Gaming Monitors

Skerries

here is a good list of current monitors and their price range

Xenoronin

Solid list! The budget gaming monitors especially will be a good reference point.

farna_boy

One that seems to be missing is the Viewsonic XG2401.

It's a 24" 1080p 144Hz Freesync monitor and it has got a number of really good reviews.

Reviews:
pcmonitors.info
Hardware Canucks

Monitor Nerds
Toms Guide
It costs about £250 on Amazon.

TerrorFirmer

Great to have a list like that, because monitors is one area where I just haven't got a clue what's the latest, good or bad, upcoming or whatever.

Icyseanfitz

whats the best value 1440p 100-144hz monitor at the moment? ive an AoC 4k monitor but theres really no reliable solution for pushing 60fps, id love to try 144hz as well

Justwinginit

I was looking at this one, what do ye think? http://www.ebay.ie/itm/LG-24M38H-24-inch-LED-Monitor-Full-HD-1080p-5ms-Response-HDMI-/381605613493?hash=item58d9778fb5:g:f6sAAOSwq7dXFkdS

Xenoronin

Justwinginit wrote: »

I was looking at this one, what do ye think? http://www.ebay.ie/itm/LG-24M38H-24-inch-LED-Monitor-Full-HD-1080p-5ms-Response-HDMI-/381605613493?hash=item58d9778fb5:g:f6sAAOSwq7dXFkdS

Looks like your average bog standard monitor to me!

It's probably grand. The BenQ monitor mentioned in the article is another option. Both are TN panels. There is also a really nice looking Asus IPS model which has really small bezels if that's your kind of thing.

Xenoronin

Icyseanfitz wrote: »

whats the best value 1440p 100-144hz monitor at the moment? ive an AoC 4k monitor but theres really no reliable solution for pushing 60fps, id love to try 144hz as well

As mentioned in the article, it would be the overclockable Korean models. Mileage may vary.

Dcully

The AOC G2460PG gsync 144hz 24" 1080 should be on that list.
Granted the Acer XB241H they list in that guide is similar in almost every way but id take AOC quality over Acer any day.

Anyone even considering a 144hz screen, DO IT!!! the difference between 60hz and 144hz is amazing.

K.O.Kiki

I really, really want to upgrade from my battered old Viewsonic VX2260wm, but it's tough deciding on screen size/resolution/Freesync or G-sync since I'm not sure when I'll upgrade GPU.

Redfox25

Its odd that the BenQ XL2730Z didnt make the list.
Its a great monitor with FreeSync and very good image quality.

Tad too bright when it comes out of the box but the ICC profile is here if anyone wants it, http://www.tftcentral.co.uk/articles/icc_profiles.htm

Xenoronin

The problem with the BenQ is that while it is FreeSync and 1440p, it has a TN panel. This means that it will lose out in the "Incredible 1440p FreeSync Gaming Display" section.

It will also lose out in the Budget 1440p FreeSync section because it isn't cheap.
So it sits somewhere in the middle. Being an absolutely excellent monitor, but with a premium price tag for an aging tech (which is better for gaming so they got their demographic right, but reviewers will only see TN and snub it).

Redfox25

True enough.
Pity as its a nice monitor and well worth the mention in here in any case.

Dcully

Xenoronin wrote: »

The problem with the BenQ is that while it is FreeSync and 1440p, it has a TN panel. This means that it will lose out in the "Incredible 1440p FreeSync Gaming Display" section.

It will also lose out in the Budget 1440p FreeSync section because it isn't cheap.
So it sits somewhere in the middle. Being an absolutely excellent monitor, but with a premium price tag for an aging tech (which is better for gaming so they got their demographic right, but reviewers will only see TN and snub it).

I don't get this TN hate at all, sitting beside my 144hz gsync tn are two IPS 60 hz panels, a dell 1920x1200 and an LG 1440 , everyone goes on about superior IPS colours, while it does look a bit better its really hard to see with the naked eye and you really have to sit and compare to even notice anything, for me theres maybe 10% difference if at all, the main thing and the biggest factor for me is while gaming its is never an issue and barely noticeable at all.
On the other hand the performance of a 144hz monitor compared to a 60hz is massive, I know which I use for gaming

MarkAnthony

I'm not very sensitive to colours, having a colour defect for a start but to be fair on average and below TN panels the colours do wash out very quickly when viewing at an angle. Sat in front of the thing though, TN is grand and arguably better for gaming.

