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I have to disagree, there are couple consumer grade 1440p 144Hz monitors (FreeSync) - ASUS MG279Q, Acer Predator XF270HU and even 165Hz one - Acer Predator XB271HU (G-Sync) all IPS. There are also VA Ultra Wide panels like BenQ XR3501 and Acer Predator Z35 with 3440x1440px and 144Hz. Technology in this area is recently progressing with decent speed.

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BenQ XR3501 and Acer Predator Z35 are 2560x1080px, not 3440x1440px. The other three are 2560x1440px, not ultrawide 3440x1440px. Parent is correct that fastest 3440x1440px displays available today are 100Hz.

None of the ultra wide 1440p monitors have 144hz. Almost all of the models you listed are 16:9 monitors and the one ultra wide is not 1440p. I agree that the tech is progressing but this generation of GPUs are pushing them quite well.

Why is your focus on ultrawide monitors? I'd bet most gamers do not use them for various reasons. You may have one but it is not the standard by which to gauge the viability of the GPU market. For example, Acer has a 240hz gaming monitor out now.

Two reasons: first, the earlier post specifically called out that, "...ultra wide 1440p monitors cap out at 100hz right now, not 144hz."

Second, it's all about pixel count. While 4k is still miles ahead of even the 3440x1440 ultra-wide resolution, that resolution represents nearly as big a jump in pixel count as the jump from 1080p to 1440p.

The goal is 4k at a minimum of 60fps. Consistent 100 hz or even 144hz on an ultra-wide 3440x1440 monitor represents a solid step in that direction.

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