Hey shifus here, I've been looking a new monitor for quite awhile. Due to my recent PC upgrade, getting 2k/4k is a better option to go with.
Currently my pc is paired with a gtx 1070 ti, with my tight budget of 2k, a 2k resolution 27"-32" monitor with 144Hz + g-sync isn't asked for too much at the price point ?

can shifus here recommend some good and reliable 2k monitor with the spec i requested at the price point ? i don't mind paying a little extra for a good one if it really worth for the price.
this will be my daily monitor, some gaming (csgo,dota2,guildwars2,gta5,sims4 + nfs payback etc etc), watch some movies & browsing internet.
Is G-sync really worth it ? is 144hz really necessary ? IDK, idk how these 2 features will be beneficial to me. But, if it really givs a huge difference, im ok with it.

Thank you shifus for helping out. pretty new into "monitor field"

2K is a little tight for a GOOD 2k monitor , but if you don't mind not getting the best ones , you have a few options .

I will just list them all

Asus PG279Q : Best of the best in this range , 165hz , IPS , Gsync . You may find one at around RM 3200 ~ RM 3600

Asus PG278QR : Like the 279Q , but without the IPS panel . Expect around rm 2600-rm2900 .

Acer XB271HU : Just like PG279Q , one of the best premium Monitor in this range . OSD is a little harder to nagivate , but in terms of specs its just the same as 279Q, price dropped recently to below 3k

XG2703-GS 27 : Viewsonic 's QHD elite , Gsync , 144 hz , IPS all in one package , asking for a price tag at RM 3000 - RM 3200 . The build quality feels cheap but it has everything a gamer wants , If you can afford this you should get the Asus or Acer one instead

Dell S2716DG : QHD , GSYNC , 144 hz , no IPS , picture quality is not so good , around rm 2300 - 2500 .

Dell U2715H : Without Gsync , IPS , response time @ 8ms around 2K

VX3209-2K : Viewsonic 's budget QHD , with IPS panel . 32 inches screen ,very affordable . Around RM 1000 ~ 1200 refresh @ 75 hz , response time : 8ms


If you ask me , G-sync is always worth it for gaming . Its particularly helpful within range of 30 - 70 FPS , so if you happen to play some Open world or AAA games that fall in the category , you will want one . The best gaming fluidity money can offer now , You will never look back after this . The down side is it is quite damn pricey .

As for the 144hz , you really have to ask yourself . At QHD , its pretty hard to get past 100 frame rate on most modern games on highest settings , even for gtx 1070ti .
But higher refresh rate makes your gaming more responsive and is crucial for competitive gamings such as Dota 2 / Counter strike / Overwatch / FPS

But of course you are a little tight on your budget , so you have to really consider it .


P/S : The price I have listed above is what I can find via discount / coupons from online merchant / Lowyat resellers , so it is only an estimate . You may be able to find a cheaper one , though I doubt it will be much cheaper

This post has been edited by Convael: Mar 24 2018, 08:02 PM

Thanks bro for the helpful information, seems like a G-Sync is a must to me, because with my pc spec,
I hardly reach 40fps in gw2 world bosses.. 1440p is also a must thing to me, because I like seeing my desktop icon small, kinda weird habit I have there. Haha. But ure right, I think I’m gonna fork out another few hundred just for a good monitor. Once again, thank you for the information !

I can say there are two things that gave me the biggest impact how the enjoyment of using my pc.

First is SSD

Second is the XB271HU, didn't regret getting this

Save a few hundred bucks more for XB271HU.
Like what terradrive said. U won't regret it

You sir have good taste! I am looking for this particular monitor. Heck, I even traveled from JB to KL Lowyat to ask the shops one by one and they are all out of stock. Is there anyone can tell me where can I get this monitor? I'd rather not risk the postal service for something around RM3000...

ok, some update here, i got my DELL S2716DG at RM2599 ! pretty good deal, maybe it is the cheapest monitor among them after all. thank you for all the replies, appreciate it !