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Friday, April 13, 2018 5:33 PM (permalink)
I will be building a new system in 2 months, and I want to replace my 23 inch samsung 2ms 1080p 60hz monitor...
Will be doing a 8700k, 16gbram,1080 hybrid, ssd etc.
I dont want to spend TOO much, mainly for PUBG, I am a bit colorblind(proto).  Some say IPS only...but im not sold on i for the price really...?
Desires:
1.  144hz or more
2. Gsync?
3. 5ms or so response
4. 27"
5.  I plan on playing in 1080p as i want to max my frames, though maybe 1440?(want to play native in pubg for sure either way)

i7 8700k,z370 FTW, Ballistix 32gb ddr4, 3080 Hybrid ftw ultra, 2x-512gb 970 evo, Lian Li o11 Dynamixc XL, clc 280, 850 G3, z370 FTW, 27" Predator IPS Gsync
 https://www.3dmark.com/3dm/57041776?
 
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    JacobB
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    Re: New monitor help Monday, April 16, 2018 0:04 PM (permalink)
    Personally, I am waiting for the Predator X35 (or ASUS similar model) to release. It was delayed for release and was announced a while back at CES 2017.
     
    However if you are looking at already released models, I have used the ASUS VG248QE, and I personally like it for the refresh rate, however it does not have GSYNC. I purchased this a couple years back, so there have been models released since then. I personally have a slight issue with the colors from this monitor as they are not very vibrant in my opinion, but its still a great 144hz monitor.
     
    You can look at some BenQ's as well. Pretty much just look at reviews online and just do some shopping. You will find a monitor you like! :)
     
    Good luck!
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    Re: New monitor help Monday, April 16, 2018 2:56 AM (permalink)
    Look at the LG monitor.
    It’s nice.
    144Hz, GSYNC, 5MS, 1080p, IPS

    https://m.newegg.com/prod...g%20ultra%20wide%2089G

    Or this 1440p, VA, 165Hz, 4ms monitor
    https://m.newegg.com/products/N82E16824011187


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    Re: New monitor help Monday, April 16, 2018 8:16 PM (permalink)
    seth89
    Look at the LG monitor.
    It’s nice.
    144Hz, GSYNC, 5MS, 1080p, IPS

    https://m.newegg.com/prod...g%20ultra%20wide%2089G

    Or this 1440p, VA, 165Hz, 4ms monitor
    https://m.newegg.com/products/N82E16824011187

    A bit out of my price range..

    i7 8700k,z370 FTW, Ballistix 32gb ddr4, 3080 Hybrid ftw ultra, 2x-512gb 970 evo, Lian Li o11 Dynamixc XL, clc 280, 850 G3, z370 FTW, 27" Predator IPS Gsync
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    Re: New monitor help Monday, April 16, 2018 8:25 PM (permalink)
    Playing 1080p on a 1440p display looks pretty poor, so you need to make a decision on whether you really want to play in 1440p or 1080p. As for 144hz, unless you're playing older games or having top of the line hardware you won't be getting that framerate, so just forget about displays with higher than 144hz refresh rates. 27 inch display is for 1440p resolutions and higher. If you go lower than 1440p then go with a smaller screen it will look better due to dot pitch.
     
    Gsync is a must. Basically the greatest thing to happen to PC gaming in decades. While gaming famerates varry, so you either get tearing, use software vsync which causes input latency and reduces framerates, or you get gsync and have no downsides other than having to spend the money for the hardware. It truly is a game changer and once you use it you won't ever want to go back to gaming without it.
     
    IPS is mainly about viewing angle. If you don't squirm around while gaming then a non IPS panel won't be an issue. 
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    Re: New monitor help Monday, April 16, 2018 8:53 PM (permalink)
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    Playing 1080p on a 1440p display looks pretty poor, so you need to make a decision on whether you really want to play in 1440p or 1080p. As for 144hz, unless you're playing older games or having top of the line hardware you won't be getting that framerate, so just forget about displays with higher than 144hz refresh rates. 27 inch display is for 1440p resolutions and higher. If you go lower than 1440p then go with a smaller screen it will look better due to dot pitch.
     
