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So it's time for me to find a new monitor and I'm in search for a 24" 144hz monitor under $350. I'm stuck between these two that have been recommended to me and I'm not sure which one to get.
>BenQ XL2411Z (Amazon has it for $313, Newegg has it for $249 for some reason)
>ASUS VG248QE (Amazon has it for $209, huge price difference compared to the Benq)
Which would you recommend?
>>51573088
The BenQ one is apparently really good. I don't own it myself, but but a lot of ppl said so.
>>51573231
That's definitely the one I'm leaning towards.
http://www.ebuyer.com/704666-lg-24mp57vq-24-ips-led-monitor-24mp57vq
Any recommends on this?
>>51574208
>5ms response time
trash it
>>51574387
I thought it was only noticeable when using a 120~144hz Monitor.
>>51573088
>2015
>buying a monitor with a TN panel
dumb nigger
>>51574208
Looks fine to me. Decent price so don't expect any nice gimmicks you get from a £500 monitor. Obviously it's not really future proofed so look for a 144hz monitor for your next one.
http://www.necdisplay.com/p/desktop-monitors/ea274wmi-bk-r
Sprang for this from the black friday thread, but not certain if the order go through as it's on hold at the moment. Apparently has some input lag issues, so may not be the best choice for replacing my main monitor for gaymin, but damn it should look nicer.
Still on the lookout for decent 1440p deals. Wish I could've got that Acer XG270HU for 300 bux
How are LG for monitors?
Bit of a stupid question but if I don't play above 60fps is 144Hz even worth it?
>>51577743
nope 144hz is to play in 144fps if you limit your frames to 60fps there are no benefits to get a 144hz.go get ips over 144hz
>>51577743
Of course not.
What kind of perfomance loss can be suffered from switching to 2560x1080 from 1920x1080 on the average game?
I'm about to grab a PC that can very well handle shit at 1080p, but I'm not sure about that ultrawide resolution.
>>51577810
>>51577804
Okay thanks, so something like >>51574208 would be perfect for general gaming at 60fps?
>>51578070
I wouldn't say perfect, but it doesn't seem bad.
Check the reviews on it and see if you're willing to take the plunge.
>>51577890
Expect a small decrease. Not as much as say going to 2560x1440, but you may have to knock AA down a notch or turn down a bit of lighting in most games. It shouldn't be that bad of a hit, provided you have a good gpu.
What GPU does the pc have?
![_460_0_2578HB6_V1[1].jpg](https://i.imgur.com/1owudlF.jpg "_460_0_2578HB6_V1[1].jpg")
I bought a Lenovo Thinkvision off of ebay recently.
It's pretty nice, but I must say the matte coating on the monitor is a little too overdone for my taste. When you're watching videos it can make things look a bit grainy.
>>51578244
Planning to buy an r9 380.
I'm ok with lowering settings, I'm used to play with no AA at all.
>>51577743
Nah just stick to a 60Hz monitor if you never plan on going over 60fps. Most people who use 144Hz just play CS:GO and other online FPS where it might actually matter.
Also if you were wondering about 5ms or 1ms, there is hardly any difference and are pretty much just marketing words.
Looking for a 1440p monitor mainly for gaymen
>sub 27"
>sub $300
>matte finish
>overclocking is a plus
Every korean 1440p monitor i find is either glossy or 27"
this thread is very relevant.
i'm throwing a couple of cables through a small hole to my bedroom, there's only room for maybe two HDMI / DP cables and one USB 3 cable, so I need to make it count.
with a budget of roughly 500 yurobucks, is a 4k 60hz setup doable (only have a GTX 950 right now)? i'm also open to ultrawide options since I like the format, anyone in a similar predicament and knows what's what?
currently looking at too many options and can't choose myself.
the plan is to eliminate fan /hdd noise in the bedroom and enjoy quality audio using an usb dac setup.
pretty picture unrelated
>>51578439
Yea you'll be fine senpai
>>51573088
Are both of those TN panels?
if yes then i would recommend none
I'm not sure which one to get:
>24'' 1080p 144hz
or
>27'' 1440p 144hz (a LOT more expensive)
How well does the R9 390 handle 1440p monitors? I mainly play FPS (multiplayer) games, so I'm not sure if 1440p is even worth the huge price.
>>51579544
If you play FPS multiplayer games to a serious degree than you'd want speed over it looking nice. I'd say go for the former if you don't plan on playing other games.
>>51573088
I just got a 1440p Asus. It's got 5Ms response though. I don't play games too much, so i don't really care. It's fucking amazing.
What does /g/ think of this one?
http://www.bestbuy.ca/en-CA/product/samsung-samsung-24-led-monitor-with-5ms-response-time-ls24d590pl-zc-black-ls24d590pl-zc/10287916.aspx
So correct me if I'm wrong.
