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Coredump posted:It really is good time for monitors compared to even 2 years ago. That much money would only get you a 27" 1440 ips. At least before the Korean monitors came on the scene. It really is. In 1996 I got a 17" CRT to take to university (17" was pretty big at the time). It did 1280x1024 and cost $600. It was also kind of a pain to carry around to LAN parties.
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Kubrick posted:ASUS VN289H Black 28" 5ms (GTG) HDMI Ultra-Widescreen LED Backlight LCD Monitor ,300 cd/m2 ,ASCR 80000000:1 (3000:1) Built-in Speakers, Tilt Adjustable it's 28 inches and 1920x1080 resolution so things will look kind of blocky and huge. It's also a TN panel so it won't be as nice as an IPS. If you don't care about that and just need a big big monitor, then yeah it's a good buy. If you do care about those things then the Dell S2340M for $120 is a very good deal on a nice monitor http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824260109 and if you want a more premium one the Dell U2412M Ultrasharp for $220 is pretty good: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824260047
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Nov 28, 2014 21:20
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Blinks77 posted:I've spent years on two 22" 1680 x 1050's Most modern OSes have DPI scaling to make the icons not tiny on a high res monitor (or to make everything gigantic for little old ladies), but of course not every piece of software obeys the OS settings, or was written when that was a thing.
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Dec 21, 2014 05:44
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Dick Trauma posted:So you think chasing that higher refresh rate isn't worth it over getting an IPS? I think my current LCD is TN and I don't mind it. It's kind of a personal preference thing. Personally, I find the Dell IPS I got a while back (21.5" S series) to be really beautiful to look at vs. any of my old TN panels. The only TN panel I really loved was my Samsung 2253BW which is pretty ancient, though. The Dell is glossy which would be more annoying if I couldn't pull the curtains when the sun gets behind me in the late afternoon. I really like the glossy IPS, however. To me it's not worth going for the higher refresh rate unless I get an IPS panel that supports it and I just can't afford it right now. Also I'd need a better video card so it's going to be a whole upgrade thing in the future.
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Mar 17, 2015 03:34
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Schiavona posted:How does 1440 look on a 25" screen though? I thought 27" was the sweet spot for that resolution. It's probably good if your eyesight is okay. I used to use 1600x1200 on a 19" CRT.
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Apr 25, 2015 06:48
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Avian Pneumonia posted:I'm looking for a 4k IPS monitor at under 30" for under $1000. Is the Dell2715Q a good bet and what are my alternatives? You're on a trip back to last page!
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May 23, 2015 10:13
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The Deadly Hume posted:The worst offender I've got is this Topfield PVR I bought a couple of years back. Big rear end blue LED thing bang in the middle that you can't dim or turn off (unless you turn off the whole unit). It's funny because ridiculously bright LEDS have started a market of LED covers. The first ones I saw were these LightDims which are just cut to various cover shapes: http://www.amazon.com/LightDims-Original-Strength%C2%AE-Minimal-Packaging/dp/B00CLVEQCO/ I see there's more varieties now, too.
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May 29, 2015 09:15
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Truga posted:Where are actual LED (i.e. not led backlit) displays, by the way? I'd think they would be available by now. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKPRTjCqYnI 
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Ryuga Death posted:I'm doing dual monitors but one of my monitors died the other day. Is it really that bad to ask for a 27 inch with 1080p? It depends how far away from it you are and/or how bad your eyesight is. I set up a 27" 1080 monitor for a lab that has it wall mounted so they can show off their USB attached microscope camera to anyone important. So, they mostly watch TV on it.
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I've been reading the thread for a while and I've decided I want a 27" Korean panel, but there are quite a lot available and the prices are all over the place. I'm looking pretty hard at the refurbished Shimian S-IPS models since they're the cheapest and I haven't heard much bad about them besides the standard issues with Korean monitors (cheap stands and possibly correctable backlight bleeding, etc). I've watched the Tek Syndicate videos on some of the panels they've looked at and while they recommend the X-STAR most recently, they still have a Shimian around. Currently my main monitor is a 1920x1080 dell IPS and I like it a lot. I'm using a GTX 970 so it's a good mix of video card and resolution. I also have a lot of stuff open on a second monitor that's an old 1680x1050 like browser windows and VM consoles. I just need more physical screen space (resolution) so I figured I'd get a 27" Korean panel and if I was unhappy with the 970's ability to drive it in what I play, then I'd just use it as a secondary, so I'm not super concerned with my video card not being beefy enough for it (although it'd be nice to use as a primary monitor if I'm not playing new AAA titles). I'd like to keep the price below $250, and of course less is better, but a little more is fine if it's worthwhile. Does anyone have a preference or more reviews that would help me decide? I've been looking at Shimian, QNIX, X-STAR, Crossover, First. There are other brands I haven't heard much about and am wary of.
