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Vorik posted:21 to 22" 1920x1080 Do you have a really specific tight space constraint that demands 22" vs 24"? All the nice stuff has been trending to 24"+ for a while.
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I am looking for a bit of advice on buying a monitor 21.5-27inches. I've used retina iPads for a couple years now and I really like the screen. I tried getting a MacBook Air 11, with is 11.6 13xx768 screen, but it was awful and I ended up selling it. I kept going back to my iPad, but creating content is a chore. 322ppi is just too nice, 135ppi sucks. Then again that panel might just have been garbage. I did not have 2,500usd for a retina iMac  I suppose I'm thinking about crisp text when I am writing or programming. I guess gaming or watching videos isn't going to be a huge issue. I only have a 960gtx in the new system and mid range 1080p gaming looks to be the limit of my system on paper. According to https://www.sven.de/dpi/ 21.5", 24", 27" HD 1920x1080 Display size: 18.74" × 10.54" = 197.52in² (47.6cm × 26.77cm = 1274.32cm²) at 102.46 PPI, 0.2479mm dot pitch, 10498 PPI² Display size: 20.92" × 11.77" = 246.12in² (53.13cm × 29.89cm = 1587.9cm²) at 91.79 PPI, 0.2767mm dot pitch, 8425 PPI² Display size: 23.53" × 13.24" = 311.5in² (59.77cm × 33.62cm = 2009.68cm²) at 81.59 PPI, 0.3113mm dot pitch, 6657 PPI² Retina iMac Display size: 23.53" × 13.24" = 311.5in² (59.77cm × 33.62cm = 2009.68cm²) at 217.57 PPI, 0.1167mm dot pitch, 47337 PPI My iPad Air 2: Display size: 6.32" × 4.74" = 29.96in² (16.05cm × 12.04cm = 193.27cm²) at 324.05 PPI, 0.0784mm dot pitch, 105009 PPI² 24 2560x1440 Dell P2415Q-$400ish Display size: 20.92" × 11.77" = 246.12in² (53.13cm × 29.89cm = 1587.9cm²) at 122.38 PPI, 0.2075mm dot pitch, 14978 PPI² I suppose the screen is going to be about twice as far away... Am I worried about nothing? I'm going to go have a look at some stores and decide
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Mar 29, 2015 12:42
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For programming and work stuff it's really really hard to beat the 27" 4k screens from Dell and HP right now! (P2715q, Z27s). If you really really want the highest PPI then there's a 24" version at the same resolution, but I think that's borderline unusable without DPI scaling, and I still don't like windows DPI scaling. If you're on a mac though go for it.
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Mar 29, 2015 21:16
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There's supposed to be an ROG 4K IPS G-sync monitor coming out, I think it was demoed at CES. Anyone know more about the timing of that? Also wtf Acer gimme the IPS Swift killer already.
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Mar 29, 2015 21:40
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Send me a Crescent Bay and I'll find you the monitor.
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Mar 29, 2015 22:02
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Is this monitor (Acer K242HL) a good pick for 1080p gaming?
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Mar 30, 2015 02:07
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Gwaihir posted:For programming and work stuff it's really really hard to beat the 27" 4k screens from Dell and HP right now! (P2715q, Z27s).
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Question about hooking up 2 of the qnix 2710's, if they only have a dvi-d port, would I be able to connect two to a gtx970? It says it has 2 dvi ports, but only one is dvi-d. Can I use the other with an adapter that won't affect performance or overclocking, or does it work with the standard cable?
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Mar 30, 2015 07:39
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Tanbo posted:Question about hooking up 2 of the qnix 2710's, if they only have a dvi-d port, would I be able to connect two to a gtx970? It says it has 2 dvi ports, but only one is dvi-d. Can I use the other with an adapter that won't affect performance or overclocking, or does it work with the standard cable? The important part is both the ports need to be dual link so check the documentation for your model of card.