>TN
Good for serious gaming because they have better response times
>IPS
Better for anime/film/light gaming, generally look better
>144Hz
Only if you plan on playing at 140fps which would be games like FPS and other comp games
>60Hz
Used for average gaming like RPGs and non FPS games.
And is the difference between 5ms and 1ms noticeable or is it just a meme buzzword used to sell monitors.
>>51579597
Looks pretty nice, though the stand looks flimsy as fuck.
>>51579662
>TN
shit viewing angles,shit color but fast response time, up to 144hz
>IPS
good viewing angles, amazing colors but not as fast as TN, canonly do 60hz for now. but keep in mind that IPSs dont have problems with input lag, its the same as TNs
>>51579707
That was my first thought as well. But it seems pretty stable here
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dmNRAYEz-wc&t=4m42s
>>51579662
>And is the difference between 5ms and 1ms noticeable
If you specifically look for it/know what to look for then maybe.
>>51579517
What exactly is a TN panel, why is it bad and what's the alternative? I don't know anything about monitors.
>>51579818
What exactly is Google?
>>51579466
this guy here agian,
what do you think of this one?
http://www.lg.com/de/monitore/lg-34UB67-B
>>51579795
meh, still not really. those mostly measure how quickly pixels can change from color to color, not latency. high response time prevents what's called ghosting, but if it's anything under 10ms I wouldn't worry about it
>>51579818
TN and IPS are the most popular panels nowadays. TN has slightly worse colors and viewing angles, but can more easily accommodate high refresh rates and low response times. This is why most high refresh rate monitors you see are TN. This is changing, but slowly.
>>51579891
So TN monitors really aren't that bad the guy who said it is just nit picky? I'm just looking for a step up from my 6 year old 21.5" asus monitor with 3 dead pixels.
The Benq has been extremely highly rated from what I've seen. OP here btw.
>>51579977
they're not terrible. There's definitely a difference, IPS definitely beats it, but it's not a huge deal, TN's can still look very nice. If you have the money, get the BenQ, it's a better monitor than the Asus.
>>51580038
Thank you very much. Just out of curiousity, how much more expensive would an IPS monitor be and which would you recommend?
>>51580255
you mean a 60hz one? for 144hz and ips, you're looking at spending upwards of 700 USD easily. shit ain't cheap
What's the best sub $300 2560x1080 monitor?
>>51578439
Thanks for helping me out yesterday anon
>>51579748
i dont understand why people are concerned with viewing angles and gaming. When are you ever playing a game at an awkward angle?
>>51580486
are you just gonna use your monitor for games?
>>51580486
More or less a quality of life thing. Sometimes I lean back in my chair.
>>51580354
Well, would a 60hz IPS be better than a 144hz TN?
>buy 4k monitor
>Windows scaling is still shit
>>51578639
Right. 144hz updates every 6.9444 ms so as long as it's faster than that you're good. Even 60hz updates every 16.666 ms so a 10ms update time is fine. If you are faster than your refresh rate you are just a gimmick
>>51580578
you clearly have no idea what response time means in terms of monitors. what you're talking about would be relevant if it measured latency. response time in monitors usually measures how long it takes for a pixel to change color
How bad is the IPS glow in the 2515h? I'm debating between it and the 2414, and a worse IPS glow seems to be one of the differences.
>>51580522
depends what you're doing with it. If you're playing competitive fps games like CSGO or something, you want 144hz. If not, IPS is probably a better choice.
Is it true the black levels of VA panels are better than TN and IPS. What are the drawbacks of V A panels then?
>>51580837
VA have color production somewhere in between IPS and TN, but pretty noticeable ghosting. Not really anything worth considering imo.
>>51580688
Well I do play CSGO quite a bit, so I guess the TN would be better. And you said the Benq would be better than the Asus? That's pretty much my final bump in the road before I make the purchase. $250 dropped from $330+ seems like a nice deal on a 144hz monitor.
>>51581056
Yep, it's better. Go for it!
>>51578244
R9 290 Sapphire here, am I good to go for 4k?
I play games like total war and company of heroes.
>>51581404
I wouldn't do 4K with a 290. Check out some 1440p monitors.
I've been looking at this monitor:
http://www.amazon.com/MX239H-1920x1080-AH-IPS-Back-lit-Monitor/dp/B00B1IAL7W
Just looking for a good monitor under $200. I won't be running games above 60fps and the most "intense" competitive games I'll be playing will be fighting games.
If there are any monitors that are just as good for a lower price, I'd like to know.
>>51582982
http://www.necdisplay.com/p/desktop-monitors/ea274wmi-bk-r
How is this for my heavy games?
>>51580527
Why wont windows fix their shit, I don't get it.
Got this LG 24" today for $150. Panel is uneven as fuck.
Should I exchange or return? Will I lose the panel lottery every time at this price range?
>>51573088
Got the BenQ one, kinda regret not getting 1440p at 144hz. Ah well, it'll do til i have the cash
>>51584214
return that shit. at that price range, 1080p I'm assuming, you should have no problem getting a nice monitor
I was looking for reviews about my monitor MG279Q and I found this site
http://www.tftcentral.co.uk/
Hopefully it can answer some questions for you OP
>>51585002
Thanks.
