Primary Monitor upgrade suggestions

henesey on 28/07/2020 - 12:04

I'm currently running two AOC monitors, I bought my computer last year and got a good deal on a 31.5 inch. I thought the 31.5" size would mean that a secondary wouldn't be required but I missed having the ability to multitask.

Main: AOC 31.5" Q32V3 (75hz 2k)
Secondary: AOC 27" Q27P1 (60hz 2k)
I bought a 2k monitor with a low refresh rate as my secondary but I'm thinking a 144hz would be nice to replace my 31.5" which I would sell. I play football manager (mainly) and occasionally AOE/GTA but the PC is primarily used for web browsing & watching youtube. I'm thinking about a VESA mount set up (two 27" would look nice) and selling my primary (31.5). I'm hesitant to pull the trigger on this as it's 1080p. Is 144hz overkill for my needs?

Current setup: https://imgur.com/a/hoh5uwH

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Comments

  • AustriaBargain on 28/07/2020 - 12:17
    +3

    65 inch 4K tv to replace that painting on the wall.

  • skid on 28/07/2020 - 12:46
    +1

    Can you tell the difference between your current 75hz and 60hz monitors - in terms of smoothness when scrolling, animation, flicker, ghosting? If you can, get the 144hz.

    If I were you, I'd sell the Q27P1 and get another Q32V3. Or sell them both and replace them with a 43" 4K IPS.

    • henesey on 28/07/2020 - 21:30

      Two 32s was my initial thought but it's too big for my desk. Regarding the HZ difference, not really.

  • blorx on 28/07/2020 - 13:00

    I did some brief research recently: As a guide I used Resolution - 24" 1080, 27" 2k, 32"+ 4k. Refresh rate pends gaming and how smooth you want things to look. Then factor in cost! Plus multiple monitors - Curved vs Flat. I ended up with 2 x 27" 144Mhz curved monitors. Can't fault it.

    • MrMarket on 28/07/2020 - 14:33

      what did you get? I am in the hunt for dual 27" setup as well

      • blorx on 28/07/2020 - 17:58

        Samsung LC27JG54QQEXXY.
        Coming from asus gsync 27” and 2 x 23” 1080p. Don’t game much. Productivity and due an upgrade. So bright, and the curved is a highlight.

    • henesey on 28/07/2020 - 21:36

      Thanks for this, how do you find two curved monitors? I was hesitant to buy one for a dual setup.

      • blorx on 28/07/2020 - 21:41

        I really like it, preferable experience than flat. It just wraps around your vision. Definitely recommend curve (these are 1800R)

  • CyberMurning on 28/07/2020 - 13:08

    that $500 xiaomi curve..

    • henesey on 28/07/2020 - 21:38

      with the 27"? it looks so nice.

  • CyberMurning on 28/07/2020 - 13:10

    wow so jealous lots of money there during this time

  • Ryanek on 28/07/2020 - 15:36

    A could also do with a USB switch so you can use the one keyboard.

    • henesey on 28/07/2020 - 21:35

      Similar predicament to the monitor situation, I started with a Logitech wireless set and got gifted a mouse and got a cheap mechanical on sale here.

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