Is 1080p, 1440p, or 4K best for PC gaming?
(Windows Phone Central)

Best answer: The best resolution for PC gaming depends on what GPU you own and how much budget is available for buying a new one to handle more advanced monitors. The current sweet spot for gamers is 1440p, with more gamers looking to adopt 4K. Best display for 1080p gaming: ASUS VG248QE ($235 at Amazon) Best display for 1440p gaming: Dell Gaming S2417DG ($330 at Dell) Best display for 4K gaming: Acer Predator XB271HK ($540 at Amazon) Different screen resolutions explained One of the major factors to consider when choosing a new display is the resolution. 1080p is the most popular configuration used today, but 1440p and 4K are slowly acquiring market share. Here are the resolutions we`ll be working with when selecting a new monitor (or TV if you wish to get into couch gaming): 1280x720 - HD / 720p. 1920x1080 - FHD (Full HD) / 1080p. 2560x1440 - QHD/WQHD (Quad HD) / 1440p. 3840x2160 - UHD (Ultra HD) / 4K 2160p. 7680×4320 - FUHD (Full Ultra HD) / 8K 4320p. 4K is co...