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I asked over in the PC Building thread and they gave me some guidance as well as pointing me here. With working a ton of overtime, I figured I would treat myself to a new monitor. The dilemma: I can either buy a decent 120hz monitor or one the vast array of Korean IPS monitors on Ebay. I game exclusively with a little bit of internet. Any suggestions?  edit: figured this may help with suggestions but I'm shooting for a budget of $400-500
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Jan 24, 2013 05:31
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Right now I have a 7870 OC'd a decent amount. I'm not opposed to doing Crossfire if needed.
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Jan 24, 2013 16:35
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I was going to drop in and let people know I decided on a 120hz monitor but it lasted 10 minutes before either the backlight or the inverter went out  At least for the 10 minutes I had it, it was awesome.
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Jan 30, 2013 16:33
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Thanks for the heads-up bacon! I guess I HAVE to pick one up now....
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Mar 8, 2013 16:22
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Thinking about picking up a dell s2340m to add to my group of monitors- how does it compare to something like the u2312hm? Especially for gaming.
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Mar 22, 2013 04:48
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Also have to through out some love for 120hz gaming. Picked up on of these (http://tinyurl.com/2fc8r8u) refurbished on Amazon for around $150 and haven't looked back
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Apr 6, 2013 03:11
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You absolutely don't need to maintain 120 FPS for a 120/144hz monitor to look good. The higher refresh rate comes into play pretty much any time your FPS breaks the 60 mark. FWIW, I have both a 120hz and a decent IPS and the IPS is more pleasing for non-FPS gaming.
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Jul 15, 2014 02:23
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Does anyone in the thread have a Qnix 27"? Im thinking about stepping up to 1440p and from what I can find they are both cheap and well reviewed.
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Jul 29, 2014 14:19
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Thanks for the quick responses! I am more then willing to take it apart to fix any issues, so I know where part of my next paycheck is going
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Jul 29, 2014 16:11
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Wasabi the J posted:It's also a huge boost to the immersion factor. I had triple 120's when I was getting really into gaming and I still miss the smoothness of it. I'm not competitive and I could INSTANTLY tell if my monitors were in 120hz or 60hz. To build on this, you don't NEED to drive 120 fps to make a 120hz monitor worth it. I am definitely underpowered for that (using a 7870) and games are still crazy smooth.
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Aug 26, 2014 13:17
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1gnoirents posted:I get annoyed as gently caress if I'm not at a solid fps with the lowest variance possible. I.e. underpowered for the refresh is simply not for me. I actually choose to cap fps even though I have a 96+ refresh right now to increase playability. Also its kind of a magic screen tearing fix as well It doesn't hurt that the most 'graphically intense' game i've played lately is Dark Souls 2, so it's pretty darn easy to maintain solid fps
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Aug 27, 2014 16:24
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Bonobos posted:http://www.ebay.com/itm/QNIX-QX2710...=item1c41c67ceb Someone else will correct me if I'm steering you wrong, but the one you selected is the "multi" input one, go for this one: http://www.ebay.com/itm/QNIX-QX2710...=item1e876ecd0b
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Sep 27, 2014 13:18
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Cross posted from the PC Upgrading thread, but can someone post the link to the HP monitor stands everyone is using for the Korean IPS monitors? I think they were HP stands if that helps...
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Jan 30, 2015 00:18
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Picked up one of those "used refurbished" 2560x1440 Korean monitors on eBay for 175$. I don't think mine has ever been touched before. No dead pixels, no backlight bleed, no issues at all. I only slightly regret getting glossy because MY GIRLFRIEND makes jewelry in the same room as my gaming setup and it's like a mirror with all the super-bright lights she uses... It's a tough call gaming-wise whether I'll use this or the 120Hz, but my current desk only has room for the one monitor so I guess the IPS wins for now Captain Yossarian fucked around with this message at 13:42 on Jan 30, 2015 |
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Jan 30, 2015 13:40
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tesilential posted:Could you please link the one you bought? Have been debating between a new one for $350+ or the new 24" ultra sharp at $300+, but I'd roll the dice on that deal tonight. SwissCM posted:Can you check to see if it's overclockable? Some of those korean monitors can be pushed to 120hz (or at the very least, 96hz). If it only has a dual-link DVI input then it likely is.
