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coolskillrex remix posted:Speaking of apple monitors.. whats the refresh rate on retina mbp screens? its probably only 30hz right? i feel like videos have slight judder to them compared to my 60hz screens. Not as noticeable as i woudl think, considering how much of a poo poo fit people are throwing over "slow" 4k monitors. It's definitely not 30Hz, that is low enoguh to be readily noticeable
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Oh great and powerful Monitor/Display Megathread, I need advice. I need a new monitor 23-ish inches for under $200. I'll use it for gaming. What would you recommend?
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May 20, 2014 05:11
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I got an ASUS VN248H-P a few months back and I'm pretty darn happy with it.
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May 20, 2014 05:50
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Yeah at 23-24" you can't go wrong with those budget $120-140 asus monitors
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May 20, 2014 07:31
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A Dell U2312HM, which can be found on sale for $180-190 very often, is the <$200 monitor I'd recommend for basically everyone regardless of what it's used for.
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May 20, 2014 14:23
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Thirding that Asus monitor recommendation. I have a slightly different model (VS247H-P), but it's absolutely fantastic.
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May 20, 2014 14:36
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redstormpopcorn posted:I got an ASUS VN248H-P a few months back and I'm pretty darn happy with it. I searched for it on amazon and it has like 4 models? http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_1?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=ASUS%20VN248H-P Can anyone tell me the difference between these, is 23.6 or 24 inches better? and I can't remember if monitors are the kinds of things that go on sale often or if I should just "3 2 1 gently caress it" and 2 day ship it to myself
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May 20, 2014 22:48
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Those things are literally always on sale on one site or another. Just hang tight for a bit. Check slickdeals.net daily This is the one I got off newegg for $130 on sale a while ago http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824236175 Nostalgia4Dogges fucked around with this message at 22:56 on May 20, 2014 |
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May 20, 2014 22:53
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How good are those ASUS monitors in portrait? I'm plotting to set up an absolutely excessive computer system that will no doubt anger my wife, and I'd like to do a central 27-30" flanked by two 24" in portrait. You know, for "workflow optimization" I do no actual work on my computer
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May 20, 2014 23:19
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My Korean 27inch 2560x1440 Auria just died..... I don't know if I can handle this loss. But in other news I'm rich like a gold digger and ready to move on like one. What should I get to keep the same resolution, looks better, maybe 120hz, and isnt going to die on me? Budget is under $800. I just noticed this, anything wrong with it? http://www.amazon.com/Tempest-X270O...120hz+2560x1440 Tudd Fudders fucked around with this message at 23:38 on May 20, 2014 |
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May 20, 2014 23:23
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At 23", the Dell U2312HM has the advantage simply because it has a better stand than all the ASUS models within a similar price range.
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May 20, 2014 23:29
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Tudd Fudders posted:My Korean 27inch 2560x1440 Auria just died..... I don't know if I can handle this loss.
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May 20, 2014 23:41
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DrDork posted:You could always get one of the X-Star/Qnix Korean 1440p's to replace your dead one and overclock it to ~120Hz for ~$350. Might not last forever, but you can get two of 'em for under $800. Short of that, though, you're not really going to find any 120Hz 27" monitors that "look better" (since they'd be TN). If 120hz was not necessary, because I don't even know if I will like it (I do have a 780ti), would just getting a dell ultrasharp or Asus make me happier being in warranty? Tudd Fudders fucked around with this message at 00:55 on May 21, 2014 |
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May 21, 2014 00:10
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Tudd Fudders posted:If 120hz was necessary, because I don't even know if I will like it (I do have a 780ti), would just getting a dell ultrasharp or Asus make me happier being in warranty? You won't get 120Hz out of any Dell or ASUS--only out of the Qnix/X-Star's right now. Obviously Dell and ASUS are going to have better warranty support than your random eBay Korean seller. Actual image quality should be comparable between the lot of them, though, since they use the same panels and no one has really done much interesting with the backlight. Note that the 27" Dell will have non-PWM backlight adjustments, while the others use PWM, so that's a point in Dell's favor if you know you're sensitive to it.
