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Best value 1080p monitor

  • 26-05-2016 05:47PM
    #1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 509 ✭✭✭


    In the future I would hope to upgrade my graphics card and get a 1440p 144hrz monitor but for the moment I need a good 1080p one. Primary because my 40" Samsung Series 8 LED TV has 300ms of input lag which means I dont stand a chance playing FPS online and its very noticeable in single player games.

    Correct me if im wrong but I assume theses are the things to look out for when buying a good monitor:

    IPS Panel
    1 - 10 ms response rate
    60 FPS
    24" in size or there abouts
    HDMI

    Games on my Samsung TV look amazing even though its 7 years old. The main goal of buying a new monitor is to greatly reduce my input lag but I would prefer not to comprise the graphical quality I am now used to from my TV.

    Processor - Intel® Core™ i7-4790 Processor (3.6 GHz, 8 MB cache)
    RAM - 16 GB DDR3
    Graphics card - AMD Radeon R9 270 (2 GB GDDR5)
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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,369 ✭✭✭✭Zillah


    ASUS and Acer make a whole bunch of low cost 144hz monitors. I got mine based purely on the refresh rate and input lag (effectively none), I couldn't care less about colour reproduction and black values, etc - it's a performance monitor for games like CSGO. I've a Dell Ultrasharp for stuff that needs accurate rendition.

    http://www.144hzmonitors.com/gaming-monitors-buyers-guide-may-2016/


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 509 ✭✭✭DarraghR


    Zillah wrote: »
    ASUS and Acer make a whole bunch of low cost 144hz monitors. I got mine based purely on the refresh rate and input lag (effectively none), I couldn't care less about colour reproduction and black values, etc - it's a performance monitor for games like CSGO. I've a Dell Ultrasharp for stuff that needs accurate rendition.

    http://www.144hzmonitors.com/gaming-monitors-buyers-guide-may-2016/

    Is there any point getting a 144hz monitor with the graphics card I have. Also would it cost much more than a 60hz?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,369 ✭✭✭✭Zillah


    Depends on what you're playing. Something like CSGO is optimised for max framerate on virtually anything. A monitor will last a very long time though, so even if your GPU isn't up to it, the next one probably will be.

    That said, looking at benchmarks, your card is only a little behind my GTX 770 and I frequently get games running above 60.

    I got the Asus VG248QE - seemed like a good balance of performance v price.

    As for 144hz vs 60hz cost - there are many other qualities. A 144hz like my Asus is pretty cheap because it doesn't give a crap about things like accurate colour reproduction. All else being equal, a 144hz will obviously be more expensive, but all else is rarely equal. It's a question of balancing your specific needs.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 29,930 ✭✭✭✭TerrorFirmer


    A GTX770 itself wouldn't be up to a 144hz monitor on any AAA titles (unless you ran everything at low), and even then it is a lot faster than an R9 270.

    A decent 1080p monitor won't set you back more than €150. I'd leave 144hz alone unless you planned a fairly substantial GPU upgrade as well, but then you'd be looking at probably closer to €500 for the package.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,369 ✭✭✭✭Zillah


    Ok but AAA titles aren't the only ones worth considering. And you don't have to hit 144. 90 is still much smoother than 60.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 509 ✭✭✭DarraghR


    I only want to buy a 60hz monitor if its going to save me money. I should be upgrading my graphics card in 1 - 2 years and hopefully will be able to afford a 1440p monitor then. The ASUS VG248QE would set me back 300 euro which is a bit out of my budget.

    Is the Intel® Core™ i7-4790 Processor lacking in performance for modern games? Just wondering for future reference when I do upgrade

    I came across these two monitors which both have a 5ms rate. Are they any good?

    https://www.amazon.co.uk/Asus-VC239H-inch-Full-Monitor/dp/B00YQKTGR8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1464289807&sr=8-1&keywords=hp+pavilion+22xw+21+5+in+ips+led+backlit+monitor Asus VC239H 23 inch Full HD IPS LCD Monitor (16:9, 80M:1, 250 cd/m2, 1920 x 1080, 5 ms, VGA/HDMI/DVI)

    https://www.amazon.co.uk/BenQ-GL2460HM-24-inch-Multimedia/dp/B00AQBWMZ4/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1464289807&sr=8-5&keywords=hp+pavilion+22xw+21+5+in+ips+led+backlit+monitor BenQ GL2460HM LED TN 24-inch W Multimedia Monitor (1920 x 1080) DVI, HDMI, 12M:1, 2 ms GTG, 1000:1, speakers, Slim Bezel - Glossy Black


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 509 ✭✭✭DarraghR


    Just fired up Team Fortress for the first time on my new computer. Seems to be a lot less input lag in it compared to CS:GO and Battlefield 4


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,369 ✭✭✭✭Zillah


    DarraghR wrote: »
    Is the Intel® Core™ i7-4790 Processor lacking in performance for modern games?

    God no. GPU's are the bottleneck these days.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,084 ✭✭✭✭Kirby


    Well in most games. There are a few that are CPU oriented. Kerbal Space program for example. Its not a very well optimized game for sure but upgrading your GPU doesn't have nearly as big an effect as a higher clocked CPU. And it's not alone in that.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 509 ✭✭✭DarraghR


    I wonder if I run Battlefield 4 and CS:GO on the lowest settings will the lag go away. Sure will give it a bash when i get home


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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 29,930 ✭✭✭✭TerrorFirmer


    No. An R9 270 can run those games fine at high settings. If there's input lag there's nothing you can do about that. Some TV's have separate 'gaming' modes.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 509 ✭✭✭DarraghR


    My TVs gaming mode makes little difference to my input lag. I am looking to order a monitor today and €200 is my budget but something cheaper would be nice. 1080p with good color and response rate sounds like the best option for my budget. 144hz would be fantastic considering I want to get into CS:GO but I dont want to downgrade the image quality as I am used to my Samsung Series 8 gorgeous output.

    Also is a display port option better than HDMI visually?

    It might also be good to mention that I do some freelance web and graphic design so color accuracy would be good. It seems that a 1440p with IPS is hard to find for under 300 so maybe I need to forget about IPS considering my budget.


    Here are a few monitors I am considering:

    AOC G2460PQU 144Hz 24.0"

    ASUS VG248QE Black 24" Gaming Monitor, 144 Hz 1ms (GTG), 3D Monitor, Height & pivot adjustable, 350 cd/m2, Built-in Speakers
    (30 euro over my budget)

    Acer G257HU smidpx 25" 4ms HDMI Ultra Widescreen LED Backlight LCD Monitor IPS 350 cd/m2 ACM 100,000,000:1 (1000:1) Built-in Speakers

    AOC Q2778VQE Black 27" 1ms WQHD Widescreen LED Backlight LCD Monitor 350 cd/m2 80,000,000:1, HDMI, Display Port


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 509 ✭✭✭DarraghR


    Anyone know where to buy a monitor from. It seems after shipping and tax the price goes up by €100!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 23,140 ✭✭✭✭TheDoc


    I had two BENQ 24" monitors that were great. Vibrant colours, couldn't fault them. Only have one now as I replaced a monitor with a 144HZ AOC.

    I bought mine from Pixmania for €140 delivered which I felt was great value as they were bought before 1440p or 144hz were on the scene.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 509 ✭✭✭DarraghR


    Ok so change of plan. I might be looking for an AOC or HP gaming monitor as I can get them at a good price. HP will probably be too expensive but what are 144HZ AOC monitors like?

    AOC G2460PF


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