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Aug 4, 2015 06:28
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I posted a week or two back about which Korean 27" panel to buy. I ended up getting a used/refurbished Achieva Shimian from green-sum on ebay for just under $200. So far it's really impressive. Zero dead pixels, a little bit of light bleed on the edges but not enough to complain about for the price. I haven't tried overclocking it yet but I'm impressed with everything except for the stand (since it's not adjustable). Luckily there's VESA mounting holes on the back.
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Aug 18, 2015 22:27
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MasterBuilder posted:I'm going to have to assume that a dell U2515H @ 363$CAD is a much better deal for any 1440p monitor regardless of size. Is there much lost from choosing a 27 to 25 screen? Things will be smaller. That's really it, some folks have preferred sizes for resolutions.
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Aug 23, 2015 01:49
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VelociBacon posted:http://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B00KYCSRSG?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=ox_sc_act_title_1&smid=A3DWYIK6Y9EEQB I'd get a korean panel like the Crossover 2795 that gets mentioned a lot. I'm not sure what prices will be like in Canada but they're generally nice (caveats about korean panels apply of course).
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Nov 19, 2015 04:01
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StickFigs posted:Bought this before the holidays and I really like it except for the glossy screen. The HP is somewhat unique in that it's a sub-27" IPS that can be overclocked. You'll most likely need to step up to a 27" 2560x1440 korean panel to get the features you want. If you're gaming then your video card will have more trouble driving it, but I've been happy with my 970 at 2560x1440 since I don't really play AAA games.
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Jan 6, 2016 05:37
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Josh Lyman posted:Why do glossy monitors even exist? Is it because people who buy monitors at Best Buy think they look better in-store? Everything looks really clear on them. They're great as long as you don't have light sources behind you. I prefer them, although matte is alright if it's not overdone (if a patch of pure white doesn't look grainy/screen door).
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Bloodplay it again posted:My computer is fairly close to my television and I'm constantly having to swap HDMI cables on the GPU. I'd like to get a splitter of some sort so I can just press a button to switch between displays, but I can only find pigtail splitters that would output the video to both displays at the same time. I just need to display audio/video to one device at a time, since the TV isn't being used as an extended desktop. I'm also trying to minimize any latency (bought the Sony KDL55W950B specifically for its low latency for an HDTV) and I'm afraid adding something like that might be counter-intuitive. Any suggestions? You're looking for an HDMI switch. A lot of them only go from multiple inputs to a single output so you want a bidirectional one like this: http://www.amazon.com/Sewell-Direct-Ibis-Bi-Directional-Passthrough/dp/B00629NHW6/ I honestly have no idea about any extra latency but I doubt there'd be much if any.