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DrDork posted:Not sure I understand your question. How do I know what makes you happy? I ment to say not necessary* my bad! Probably end up going with the asus and seeing how it is. I rather be able to go instore and pick it up. I had my fun with Korean monitors. Tudd Fudders fucked around with this message at 00:58 on May 21, 2014 |
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May 21, 2014 00:55
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24" ASUS VG248QE 144Hz 1ms LED 3D Monitor $243 + Free Shipping http://slickdeals.net/permadeal/120828/newegg---24-asus-vg248qe-144hz-1ms-led-3d-monitor?page=2#comments
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I'm looking for a dual monitor stand for a pair of 24" displays like this: That one would work nicely but just wanted to see if I missed any options. The bit caveat is that it needs to have sliding mounts, not pivoting to reduce the depth because the desk its going on its right up against a wall and I want to maximize space. Basically pivoting arms are out.
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May 22, 2014 02:11
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http://slickdeals.net/f/6946408-24-dell-u2414h-ultrasharp-1920x1080-ips-led-monitor-w-3-year-warranty-200-free-shipping Dell UltraSharp 24" Monitor U2414H with 3 years warranty $200 at Dell.
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May 22, 2014 04:00
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That's an amazing deal. Even Amazon still has it up for $300.
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Hope you guys don't mind me posting deals. I just check slickdeals daily as I love me some good deals and figure I may help a goon out reposting poo poo here. Maybe amazon will price match it?
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Christoff posted:Hope you guys don't mind me posting deals. I just check slickdeals daily as I love me some good deals and figure I may help a goon out reposting poo poo here. I doubt amazon will price match, it works by using a deal where you get $150 off the monitor for buying a $150 tablet. There's more to it, but I don't think it is the monitor explicitly that the deal applies to.
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May 22, 2014 04:21
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Christoff posted:http://slickdeals.net/f/6946408-24-dell-u2414h-ultrasharp-1920x1080-ips-led-monitor-w-3-year-warranty-200-free-shipping Jesus. I don't even need a new monitor, but if that deal was in the UK, I'd buy one. Edit: Ah, it's only 1920×1080. Still, that's a drat nice looking monitor, and worth that money easily (even if you need to abuse the website to get it, which will no doubt be removed in moments). HalloKitty fucked around with this message at 09:06 on May 22, 2014 |
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May 22, 2014 09:02
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Christoff posted:Maybe amazon will price match it? In any event, it seems the deal is dead; looks like it lasted for <5 hours, so either they had very limited stock, or someone noticed that people were getting a bit too good of a deal and nixed it. Either way, it's a shame I missed it  And now there are people in the SD threat bitching because Dell is telling them it'll take 2 weeks to deliver--shut up, bitches, you're already saving ~$100 off the monitor and most of you bought more than one.  e; if it makes people feel better, the Dell Outlet has U2414H refurbs for $198 after coupon (74H9FB404DSDS$). Sure, they only come with a 90d warranty instead of a 3 year one, but most Dell Outlet items are basically indistinguishable from new, and 90d is more than long enough to check for dead pixels, backlight bleed, etc. DrDork fucked around with this message at 10:08 on May 22, 2014 |
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HalloKitty posted:Edit: Ah, it's only 1920×1080. Still, that's a drat nice looking monitor, and worth that money easily (even if you need to abuse the website to get it, which will no doubt be removed in moments). You know the old thread tagline: If you get a 1920x1080 monitor then you are subhuman 
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The deal still seems to work... I was about to buy it just now to resell until I searched around and it's basically a $250-$260 monitor new. So combined with tax I have to pay, shipping I'll likely have to pay, and the price to stay competitive private sale it's probably not worth anything to me. However it should be good to go for anyone who actually wants one (?) edit eh screw it ill get one, the most likely bad case scenario is ill break even. Hopefully I can offload it on craigslist Ignoarints fucked around with this message at 15:01 on May 22, 2014 |
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Think I can buy two using that deal with the same order or separate? What's least likely to get my order cancelled if/when they figure it out edit: nevermind they've removed the ability to even add the monitor to your cart 
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Mortimer posted:Think I can buy two using that deal with the same order or separate? What's least likely to get my order cancelled if/when they figure it out Yeah they seem to have shut it down pretty quickly. I do like the "call for pricing" that they put in place of the order button, it's a nice touch.
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Acer has announced the first g-sync 4k monitor. 99% sure it's a TN panel and no word on price yet.
