r8V9b1X3u9VcA12p: 1. If I'm not playing action/FPS games, what is the maximum acceptable response time? Should I aim for 1 ms as you said or 5ms max is OK?
Ditto on AB212. < 5 ms is all right for a casual user. For eSports, always go for 1 ms for precision.
2. You said 75 Hz is OK, I thought 144 Hhz was the norm for a 32": is 75 Hz enough for games or would 144 Hz be better to spare my eyes (even in working environment) or there's no noticable difference?
It is the norm for people spending that much anyway since the incremental cost is worth it to them. 32" 75Hz monitor is probably for older people who want high image quality for business use.
- For a non-gamer, 144Hz probably isn't worth it unless you like seeing the fluidity of mouse paths when you shake your mouse violently.
- For a non-eSports gamer, I think it's worth it. But it's something you have to see in-store and determine its worth because it is all completely subjective.
3. I never used DisplayPort but I do have DP connectors behind my PC, what is the best technology, HDMI or DisplayPort (because some monitors seem to work only with one of both)?
You have to compare HDMI and DP version and specifications to determine which one has higher bandwidth to give you a better spec'd picture. When comparing time-equivalent tech, DP has the higher bandwidth. Again, since you own a GTX 1070 Ti, you're pretty much forced to use DP to make use of Freesync / G-sync on your monitor. And with your budget, I believe your only realistic option is Freesync (G-sync compatible) with your criteria.
If you don't encounter the * issue I mentioned above or it's not a big deal to you, then DP is your only choice since your Nvidia GPU doesn't have a Freesync-over-HDMI feature. If you want to keep an option to have Freesync / G-sync compatible over HDMI, ensure you check the specs for a monitor with HDMI 2.1 spec for later when you get a modern GPU (RTX 30+ or RX 6000+).
4. In your experience, do curved monitors make sense for a 32" or is it just a gadget? BTW, I'm not sure I wan't to feel more immersed in my work applications :-p
Ditto on AB2012. Flat monitors is the way to go if work is more important to you. Ultimately, monitor stuff is subjective. You have to go into a store and demo it out.
I am quite biased towards IPS panels and I think that and adaptive sync (Freesync / G-sync) are must-haves for image quality because of its consistent image quality at different angles, which is important for content creators (e.g., graphic design, CAD, photographers, video editors, web design, etc.). VA gives great contrast ratios, but needs calibration and being centered to get the same colour accuracy as an IPS at tolerable ranges of viewing angles. I still believe the filtered selection of two 2560x1440 or two 3440x1440 monitors are great selections:
https://fr.pcpartpicker.com/products/monitor/#r=344001440,256001440&P=2&A=2,3,6,5&sort=price&F=800100000,863600000&X=0,60385 EDIT: if you really want to be anal about RMA and dead pixels, make sure you're familiar with the manufacturers' RMA and warranty policies and compare them, including shipping locations. I'm quite familiar with North American RMA, but EU RMA is a different ballgame.