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Jan 31, 2015 05:36
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Don Lapre posted:This stand fits them perfectly (other than not being tall enough for portrait THANK YOU! I asked a couple threads for this exact thing earlier and I think it got missed.
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Feb 2, 2015 00:59
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What is a good Vesa monitor stand for my 1440p? I could have sworn I saw a couple suggested in the thread and I may have even commented on the link, but I can't find it on my phone....
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Mar 11, 2015 18:50
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DrDork posted:Depends on how fancy you want. If you just want a basic, solid stand with decent adjustability (tilt, height, swivel, rotate), you can grab one of the HP stands for $20-$25 shipped. Awesome! That is the one I saw before, thank you! Probably pull the trigger on this one Friday.
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Mar 12, 2015 04:02
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Rabid Snake posted:I went in for a cheap refurb Korean 1440p (TOPSYNC 2710) monitor at $179 off ebay. I'll report once it arrives also. Exact same one I got and posted about before. I don't know if I hit the panel lotto, but mine is flawless and no dead pixels. Scratch on the stand but I honestly don't know if I or possibly my cat did that or if it came that way?
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Mar 18, 2015 18:53
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Rabid Snake posted:Does this model overclock? I highly doubt it because it was so cheap, and I don't mind running at 60HZ, but having the ability to overclock would be nice. I'm not 100% sure. I'm running an r9-290 right now and I haven't run into an easy tool to overclock monitors using AMD. (Although if someone has a link to one or a guide of some kind I'd be willing to test.) Hypothetically it COULD be overclocked because it is a bare bones DVI only model, but I haven't tested yet (or found anything online from people that have).
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Mar 19, 2015 18:20
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Dapper Dan posted:So I'm in the market for a new monitor. I've got a 270x 2gb card and I'm wondering if a 1440p monitor is the way to go, even though I am unsure if my card can support it. I don't plan on upgrading for at least two years, but I really need a new monitor because I am getting sick of my old TN panel's viewing angles. Your card can/will support it (unless your card has REALLY weird outputs). As a highly satisfied owner of a Korean 1440p monitor I recommend then to everyone that listens. You will need to turn settings down at 1440p with that card, but IMO the higher resolution offsets the slightly lowered details. I'm on my phone, but I'm sure there is a "270x at 1440p" review/benchmarks either in a regular website or on YouTube . One big plus of 1440p for me is getting to turn down AA which is particularly rough on mid range cards like the 270x.Edit: zeldadude I just saw your post. Same situation as above. 1440p is the sweet spot for 27" monitors, 1080p is a little too low res for a 27" that you will be sitting close to aka a computer monitor. Captain Yossarian fucked around with this message at 22:03 on Apr 20, 2015 |
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Apr 20, 2015 22:01
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Dapper Dan posted:That pretty much makes up my mind then. I'm considering getting the BenQ GW2765HT since it is currently sitting at $359 at Amazon, which is comparable to the Korean monitors at that price point. I would get the Asus if anything, I don't think the BenQ is IPS. Edit: I stand corrected, newegg says that the BenQ is IPS, Amazon doesn't say either way.
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Apr 21, 2015 01:32
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Zorilla posted:In addition to their product lineup table near the bottom that shows the panel technology used in each of their models. Lol yeah im so used to IPS being in the description I didn't expand the features on the App. Phone posting!! 
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Apr 21, 2015 12:41
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DrDork posted:So, uh, I didn't notice this came out: Acer G257HU. 25" 1440p IPS for $250. Apparently it's "flicker free" (no PWM), too. There's also a "thin frame" version, the H257HU, for about $350. No VESA mount and the stand is tilt-only, but the Amazon reviews are quite good, and nowhere reputable seems to have "official" reviews up yet. drat, that seems like a GREAT deal unless I'm missing a glaring weakness... Don't care about the bad stand since I'm using a Korean IPS and I sincerely doubt the stand is worse then that.