I've had the same problem with every TV I've bought as well so I'm unsure if I'll ever get a good panel, but I will return it and try something else.
Are there any >30" ultra wide monitors and are they good?
If anybody has a 24" monitor box handy, I'd really appreciate it if you could give me the dimensions. Trying to work out parcel forwarding costs for Australia.
Bonus points if it's a Dell U2414H
>>51584214
Return
What do you lads think of this deal?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824236453
25" 1440 5ms IPS
http://www.necdisplay.com/p/desktop-monitors/ea274wmi-bk-r
This on an R9 290? For gay men.
>>51584214
Shit I'm waiting on a 24" LG IPS aswell. Is this common in this price range?
Is there a middle ground for IPS and TN I want to play CS as well as do graphic design work
>>51587473
mg279q
you get under 6.94ms response times from it.
good colors, good+ blacks, good gamma.
>>51587473
>>51587486
>>51587486
http://www.tftcentral.co.uk/reviews/asus_mg279q.htm
Review of it. They do extensive calibration and tests with it using software and cameras.
They provide calibrated ICC profile and they provide the settings they used for it to get most accurate whites/warmth etc.
>>51575359
>>51575359
I also purchased this monitor and had a question about it. Tom's hardware reviewed it and it's generally excellent in every area except the response time (6ms) and input lag (they gave an absolute of 80ms, but I don't know if that's accurate).
If I don't play CSGO or Quake, will I actually ever notice input lag and response time e.g. playing witcher 3 or slower FPS like Battlefield?
>>51587685
http://www.tftcentral.co.uk/reviews/nec_ea231wmi.htm
Read the part about ' Responsiveness and Gaming'
>>51586335
Hope you're still lurking. This website here says that the box dimensions should be " (LxWxH) 26.0 x 16.0 x 10.0" "
http://www.multi-monitors.com/mobile/product.aspx?ProductCode=u2414h&404;http://www.multi-monitors.com:80/product_p/u2414h.htm=
I have one coming in later this week, if you don't trust that website. But I'd say that's a good estimate.
>>51586917
Guys that NEC is long sold out. Everyone's order say Hold and they will almost certainly be cancelled.
>>51588267
Hold back for monday perhaps?
I was looking to get a monitor to pair with the VG248QE, preferably IPS and that has the same aesthetic so that they don't look too different.
Was thinking of grabbing this. Thoughts?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824236335
Can you guys help me? I want a decent 24", is this good? I want to stay in the 300-400 range. Maybe isp?
I only have space for a 24" monitor and would like to move up to 4k. Dell or Samsung?
Is it a bad idea to get an IPS in the £120~£150 range?
>>51589415
60Hz 1080p I mean.
>>51589415
You can get a bit of backlight bleed but the colours and viewing angles will be better than TN.
>>51589045
pls
>>51573088
I'm using an AOC G2460pf, its bretty gud.
It has freesync so only worth it if you've an AMD gpu though
>>51589415
>ghosting out the ass
every cunt under the sun clains 5ms response time.
in actually it's most like 12-20
fucking cocksucking assholes.
![JBA+-+Dell+UltraSharp+U2412M+-+(14)[1].jpg](https://i.imgur.com/YjOwMA1.jpg "JBA+-+Dell+UltraSharp+U2412M+-+(14)[1].jpg")
Question:
I want the cheapest monitor capable of swiveling into portrait orientation. It will only be used to display secondary windows and shit, so the quality is really of no concern. Size is of little concern either, though I would prefer 1080p.
Any recommendations?
A challenger appears.
>>51589455
>>51589809
So you get what you pay for basically. My monitor right now is actually rated as 14ms on the spec sheet (old lg ips) so a newer one would be better. Is the difference between 1and 5ms even that noticeable?
>>51583433
Also looking at this monitor. Does anyone know if there's any real difference between this one and the VX279H?
Need a new monitor to replace my 22" 1680x1050 TN monitor.
Only need 60HZ 1080p 24" max HDMI and fast response time, help me /g/
>>51589960
have you tried searching newegg?
When people refer to "gaming" monitors what do they actually refer to? Every time someone tries to sell me a TN over an IPS they mention CS:GO and CoD and some other comp multiplayer games.
What about just casually playing The Witcher or an older RPGs. Would you even tell the difference between a gaming monitor and an IPS?
gon get this for 50$ :^)
http://www.teknosa.com/urunler/125020612/samsung-18-5-s19d300n-led-analog-monitor
>>51590383
Yes. The cheapest viable option I've found is this Dell which will cost me over $150 after shipping. I'm looking for something cheaper.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA9AX3MY6442
>>51590438
sort by price and look again. I found this: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824260340
alternatively, look for any 1080p monitor with VESA mounting capability, and buy a stand off of craigslist (I found one in my area for $10).
