OT Want a new PC monitor

[santeesioux]

Specifically one for gaming, I have a 1060 6gb card, could it manage one of these:

Amazon product ASIN B01IOO4SGK
I'd really hate to be stuck at 1080p but I might have cheaped out on my card too much, in that case, how about these:

Amazon product ASIN B01M4II4M4
Amazon product ASIN B00B2HH7G0
I really want the Dell like I said, but if I can't run that resolution I would definitely like the cheaper VG24QE unless G-sync is worth that much more? Anyone know, any advice on any other monitors?

I'm using an old 60Hz and want that silky smooth 144 plus Hz for fps'. I could probably get a 4k for the price of the Dell but my card definitely couldn't run that

 

[PDXFonz]

I have an ASUS something, it's fantastic.

 

[santeesioux]

Hmm, the Amazon links aren't showing up, the monitors are:
Dell Gaming S2417DG YNY1D,
ASUS ROG SWIFT PG248Q,
ASUS VG248QE

 

[santeesioux]

I have an ASUS something, it's fantastic.

Yeah, I've always liked Asus products, definitely want to upgrade my Acer monitor to one.

 

[THE HCP]

Is that a tv?

 

[santeesioux]

Is that a tv?

I'M GOING TO PUT IT IN MY PARENT'S BASEMENT AND WATCH PORNOGRAPHY ON IT.

 

[EL PRESIDENTE]

Just steal one from your office.

 

[speeds]

Hmm, the Amazon links aren't showing up, the monitors are:
Dell Gaming S2417DG YNY1D,
ASUS ROG SWIFT PG248Q,
ASUS VG248QE

I have the VG248QE. I bought it refurbished from Newegg for pretty cheap. The bezel is scuffed but the panel itself is flawless. The viewing angles, colour, and contrast are lacking (TN panel) but the refresh and response are outstanding. The 3D feature is not something I'm interested in using but would require the 3D glasses kit in any case. Sometimes the 3D actually fucks with games that automatically want to run in it, such as FIFA. I use the monitor for gaming and browsing (scrolling this page and other websites is great at 144hz) and a second, larger monitor for video. Unless you're getting a lot of screen tearing during games I don't know if it is worth paying twice as much for the other two models.

 

[3RA1N1AC]

Slickdeals has monitors on the front page every couple days.

 

[Denny Crane]

I use a 40" UHD TV. I like the size and the 4K resolution when not gaming.

You can reduce the resolution for games that aren't getting you high enough framerate.

The TV might not be responsive enough. Most are 60Hz or 120Hz refresh. Check the specs before you buy.

 

[santeesioux]

I have the VG248QE. I bought it refurbished from Newegg for pretty cheap. The bezel is scuffed but the panel itself is flawless. The viewing angles, colour, and contrast are lacking (TN panel) but the refresh and response are outstanding. The 3D feature is not something I'm interested in using but would require the 3D glasses kit in any case. Sometimes the 3D actually fucks with games that automatically want to run in it, such as FIFA. I use the monitor for gaming and browsing (scrolling this page and other websites is great at 144hz) and a second, larger monitor for video. Unless you're getting a lot of screen tearing during games I don't know if it is worth paying twice as much for the other two models.

I'll probably wait until Black Friday at this point for the Dell or ROG to go under 300, and if that doesn't happen I'll get that model. I found a 4k Asus for like 350 but I would probably only be able to run games on low, so don't see the point of that yet.

 

[santeesioux]

Slickdeals has monitors on the front page every couple days.

I've been looking at that and this

https://www.reddit.com/r/buildapcsa...sort=new&restrict_sr=on&feature=legacy_search

 

[Cippy91]

4k on a 1060 is a definite no. 144 1080, you can get on some games out there such as CSGO, etc. If I were you i would stick with 1080 for now. 144 hz is great for fps but it all depends on what you are playing. My first 1080 144hz monitor was this though... https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824009642&ignorebbr=1&nm_mc=KNC-GoogleAdwords-PC&cm_mmc=KNC-GoogleAdwords-PC-_-pla-_-Monitors - LCD Flat Panel-_-N82E16824009642&gclid=Cj0KCQjwn6DMBRC0ARIsAHZtCeMcZfTRQAFJyBZMTo32jZ-vlvBBRL0EqnaZFkctlncLzFNlT5KTH-QaAjSpEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds


right now I am using two monitors, one 1080p 144 and a 1440p 144 hz. Both Acer monitors

 

