comfortably play at 60-120 at least in most of the games you mentioned at 4k (with the exception of probably cyberpunk), so you shouldn't warry about running them smoothly enough to be enjoyable (60+)

So if those two are the only options, I'd go for the OLED. If you could save up or look for a cheaper 4k240hz oled (for example the g80sd i've seen go on sale a lot, any 4k240hz oled panel would be good), the decision becomes more down to personal preference of smoothness vs sharpness (and other more minor differences, i can elaborate if you'd like and if it's relavent).

MyFatHamster-

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Yeah, I kind of expected not to be able to run cyberpunk on ultra settings at a comfortable framerate, but it's not the end of the world, lol

And I mean, they aren't the only two options. I'm definitely open to other options of monitors, but those are just the main two I've been looking at here recently and I've seen a lot of other posts about 1440p vs 4k and stuff, but I can't really see with my own eyes the difference because the PS4 ran games in 1440p at 30fps, and the PS5 claims it runs games in 4k at 60-120 fps. I mean, I definitely can see the difference in the frames, but as far as the resolutions, the games looked essentially the same other than the frame rates.

I think I'd prefer smooth over sharp, but like I said, I really can not tell the difference with my own eyes. Doesn't really help all that much that I'm fairly certain I'm in need of prescription glasses as I can't even read the text on screen from where I sit in my living room to where my TV is which is like a little over 4 feet away from the couch

doxiMAN_MAN

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Is your monitor now 4k? PS5 can show 4k digitallly but downscale it.

If it is real 4k and you can't tell the difference, then obviously go for 1440p. If you can't tell a difference then what's the point in 4k? Especially when you CAN tell when it's smoother.

Now, if it's a TV that is 4K then that's a different story because at a distance is different than a close monitor. In that case I'd assume that you would notice the difference between 1440p and 4k in a monitor, and get whichever you would prefer, assuming the visibility difference is noticably, because normally it is.

If you have like a friend or can get access to a 4k monitor where you can test if you can see the difference between 4k and 1440p content. that would be worth trying.

MyFatHamster-

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My TV that I have my PS5 hooked up to is 4k yes

DeejeGT

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1440p 240hz any day imo, i love refresh rate

l1qq

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The only way I would go 4k would be a 4090 or wait for 5 series GPU unless you want to struggle a bit.

MyFatHamster-

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Yeah, 4090s are a bit too rich for my blood rn lol. I debated on it for a long time, but I got a nice deal on this 3080 that I couldn't pass up at that time as the 40 series were either very expensive or hard to find

Lukky13

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With that GPU, I would go for a 1440p for sure. Any reason you will be picking a 3080ti for a new build? I believe there are better options at that price point.

MyFatHamster-

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I had gotten a 3080 right before the 40 series came out and I didn't know much about the AMD GPUs otherwise I probably would've gone with one of those, but I had already purchased a 3080

Lukky13

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Makes sense. You’ll enjoy 1440p with higher frames more.

Samagony

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If you were to play solely on PC then get a 1440p with higher refresh rate but if you're going to play on consoles as well then probably 4k is for you.

MyFatHamster-

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The plan is to still use my PS5 for some games (elden ring and God of War) and then my PC will pretty much be my new main way of gaming. Now that Playstation integrated discord into their game base stuff I'll actually be able to play on PC and still talk to my Playstation friends as they haven't started their builds quite yet.

Manichippofire

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With that GPU, you need to use 1440p. 4k will not be a fun experience. You'll get like 40 fps if you're lucky on max settings.

MrSweggers

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This is a tough decision. I've personally tried both 1440p OLED panels (LG WOLED/Samsung QD-OLED), and was pretty dissatisfied with both. Check this comment of mine on another thread for why: https://www.reddit.com/r/OLED_Gaming/s/olwyEMVLYq

4k is fantastic on its own, OLED or not. That being said, the 3080 Ti will struggle to maintain 60fps at 4k in most recent games, unless you're willing to drop settings a decent bit.

If I were you, I'd probably wait until LG release a 1440p WOLED panel with the new subpixel layout they're using in their more recent 4k model. It improves general fringing a ton, and the coating on the 4k is also leagues better than their current 1440p models. Otherwise, you could try out a 1440p QD-OLED, if the raised blacks don't bother you.

jdp117

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Slightly off topic from this specific post, but in your comment you linked, you mentioned you ordered the LG 32GS95UE - did it come, and if so, how do you like it? I've had my eye on that LG for a while. I did recently try the FO32U2P, great monitor, but want to try the LG WOLED too.

I completely agree with all your issues with 27" 1440p QD OLED, especially the text clarity. Tried the FO27Q3 and was pretty disappointed with it. Text clarity and general fringing issues is the main reason I'm now looking at 32" 4K.

Although, I did read that LG were planning a 27" 4K 240hz WOLED for next year that may feature a new standard RGB sub pixel layout which will completely resolve fringing issues. But that's reportedly only in the planning phase, so could be a while before we see a monitor of that spec.

MrSweggers

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Great timing on that question - the monitor arrived today, and I'm utterly in love.