This one rotates and costs $120. I've seen monitors with fixed stands (but that have VESA mounting plates) for ~100, so you could put the monitor and monitor arm together for $110 when all is said and done.
>>51590464
>refurbished
>>51590480
>quality is really of no concern.
>>51590493
>buying refurbished from Newegg
I meant image quality, build quality, etc.
>>51590562
okay, so this isn't that complicated. go back to the results and filter out refurbished monitors. looking for the cheapest monitor of X,Y,Z specs is a very simple task.
>>51587486
>>51587632
hmm a bit pricey
>>51590584
Anon, I know this might blow your mind, but perhaps I could buy a monitor from some place besides Newegg.
>>51590594
Try Craigslist.
>>51590594
right. amazon, craigslist, ebay, and microcenter. any others? tiger direct? Fry's? add those too.
these sites all have similar interfaces. you just run through the same process on each site and look at the first few results sorted by price. compare the most competitive results on each site and go with the cheapest option.
Are you asking if there are online stores you didn't know about?
>>51590606
Right. I don't want a refurbished monitor, but a used one would suit my needs perfectly.
>>51590617
>these sites all have similar interfaces.
They don't, actually. Pick a random monitor on Amazon and try to see if you can swivel it into portrait. Have fun searching through user questions and reviews.
>Are you asking if there are online stores you didn't know about?
Yes. I am also suggesting that someone in this thread might just happen to know of a cheap monitor for sale that suits my needs.
>>51590645
>I don't want a refurbished monitor, but a used one would suit my needs perfectly.
is this sarcasm? refurbished monitors are used monitors that had defects fixed by the manufacturer.
>they don't, actually
various filters on the left hand side. Prices on the right hand side. Sorting options at the top right. Search bar at the top.
Name an online store that doesn't resemble what I just described.
>>51590676
Anon, I'm trying to find a monitor that pivots into portrait mode. None of the sights you listed use that as a filtering criteria.
>>51590693
Right, just look for 1080p monitors on Craigslist and when you find one for a good price, message the bloke "oi m8 that picture box o' yers swivel sideways like?", it's not hard.
>>51590645
>I don't want a refurbished monitor, but a used one would suit my needs perfectly.
A refurbished monitor is one that has been damaged and then repaired, a used monitor is one that was fine and therefore kept.
I'm getting the BenQ xl2430t look that one up is a little expensive but it's great
>>51590716
>message the bloke
Do you really expect me to do that for every decent looking monitor on craigslist?
For fucks sake, stop with this "hurr stop asking questions on 4chan and just learn how to use the Internet" bullshit. I know how to use the Internet. I'm looking for insider info, personal recommendations, etc.
>>51590693
I said earlier that you could get a monitor mount for around $10. It's a safe bet that no monitor with a rotating stand will come without VESA mounting plates; VESA plates are prevalent on lower end monitors as well as higher end ones, but rotating stands tend to be exclusive to mid-range and higher end monitors.
So buy a monitor mount and the cheapest vesa-capable monitor you can find. "vesa" is easy enough to add to a search query, and newegg and some other sites even offer it as a spec filter.
This is the cheapest way to get a portrait orientation monitor - by getting a dirt cheap one with a mounting plate and mounting it onto as cheap a stand as you can find.
I think iiyama has one for 250
If I dont gayemen, should I get an ultrawide monitor or use a dual screen based setup built around a 16:10 monitor.
I'm trying not to get hit by the buyer's remorse
>>51590754
I appreciate the suggestion. All of the VESA mounts I'm finding are meant to attach to walls. Are there any that stand freely?
>>51590716
>A refurbished monitor is one that has been damaged and then repaired, a used monitor is one that was fine and therefore kept.
This is actually not entirely true. A refurbished device sold by the manufacturer was definitely faulty in some way, but definitely repaired to some standard. Maybe that standard is shit, but it's reasonable to assume that shit QC in the refurb department would mean shit QC across the board. In other words, if Dell were selling refurbished products that were still defective, you could bet that their new products would be just as likely to be lemons.
On the other hand, a used product is a crap shoot. If you buy from someone on craigslist, there's nothing guaranteeing that the device is in good shape. You're just inferring that they used the device and that they were happy with it, but they might have used it, broken it in some subtle way (or maybe found it was defective all along), and figured it'd be less trouble to sell it to some unsuspecting person on craigslist or eBay than to try and get it repaired by the company that manufactured it.
my point is that refurbs and used products should be viewed with some skepticism, but refurbs are inherently less dodgy because they've at least been through the manufacturer's revolving door.
>>51590745
>Do you really expect me to do that for every decent looking monitor on craigslist?
craigslist has a button to pop directly into email. from there you just write (or copy/paste)
>Hey, saw your monitor on craigslist and i'm interested. is it still available? Would you be willing to sell for $N-20? I could come over and buy it in the next few days if you're interested. thanks in advance
>>51590808
I am being trolled at this point.