    Gsync is a must. Basically the greatest thing to happen to PC gaming in decades. While gaming famerates varry, so you either get tearing, use software vsync which causes input latency and reduces framerates, or you get gsync and have no downsides other than having to spend the money for the hardware. It truly is a game changer and once you use it you won't ever want to go back to gaming without it.
     
    IPS is mainly about viewing angle. If you don't squirm around while gaming then a non IPS panel won't be an issue. 


    THANKS!  
    Exactly what I was looking for.  I sit straight in front of screen so view angle never an issue. 
    System will be gtx1080, 16 or 32gb ram, ssd nvram drive, i8700k so it will be a decent game...I play PUBG and the new mechwarrior soon(also CS etc).

    i7 8700k,z370 FTW, Ballistix 32gb ddr4, 3080 Hybrid ftw ultra, 2x-512gb 970 evo, Lian Li o11 Dynamixc XL, clc 280, 850 G3, z370 FTW, 27" Predator IPS Gsync
     https://www.3dmark.com/3dm/57041776?
     
    Associate code for a discount for you  BGEX2DBF0D
    (old/rebuilt)"RE-VGA" i7 8700k,z370 FTW, Ballistix 32gb ddr4, 1080 Hybrid, 2x-512gb 970 evo, DG77, clc 280, 850 G3, z370 FTW, 27" Predator IPS Gsync
     
    (old Pc)q6600 @ 3ghz Evga 680sli win10 with 8gb Ram,60gb ssd(OS), 74gb raptor(game), 320gb sata (storage)Evga GTX 980 sc,750w PSU
     
     
     
     
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    Re: New monitor help Thursday, April 19, 2018 3:46 PM (permalink)
    Here's the monitor I've kept going back to. https://www.amazon.com/dp...ncoding=UTF8&psc=1


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    Re: New monitor help Friday, April 20, 2018 2:45 PM (permalink)
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    Here's the monitor I've kept going back to. https://www.amazon.com/dp...ncoding=UTF8&psc=1


    Thanks, thats closer to my price range. I will keep that one in mind.

    i7 8700k,z370 FTW, Ballistix 32gb ddr4, 3080 Hybrid ftw ultra, 2x-512gb 970 evo, Lian Li o11 Dynamixc XL, clc 280, 850 G3, z370 FTW, 27" Predator IPS Gsync
     https://www.3dmark.com/3dm/57041776?
     
    Associate code for a discount for you  BGEX2DBF0D
    (old/rebuilt)"RE-VGA" i7 8700k,z370 FTW, Ballistix 32gb ddr4, 1080 Hybrid, 2x-512gb 970 evo, DG77, clc 280, 850 G3, z370 FTW, 27" Predator IPS Gsync
     
    (old Pc)q6600 @ 3ghz Evga 680sli win10 with 8gb Ram,60gb ssd(OS), 74gb raptor(game), 320gb sata (storage)Evga GTX 980 sc,750w PSU
     
     
     
     
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    Re: New monitor help Sunday, April 22, 2018 1:36 AM (permalink)
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    trthskr4
    Here's the monitor I've kept going back to. https://www.amazon.com/dp...ncoding=UTF8&psc=1


    Thanks, thats closer to my price range. I will keep that one in mind.


    Thats a good price for the specs.
    Dell makes a good monitor.


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    Re: New monitor help Monday, April 23, 2018 2:36 AM (permalink)
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    trthskr4
    Here's the monitor I've kept going back to. https://www.amazon.com/dp...ncoding=UTF8&psc=1


    Thanks, thats closer to my price range. I will keep that one in mind.


    Thats a good price for the specs.
    Dell makes a good monitor.



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    Re: New monitor help Monday, April 23, 2018 10:39 PM (permalink)
    trthskr4
    Here's the monitor I've kept going back to. https://www.amazon.com/dp...ncoding=UTF8&psc=1


    that's the one I have. I like it a lot
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    Re: New monitor help Monday, April 23, 2018 11:29 PM (permalink)
    Another vote for the Dell S2716DGR, had once since it launched and it's great. On sale for $399 at Best Buy right now: https://www.bestbuy.com/site/dell-27-led-qhd-gsync-monitor-black/5293502.p
     
    Check slickdeals.net periodically (or setup a deal alert) if you want to try to snag it cheaper, it occasionally drops to $350 and you can also find Dell outlet refubs for even cheaper.