[santeesioux]

4k on a 1060 is a definite no. 144 1080, you can get on some games out there such as CSGO, etc. If I were you i would stick with 1080 for now. 144 hz is great for fps but it all depends on what you are playing. My first 1080 144hz monitor was this though... https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824009642&ignorebbr=1&nm_mc=KNC-GoogleAdwords-PC&cm_mmc=KNC-GoogleAdwords-PC-_-pla-_-Monitors - LCD Flat Panel-_-N82E16824009642&gclid=Cj0KCQjwn6DMBRC0ARIsAHZtCeMcZfTRQAFJyBZMTo32jZ-vlvBBRL0EqnaZFkctlncLzFNlT5KTH-QaAjSpEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds


right now I am using two monitors, one 1080p 144 and a 1440p 144 hz. Both Acer monitors

I'm okay with only playing on high on 1400p for now, so I'll probably keep on eye on that Dell for now. I plan to pick up Star War Battlefront 2, maybe Destiny 2, and probably Overwatch when it hits 20 bucks just to test the 144Hz on whatever monitor I do get. I'm not the biggest fps player though, I prefer games like Skyrim and Total War.

 

[THE HCP]

4k on a 1060 is a definite no. 144 1080, you can get on some games out there such as CSGO, etc. If I were you i would stick with 1080 for now. 144 hz is great for fps but it all depends on what you are playing. My first 1080 144hz monitor was this though... https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824009642&ignorebbr=1&nm_mc=KNC-GoogleAdwords-PC&cm_mmc=KNC-GoogleAdwords-PC-_-pla-_-Monitors - LCD Flat Panel-_-N82E16824009642&gclid=Cj0KCQjwn6DMBRC0ARIsAHZtCeMcZfTRQAFJyBZMTo32jZ-vlvBBRL0EqnaZFkctlncLzFNlT5KTH-QaAjSpEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds


right now I am using two monitors, one 1080p 144 and a 1440p 144 hz. Both Acer monitors

And you ask yourself why you go to bed alone every night with nothing but lotion and a towel by your side.........

 

[speeds]

I'll probably wait until Black Friday at this point for the Dell or ROG to go under 300, and if that doesn't happen I'll get that model. I found a 4k Asus for like 350 but I would probably only be able to run games on low, so don't see the point of that yet.

Ok. You might already know this but FreeSync is not compatible with your video card. You can still use a FreeSync monitor but you won't be able to get the benefit of AMD's proprietary anti-tearing feature as you would with a G-Sync monitor. FreeSync monitors tend to be cheaper as they are using software whereas nVidia's G-Sync is a hardware chip built into the monitor and adds about $150 to it.

 

[speeds]

I use a 40" UHD TV. I like the size and the 4K resolution when not gaming.

You can reduce the resolution for games that aren't getting you high enough framerate.

The TV might not be responsive enough. Most are 60Hz or 120Hz refresh. Check the specs before you buy.

To tag this message, please note that refresh isn't the only thing to look for in a TV-for-monitor. Response time is important if you want to avoid motion blur/ghosting. Most TV's don't have a quick response time (<10ms). If anyone is looking to PC or Windows-on-Mac game with a TV as a monitor keep an eye out for the response time spec of the unit. The lower the better.

 

[Denny Crane]

I only play one game. It runs 60fps on my laptop with high settings at 4K. Nvidia 1050 with 2G RAM. It works fine on the TV, too.

 

[santeesioux]

Ok. You might already know this but FreeSync is not compatible with your video card. You can still use a FreeSync monitor but you won't be able to get the benefit of AMD's proprietary anti-tearing feature as you would with a G-Sync monitor. FreeSync monitors tend to be cheaper as they are using software whereas nVidia's G-Sync is a hardware chip built into the monitor and adds about $150 to it.

AMD stuff always seems to be cheaper.

 

[Cippy91]

And you ask yourself why you go to bed alone every night with nothing but lotion and a towel by your side.........

ehhh whenever my girlfriend gets close to me it scares me, girls scare me.

 

[Cippy91]

AMD stuff always seems to be cheaper.

I have always heard G sync is the shit but any monitor with it adds about 100 dollars to the price tag just because of g sync. Which to me isn't really worth it but once again, I have never tried g sync

 

[crandc]

I need a new monitor just for regular stuff. The one I have worked with my old computer but since I replaced computer it blinks, changes colors, sometimes turns such dark blue I can't see what is on screen, other times sickly green. Not sure if problem is monitor or computer but easy to find out. What's a decent brand? As I basically use it for Word, finances, some net surfing, my recipe file, it does not have to be super, just stable!