>>51590790
there are several. the one pictured would clamp onto the edge of a table, but you can find stands for pretty cheap as well. Do what >>51590808 mentioned and haggle. Nobody buys things for list price on craigslist - or at least they don't accept the price without question. Always ask if they'll go lower.
>>51590828
I found a couple free-standing VESA mounts on Amazon, but they are about $35. The ones I'm finding at retail shops are considerably more expensive.
>>51590839
I'm not suggesting craigslist to shill for them or something. You don't need to buy a pipe with a vesa mounting bracket brand new. you can buy those used. and again, importantly, you can haggle over the price. I bet if I contacted this guy and he hasn't sold the mount yet I could get him down to $5.
>>51586564
What about this on a 770?
>>51590855
Dude, I know how to use craiglist. I searched and there aren't any locally anyway. I don't live in a heavily populated area.
>>51590867
>Dude, I know how to use craiglist
it would really help me if you could demonstrate that rather than act in such a way that makes you seem naive, forcing me to explain all this shit, only for you to say "oh no I knew all that".
Search further away, proportionate to your willingness to drive out of town. Alternatively, look on eBay. There are still small time sellers there, and you can make an offer/bid for items.
>>51590893
Not my fault you interpreted my "hey can you link me some cheap monitors" question as "please teach me how to use the Internet".
Anyway, I found this. Seems like it's what I need.
http://www.monoprice.com/Product?p_id=5970
>>51590921
>Not my fault
you offered us no starting point, and i didn't have any reason to think that you had explored eBay, Craigslist, Amazon, or even the idea of buying a monitor separate from its stand. at every post, you responded with an ungrateful retort that i was wasting your time by trying to help you, but again added nothing to tell me what you'd considered doing.
this waste of my time was your fault, but i'll admit that i should have stopped trying to humor you much earlier. it was naive optimism that you were anything more than an ungrateful piece of shit.
>>51590400
No I really doubt you'll notice the difference if you don't actively look for it. Same idea with wanting to buy £700 headphones but you only listen to MP3s. Pretty much any IPS monitor nowadays is fine with anything.
>>51590947
>this fucker browses /g/ and uses two monitors, but I bet he's never heard of eBay and doesn't know how to use craigslist!
Thanks for the VESA idea, friend.
>>51590967
1) your original post suggested you had 1 monitor and were looking at getting a second.
2) i've seen people on /g/ who were honestly as hopeless as you seemed. you're anonymous, and there's no reason for me to think that you know any more than those people. if you want people to respect that you have some base level of intelligence, go find a forum or accept that you'll need to be upfront with the prior research you've done right at the start.
>>51591009
Now you're trying to teach me how to use 4chan. Incredible.
>>51574208
IPS shits all over TN garbage panels so yeah, get that over the 144Hz TN shit unless you're a meme gaymer
>>51591161
144Hz 1ms IPS when.
Anyone got a recommendation for a good main screen for gaming & programming mostly?
pref
>27"
>1440p (could be 1080p too)
>144hz or 120hz or whatever (over 60)
>matte
>>51591221
Hope you've got a nice job, anon.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824014451
Best
>60Hz
>1080p
>24"
>IPS
For around 150~200 quid?
>>51591176
Never.
They're starting to get Quantum Dots now though.
>>51591253
Alright, thanks.
>>51591253
>>51591348
I don't have AMD tho, does it make much of a difference with the freesync thingy?
>>51591427
It just means you won't be able to use that feature (unless Nvidia happens to release a Freesync driver). Freesync doesn't really add to the price, nor does it negatively effect the monitor in any other way, so don't worry about it.
>>51591427
Yes it does! by supporting Freesync (voting with your wallet) you make a consumer move and support better and more open design than Nvidia's G-Sync.
>>51591221
MG279Q.
>>51591469
>Yes it does! by supporting Freesync (voting with your wallet) you make a consumer move and support better and more open design than Nvidia's G-Sync.
Yeah, no, that's not how I want to spend my money.
I go for whatever gives me the best experience.
>>51590859
/g/oyim pls respond. 25" ASUS 1440 on a gtx 770?
>>51591525
go for g-sync
don't listen to freetards
>>51592080
>Support anti-consumer practices & company.
lol
>>51591525
G-sync and Freesync are virtually the same thing. They both use VESA Adaptive Sync, which is a standard spec for new monitors and was recently added to DP. Nvidia just decided that they wanted to try to spin the feature as their own. AMD responded with their own brand name out of necessity to show that they also support the feature.
They both do the same thing. You're unlikely to ever notice any difference because VESA took care of the spec, not Nvidia or AMD (though AMD works with VESA, so if anything, AMD's implementation might be better, but I doubt it).
>>51592160
>VESA Apaptive Sync.
Isn't this with Display Port?
Do AMD GPUs support V-AS? I mean if I have non-FreeSync -yet- VESA standard screen it can match fps and frame rate?
