Hi.

I am not using the latest GPU card but based on my research, it could run 2 units of QuadHD (2560 X 1440) monitors and possibly one more widescreen monitor.

I am planning to use them purely for productivity and office apps only. No gaming at all (maybe light games or old games, but gaming usage is not important here).

I do not have the QuadHD monitors yet but plan to buy them.

Should I future-proof my new monitors for new few years by buying 2 units of 4K monitors, instead of QuadHD ones?

To minimize the load on my GPU, I will downscale the 4K monitors to QuadHD resolution, until I upgrade my GPU in the future.
I read that downscaling from 4K to 1080 is a better ratio at 4:1, while downscaling from 4K to 1440p is almost 2.5:1.

If I downscale it this way, will it cause more work to the GPU and also make the picture quality more blocky/unsharp?

Or just get the QuadHD ones to run at their native resolution?

Aiming for 27 inches.

Ya, laptop.
I think can run both but I am saving the juice for a 3rd monitor, which is an existing ultrawide.

Thanks for your feedback.
For the sake of completion, on top of my previous reply, I need to give one more input.

I do agree that it is better to check the new 2 monitors side-by-side at a physical shop selling them. Hope the colour issues happen rarely? At the moment, I am trying to save by buying online. I guess I have to risk it a bit, haha.
Thanks for the insights.

In short, you are saying that it is best to use native resolutions and to hold on to the 4k monitors for now?
And to get the 4k ones once I have upgraded my GPU?
I don't have immediate plans to upgrade the GPU yet.

With the above said, I was thinking that 4k monitors are much cheaper now and are slightly more expensive than 1440p monitors of the same size for a similar config (27 inches).
So my initial thought was to future-proof it, just in case I am getting a new PC/laptop end of the year (with RTX 30 series) or early next year, making me ready by having my 'new' 4k monitors. Otherwise, my 'new' 1440p may become obsolete?

The choice of whether to upgrade to the soon-to-be-released RTX 40 series as my GPU, will be another story.

Your feedback about the current 4k monitors being not 'matured' yet and not of value yet, is indeed good feedback. I am considering these seriously.
Yes, fully agree. The GPU of a laptop cannot be upgraded. Not for typical end-users unless one is a hardcore person or professional that tinkers with the soldering and has access to mobile components to break the supported factory configuration... a super-risky thing that shouldn't be done. Better to upgrade those on a desktop one instead.

Another way is to use a eGPU, right? But that's more expensive and the return of investment may not be worth it because of the limited bandwidth of the connection (maybe TB4 or TB5 connectivity may address it) and the expensive eGPU case.

When I mentioned upgrading my GPU, I meant to say either I buy a new lappy or a desktop.

The laptop in discussion is a 2018 version with GTX 1060 6GB that comes with a mini dual-mode DP, an HDMI 2.0 port, and a USB Type-C Thunderbolt that provides DP output. I hope that means it can connect to 3 external monitors via 1 HDMI port and 2 DPs? Both the DPs are of version 1.2.

I am going for a minimum of 60Hz for all my external monitors.

To clarify, I have an existing 34-inch 3440X1440 UW as the main external monitor. I am thinking of getting 2 units of 27-inch 1440p as 2nd and 3rd external monitors (portrait) for productivity reasons (or is this overkill?). Then it dawned on me that, maybe I should get 4k monitors instead of 1440p monitors for future-proofing. Hence, the question came about.

The current UW has a PPI of around 108. The corresponding 1440p monitors have similar PPI, at around 108. I prefer such parity.
If I am going to get 4k monitors instead, then I have to downscale it to maintain that parity. Hence that question also.

Thanks for your feedback.
For the sake of completion, on top of my previous reply, I need to give one more input.

I do agree that it is better to check the new 2 monitors side-by-side at a physical shop selling them. Hope the colour issues happen rarely? At the moment, I am trying to save by buying online. I guess I have to risk it a bit, haha.
Thanks for the insights.

In short, you are saying that it is best to use native resolutions and to hold on to the 4k monitors for now?
And to get the 4k ones once I have upgraded my GPU?
I don't have immediate plans to upgrade the GPU yet.

With the above said, I was thinking that 4k monitors are much cheaper now and are slightly more expensive than 1440p monitors of the same size for a similar config (27 inches).
So my initial thought was to future-proof it, just in case I am getting a new PC/laptop end of the year (with RTX 30 series) or early next year, making me ready by having my 'new' 4k monitors. Otherwise, my 'new' 1440p may become obsolete?

The choice of whether to upgrade to the soon-to-be-released RTX 40 series as my GPU, will be another story.