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Locke Dunnegan posted:I use my computer and monitor for gaming, browsing, and watching stuff, but my monitor is a hand-me-down low quality TN with atrocious viewing angle. Plus it seems the backlight is bleeding through the edges of the screen, washing out dark colors even when looking straight on. I don't have much money to spend, so is there an IPS or VA monitor around 22-24", LED, and 1080p for under $250-300? I'm fine with refurbished or knock offs if they are worth it. There's tons of choice at that price and size. I've got one of the S series Dell monitors I like a lot (but it's only the 21.5" one): http://www.amazon.com/s/url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=ips+24+inch+monitor&sprefix=ips+24%2Caps%2C132 The more expensive models like the Dell Ultrasharps are still under your price range: http://www.amazon.com/Dell-UltraSharp-U2414H-24-Inch-Monitor/dp/B00GTV05XG/ edit: when I linked it, that ultrasharp was $229, prices obviously fluctuate. Rexxed fucked around with this message at 19:49 on Mar 21, 2016 |
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Concordat posted:Alright, my dad wants to get a new computer monitor, because his eyesight is poo poo. So he wants a large one that he can read easier. He doesn't do photography, coding, or play games, so stuff like colorspace and refresh rates are a non-concern. He sometimes jokes about using one of our widescreen TVs but I've told him that's a bad idea for a number of reasons. I'd get an IPS that's large for its resolution, like a 27" monitor that does 1920x1080. They're often on sale in the $150 range. I got my dad a 23" IPS but his vision is going so I may be upgrading him to a 27" at the same res soon. I was looking at this one but there's a lot of manufacturers for them and I may wait for a sale: http://www.amazon.com/LG-Electronics-Monitor-27MP58VQ-P-LED-Lit/dp/B01BV1PWJU/
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Well, I guess I'm officially addicted to korean monitors. Here comes a second 27" for the second PC! SHIPPED: New CROSSOVER 2795 QHD AHIPS LED 27" 2560X1440 LG AH-IPS WQHD PC Monitor *Matte 
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RVT posted:I think I've settled on a Crossover 2795. My video card has a dual link DVI-I port, will that work with the Crossover? It says it only supports DVI-D. I'm using a DVI-D cable in that port right now, so it seems like it would be fine? Check your card for the dual link DVI pictured in this wikipedia article. It's probably the right connector, -I seems to just include the analog pins which the crossover won't be using so it doesn't matter if they're on there: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Digital_Visual_Interface#Connector
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RVT posted:Thanks. Mine looks like the one labeled "DVI-I (Dual Link)". I'm sure you're right. I wouldn't hate it if someone with a Crossover confirmed it, though. BurritoJustice confirmed it already but my Crossover 2795 just arrived today so I took a picture of the cable and port on it to double confirm: 
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RVT posted:Thanks for this. Any dead pixels or other problems? Where did you order it from? I bought mine from green-sum on ebay: http://www.ebay.com/itm/400974478465 There's one stuck pixel in the bottom left that's green but it's hard to notice. I was a little disappointed only because the refurbished Shimian I got last year had no dead pixels, but the crossover is a little nicer than it even with one hard to see stuck pixel. They've improved the case a lot since the Shimian, but also made the blue LED on the front brighter which I'm about to fix with some electrical tape. It overclocked to 96hz stable with just the nvidia control panel, I haven't tried any higher yet.
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Wowporn posted:Hoo boy, this was some knock on wood poo poo. So in the shimian, the monitor panel and the motherboard are on two completely separate pieces (which is why the monitor housing on the shimian is so god drat massive and ugly, the layers of monitor are slipped into the plastic case which is holding the full weight of it, both on the default stand and on the vesa option), with the vesa mounting holes being on the piece with the circuitry, aka the piece that is now dangling by the wires from the heavy rear end screen. So now that I have successfully gotten the bezel off, I need to figure out how to get it onto a monitor arm, or even any sort of stand at all which is pretty dope. I think one of the DIY guides I saw for debezeling the Shimian had the owner using JB Weld to attach the back and the front metal bits, you just have to make sure it's centered and let it cure completely before you put weight on it.
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Subjunctive posted:Hot-linked image being blocked? Can you rehost? 
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eggyolk posted:Am I blasphemous for spending months studying this thread expecting to by an ultra-wide curved monitor, only to balk at the last second and get a VR headset? poo poo was the same price and nothing felt like as much of an upgrade over my 1440p Qnix quite like a Vive. Not really, it's new and cool. Don't forget to put a tarp down.
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Ynglaur posted:It seems like right now it's basically: Crossover 2795 is four out of four?
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PerrineClostermann posted:"Up to 70hz" isn't exactly much... Mine's at 96hz, I haven't tried faster yet.
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SatoshiMiwa posted:I know IPS is better than TN but how bad are the TN Freesync and GSync panels picture quality wise? I ask cause my price range is around 500 Canadian which means TN or bust... I'd probably buy an IPS monitor and sacrifice any kind of *SYNC rather than a TN, it's that much of a difference. That's actually exactly what I did when I bought a Crossover that overclocks to 96hz.
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I_Socom posted:I need to replace my Dell U2711H - it's starting to flicker and only a good solid whack on the top of the monitor stops the flickering. Fine, but my GF needs to use the PC at some point and it's starting to annoy her. Current setup is a U2711H and U2414 side-by-side, running off a GTX 660 Ti. You could fix it if you're handy and have some contact cleaner: https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/Repairing+Dell+U2711+Display+Flickering+Panel+due+to+corroded+Contacts/48204
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DrNutt posted:Trigger warning: unpopular opinion Sorry to hear about your cataracts.