What about NVidia?
>>51592185
>Isn't this with Display Port?
Yes. Both Gsync and Freesync require DP.
>Do AMD GPUs support V-AS
>What about Nvidia
VESA supplied the specification. It was up to AMD and Nvidia to implement it on their GPUs. AMD wanted to create an open standard for the tech, Nvidia wanted to make it proprietary. This has forced consumers to choose which monitors they want to buy, even though the tech itself has the potential to work on any graphics card with any monitor.
At this time, you must choose one or the other.
>>51592280
>It was up to AMD and Nvidia to implement it on their GPUs. AMD wanted to create an open standard for the tech, Nvidia wanted to make it proprietary. This has forced consumers to choose which monitors they want to buy, even though the tech itself has the potential to work on any graphics card with any monitor.
Jesus Christ both companies are full jew.
At least FreeSync doesn't add 200euros more to the screen prize (or with the new PG279 Asus, 350euros)
Read reviews, they say same fucking panel, but G-Sync puts fucking 350 euros on top of the fucking monitor with same guts Jesus Christ
>>51592319
>>51592185
I had another look, and it appears that Nvidia supports generic VESA Adaptive Sync. This essentially means that Nvidia supprorts Freesync.
The downside is that with VESA Adaptive Sync, you don't get per monitor optimizations like you would from Gsync or Freesync-- VAS will always have ghosting issues, for example. Gsync currently does the best job dealing with ghosting, as Nvidia optimizes for individual monitors much faster than AMD does, similar to how Nvidia releases driver updates to optimize for new games.
>>51592445
so is it automatic? I got 980Ti and MG279Q and it comes with 1x DisplayPort 1.2.(FREESYNC monitor tho)
>>51592486
You probably have to turn it on in the Nvidia control panel, but any Freesync monitor is capable of generic Adaptive Sync and the Nvidia website says it's supported.
I'm torn between one of these two. Which do you think is the better option?
http://accessories.dell.com/sna/products/Gaming_Accessories/productdetail.aspx?c=ca&l=en&s=dhs&cs=cadhs1&sku=860-BBEM
http://www.bestbuy.ca/en-CA/product/samsung-samsung-24-led-monitor-with-5ms-response-time-ls24d590pl-zc-black-ls24d590pl-zc/10287916.aspx
What's the next Monitor gimmick we'll see?
>>51592629
4K.
Resolution race is easy.
>>51592616
Whichever is cheaper. If they're the same price, I'd go with the Dell panel as it's IPS. The Samsung panel is PLS, so it has a tiny advantage for gaming, but won't look quite as nice.
>>51591289
Monitors with these specs are getting dirt cheap so just pick up something with good reviews. I have an LG screen with those specs and it's fine for pretty much what I do.
>>51591289
You want high hz 1080p since its cheap and you can get great gaymen with it since most gpus can do more than 60fps @ 1080p these days
Hey guys
anyone got the ASUS 27" IPS 144hz Freesync monitor?
Is IPS really that much better than a high end TN these days? I only ask because I have an gtx 970 and the gsync version of this monitor is £250 more...
should I just go for it anyway? or are freesync and gsync really good enough to sell my nvidia and get amd?
>>51592759
While that's true. I tend to have my games maxed out so they bounce around 60~70 fps. Maybe in a few years when graphics starts to slow down and devs stop with the dynamic lighting meme I'll invest in a 144Hz but for now I'll get no use out of it.
>>51580997
Realize I'm responding a day late, but I have a VA panel on my Samsung laptop. Most of the time it looks beautiful and saturated like a good OLED screen. But certain transitions from light to dark result in persistence that can last 10 to 15 seconds and looks like old school CRT burnin. It usually only noticeable when I'm switching from a full screen Web page to a game, I'll see the search bar and menu for a little bit as its loading.
It's not horrible and doesn't seem to affect games or movies at all. Black levels are vastly better than even a good TN panel
>>51592856
Isn't that what these guys discussed a few post above yours?...
>>51592856
TN has dick for colors IRL. The Asus TN screens (27" gaymen) are so bad looking IRL in comaprison to their 27" IPSs.
+their high end ips get like under 6.9ms response anyway.
I don't know where to go as a gayman with a 980ti. I'm torn between the pb287q, the pg279q, the Aoc 34" and a Designo mx27aq. Or anything else?
I only know i don't particularly care about being above 60hz for now
>>51592856
IPS look better.
TN are faster.
What do you want? A nicer looking display or faster GTG?
34" 21:9 ULTRAWIDE MONITORS ARE THE CURRENT GOAT
BEST SINGLE MONITOR SETUP, CURVED WORKS HERE BECAUSE YOU'RE ALWAYS SITTING CENTERED AND CLOSE UP TO IT
EVEN IF THEIR REFRESH RATE IS SLOWER THAN A 144HZ GAYMEN TN PANEL ITS STILL WORTH IT FOR THE BEZEL-FREE IMMERSION, AND STILL FASTER THAN MOST 4K MONITORS WITH THEIR 30HZ
FOR ANYTHING BUT COMPETITIVE CS ULTRAWIDES IS WHERE ITS AT
I just inherited an HP ZR30w from my work. It's a 2560x1600 S-IPS monitor that I used for CAD work. Is this something I should even try to play games on? For CAD work it is amazing. I believe it has a 7ms response.
