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Offline Gman

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Re: Monitors
« Reply #15 on: November 13, 2015, 07:17:31 AM »
BigGamer, I'd try and get a 120-144hz+ monitor.  There are many types from 1080p to 1440p available, from 24" and up.  Acer's new Predator series has a 34 inch widescreen that overclocks to 100hz and has Gsync.  Gsync from my experience with the Rog Swift Asus monitor and Acer's 4k Gsync is alright, but I would recommend spending the $ on a higher hz/refresh over Gsync if you must pick between the two.

Asus just came out with a new 27" ROG 144hz+1440P monitor to replace the TN Rog Swift with an IPS panel, for about 150$ more, and that's what I'm going to go with I think.  I like my current Swift, but the TN panels really aren't that great for color/looks compared to the IPS IMO, and I don't really need pro-level refresh for FPS, and I would rather have an IPS even with the slower refresh rates.

Lots of good options, for under 300$ you can get a 24" Asus 144hz gaming monitor, I've had a 3 monitor setup of these, and they are fantastic for the $.  If price is an issue, get that, or the BenQ 144hz of similar price/capability.  If $ isn't an issue, the newer Asus ROG Swift is probably the best 27" monitor you can get for gaming, with a slew in the middle.  Again, a 100+hz refresh is what you should focus on for any type of gaming IMO, the difference is major between 60 and 100.  From 100 to 144 it's a little harder to distinguish, anything in triple digits and you'll be impressed IMO.

Looking at some of Greebo's new skins with my Swift on 1440p from the new Alpha - wow, this is really going to be something when all the lighting/etc stuff and all that jazz is done, and IMO the new AH game will really, really benefit from a higher end monitor as much as a fast GPU.
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Re: Monitors
« Reply #16 on: November 13, 2015, 07:29:34 AM »
Lots of good information there. I'd like to add one feature: Flicker-Free technology is very good if you tend to get headache from looking at the screen. That doesn't even cost much extra.
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Re: Monitors
« Reply #17 on: November 13, 2015, 01:15:55 PM »
I bought Viewsonics first 120hrz lcd back in 09 and have been hooked ever since. I now have a benQ 27'' 144hrz and love it . Id rather go back to a 100hrz crt than play on a 60hrz lcd myself lol.

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Re: Monitors
« Reply #18 on: November 13, 2015, 07:10:35 PM »
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Re: Monitors
« Reply #19 on: November 13, 2015, 07:14:27 PM »
dont know if that will help or not im not very PC savy, i dont do anything other than play games on my PC, i am using a big screen TV right now and it just sucks my aim went to hell soon as i hooked it up but my old 19" monitor took one so had no choice really this TV is 32" i dont wanna go under 27" and dont really wanna go over 30" either this TV is a shade to big for my liking
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« Reply #20 on: November 13, 2015, 08:53:46 PM »
dont know if that will help or not im not very PC savy, i dont do anything other than play games on my PC, i am using a big screen TV right now and it just sucks my aim went to hell soon as i hooked it up but my old 19" monitor took one so had no choice really this TV is 32" i dont wanna go under 27" and dont really wanna go over 30" either this TV is a shade to big for my liking

Your in pretty good shape. Your computer can handle most any monitor.

What TV are you using now and what don't you like about it?

In this thread are a number of suggestions about how big and the best monitors/tvs,

http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/index.php/topic,375269.0.html

I have a 42 inch 1080p tv as my monitor and I love it. I shoot much better as I can see what Im shooting at much better.

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« Reply #21 on: November 13, 2015, 09:18:02 PM »
the only thing i dont like about it is it messed with my aim i gotta lead double of what i used to and i just cant seem to adapt to that for some odd reason, not sure what model my TV is honestly, ill figure that out later and thanks for the help
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Re: Monitors
« Reply #22 on: November 14, 2015, 04:37:00 PM »
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« Reply #24 on: November 14, 2015, 11:15:51 PM »
Thanks fugi thats probably the one i will end up getting  :salute
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Re: Monitors
« Reply #25 on: November 15, 2015, 03:33:40 PM »
This one is a little bit more but it does have the 144hz refresh rate which is what a lot of people say is a must.

http://www.amazon.com/BenQ-XL2720Z-Gaming-Monitor-Resolution/dp/B00GWFNMJS/ref=pd_sim_147_3?ie=UTF8&dpID=51kWnf47HRL&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160_SR153%2C160_&refRID=0R28T7ZVJ60T8DJ6K673

Thats the monitor i have and it is awesome for AH ....... or any game for that matter .

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« Reply #26 on: November 15, 2015, 11:03:40 PM »
That's a perfect gaming 1080p monitor.  It's only about 90$ more than the Asus 24" 144hz monitor, worth the extra for a 27" IMO.  IMO 1080p will be here for a while still, gaming at 4k and even 1440p, from personal experience, just isn't quite there yet and will take some time before becoming mainstream and mostly less costly, and even then 1080p will still be extremely popular and will perform great.

You'll be happy you went with 144hz once you use it.

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« Reply #27 on: November 16, 2015, 11:35:16 AM »
the 2720Z is a solid gaming monitor buy  :aok

I did the analysis on gaming monitor buys and few monthes ago and decided to throw the extra bucks and get the Acer X270HU http://www.amazon.com/Acer-XB270HU-bprz-27-inch-Widescreen/dp/B00UPVXDA8/ref=sr_1_1?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1447694720&sr=1-1&keywords=xb270hu

This is the article that made me tilt:
http://www.tftcentral.co.uk/reviews/acer_xb270hu.htm

quite frankly after 3 monthes with it I'm still ultra impressed with the display quality (IPS planel) and gaming experience (still reactive and gsynch).

I have a core I5 3570K@4.2Ghz with a GTX 970 so games like GTA5 run in full detail 1440p at about 30-40fps, but gsynch will make people swear you are playing at 60FPS+. So you get the graphics AND the smoothness, that's why after owning one I would recommend prioritizing Gsynch/FreeSynch over other specs of your monitor.
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Re: Monitors
« Reply #28 on: November 16, 2015, 01:21:18 PM »
I almost bought 3 of those SirNuke, great monitors, I've used them up close in my local gaming shop.  If Asus hadn't come out with their new IPS 144hz/Gsync, I'd not have replaced my TN Swift with them and got that Acer.  I'm happy with my 4k Acer monitor, Acer has come a long way in just a couple years.  Their 34" Predator is incredible up close too.

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« Reply #29 on: November 16, 2015, 02:22:53 PM »
I almost bought 3 of those SirNuke, great monitors, I've used them up close in my local gaming shop.  If Asus hadn't come out with their new IPS 144hz/Gsync, I'd not have replaced my TN Swift with them and got that Acer.  I'm happy with my 4k Acer monitor, Acer has come a long way in just a couple years.  Their 34" Predator is incredible up close too.

4K never was on my radar as I don't have the computer for it those must look awesome!