Redfox25

Id say if your gaming then your sitting in front of the screen, if you have multiple monitors set up in a circle around you then it might be an issue, or not.

Id recomend the Benq one if anyone sees one. Oddly they are going for 50quid more than when i bought mine atm on amazon.co.uk.

Noxin

Was hoping for a thread like this. Just upgraded the system to a 6700k & gtx1080 over the last month. Now looking at a 1440p monitor.

Any clear winners out there while I start my own research? Currently running a BenQ XL2430T which I bought a year ago and love but if I find a nice deal out there I might jump on it.

Xenoronin

Price+Performance+Spec suggests the Acer model in that article. Available from overclockers.co.uk

Noxin

Asume you mean the Predator XB271HU? Pretty much what I'm looking at off that chart anyway.
I'll keep an eye on the prices over the next while and see if it drops a little. In no rush for the moment anyway

Cantstandsya

In the market for a new monitor myself but amazon.co.uk won't ship to Ireland.

Any other sites recommended that will ship here?

Xenoronin

I bought my monitor from Amazon so maybe it's the specific monitor you were looking at? Overclockers.co.uk definitely ship here anyway.

Cantstandsya

Thanks for the link. The monitor I'm after is a good 50 euro more expensive on overclockers (once shipping is factored in).

Anyone ever used parcel motel to buy a monitor? Might be a bit risky...?

pxdf9i5cmoavkz

A tip for those looking into 144Hz monitors.

Do a google search on the model and flicker. Some monitors use PWM and as a result have a flicker on the display.

An example of PWM flicker on the Asus VG248QE

Xenoronin

A really good reference in relation to PWM and flicker: http://www.tftcentral.co.uk/articles/pulse_width_modulation.htm
A lot of monitors, especially the higher end and professional grade monitors will advertise a "Flicker Free Technology". This is what it relates to as far as I know.

ShaneU

Just ordered an Acer XB271HU for my gtx 1080. Would have preferred the Rog Swift PG279Q for its design and better OSD but not worth the extra €80. They have the exact same specs otherwise.

ShaneU

Cantstandsya wrote: »

Thanks for the link. The monitor I'm after is a good 50 euro more expensive on overclockers (once shipping is factored in).

Anyone ever used parcel motel to buy a monitor? Might be a bit risky...?

Scan.co.uk are good, as are CCL

Cuddlesworth

Cantstandsya wrote: »

Thanks for the link. The monitor I'm after is a good 50 euro more expensive on overclockers (once shipping is factored in).

Anyone ever used parcel motel to buy a monitor? Might be a bit risky...?

When you are talking about a large item at a high enough cost, its not worth using parcel motel. Because they deliver to the UK, if you want to ship a RMA from Ireland that's your problem and your cost, not theirs
.

K.O.Kiki

I ordered an Eizo FG2421 on eBay.

120Hz + VA panel, hopefully it's not DOA!

mossym

no mention of dell?

ordered a 1440p ips today, 25". gone with dell as the wife works there so a healthy discount, on top of a promotion they are running at the moment got it for me at almost 50% off. may not be ideal for gaming but at that price it was a bargain

farna_boy

Cantstandsya wrote: »

In the market for a new monitor myself but amazon.co.uk won't ship to Ireland.

Any other sites recommended that will ship here?

Amazon usually do ship to Ireland, it's the other sellers on Amazon that don't.

If you click on the "other sellers" link or 'New 3) from €xxx' link somewhere on the page you might get the Amazon price for that product and their shipping price (which should be free for a monitor).

Sometimes you can get a better price using other sellers than the advertised price on the main product page, I'm still not sure why.

Luck100

Cuddlesworth wrote: »

When you are talking about a large item at a high enough cost, its not worth using parcel motel. Because they deliver to the UK, if you want to ship a RMA from Ireland that's your problem and your cost, not theirs
.

Actually I've returned a couple of items to Amazon UK recently. In one case I got a pre-printed return label for An Post so it cost nothing to return. The other went via Parcel Motel (they have return arrangements for Amazon) and only cost 3.50. I think it was via Collect+. Very handy.

Cuddlesworth

Luck100 wrote: »

Actually I've returned a couple of items to Amazon UK recently. In one case I got a pre-printed return label for An Post so it cost nothing to return. The other went via Parcel Motel (they have return arrangements for Amazon) and only cost 3.50. I think it was via Collect+. Very handy.

