Monitor Suggestions for Gaming and Home ~ $1k

superseijin on 28/04/2020 - 13:53

Work has been kind enough to throw a few bucks my way to help pay for one.

I have a 1080ti and I mostly play 2D fighers, PUBG, Fortnite and now Predator Hunting Grounds. I'm to slow to be competitive and am coming from an old Dell 24" 16:10 monitor.

I've read so much so I went to the shops. I noticed I didn't like the height of the ultra wide monitors. Now I think my requirements are:

  • G-Sync
  • 27" or larger
  • 100Hz to 144Hz

I'm confused if I should look at:
- Curved
- Resolution
- I'm reading that in the Nvidia Control Panel there is a G-Sync compatibility mode so I can scrap G-Sync only.

In my mind I tell myself I will like something like
Acer XZ321QU bmijpphzx 31.5" 2560x1440 144 Hz Monitor

What do you think? Spend some more $$$ and get something bigger better? Any recomendations?

Thanks for the help.

Computing Computer Peripheral LCD Monitor

Comments

  • animasoIa on 28/04/2020 - 14:02
    +1

    I got my MSI MAG341CQ for around $630 last year. 3440x1440 21:9 (ultrawide), g-sync compatible, curved and 100hz (overclockable to 115hz easily). It's been pretty good, lowest price I can find now is around $830.

    • superseijin on 28/04/2020 - 15:44

      What do you think of the UWQHD 3440 x 1440 resolution?
      What monitor did you come from? I've never experienced an UWQHD monitor.

      The height of my current monitor is 32cm. The 19.8cm Height throws me off. What do you think about it?

      • scrimshaw on 28/04/2020 - 16:41

        Once you have gone UWQHD (wide 1440p) you won't ever go back to 1080p resolutions. It's also not too hard for the GPU to drive, this resolution is actually less demanding than full 4k (2160p) so you can still maintain a good framerate.

        I'm using ASUS ROG strix XG35VQ though I admittedly use it for officework moreso than gaming. It's wide enough to fit 2 windows side by side.

        • superseijin on 28/04/2020 - 17:02

          I would agree. What about 3440 x 2560?
          How does that feel? Do you game on it?

  • irony on 28/04/2020 - 14:12

    27"
    G-Sync
    < $1,000 Aud
    Probably the the best monitor for 1440p gaming:
    https://www.asus.com/au/Monitors/ROG-SWIFT-PG279Q/
    https://www.pcgamer.com/au/best-g-sync-monitors-2019/
    And the best in most reviews for 1440p gaming.
    Awesome monitor.

    There are many use cases, so if you want curved, or 4k, or 200hz, or…

    • superseijin on 28/04/2020 - 15:59

      The PG279Q looks like an awesome monitor and ticks all the box's.
      I've come here as not seeing or using many curved monitors and the different resolutions the choice's are complicated.

      Now I've just remembered what about HDR for when I plug my consoles into the monitor. I do this on the odd occasion.

      I need to put all of this in a spreadsheet :) I've spent hours on it.

      Thanks for the help.

      • DreadPirateRoberts on 28/04/2020 - 16:39

        I've got the Asus PG278Q (one gen down). It ticked all the boxes for me, namely being a high refresh rate ultrawide IPS monitor. It depends on whether TN/VA picture quality is "good enough" for you or if you like having accurate (enough) colours. I use my monitor for some graphics work from time to time so this monitor was perfect for me.

  • frondono on 28/04/2020 - 14:18

    Someone linked this one before in a previous thread. though it looked pretty interesting.

    Acer 34" 144hz

    https://www.binglee.com.au/acer-um-cx0sa-p03-34-ips-gaming-m…

    I got a 27" 1440 and would of prefered a 32-35" in hindsight.

  • Ema000 on 28/04/2020 - 14:57

    Perhaps something like this might be suitable for your needs?

    https://www.dell.com/en-au/shop/dell-32-curved-gaming-monito…

    • superseijin on 28/04/2020 - 16:52
      +1

      On paper this seems like a great monitor. Freesync2, DPv1.4, HDR, 4ms response time and curved.
      I'll keep researching.
      Thanks

  • MagicMushroom on 28/04/2020 - 18:55

    Many good monitors have gone out of stock due to demand from work from home. Have you had a browse of PC part picker? it might help.

    • superseijin on 28/04/2020 - 19:50

      Yes. It is not as granular as what I was looking form.

  • superseijin on 28/04/2020 - 19:53

    After more searching I came up with a requirement list. I think I'm going to change the budget now :)

    • 3440 x 1440
    • HDR
    • Curved

    When I typed that in this was one of the first results.
    https://www.kogan.com/au/buy/kogan-34-wqhd-curved-219-ultraw…

    • scrimshaw on 28/04/2020 - 20:17

      On paper it doesn't sound like a bad monitor, but be aware that it's HDR400. It is considered a fairly weak classification when we're talking about HDR and it will not produce results comparable to say, what a high end HDR TV or OLED display will do.

      All that guarantees is that Kogan will do 400cd/m2 and that the monitor doesn't support controlling the backlight brightness using zones. (ie it lacks Full Array Local Dimming)

      https://www.engadget.com/2018-05-16-hdr-monitor-buying-guide…

      Basically, don't set your expectations too high with HDR400. But if you put the HDR thing aside, that Kogan will do just as well as the well known brands like LG, MSI or Samsung.

      • superseijin on 28/04/2020 - 20:24

        True. I thought HDR600 would be a minimum. I just looked into into the Kogan and seen it. It was $650 last year.

    • MagicMushroom on 28/04/2020 - 20:34

      Not new but I think this is better than going for Kogan
      https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/SAMSUNG-34-CURVED-QUANTUM-DOT-QL…

  • superseijin on 01/05/2020 - 11:43
    +1

    So much for my requirements….

    I ended up purchasing a Dell 32 inch S3220DG for $800.

    I will leave my HDR/UW/G-Sync monitor for another day.

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