Monitor Advice

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  1. K

    Question HP 27XQ or DELL S2719DG

    Hi, I'm in the market for a new monitor which I've been searching around for since the beginning of the week now and was hoping to keep it at £400 or less I've came across HP 27xq Quad HD 27" LCD Gaming Monitor & DELL S2719DGF Quad HD 27” LED Gaming Monitor. Any advice on which is the better...
  2. J

    Question Is this a good monitor?

    Hi everyone, I am thinking of buying a new monitor because my pc is outperforming the specs of current display. The AOC G2460VQ6 looks to be a good one and nicely in my budget, but i feel like it is too good to be true. Does anyone have experience and can he/she share it? thanks
  3. S

    Question External Monitor for 13" Macbook Air (early 2015) — what's best 2k/1080p at 24"/27" at 1.95 feet (~ 0.5m) away?

    Hi, As the title says, I need an external monitor for graphic design on my 13" Macbook Air. The Air is great for my workflow, but it's display is just ridiculously bad at 60% sRGB. I'm from India where, on Amazon, there's a number of 1080p monitors from 24" - 32" but only two 2560x1440 (at 24"...
  4. A

    Question Need help with MSI Optix G27C Monitor

    Never had this issue or any other issue with this monitor up until now. Recently, after a Windows 10 update had completed, the HDMI port on my graphics card (MSI Geforce GTX 1060 Gaming X 6GB) stopped working with my monitor. Can no longer get a signal with the HDMI and have tried multiple...
  5. M

    Question Is Curved Monitor is really needed for 24 inch Monitor?

    so ive been thinking to get curved or flat monitor for 24 inch monitor. also, it is better to get 24 inch monitor or 27 inch monitor?(both are 1920 x 1080)
  6. S

    [SOLVED] Looking for a 144hz+ 1080p gaming monitor

    PC specs: CPU: I7 4790k GPU: Gtx 970 MOBO: Asrock z97 extreme6 Ram: 2x8gb ddr3 g.skill sniper 1600mhz PSU: EVGA Supernova P2 1000w Chassis: NZXT H440 Water cooling: NZXT kraken x62 Storage: 2tb seagate barracuda HDD 128gb samsung 850 pro ssd for OS OS: windows 10 I'm looking to get a 1080p...
  7. P

    [SOLVED] Any monitors that are 1080p at any aspect ratio and/or size that look good in 720 and 1080p in games?

    Hello. I'm looking at a new monitor. Since I use a GTX 1050 and I don't have much money to spend on pc parts i have to stick to lower resolutions in some games. I'm looking to get a new monitor which is AnythingX1080 at any aspect ratio and any size that looks good in 1080p and decent in 720p...
  8. S

    Question I think thanos messed with my laptop screen.

    So I'm back again. I need everyone's help again. You're literally the nicest and smartest people I've run into. The issue is my laptop has several tiny white dots in random locations on my screen at varying levels of brightness/sizes and there's about 7, more or less. Upon closer inspection...
  9. ThatSourMelon

    Question Is Prism a good monitor brand?

    I’m getting a new monitor and I found a good one at a cheap price, but it’s from a brand I haven’t heard before. Prism 27 inch Real 165Hz (DP1.2) 144Hz (HDMI2.0) 1ms 1440p WQHD LED (AMD FreeSync, PIP&PBP, Los-Mode, Flicker-Free, Low Blue Light, Ultra Vivid) DisplayPort HDMI DVI Gaming Monitor...
  10. ThatSourMelon

    Question 24 or 27 inch monitor?

    So I looked online and find mixed messages, so I’m going to ask for other people’s opinions. I found a monitor, qhd wide, 144hz, and 1ms response time. I can get it as 24-inch, or a 27-inch. The 27-inch is about $370, the s4-inch is $330, the only difference is the screen size. There is also a...
  11. S

    Question Best 240hz gaming monitor

    Hello, right now I am stuck between three monitors, the Asus pg258q, xg248q (latest release) and finally the Alienware aw2518h. I am curious to know if g-sync compatible free-sync on the xg248q has the same quality and reliability as g-sync on the other two moniutors. In addition I don't really...
  12. J

    Question Preparing for High-End Gaming Build - looking for help/feedback on GPU and Monitor

    As the title implies, I’m looking to upgrade – essentially rebuild save for a few components – my PC and am somewhat struggling to definitively choose a GPU and monitor. I currently have the following specs: • I5-6600k (CM 212 evo cooling) • MSI Z170 gaming M5 • Corsair Vengeance LPX...
  13. M

    Question Best Budget monitor 144hz around 200-250$?

    Hey guys, I was thinking of buying a new monitor since I've been using my current monitor for 5 years now (1366x768 res at 60hz). I just bought a new pc! Specs: I5-6400 Gtx 1060 6gb dual OC (Asus) 8 gb ram MSI gigabyte mobo(i forgot model) And I read that im actually holding back my computer...
  14. prac daske

    Question Monitor purchase help, best warranty between AOC vs Acer vs Viotek?

