Need a new monitor. Suggestions?

Widget on 01/05/2022 - 05:22

Hi all,

My monitor broke (LCD damaged :/), so unfortunately I'll have to depart with some cash and buy a new one. I haven't purchased a monitor for quite some time so I don't know what's-what. Was hoping for some suggestions.

Current monitor, Model: U28E850R. Specs seem ok, though one thing I noticed, when scrolling in windows, and playing (some) games, there seemed to be a ghosting effect happen. not sure what that's from, whether it's the screen (though specs say 1ms) or a setting of some kind.

I mainly play games (casually),
Watched movies/TV shows
General use.
Needs tilt for when I watch movies
Needs 1x HDMI (if I connect console), 1xDP for PC

Would games look better on an IPS? I understand IPS is better for graphics design/photoshop, though not sure if textures in games will benefit from IPS.

I'm not too fussed about resolution. Desktop, games and movies are usually 720 or 1080. I never used 4k resolution due to making everything too small. I was thinking next monitor maybe going up in Mhz, perhaps to a 75Hz+ ? Though i'm not quite sure if game FPS would go that high due to other hardware (2600K CPU, 1080 GFX)

Any suggestions on what you might look at, or what to avoid? A quick DCOMP check shows,

AOC 27G2 27 1MS 144HZ FREESYNC MONITOR

  • $300
  • 1080p
  • 144Hz (overkill ?)
  • IPS panel
  • 1ms

AOC CQ27G2 27 144HZ QHD MONITOR

  • $300
  • 4k
  • VA panel which is between TN and IPS isn't it ?
  • 1ms
  • 2x HDMI. 1xDP
  • Curved though, not sure if curved is any good.

AOC I2790VQ 27IN IPS FHD 75HZ LED MONITO

  • $259
  • Specs say 60Hz though
  • 4ms
  • 1080
  • HDMI 1.4 x 1, DisplayPort 1.2 x 1, VGA

AOC 27V2Q/75 27INCH IPS MONITOR

  • $250
  • IPS
  • 1080p
  • 75Hz

AOC G2790VX FHD 144HZ ADAPTIVE-SYNC

  • VA
  • 1080p
  • 144Hz
  • 1ms
  • Signal Input HDMI 1.4 × 1, DisplayPort 1.2 × 1
    HDCP Version HDMI: 1.4 / DisplayPort: 1.4

^ not sure what the difference between "signal input" and "HDCP version" means.

I searched DCOMP for <$300 monitors, a lot of them seem to be AOC. Last I heard they were alright.

Anyone used the above, know if they're any good ?

Computing 27inch AOC AOC G2790VX AOC I2790VQ Computer Peripheral LCD Monitor

Comments

  • jv on 01/05/2022 - 07:44
    -4

    Need a new monitor. Suggestions?

    If you need one, get one.

  • Master Bates on 01/05/2022 - 10:55
    +2

    If you noticed ghosting on a TN panel then VA will be worse. Stick to IPS, but be aware the blacks won't be as black.

    There is 20% off Dell eBay at the moment and it seems they are OzB's favourite monitors, though you will have to wait for shipping.

    • Widget on 01/05/2022 - 23:16

      Thanks for the feedback Master Bates :). If I wanted blacks to be more black (for movies/tv), what should I look at? Higher contrast ratio ?

      I'll check out what deals are going in that link :).

  • aileron on 01/05/2022 - 13:34

    https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/393108044186
    https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/324294459029

    I recommend these for the IPS, price and Dell build quality. One is 1440p and the other is 1080.

    • Widget on 01/05/2022 - 23:18

      Thanks for the suggestions :). Under the specs, it says the 1440p is 8ms, and the 1080p is 4ms. How do these perform when it comes to gaming? Would these be too slow causing ghosting ?

  • anthman on 01/05/2022 - 19:25
    +2

    Consider spending extra and getting the ozb favourite - dell s2721dgf. It's an amazing monitor at as great price (when on sale) and will serve you well when you eventually upgrade your PC

    • Widget on 01/05/2022 - 23:32
      +1

      Thanks anthman. Dell s2721dgf price seems a bit too high for me (at this stage). There was a sale a few days ago for $419 https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/696780 . Currently can be had for $449 with code D20ELL, but still a bit pricey for me at the moment.

      Curious though, what is it about the DELL monitors that everyone likes?

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