 

[andalusian]

I need a new monitor just for regular stuff. The one I have worked with my old computer but since I replaced computer it blinks, changes colors, sometimes turns such dark blue I can't see what is on screen, other times sickly green. Not sure if problem is monitor or computer but easy to find out. What's a decent brand? As I basically use it for Word, finances, some net surfing, my recipe file, it does not have to be super, just stable!

I always had good luck with Dell monitors. If you go for one of their ultrasharp ones (a bit more expensive) - your eyes will thank you.

For example - the following is available for less than $300 and it has the 16:10 aspect ration which is a bit better than the normal 1080p 16:9 one.

http://www.dell.com/en-us/shop/dell...12m/apd/210-agss/monitors-monitor-accessories

If you want to spend less you can, but even at this point, I suggest getting an IPS screen instead of a TN screen.

 

[speeds]

I need a new monitor just for regular stuff. The one I have worked with my old computer but since I replaced computer it blinks, changes colors, sometimes turns such dark blue I can't see what is on screen, other times sickly green. Not sure if problem is monitor or computer but easy to find out. What's a decent brand? As I basically use it for Word, finances, some net surfing, my recipe file, it does not have to be super, just stable!

Amazon product ASIN B01CX26WIG
Samsung CF398 Series Curved 27-Inch FHD Monitor (C27F398) (Amazon.com)

27" is a nice large size for a monitor and having the gentle curve in the screen brings the corners in and makes the space feel more useful. This one is currently $80 off and something I would recommend to my parents who use their computers much in the same way you have described (reading and browsing).

I would echo @andalusian 's comment that Dell is consistently highly rated for everyday monitors.

 

[speeds]

I need a new monitor just for regular stuff. The one I have worked with my old computer but since I replaced computer it blinks, changes colors, sometimes turns such dark blue I can't see what is on screen, other times sickly green. Not sure if problem is monitor or computer but easy to find out. What's a decent brand? As I basically use it for Word, finances, some net surfing, my recipe file, it does not have to be super, just stable!

Should also say it's definitely worth testing your monitor with another device like a digital cable box or another computer first.

 

[Nikolokolus]

I bought a Dell 34" ultrawide about 6 months ago (I work from home part of the week doing GIS/mapping stuff). Its not quite a 4k monitor (3440x1440), but it's phenomenal for color reproduction and video and is fine with most games I've tried. The best part is that I don't need a dual-monitor setup anymore to do my work.

 

[santeesioux]

I need a new monitor just for regular stuff. The one I have worked with my old computer but since I replaced computer it blinks, changes colors, sometimes turns such dark blue I can't see what is on screen, other times sickly green. Not sure if problem is monitor or computer but easy to find out. What's a decent brand? As I basically use it for Word, finances, some net surfing, my recipe file, it does not have to be super, just stable!

I've seen a lot of nice Asus monitors on Amazon for not that much that has that anti eye glare technology that is better for your eyes.

 

[santeesioux]

Has anyone used a curved monitor before? i'm curious to see what that would be like

https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA2RY4YW9173&cm_re=CFG70-_-24-022-485-_-Product

 

[crandc]

Talk about overlooking what is right in front of my nose, literally.

I am a technical writer. I spend all day looking at a computer monitor.

I have repetitive stress injuries and often hurt, but very rarely get headaches/eyestrain.

So I ordered the same monitor I use at work. Dell P2210.

 

[Nikolokolus]

Has anyone used a curved monitor before? i'm curious to see what that would be like

https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA2RY4YW9173&cm_re=CFG70-_-24-022-485-_-Product

I own this: https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824260239&cm_re=dell_34"-_-24-260-239-_-Product

Best monitor I've ever owned.

EDIT: To answer your question: "What it's like" I can't say what it would be like if it was flat, but you don't really notice the curvature when you sit and work at the thing. I'm guessing my eyes are about 2.5'-3' away while I'm working on it and it is very much like my old dual-monitor setup, but without the black bar running down the middle of your field of view. It's comfortable to use and yields a similar amount of screen real-estate as two 1080p 24" monitors.

It's not cheap and if you need it primarily for gaming with high refresh rates, then look for a gaming monitor. If on the other hand you do any kind of work with images, graphics or mapping applications, and need the extra surface area and good color reproduction with good, deep blacks, I've been very happy with it.