>>51592958
A 980ti is going to struggle on some games at 4k unless you downscale.
>>51592963
If everything faster gtg then why don't esports players turn the monitor colour to zero?
>>51593839
I agree, I would almost put up with 2560x1080 if I didn't already have a 27" panel. At least it would be easier to drive, but wouldn't feel like an upgrade path. Had a cheap eyefinity missmatch going for a while and gaming with it was great, bezels weren't a problem, just wanted some desk and power brick space back.
>>51593839
21:9 is the fedora of monitors and your post proves it.
>>51594979
>is this a picture for bats?
>>51595005
That's never happened to me before. My humble apologies.
>>51591289
LG IPS
There going to be any good cyber monday deals for monitors?
>>51594870
Because esports players play on whatever monitors their brand tells them to. Even if they were shitty.
>>51595034
no offense taken anon, it's more kekworthy than irritating, unless it's the board that caused it, then I as a poster would be annoyed(at the board.)
>>51589975
I think is lacks the anti ghosting/motion blur of the Benq
Are Dell IPS screens good? I don't need 4k, just want good colors/black levels. Also is there a consensus on 16:10?
>>51594994
STAY RETARDED
SIT IN FRONT OF A 34" 2:19 CURVED ULTRAWIDE AND YOU'LL SEE WHATS UP
BTW ANY SIZE SMALLER THAN 34" IS TOO SHORT IN HEIGHT, IE ALL THE 29" ULTRAWIDES
>>51595302
I'm sure 34" inch screen needs 4k resolution and the 1440p resolution or even 1660p is too small.
>>51585017
>>51587486
>>51587632
What are you impressions from the monitor anyway? going to IPS worth the extra motion blur?
wow'ed by the picture quality or what?
I have a 4:3 monitor that is 13.5" from top to bottom, including the bezel. What size should I be looking at for a 16:9 monitor of the same height? I don't play games, so I don't need 144hz free/g-sync type stuff, just greater that 1080p and the right height.
>>51595348
ITS 3440 X 1440
THATS 5 MILLION PIXELS AND ITS VERY SHARP, PLUS ITS EASIER TO DRIVE
>>51595570
Positive, good.
Colors are definitely worth the motion blur.
What monitor will torture my eyes as little as possible? How should a monitor be set-up for minimal eye-strain?
Just for text, charts, websites and so on.
No gaming, movies or anything fancy.
Thank you (very) much.
>>51595918
Flicker-free monitor. Monitors usually market this, but some don't but are still flicker free. Google around if your monitor of choice is flicker-free. Means basically when you dim the brightness down the level of light stays stable and it doesn't flicker with varying power.
A backlight that can go extremely dark (low light level) - some LED backlights don't go very dim/dark.
Either change settings in the monitor that turns the image bit warm, yellow/brownish - or use that actual program that does it.
Considering this:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Asus-VC239H-23-Inch-Full-Monitor/dp/B00YQKTGR8
I'm looking to do an even split between gaming, modelling and programing. I was considering one of the big Dell ones but they have a fairly long response time. This one seems to be the best value I could find.
I've made the mistake of getting an LCD screen before a few years ago which has shit color quality.
>>51595985
Does price pay a mayor role in this? Meaning: will dishing out more instead of choosing an entry level flicker-free screen aid further? Do panel types or refresh rates influence eye-strain?
>>51596325
Flicker free is flicker free there isn't a slider
it is or isn't flicker free.
Panel types affect how low can the brightness go so that clearly influences your eye strain since if you cant get it low enough in low lit conditions it will strain them more.
Just read some of the reviews from TFTcentral to grasp what a good monitor should do. That helped me a lot.
does anybody have any recommendations for a good rotating monitor at a reasonable price?
Any recommendation on a monitor stand to replace the stock one? My monitor has a kind of shitty stock one.
>>51596053
Looks wise that monitor is pretty nice. Would have considered it if I wasn't already waiting on an LG in the same price range. Though other than that, it looks fairly decent for the price.
>>51596468
asus rog swift
>>51596053
I wanted that one but then i noticed it was only 23 inch! I won't go under 24.
Anyone have experience with one of these?
>>51590726
>but it's great
Reassuring yourself before you've even spent money on the thing?
I have a BenQ too but jeez get advertised to
>>51598298
I dunno, I just bought one because of the deal but I won't have it for 3 days. Sorry lad.
>$480
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824236453
What the fuck? It's on sale for $280 here. I can't imagine that the exchange rate fully explains it, so are electronics just more expensive up there?