The HDR colours definitely don't pop quite as much when compared to QD-OLED, but I almost prefer the slightly more muted look of this over the AW2725DF I tried. The coating grain on the 32" LG panel is wayyy better than the existing 27" WOLEDs, but it's still there if you really look for it. Text clarity is perfect, as you'd expect from a 4K panel, especially with the new subpixel layout. I can't see any fringing whatsoever, even if I look super closely.

I also feel like these WOLED panels are easier on the eyes than the QD one I've tried. Something about that one just made my eyes super tired, not so with this one. And of course, the main selling point for me is that raised blacks are essentially a non-issue on this panel. Breath of fresh air to come from QD to this, honestly, as I don't like playing in a near-perfect-dark room.

I wasn't sure whether I'd like the 32" size, but man, I am irrevocably converted. I don't think I'll ever be going back to 27", even if a great OLED panel in that size comes out. The pixel density jump from 1440p 27" to 4k 32" is still absolutely massive, and man, this size just elevates immersive games to a whole new level. I'm currently playing Shadow of the Erdtree, and I've absolutely never seen any video game look this good. Another plus about the size for me comes from the fact that my monitor doubles as a TV for me and my partner, so these couple extra inches will come in real handy when sitting about 1.5m away.

Lemme know if you'd like any more specific info!

jdp117

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Thanks for the detailed response! I definitely experienced eye fatigue with my short time with QD OLED, so good to hear that WOLED is a bit easier on the eyes.

Have you managed to try Dual Mode yet? Apparently, the cropped screen sizes at 27" and 24" in Dual Mode are quite fuzzy, but this feature is a major selling point for me.

Also one last question - any particular reason you didn't want to wait for the 1440p 480hz with the updated sub pixel layout? At the moment I'm deciding between the LG32, these new 480hz 1440p OLEDs or just forgetting about upgrading at all until next year when hopefully 27" 4K OLEDs will be a thing.

MrSweggers

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Dual mode wasn't really a selling point for me at all, as I do all my competitive gaming in VR. I'm definitely gonna play a couple rounds of Overwatch just for the novelty sometime though. I did turn it on for a minute earlier just to see what it looks like, and honestly, the first impression is that it looks like shit :D Yes, the pixels divide evenly across the panel, and moving the monitor away a bit would certainly help, but 1080p is just a really low resolution. If you're looking to play competitive games, I'd say hold off for the 480Hz 1440p panels. That being said, the 480Hz refresh rate itself feels stupidly good. Maybe I'll stop seeing the pixels once I'm in an actual game.

As for why I didn't wait for the new 1440p models: In the end, I wanted eye candy, and 4k was absolutely the right choice for that, especially alongside that used 4090 I grabbed last week ;)

Excellent-Star-1446

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Then you havnt played many games cyberpunk looks so much better compared to elden ring

ax-gosser

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Why not a 32 inch 4k 240hertz?

MyFatHamster-

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That option isn't completely off the table. I guess I just haven't given that much thought other than then being quote expensive, but I mean, so is the oled monitor I'm looking at.

spiral718

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I have a 1440p 32" 165hz Dell curved but will be returning to flat 27" 1440p 240hz oled. It just works and the ppi is 110 as opposed to 93ppi on a 32"@1440p. Plus the 27" oled is cheaper and i won't be as annoyed if it only lasts 3 years.

mentive

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1440 ultra wide

Im_A_Decoy

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Why'd you spend so much on a motherboard?

MyFatHamster-

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For shits and giggles

Nah, fr tho, I did it for the 4 M.2 slots. Probably could've gone cheaper, but like I said I was building this PC piece by piece as I got the extra money

Im_A_Decoy

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Careful one of those M.2s makes the GPU go to an x8 link. That's one reason I went for the TUF.

MyFatHamster-

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I see... might just have to see if I can't sell the current MOBO to someone and get one with only 2 M.2 drives. I definitely don't want that happening. Thanks for the heads up lol I learn something new everyday!

The PC isn't fully built yet as I still need a couple more parts, but I'll see if I can't sell this MOBO or have it returned because this is new information I was not aware of until right now

Im_A_Decoy

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Unfortunately they hide the details in the manual. You can still safely populate the other 3 slots or get a board with differently configured PCIe lanes.

Jimpix_likes_Pizza

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Depends on the type of games you play. In the case of competitive games definitely go with the 1440p one. If you're more of a casual player then definitely the 4k one. You're not gonna reach 240 or 144 fps in modern triple a games anyways if you want to use high settings. 60 fps is achievable on either resolution especially if you use upscaling.

peetskeet619

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As someone whos had both

I main multiplayer pvp games and play single play less than 5% of the time. I much preferred the 27" 1440p over the 32" 4k.

Sounds like your a single player andy, I would go for the 32" 4k. Crisper visuals and bigger screen

workmailman

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Just dish out the extra and get a 32” 240hz

Cold-Support-435

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Your card is definitely too weak for 4k at a framerate that will get the benefit of 144hz. You'll even struggle to get 60 in a ton of modern games that you want to play.

I have a 4080 and even that is struggling on 4k and my other specs are also top of the line.

I'd recommend 1440p unless you have a plan to upgrade to at LEAST a 5080 or 5090 asap.