1080? 1440(p?)?

[dlf]

Right now I believe I am using: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824009145.When I do finally get a new computer I may pick http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-monitor-pb278q. Think the change from what I use now to what I may eventually get is overkill? Also if your curious as to my GPU, a 7970 with 3 GB of VRAM.

If you all wish to suggest other monitors fine but a few things:

- 23 - 27 inches (widescreen)

- At the very least the resolution should be 1080p

- DVI/VGA & HDMI

- I am colorblind (red-green), I don't know how much that would effect me being able to tell a difference between LED or not. Or TN/IPS

[Scorpus Veteran]

You should go with 1440p if you can at 27-inches, but note that it will be a hit in performance on your GPU compared to 1080p. And yes I believe being colorblind you will be able to still tell the difference of IPS over TN, especially in viewing angles

[compl3x]

There are people on here who are knowledgeable about monitors, so I will let them offer you technical advice. But as far as size goes: I own a 27" and I can't imagine going back to anything smaller. I'd also recommend mounting your monitor on a wall if possible. It looks great and frees up desk space.

I think Dell make pretty amazing IPS monitors, but the 27" ones are pretty expensive. What kind of money were you looking at spending?

[dlf]

Hopefully less than $700 I'd think. I may play the games in 1080 but use the 1440 for other uses.

[compl3x]

Hopefully less than $700 I'd think. I may play the games in 1080 but use the 1440 for other uses.

I'll assume you mean $700USD. For that you should be able to get one of those Dell 27" IPS monitors I mentioned.

[Tech085]

27" 1440p

[MFH]

Never again something smaller than 27" 1440p!

[Kelxin]

Should definitely be able to get something like that for under $700 ... Bought my 55" LG 1080p HDTV that I use for my system for $800....

[+Fahim S. MVC]

As an owner of a 27" 1440p screen - I would whole-heartedly recommend it!

[primexx]

1080p on anything larger than 24" is horrendous. even a 24" 1080p is pushing it.

[HawkMan]

Should definitely be able to get something like that for under $700 ... Bought my 55" LG 1080p HDTV that I use for my system for $800....

A TV is not comparable to a monitor.

[Axel]

Reading this thread on my dell U2711 - wouldn't want anything smaller/lower res!

[LUTZIFER]

Should definitely be able to get something like that for under $700 ... Bought my 55" LG 1080p HDTV that I use for my system for $800....

Exactly, I was gonna say the same idea. 27 inch is small, I couldn't imagine playing games on something that small.

I play games in 3D on the big screen, also DualPlay. Gotta love LG.

[HawkMan]

of course a computer is for more than games, and doing any kind of work on a 1080p 55 inch... eh no.

[TAZMINATOR]

Should definitely be able to get something like that for under $700 ... Bought my 55" LG 1080p HDTV that I use for my system for $800....

It is too big for you to sit close to it to glance around. Sure, you use it in living room for movies or games ...

[compl3x]

1080p on anything larger than 24" is horrendous. even a 24" 1080p is pushing it.

:huh:

I'm running 1080 on 27". I don't see this "horrendous" problem you speak of. :huh:

[primexx]

:huh:

I'm running 1080 on 27". I don't see this "horrendous" problem you speak of. :huh:

try a good monitor and compare.

[compl3x]

try a good monitor and compare.

Gee, thanks, that cleared up everything. :rolleyes:

[Pong]

Gee, thanks, that cleared up everything. :rolleyes:

Massive pixels, it looks horrible once you're used to a higher DPI monitor (109 vs 82 DPI in this case, that's a 33% difference),

Honestly though, comparing a better monitor to your current one is the only way you'll notice this.

[xendrome]

Should definitely be able to get something like that for under $700 ... Bought my 55" LG 1080p HDTV that I use for my system for $800....

HDTV pixel pitch is horrible though, especially at 55", you aren't even talking about the same class of display as a true monitor.

[The_Decryptor Veteran]

2560x1440 on a 23 inch screen, 128 PPI (Y)

[dlf]

PcPartPIcker.com seems to only have 2560x1440 @ 27 inches. Seems nothing smaller than 27 inches for that resolution exists.

[Jose_49]

1080p on anything larger than 24" is horrendous. even a 24" 1080p is pushing it.

Samsung Syncmaster 2494 here and is not bad. Yes, it could benefit with more Resolution, but since I use it for distant video and gaming I find it pretty amazing.

Now, regarding the post. Yeah, go 27" and 1440p.

[The Laughing Man]

2560x1600 on a 30 inch screen , Size does matter.

[dlf]

I most likely don't and won't have the money for that, nor do I have the desk space for a 30. I am also quite certain that even 25-27 inches if pushing what my parents would like me to get, if anything - 'you already have a monitor, why get another'? is what they'd probaly say.