Basically I'm looking into picking up a 2560x1440 monitor. My 680 can max 1080 now but it wouldn't be able to on 1440. Basically would you guys rather have 1080 with 4xAA or 1440 with 0xAA?
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4/27/12 at 8:28pm
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You don't really need to go any higher than 1200p for monitors.. Why do you want 1440p?
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Well, primarily because I love the size advantage, extra screen real estate , and I guess higher resolutions are never a bad thing are they?
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I have a 27" asus 1200 and it is fantastic. Any higher and prices double.. That is why I didn't do it. I don't need the resolution any higher
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4/27/12 at 8:34pm
I would personally choose the higher resolution with less AA- the screen space is worth the 1/2 pixel of edge improvement.
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Higher resolution = lower FPS, lower graphics settings if you're having trouble keeping your FPS up.
I dunno maybe it's just me, I'd rather have the advantage of higher FPS and higher graphics on a 1080p monitor rather than having my GPU work harder on a 1440p monitor. and 23 inch monitor is big enough if you're sitting 3-4 feet away from your monitor.
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I'd much rather have the 2560x1440 display. And at those settings it would still look much better than 1080p.
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4/27/12 at 8:39pm
I would love to grab a 1440. holding ~60fps in BF3 is not an issue with a 7970/680 @ 1080. I would have no problem playing 40-50fps 0xAA on a 1440 instead. Being able to see that extra bit more makes a world of difference
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What screen size are we talking?? 30" dell ultra sharp? I mean who wouldn't want that monitor.. I don't want to spend that much money tho 
I got a 27" and love it! Bf3 looks sick on my setup!

I got a 27" and love it! Bf3 looks sick on my setup!
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You're not seeing any extra. Both resolutions are 16:9, so in game they are going to appear the same as the POV is the same. Visually, the 1440P will look better, especially since AA will matter less at that size of a resolution. If I had the choice between the two resolutions, I'd go for a 120hz 1080P 27inch.
If you really want something different, you should try multi-monitor. I personally didn't care for it as games ran like **** and it was buggy to get some games to work, but with better tech now (I had two 5870s at the time), more game support, and better drivers, it's a nice thing to try if you want something more immersing.
Edited by JMCB - 4/27/12 at 8:48pm
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