Your feedback about the current 4k monitors being not 'matured' yet and not of value yet, is indeed good feedback. I am considering these seriously.
Yes, fully agree. The GPU of a laptop cannot be upgraded. Not for typical end-users unless one is a hardcore person or professional that tinkers with the soldering and has access to mobile components to break the supported factory configuration... a super-risky thing that shouldn't be done. Better to upgrade those on a desktop one instead.

Another way is to use a eGPU, right? But that's more expensive and the return of investment may not be worth it because of the limited bandwidth of the connection (maybe TB4 or TB5 connectivity may address it) and the expensive eGPU case.

When I mentioned upgrading my GPU, I meant to say either I buy a new lappy or a desktop.

The laptop in discussion is a 2018 version with GTX 1060 6GB that comes with a mini dual-mode DP, an HDMI 2.0 port, and a USB Type-C Thunderbolt that provides DP output. I hope that means it can connect to 3 external monitors via 1 HDMI port and 2 DPs? Both the DPs are of version 1.2.

I am going for a minimum of 60Hz for all my external monitors.

To clarify, I have an existing 34-inch 3440X1440 UW as the main external monitor. I am thinking of getting 2 units of 27-inch 1440p as 2nd and 3rd external monitors (portrait) for productivity reasons (or is this overkill?). Then it dawned on me that, maybe I should get 4k monitors instead of 1440p monitors for future-proofing. Hence, the question came about.

The current UW has a PPI of around 108. The corresponding 1440p monitors have similar PPI, at around 108. I prefer such parity.
If I am going to get 4k monitors instead, then I have to downscale it to maintain that parity. Hence that question also.

hi, need some recommendation.
Looking for 32 inch 1440p IPS. non gamer. (60hz - 75hz will do)
i survey is final LG 32QN600 but not sold in malaysia.
n found M32Q n 32GP850 but not required high refresh rate.
Also found VX3276-2K. Is there any other alternative to LG 32QN600.
TQVM

1.5-2k

ok tqvm for help. i go for 32" 1440p. my Gfx Card 1070 cant handle 4k i think.
i ad got 27 inch. Going to stack with 32 inch.
32GP850 better than M32Q ya?. thanks again for assistance

I just do some survey first, not decide yet
Lowest price for...
Full HD, 22inch VA or IPS panel
120 or 144hz, not heavy gaming should need it?
HDR, if HDR very expensive then no need
Any famous brand
Is it curve needed?
Around RM500+?

Ok for suggest, will refer later
Have been too long i did not buy new pc thing

seems like the cheapest hdr monitor to get is sony inzone m9, but malaysia cant find lol.

Hmm, the inzone m9 price is almost same like g7 neo thanks to currency lol. Like tat top up abit get neo g7 maybe more sensible?

can find cheapest dotatech g7 neo 4828 at shopee lol.

https://shopee.com.my/-SAMSUNG-Odyssey-G75-...35-08166223618e

if this price then neo g7 is rm800 diff, better get neo g7 lol.

me too lol. since the shopee price is quite reasonable lol. Gonna see what are the new mini-led offering until end 2022, probably will get 1 decent monitor by then.

Not sure how serious ghosting issue, not extactly need 22inch, just no need too big size for 1080p
Currently use BenQ monitor also VA, but bottom screen got one line color that not go away
Just random search on lazada, acer brand ok or not
Check out Acer EI242QRP Curve 23.6" Gaming Monito...at 28% off!RM579.00

Lg ultragear 48inch oled pricing same 48inch c2, seems like is around 4.6k-ish?

ah damn, that price lol. i tot should be same price 48inch c2 lol, like tat buy c2 better lol got dolby vision etc. But then, some ppl just use the screen for PC la. like tat maybe can only get odyssey g7 neo. Actually, is there no decent HDR monitor at 2k-3k price range?

I also think wont get oled as monitor lol. Because most the time monitor is also use for surfing those. Mini led is a more sensible choice. Unless really is solely for gamer lol. I see u use the g9 neo, seems nice also but i think my 3070ti cannot support lol

https://www.techradar.com/news/lgs-27-inch-...but-at-ces-2023

Just wait for next year LG oled. 27inch and 32inch

Dang! My viewsonic vx3258 just died, just one month over warranty

Switch on got backlight but no display, not even the logo nor the control setting display

Tried different cables different pc/devices all the same, so conclusion it's the monitor issue

Now hunting for replacement, any recommendations for 32" 2K 144hz monitor under 1.5k?  Probably will grab it during the 10.10 sales if got good offers