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El Scotch posted:Acer has announced the first g-sync 4k monitor. 99% sure it's a TN panel and no word on price yet. Ugh, why TN?
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Tab8715 posted:Ugh, why TN? Because for no real reason, I imagine their market research shows people who are interested in G-Sync are ~EXTREME G4M3R5~ who want 120/144Hz monitors, despite G-Sync being most useful when the frame rate dips below 60. Edit: sorry, I didn't see it was 3840×2160, of course that won't be running at 120Hz. In that case, this is just a poo poo product for no reason HalloKitty fucked around with this message at 22:15 on May 23, 2014 |
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El Scotch posted:Acer has announced the first g-sync 4k monitor. 99% sure it's a TN panel and no word on price yet. Yeah, 170 degree viewing angles according to their press release. That seems to be the figure they use when selling TN panels.
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KingEup posted:Yeah, 170 degree viewing angles according to their press release. That seems to be the figure they use when selling TN panels. That and ONE BILLION MILLION : 1 contrast ratio are a dead giveaway. Others are "2ms response" and "95% sRGB" or lower color gamut.
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Sadly no interfaces can handle 120hz 4k until DP 1.3 is released. Not like 99.9% people will be at risk of hitting 120fps on a 4k monitor any time soon anyway. Still, if anything is a practical use of g-sync it's 4k. I don't know where the 1440p g-sync are hiding. The only one that's been announced is the $800 Asus TN jobber.
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HalloKitty posted:Because for no real reason, I imagine their market research shows people who are interested in G-Sync are ~EXTREME G4M3R5~ who want 120/144Hz monitors, despite G-Sync being most useful when the frame rate dips below 60.
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Josh Lyman posted:Isn't TN cheaper to manufacture than IPS? Others are right: this'll be labeled for and sold to L337 G4M3RZ who just want a giant, fast, lovely screen. And you can totally push 100ish FPS on a lot of games with semi-reasonable setup (2x 290's or 780's), which is under $1k for GPUs. Even easier if you turn down all the graphics settings.
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I really wish there were industry standards for this poo poo. It's not just that the market is flooded with these lovely panels but that people think they're good too. "Hey bro, check out how my new TV/LCD makes this movie/game/image look sooooo much better than the original author intended! The specs are over 9000!"
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Shaocaholica posted:I really wish there were industry standards for this poo poo. It's not just that the market is flooded with these lovely panels but that people think they're good too.
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DrDork posted:let TN's fall into the really cheap and the 120/144Hz gamer niches. I guess this bugs me too. Gamer's need not be the bottom feeders of displays either. Especially with the increasing production costs of games and game studios getting their poo poo together with respect to art and color consistency. Related but not really personal anecdote: I heard from a friend who works for a big game studio *cough* COD franchise *cough*. They got a 'shipment' of HP Dreamcolor monitors a while back and he and others are now complaining they are way too magenta cast. I asked him if they had ever been hardware calibrated per HP's recommended use. Nope. Nobody at the studio either knows what color management is or gives a poo poo to ask for it. They do, however, know how to buy the stuff that costs the most when you sort by price online.
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Shaocaholica posted:I guess this bugs me too. Gamer's need not be the bottom feeders of displays either. Especially with the increasing production costs of games and game studios getting their poo poo together with respect to art and color consistency. It does not surprise me at all that the COD people don't know a damned thing about color calibration. That said, it's not like anyone color calibrates their TV, either.
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El Scotch posted:Acer has announced the first g-sync 4k monitor. 99% sure it's a TN panel and no word on price yet. Since its 28" and Acer, its probably using the exact same panel as the Samsung U28D590 without any adjustments. It is a really bad monitor compared to any 2560x1440 on the market. The 4K resolution isn't really an advantage since the anti-glare coating is quite noticeable and the colour space coverage out of the box is 86% sRGB. I guess that's the only reason I'm interested in the Asus ROG Swift. Asus also claims to be doing a lot to improve its image quality but that remains to be seen. It is definitely possible to minimise LCD tech problems: Apple's TN panels have better viewing angles thanks to some sort of film and the panel in Eizo's TOTL 24" doesn't glow like most IPS panels. jeffreyw fucked around with this message at 15:17 on May 24, 2014 |
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