Looking at ASUS PG278Q should I wait for a good 4k monitor? Also would this require sli 980?

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Currently have a 1080p 144hz monitor, looking to upgrade to ASUS PG278Q? Any thoughts on this monitor? Should I wait for a decent 4k monitor? Also I have a 980 would I need another to get a good frame rate on ASUS PG278Q? I know with 4k I would prolly need another one.

Cant decide if I should sell my 980 and get the new Titan..

Thanks for all input!

Chuck

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Consider waiting to see how this Acer 1440p 144Hz IPS G-Sync panel performs, perhaps?

http://www.geforce.com/whats-new/articles/nvidia-g-sync-worlds-first-144hz-ips-monitor-unveiled

I also think that you should use your GTX 980, and if performance is not desirable then sell it and pick up a Titan.

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I'v tried gaming on 4K with 1xGTX980 as well as a 2xSLI with a bit of playing around in the settings you can play allot of games with 1 card (hits a wall with some AAA titles from late 2013 onward though), with 2 cards I was able to get good enough frames to play with high-medium > High settings up to some very new games. After using a ASUS PG278Q for a 8 months though with 1 and 2 cards i would say go the 1440p over 4K easy. The G-sync helps when you are pushing your GPU hard in a single card set up. I may also be posting here later this year on if it is possible to run 3 ASUS PG278Q in surround on 3xSLI 980 (NOTE 2 of the monitors and 1 of the GPUs don't belong to me I'm borrowing them for science.) Also my interest is high on the Acer IPS the ASUS PG278Q is a little lacking in color range(good for a TN but its no IPS).

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Linus's review of it is up on vessel.. (if you're into that sort of thing)
Either or are great choices but I'll give it to the acer because IPS

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Yeah that IPS/AH/VA panel should be much better than the ROG Swift's TN. I've been hearing about backlight bleed and sub-par blacks on the ROG swift as well, so I'm hesitant to recommend it.

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The light bleed on mine isn't too bad and static blacks are good but compared to my Girl Friends LG IPS it looks like a chalk drawing (hers is a pro grade art monitor) everything is bright and washed out. 1440p & 144hz I'm addicted, but if i can have that + IPS = TAKE MY MONEY

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Thanks for the comments. I did see the asus PG27AQ which is the 27" 4k IPS. I guess I will wait and see how that looks, if nothing else maybe it will drop the price of their 1440p down a little.