Monitor would be oversize though. With Parcel Motel, thats 7 quiqdq plus delivery charge to door or driving to pick it up in Finglas. Additional charges even for return.

I wasn't aware of their return policy with Amazon though.

Alan4446

Does anybody know if the BENQXL2430T box would fit in one of parcel motels lockers?

MarkAnthony

Alan4446 wrote: »

Does anybody know if the BENQXL2430T box would fit in one of parcel motels lockers?

http://gaming.benq.com/gaming-monitor/xl2430t/specification/#skip

CTN Dimensions
(HxWxD mm) 472x630x225

Parcel motel: 41 × 38 × 64 (cm so add an 0) So no, but they have other delivery options.

Alan4446

Do they do delivery to your house by any chance?

Sneak

Alan4446 wrote:

Do they do delivery to your house by any chance?

You should try parcel wizard, they deliver to your house.

Johnboy1951

Alan4446 wrote: »

Does anybody know if the BENQXL2430T box would fit in one of parcel motels lockers?

I haven't seen much mention of the An Post service for receiving parcels from UK

https://addresspal.anpost.ie/

Anybody used them?

K.O.Kiki

Johnboy1951 wrote: »

I haven't seen much mention of the An Post service for receiving parcels from UK

https://addresspal.anpost.ie/

Anybody used them?

I have.
Only used it for small parcels.

Grand enough, they send you an email + SMS and hold the item for a few days.

Alan4446

Has anybody bought a monitor from komplett.ie before? If so they you have any problems or are they a reputable site?

ShaneU

Alan4446 wrote: »

Has anybody bought a monitor from komplett.ie before? If so they you have any problems or are they a reputable site?

They send everything from Norway. Never used them myself but a few on here had problems with them in the past. Why not try CCL or Scan?

Redfox25

Amazon are good too. Customer service is top quality too

farna_boy

So had finally settled on getting the ViewSonic XG2401 from Amazon for £249 but noticed that for that price you can get a few 27" 144Hz FreeSync monitors as well e.g. the Acer XF270H or the AOC G2770PF.

Does anyone have any experience with either of these monitors?

Is there any problem with 27" and 1080p? I am conscious of less pixels per inch but would it really be noticeable?

Xenoronin

Not hugely noticable no, but it does depend on how far your monitor sits from you. If you are sitting pretty close, the 24" may be a better option. I don't know much about ViewSonic as a brand tbh so can't comment on that. AOC are generally good but they strip out a lot of the fluff to keep the price down versus bigger brands. Acer are decent, there have been quality issues with a lot of their high end models in the recent past.

You'll probably be happy with any of those tbh.

I see this down in the related section: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01BV1XBEI/ref=psdc_428652031_t3_B013YIR5WU

It is the FreeSync model of the generally well accepted G-Sync monitor that a few of the guys on here have gotten. It's pretty damn cheap too!

K.O.Kiki

My Viewsonic has been going for nearly 8 years, I feel bad about replacing it

Giacomo McGubbin

I'm looking for a dual monitor set up, must be height adjustable (not just tilt)
21"-24" monitors are fine.
I want to hook them up to universal docking station , so I can connect any laptop to the monitors. Any suggestions for a good universal docking station as well as the monitors ?
Also is it cheaper to buy them from germany ?

.G.

Bought my monitor off Komplett about 6 weeks ago. No problems. They were cheapest and offered free returns so that was enough for me.

dunworth1

Is G-sync worth the extra cost lumped onto a monitor?

I'm planning on getting a 1080 soon so looking at getting a 1440p monitor

Icyseanfitz

seems like a decent price for this asus monitor

Spear

dunworth1 wrote: »

Is G-sync worth the extra cost lumped onto a monitor?

I'm planning on getting a 1080 soon so looking at getting a 1440p monitor

I moved from plai old 60hz to a Gsync at 165Hz, and yes, it's really nice, particularly when paired with something that can generate sufficient frame rates like a 1080.

Cina

Got my beautiful new Acer G-Sync yesterday and was rather annoyed to find it didn't come with a Displayport, which you bloody need to be able to use G-Sync! Have to fork out another 20 quid to get one now.

K.O.Kiki

Cina wrote: »

Got my beautiful new Acer G-Sync yesterday and was rather annoyed to find it didn't come with a Displayport, which you bloody need to be able to use G-Sync! Have to fork out another 20 quid to get one now.

They cost £6 on Amazon.