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Apr 23, 2015 21:12
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haximus prime posted:I'm about to purchase a Dell U2412M, I want an affordable IPS that "looks like" my older macbook pro's display colorwise. So I figured I would look into IPS displays. Others have chimed in, but FWIW the 970 and an i5 would be fine for 1440p too, if you wanted an excuse to step up in resolution.
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Apr 28, 2015 18:14
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DaveSauce posted:Right...it's just that the Amazon listing showed it as LCD instead of LED, when it is in fact an LED because it's LED-backlit. I'm over it! My friend, you should just buy a qnix 
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Jun 16, 2015 17:41
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FaustianQ posted:Alright, going to go with the Asus 27" IPS for 430$. It's overall cheaper than getting a QNIX or Crossover and suddenly needing an active adapter, plus warranty. I don't get motion sick or have any issues with my current 60hz monitor, so Not trying to talk you out of the Asus, but why would the Qnix or Crossover require an adapter? Did you settle on a GPU yet?
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Jun 18, 2015 12:30
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BurritoJustice posted:I think he is referring to the new AMD cards lacking DL-DVI without an activate adaptor (and no overclocking). Ahh gotcha, that's why I asked on the whole "did you settle on a GPU" since he was asking for advice in the PC Upgrading thread too
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Jun 18, 2015 14:04
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On the flip side that is REALLY drat cheap
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Jun 24, 2015 18:53
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Parker Lewis posted:Is it ever worth trying to sell/ship a used monitor on eBay or should I just stick with Craiglist / local sales? I have sold and shipped a couple monitors via Ebay and while I've not had any buyer problems, the cost involved is prohibitive. Unless you are charging 100% of the shipping and packaging, I'd say go local. poo poo even IF you did I'd still say go local, I only went eBay since I live in a smaller city and wasn't having any luck.
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Jun 29, 2015 18:11
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Wulfolme posted:I will make a loudness war etc. effortpost in here. Don't you push me. Whoa whoa whoa everybody just settle down here we don't need this to get out of hand... 
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Jul 4, 2015 14:38
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My Korean is glossy as hell and it's a nice mirror to remind myself how fat I've gotten after my surgery? That's a plus to glass I guess Edit: I'm fat now
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Jul 15, 2015 03:27
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Fairly vague question, but I didn't actually see a TV megathread... : will I notice a downgrade in size if I go from 42" to 40" at about 5'? I'm guessing no, but the new TV is significantly higher quality.
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Jul 23, 2015 17:27
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taqueso posted:Probably won't be a big deal, but I imagine you will notice for a little bit at first. Thank you, and thank you for pointing me in the right direction. I am an idiot
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Jul 23, 2015 20:03
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You can get cheap or you can get good. TN is cheap but not good.
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Jul 24, 2015 18:20
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Mazz posted:If you are willing, the off grade Qnix was both cheap and good for a lot of us. Good point, the Korean IPS is what I have and it was both cheap and good. Mea culpa
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Jul 25, 2015 03:21
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PerrineClostermann posted:Wow, 1440p Ultrawides are stupid expensive. I'm thinking I'm going to have to settle for a 1080p one. I missed it before, but why not get a regular 1440p? From eyeballing, I wouldn't want a 1080 uw, but you know your own use case.
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Aug 6, 2015 18:06
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BurritoJustice posted:Buy an Acer XB270HU. Accept no substitutes. This is definitely my suggestion too, I use a Korean IPS, but I'd I had the extra $ (and an Nvidia GPU), I would go for the Acer XB270HU too
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Aug 7, 2015 14:08
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KakerMix posted:It's a gsync monitor and thus only has 1 input, which is display port. There is no way to use HDMI as it doesn't exist on this monitor. An HDMI to displayport adapter?
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Aug 8, 2015 18:18
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Well his question WAS "is there any way?" not, is there any cheap way and the answer is yes, you can get an adapter but they aren't cheap necessarily
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