Looking to go Triple 27" Dell Ultrasharps, or single 40 Inch 4k Philips. I have the GPU power so it's not a problem. I had a 34" Samsung Ultra wide but I want something bigger resolution wise for multitasking, coding, and gayming. What's my best option here?
>>51573088
I have had that asus since last black friday. It's alright and runs 144hz fine. Although I will say that sometimes (probably like 10% of the time) when I turn it on, I get this weird blue haze. I'll have to turn the monitor off and wait a few seconds and turn it back on and usually it goes away. My older monitor is also an asus and that one I think I got on black friday in 2011. It took them sending me 3 monitors to get me a non DOA monitor. I used that monitor as one of three in my setup up until a couple of weeks ago when the backlight stopped working on it. That monitor now sells for like $100 on sale. Meanwhile I have an old school samsung that just keeps on truckin.
Seems like asus has issues with quailty control.
This year I ordered a 27" acer 1440p monitor on black friday to replace that dead asus. We'll see how it works.
Honestly I'd probably get the BenQ.
>>51598969
Many times, I've found that it's the power cable that's faulty. Several monitors from Asus of mine appeared to be DOA, but worked fine with a different cable.
>>51599499
That's weird. Did they turn on at all though? The ones I had did "turn on", they just couldt display anything, including the factory no signal screensaver.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824009659
Is this a good deal?
>>51599598
Yes, if you are cool with having a TN panel.
I bought the ASUS VG248QE because:
>went on sale for $184.99
>144hz refresh rate
>I turn off frame rate caps in games when possible (awesome for older games)
>I like to play multiplayer FPS games
>I've heard people say they would rather invest in 1080p at 144hz than 1440p or 2k at 60hz because of how impressive >60fps is experience-wise
It'll get here Monday. I can't wait.
>>51598890
Nope, I don't think so. It is still cheaper even after the exchange rate... Oh well.
>>51599662
Yeah 144Hz is nice, it's just a shame you need to sacrifice the quality to get a smooth feel. Obviously older games and games like CSGO and Dota will run at 140+ maxed.
>>51599706
I like to replay older games now and again. It's always nice to get to play them at higher settings if it doesn't break the game.
I'm going to do that with Half-life 2.
What about the Aoc 34" IPS? It's fucking expensive though
Yes/no?
http://www.amazon.de/Asus-VS247HR-Monitor-Reaktionszeit-schwarz/dp/B00GGQFO5I/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1448835212&sr=8-1&keywords=ASUS+VS247HR
I want to play Fallout
I'm about ready to drop a stupid amount of money for 2k IPS G-Sync but I'm not sure If I want to spend £500 getting the Acer XB270HU or £700 for the Asus PG279Q. Is the better build quality worth the price? Arguably if I settle for the Acer I can sell my PS4 because no HDMI which makes it even cheaper whereas I'm probably going to keep it if I go for the Asus. Anyone with strong opinions?
Got a LG 25" 2560x1080 21:9 IPS panel for $189 CAD in the summer
Liking it a lot so far. Don't game a lot but so far only older games don't work right and you can just run in 1920x1080 with black bars.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/LG-Electronics-34UM57-34-IPS-WFHD-Ultrawide-Monitor-34UM57-P/391331226165?hash=item5b1d28a235
Should I get this or just look into getting a TV
>>51599655
I didn't notice that, thanks. I don't really play games, is this a better idea? It's smaller, but I think it will look the best for watching movies and browsing.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824236453&ignorebbr=1
>>51592884
VA panels can be amazing, but many have terrible ghosting and persistence problems while barely having better contrast or black levels.
similarly there are tons of cheap IPS out there which glow out the ass, have terrible black levels, are slow as hell and the colors are no better than a good TN.
>>51592008
I hope you like med-low settings. the reality is that if your standards are 60 fps or above, and very high to max settings at 1440p, on ALL games, you need a top-tier machine, like 980ti SLI.
>>51601226
Well I don't own a single game newer than 2012, but I was thinking of getting a 290 next year.
http://www.amazon.com/Dell-S2415H-24-Inch-LED-Lit-Monitor/dp/B00M9B3XZW
is this a good all around monitor? I'm not a big gamer
Is a 970 wasted if i only buy a 1080p monitor?
>>51602509
I can't believe how fucking stupid you are.
Any experience with this one?
http://www.amazon.de/AOC-G2460PF-Reaktionszeit-1920x1080-h%C3%B6henverstellbar/dp/B013YIRF4S/ref=sr_1_10?ie=UTF8&qid=1448844550&sr=8-10&keywords=aoc+monitor
>>51589960
Look for a Dell 2007WFP on Ebay or something. You can get them really cheap for how good they are. 1680x1050 resolution so they're 16:10 as well.
I need a new monitor for a 380 build I just made.
Any suggestions? Should I get 1080 at 60hz or try to spring for a 144?
>>51584214
Is that IPS?
I'm planning on buying a cheap LG IPS soon.