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Mar 30, 2015 08:58
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Yeah they are. Video Output Function Dual-link DVI-I x 1 Dual-link DVI-D x 1
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Mar 30, 2015 09:53
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On the Amazon page it says this:quote:GTX580 or HD6970. The GPU shoud have 2 dual linked DVI port. So you probably want to skim that overlockers thread or ask there to be completely sure before you buy 2. Also, on a side note, the off-grade one is unavailable now on Amazon 
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Mar 30, 2015 10:09
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Contingency Plan posted:Is this monitor (Acer K242HL) a good pick for 1080p gaming? 5/6ms TN and 139USD MSRP is super low end, hard to say without knowing what your expectations are. If you're fine with TN panels (the ones that gently caress with colours and text sharpness when you move your head) and just want a cheap thingy, whatever. It's new on the market, no reviews, I doubt anyone here owns one 
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Mar 30, 2015 10:34
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Mazz posted:On the Amazon page it says this: The only difference between DL DVI-D and DL DVI-I ports is the later has the extra pins required for a VGA dongle to work, so I'd be impressed if they found a way to not support one but not the other 
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Mar 30, 2015 11:49
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Hmm. Well I already got one coming in so I'll just try it on both connections and see if it works or not before deciding. I did try reading and searching for it before asking but didn't really come across anything definitive. I tried searching again now that I know what I'm looking for (I think I was actually searching DVD-I before) and the consensus seems to be it works fine on DVI-I.
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I've been looking at 1440p monitors for a while and I'm still confused. Is this one a good one to buy? I'm trying to find one sold by Amazon so I can get it by my birthday. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00KKHX8CK/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A3JJPBW9Z68A27 suddenlyissoon fucked around with this message at 00:39 on Mar 31, 2015 |
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Mar 30, 2015 23:25
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sauer kraut posted:5/6ms TN and 139USD MSRP is super low end, hard to say without knowing what your expectations are. The one he linked was VA. 6-8ms is normal for VA and IPS panels. That Acer is currently $170, which isn't a horrible deal for this kind of monitor, but that puts you within the territory of monitors have IPS displays (and arguably as important, ones that aren't Acer). If he is still feeling cheap, here is a ViewSonic MVA 24" monitor for $140: http://www.amazon.com/ViewSonic-VA2455sm-SuperClear-Flicker-Free-ViewMode/dp/B00O23HKFO/ I've never tried it, so I can't vouch for anything other than the fact it's cheaper with similar specs. Zorilla fucked around with this message at 04:23 on Mar 31, 2015 |
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Mar 31, 2015 00:08
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suddenlyissoon posted:I've been looking at 1440p monitors for a while and I'm still confused. Is this one a good one to buy? I'm trying to find one sold by Amazon so I can get it by my birthday.
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suddenlyissoon posted:I've been looking at 1440p monitors for a while and I'm still confused. Is this one a good one to buy? I'm trying to find one sold by Amazon so I can get it by my birthday. The BenQ GW2765HT is cheaper ($360) and comes with the benefits of being name brand. If that isn't enough, it also has an internal power supply and a much better stand. Zorilla fucked around with this message at 04:28 on Mar 31, 2015 |
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DrDork posted:It's fine so long as you know that you won't be able to overclock that one (you need the non-True10 type), despite what the description says. Unless you actually need the HDMI port, you're paying $50-$60 more than you otherwise need to. Well poo poo. I was under the assumption that it was overclockable because of the description.
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That 27" acer is finally available at newegg. Is 799 the best price I'm going to get any time soon? Nevermind they sold out again, looks like I'll keep waiting. Cojawfee fucked around with this message at 17:23 on Mar 31, 2015 |
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Mar 31, 2015 16:20
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I got my XB270HU this morning, holy poo poo it's glorious. I ordered last Wednesday on the Acer site but got a backordered notice that day. It shipped last night and got here today. I was apprehensive due to their lovely return policy but luckily mine has no dead/stuck pixels and the IPS glow is almost non-existent (I have to get at a real extreme angle to see any). I'm coming from an overclocked to 96 hz Qnix, and this is still quite an upgrade. The Qnix has low input lag but the ghosting is awful compared to this Acer. Frankly, my only complaint is how the power button LED leaks into the other buttons, heh.
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Mar 31, 2015 20:28
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I am super tempted, been cruising this same Dell for like 7 years but good grief $800 is a bit much. I think I will wait until its $650 or lower. Really jealous though, please let us know how it is in games later.