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Begall posted:Is that likely to show up as the screen switching back to standby mode while it's in use? Would be good if it was a £20 PSU rather than a £300 screen... Possibly but that sounds more like the video cable.
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Calidus posted:I am looking for a touch screen monitor for work. Something 1080 and more than 20" would be perpefered. Where do I even start to look to find something that isn't crap? Please do not seimens. Please do not seimens. I haven't used them but most manufacturers have touch screen monitors available. Here's a Dell one which is a version of their IPS monitor that costs an extra $100-150: https://www.amazon.com/Dell-23-Inch-Touchscreen-LED-lit-Monitor/dp/B00F86RPMC/
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I got a QNIX AH-VA panel as a secondary monitor and I'm kind of disappointed by the brightness dimming you get at different angles. It seems as sharp and colorful as an IPS if you're directly in front (maybe even more so) but when it's on an angle to the side there's a noticeable gradient of brightness. At least it doesn't mess with the colors like TN.
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KOTEX GOD OF BLOOD posted:So whats the hot 2560x1600 27" these days? Still the korean ones? There's some Korean ones like: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Perfect-Pixel-FIRST-F301GD-LIVE-30-LED-2560x1600-LG-IPS-DVI-D-PC-Monitor-Matte-/121296923082 but they're not gonna have any of the hot new features or any features, really. The one I linked is also dual link DVI so you need to have a video card that can support it.
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wolrah posted:A bit outside the norm for this thread, but can anyone point me to any good sources for small but relatively high-resolution displays? There are a lot of various bare screens on eBay with driver boards like: Look at this on eBay http://www.ebay.com/itm/191334234506 Often they have lower native resolutions (I think that one is 1280x800) but if your doing a custom case it's not a bad solution.
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If you're looking for cheaper the korean 27" IPS monitors are often under $200. They don't have as nice stands, don't guarantee no stuck pixels and require a dual-link DVI port but mine are all pretty good. If you can spend the extra the Dells are good stuff, though. For example I don't know much about this particular monitor but it's an LG IPS panel with a Korean company's case and controller board: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Perfect-MicroBoard-R270IPS-27-2560X1440-LG-IPS-Glare-QHD-Monitor/322378391758 The housing is exactly the same as my QNIX and Crossover monitors which are also Korean brands.
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kidcoelacanth posted:So I bought this monitor to go with my Macbook Air (2015) so I could get a decent cheapish 2k resolution for art stuff. On plugging it in, it's only giving me 1920x1080 and no option for anything higher. I think the problem might be the DVI->Thunderbolt adapter I got? (this one) Should I angle to get a different adapter for the HDMI instead? The problem shouldn't lie with the Macbook itself I don't think. The adapter you bought says it supports 1080 but there's likely others that support higher resolutions. I've never used this one but it says it supports higher resolutions (also it's HDMI instead of DVI): https://smile.amazon.com/Cablecreation-Displayport-Thunderbolt-Compatible-Resolution/dp/B013G4EEVW/
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Fists Up posted:I've been using a Dell U2711 IPS screen for the past 6 years. I was thinking of whether I'd go to 30"/4k but I dont want to lose the viewing angles that comes with IPS and have been pretty happy overall. The only new features it lacks besides higher resolution is high refresh rates and/or g-sync and/or freesync. Those are mostly gaming features so unless you're playing a lot of games or twitchy fpses that benefit from high refresh rates I wouldn't worry about them until you're ready to upgrade.
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Concurred posted:Maybe this is the wrong thread but my brother gave me his older dual monitor desk mount. It has a bracket on each arm with screw holes but the monitors I have don't fit on either side and the screw holes don't line up. Unless it's a total oddball thing, most monitor stands/arms fit VESA mount holes in the monitors. There are different sizes, however: http://www.ergotron.com/en-us/support/vesa-standard You may have 75x75mm and need 100x100mm or something like that. There's generic adapter plates like this that provide more holes than you can usually use to adapt one to another as long as they're standard sizes: https://smile.amazon.com/Mount-World-Universal-Adapter-Medium/dp/B0036L5RJY
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Concurred posted:Ah yeah, looks like both monitors are VESA 100x100 but I don't think the mount brackets are the right size. It's possible some spacers or additional hardware is needed to mount them properly. Might require a visit to the hardware store or picking up that adapter plate which has a lot of that included with it.
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