Monitor Recommendations

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PostMonitor Recommendations
by Qikz » Tue Jan 22, 2019 8:58 pm

I'm on the lookout for a 144hz Monitor, preferrably 24inch but could go bigger and I can't really break the budget. I'd prefer it to have decent colour (my current one has terrible colour) and I don't fully understand the difference between TN and IPS, but I've heard IPS is better overall?

If some kind soul could help I'd be very happy. Thanks in advance.

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PostRe: Monitor Recommendations
by That » Tue Jan 22, 2019 9:47 pm

This is the monitor I'd get for gaming if I could afford it right now: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01KZIOSSQ?tag=22 (It was recommended in the PCGT a while back.)

It's a TN panel. TN has lower input lag, so it's better for fast-paced games, but has worse colour accuracy. IPS, conversely, has better colour accuracy but worse lag.

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PostRe: Monitor Recommendations
by Ironhide » Tue Jan 22, 2019 9:54 pm

I'm assuming Dell don't actually make the panels themselves and its either an LG or Samsung one.

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by That » Tue Jan 22, 2019 9:56 pm

Ironhide wrote:I'm assuming Dell don't actually make the panels themselves and its either an LG or Samsung one.

It uses an Acer (AU Optronics) panel according to some hardware review site.

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by darksideby182 » Tue Jan 22, 2019 10:12 pm

27inch version of that monitor https://www.dell.com/en-uk/shop/dell-27 ... 1026065772
If it helps anyone tempted myself.

Edit: no G-Sync though although this will probably become a non issue with Nvidia opening up to Freesync.

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PostRe: Monitor Recommendations
by Qikz » Tue Jan 22, 2019 11:37 pm

Looks like I might go with this: https://www.amazon.co.uk/ASUS-27-inch-M ... nitor&th=1

But I can buy through work.

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PostRe: Monitor Recommendations
by Victor Mildew » Wed Jan 23, 2019 7:12 am

Karl wrote:This is the monitor I'd get for gaming if I could afford it right now: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01KZIOSSQ?tag=22 (It was recommended in the PCGT a while back.)

It's a TN panel. TN has lower input lag, so it's better for fast-paced games, but has worse colour accuracy. IPS, conversely, has better colour accuracy but worse lag.


I have the 27" version of that monitor, it's pricey but really nice. The gsync one, I don't know why the model changes completely when you select 27 on there.

This one : https://www.dell.com/en-uk/shop/dell-27 ... ccessories

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PostRe: Monitor Recommendations
by Sandy » Wed Jan 23, 2019 3:47 pm

What's the budget?

In terms of what you see when looking at a TN panel vs a IPS panel the TN one will look a little more washed out and dull.

As many others have already said the TN panel will have better response times but I guess it depends on what you're playing to know if that'll be a problem.

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PostRe: Monitor Recommendations
by Qikz » Wed Jan 23, 2019 3:52 pm

Sandy wrote:What's the budget?

In terms of what you see when looking at a TN panel vs a IPS panel the TN one will look a little more washed out and dull.

As many others have already said the TN panel will have better response times but I guess it depends on what you're playing to know if that'll be a problem.


300ish.

I play a lot of fast reaction based games so 144hz is pretty much a must which I realise IPS doesn't really handle at all well at the minute.

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PostRe: Monitor Recommendations
by Qikz » Sat Sep 14, 2019 9:21 pm

Sorry for bumping this but I never actually bought a monitor before, are there any newer recommendations or are the ones already mentioned still the best?

I'm still saving for a new PC, but having a second monitor would help me in the meantime.

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PostRe: Monitor Recommendations
by Yoshimi » Sat Sep 14, 2019 10:17 pm

I recently bought a 27" QHD monitor. I really love the extra screen resolution.

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by Mommy Christmas » Sat Sep 14, 2019 10:28 pm

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