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    Re: New monitor help Monday, May 14, 2018 9:15 PM (permalink)
    Ended up biting the bullet and getting the best i could afford for 1440p.
    Acer Predator XB271HU bmiprz 27" WQHD (2560x1440) NVIDIA G-SYNC IPS Monitor 
     :)

    i7 8700k,z370 FTW, Ballistix 32gb ddr4, 3080 Hybrid ftw ultra, 2x-512gb 970 evo, Lian Li o11 Dynamixc XL, clc 280, 850 G3, z370 FTW, 27" Predator IPS Gsync
     https://www.3dmark.com/3dm/57041776?
     
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    (old Pc)q6600 @ 3ghz Evga 680sli win10 with 8gb Ram,60gb ssd(OS), 74gb raptor(game), 320gb sata (storage)Evga GTX 980 sc,750w PSU
     
     
     
     
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    Re: New monitor help Wednesday, May 16, 2018 4:57 PM (permalink)
    LOL the dell went on sale last nite for $350...could have saved 200 but i guess IPS is worth it LOL
     
    https://www.bestbuy.com/s...e8bbb65a85c909964f0INT

    i7 8700k,z370 FTW, Ballistix 32gb ddr4, 3080 Hybrid ftw ultra, 2x-512gb 970 evo, Lian Li o11 Dynamixc XL, clc 280, 850 G3, z370 FTW, 27" Predator IPS Gsync
     https://www.3dmark.com/3dm/57041776?
     
    Associate code for a discount for you  BGEX2DBF0D
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    (old Pc)q6600 @ 3ghz Evga 680sli win10 with 8gb Ram,60gb ssd(OS), 74gb raptor(game), 320gb sata (storage)Evga GTX 980 sc,750w PSU
     
     
     
     
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    Re: New monitor help Wednesday, May 16, 2018 5:21 PM (permalink)
    Not everyone is a fan of TN panels, yes they are cheaper
     
    Look forward to your impression of the Acer Predator XB271HU bmiprz 27" you purchased
     
     

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    Re: New monitor help Wednesday, May 16, 2018 5:25 PM (permalink)
    Cool GTX
    Not everyone is a fan of TN panels, yes they are cheaper
     
    Look forward to your impression of the Acer Predator XB271HU bmiprz 27" you purchased
     
     


    Never had anything but and crt,lcd,led.  I am hoping I am AMAZED since its 200 bucks more lol:) I might go look at the Dell if they have one on display at Bestbuy, just to compare.

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     https://www.3dmark.com/3dm/57041776?
     
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    (old Pc)q6600 @ 3ghz Evga 680sli win10 with 8gb Ram,60gb ssd(OS), 74gb raptor(game), 320gb sata (storage)Evga GTX 980 sc,750w PSU
     
     
     
     
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    Re: New monitor help Wednesday, May 16, 2018 5:33 PM (permalink)
    with a dark desktop, look for light bleed at corners and edges
     
    and of course evaluating color is important, though virtually impossible under florescent lighting and without calibration

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    Re: New monitor help Saturday, May 26, 2018 4:59 AM (permalink)
    not impressed really so far... i havent calibrated anything or played anything but PUBG...Dont get me wrong it looks nice but i dont see it as being better than a TN. I will try calibrating.

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     https://www.3dmark.com/3dm/57041776?
     
    Associate code for a discount for you  BGEX2DBF0D
    (old/rebuilt)"RE-VGA" i7 8700k,z370 FTW, Ballistix 32gb ddr4, 1080 Hybrid, 2x-512gb 970 evo, DG77, clc 280, 850 G3, z370 FTW, 27" Predator IPS Gsync
     
    (old Pc)q6600 @ 3ghz Evga 680sli win10 with 8gb Ram,60gb ssd(OS), 74gb raptor(game), 320gb sata (storage)Evga GTX 980 sc,750w PSU
     
     
     
     
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    Re: New monitor help Saturday, May 26, 2018 6:04 AM (permalink)
    Also, did you monitor come with a silverish display with stats attached to the top left?

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     https://www.3dmark.com/3dm/57041776?
     
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    (old Pc)q6600 @ 3ghz Evga 680sli win10 with 8gb Ram,60gb ssd(OS), 74gb raptor(game), 320gb sata (storage)Evga GTX 980 sc,750w PSU
     
     
     
     
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