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