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Mar 31, 2015 20:35
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God dammit stop buying the XB2070HU so that I can.
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It went back up as backorder again on newegg so I put the order in. I'll see if it goes up on Amazon some time in the mean time.
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Fartbong Bonersatan posted:I got my XB270HU this morning, holy poo poo it's glorious. I ordered last Wednesday on the Acer site but got a backordered notice that day. It shipped last night and got here today. I was apprehensive due to their lovely return policy but luckily mine has no dead/stuck pixels and the IPS glow is almost non-existent (I have to get at a real extreme angle to see any). What no pictures?
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It's bad enough I don't even know when newegg will suck 800 dollars out of my credit card, you don't have to tease me with pictures.
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Michael Jackson posted:what is a reasonable 4k IPS Freesync monitor?
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I have a Dell 30-inch U3011 I bought a few years ago at the advice of this thread. I just switched it from DVI to DisplayPort because I needed the DVI cable for something else. I have a dual-monitor setup along with an older Samsung 24-inch. Now, with DisplayPort, I can't naturally set my Dell at 2560x1600 like I used to. I used the nVidia Control Panel to force it, but I'm wondering if this is a DisplayPort limitation or something else I'm missing?
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Wow, just got the 2710 in, mind is blown. I can't believe I suffered through that old lovely one for so long. Works fine on DVI-I btw, just for the record.
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I'm looking to pick up a Dell u2415. It seems I just missed a sale on Dell's site, but I can still get an acceptable price on Amazon/Newegg/etc. But will I get the premium panel guarantee if I purchase through one of these retailers? Is this something I should really care about even?
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Newegg just took my money for the acer 27". Here's to getting a new monitor.
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Cojawfee posted:Newegg just took my money for the acer 27". Here's to getting a new monitor. Sup new monitor anticipation buddy. Small potatoes but half my disability cheque just went to this http://pcpartpicker.com/part/lg-monitor-24mb35pyb after 7 long years with a 1280x1024 and letterboxed videos.
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Finally I found Acer XB270HU in stock. Sadly Directdial was totally charging me tax, and I've never heard of them. http://www.macmall.com/p/Acer-Monitors/product~dpno~13454290~pdp.jagghdd http://us.directdial.com/UM.HB0AA.001.html
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How important is the difference between IPS and TN monitors on a gaming laptop? Disclaimer I am the target audience for a gaming laptop please don't tell me just don't buy one
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signalnoise posted:How important is the difference between IPS and TN monitors on a gaming laptop? Disclaimer I am the target audience for a gaming laptop please don't tell me just don't buy one IPS on a laptop is even more important than it is on a desktop. Since you're way more likely to be using a laptop screen at something other than a perfect right angle. Get an IPS screen at pretty much any cost.
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Not all IPS screens are equally good so try to find a review for the actual model you are buying (unfortunately easier said than done due to the sheer number of slightly different configs available)
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I'm apparently incapable of making decisions on my own. Would it be better to have a 27 inch @ 1080p with g-sync or a 27 inch @ 1440p with a 60hz refresh and 5ms gtg? I mainly use my pc for gaming and very rarely have to do anything else with it.
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suddenlyissoon posted:I'm apparently incapable of making decisions on my own. Would it be better to have a 27 inch @ 1080p with g-sync or a 27 inch @ 1440p with a 60hz refresh and 5ms gtg? I mainly use my pc for gaming and very rarely have to do anything else with it. GSync is pretty awesome, but 1080p at 27" is not. Some people think it's fine, but they are wrong and should  Honestly, Gsync on a 1080p monitor is edging on pointless, since there aren't many games these days that take Serious GPU Horsepower to push a solid 50-60FPS at 1080p.Seriously, see if you can go to BestBuy or something like that and check out a 27" 1080p vs a 1440p. It's a noticeable difference, but it might not matter to you.
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suddenlyissoon posted:I'm apparently incapable of making decisions on my own. Would it be better to have a 27 inch @ 1080p with g-sync or a 27 inch @ 1440p with a 60hz refresh and 5ms gtg? I mainly use my pc for gaming and very rarely have to do anything else with it. 27" 1440 with gsync  (Also what Dr. Dork said.)
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