    Hi, After an exhaustive comparison of several options for a good monitor with 144hz and FreeSync (Gsync compatible now) under $200. I reduced to these two options: -AOC G2590FX 25" currently 199.99 at Amazon -Acer XFA240 bmjdpr 24" at 199.99 sometimes even less My main concern is about the...
  15. C

    [SOLVED] vga monitor and dvi or hdmi gpu

    Hello i have a vga monitor and i wanna buy a rx 560 and i found an adaptor that works but i wanna ask if the monitor will be blurred or something like that and if i can somehow get around that
  16. S

    Question What is 1ms VRB?

    so i found a good monitor and it says it has 1ms VRB (it's an ips monitor), what is 1ms VRB? what does it translate to in GTG?
  17. L

    Question multi resolution setup

    hi i have just built my system with a 2070 and at first i will still be using my 1080p monitor but ideally i would like to game in 1440p so i was going to buy a new monitor and then run a multi monitor setup, is this possible with one gpu? system details are: i7-8700k evga 2070 FTW3 asus prime...
  18. T

    Question 1440p monitor, refresh rate etc. questions

    Hello everyone, I have some questions regarding the 1440p monitors. I am going to upgrade to 1440p because the 1080TI is have is wasted on the 1080p monitor i currently have, and I am a bit confused by the refresh rate of choice. Most people recommend a 144hz refresh rate. Now, the 1080Ti will...
  19. T

    Question Will i be able to get freesync?

    Hello, i have rtx 2060 with 1.4 Displayport support but my monitor (AOC G2460VQ6) which supposedly has LFC, but it only has Displayport 1.2 I was wondering if it is possible to get freesync to work
  20. C

    Question TN or IPS 1440P Monitor?

    Hi, I'm looking to upgrade my setup from 1080P to 1440p (yes my graphics card is more than good enough). My primary usage is gaming, (some competitive, some non-competetive) followed by media consumption in the form of YouTube, Twitch, Hulu. I don't do any photo editing or video editing etc. So...
  21. Shektron

    Question Should I upgrade to Gsync on Freesync monitor?

    Hi, so this is my system: CPU: Ryzen 5 1600 @3.7 GHz Motherboard: MSI B350 Gaming Plus Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16 GB (2x8 GB) DDR4-2666 MHz OC to 3000 MHz Storage: WD Blue 1 TB and WD Green 2.5" 240 GB SSD Video Card: Zotac GTX 1060 6 GB(not sure if it's AMP Edition or not) Power Supply...
  22. alexanderwe6

    Question Help choosing the right monitor

    I have an RTX 2070 and a Ryzen 7 2700x and I was wondering about getting 2 new monitors. In a perfect world, I'd like to spend under 700$. Should I just go with 2 1440p 144hz monitors, or get one higher refresh rate 1080p (like 240hz)? I also am not clear on what kind of panel is arguably...
  23. N

    Question Which one should I get?

    For my first build, I've been looking at monitors, and found a couple that seem good, but I'm not sure which one to go with. Can you guys help me out? The three displays are as follows. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01A0ZRR50/ref=twister_B07NRVZ5T3?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1...
  24. marek_shields

    Question GPU for dual 1440p monitors

    Hello folks, I am in the process of assembling my new gaming rig and I am down to just choosing a new graphics card. I currently have an RX580 from my old box that I installed before the motherboard decided to die on me so I started building a new box. I am looking to get 2 1440p monitors to...
  25. K

    Question Monitor Won't Turn On

    I have an Acer H236HL monitor that I'm trying to use while I save up for a better one. When I plug it in and press the power button, however, nothing happens. I know the cord is getting power, as the light on the box is on. But the monitor isn't doing anything. I checked Acer's website, and...
  26. BobMcSmith

    [SOLVED] MSI Monitor Comparison Questions

    Hello! I recently purchased a new graphics card, and now I'm buying a 144hz monitor. I'm comparing 4 MSI monitors right now as they are all pretty cheap on Newegg. I'm just wondering what the main differences between them are, and which one is the "best." Thanks! Optix G24C Optix MAG24C Optix...
  27. D

    [SOLVED] What step should I take?

    So, I was thinking about buying this https://www.bestbuy.com/site/cyberpowerpc-syber-forti-desktop-intel-core-i9-32gb-memory-nvidia-geforce-rtx-2080-ti-3tb-hard-drive-1tb-solid-state-drive-black/6306261.p?skuId=6306261 My current computer is very old and was built years and years ago. I've...
  28. E

    Question Connect PC

    So recently I connected my PC to my monitor with a dvi cable and it still didn’t boot up. What cable do I need? I have a LG 22EA53 Monitor.
  29. F

    [SOLVED] Setting up dual montior.

    Need some simple answers, and maybe a link to buy. I currently have gtx 1050ti with 1hdmi 1dp and 1dvi, HDMI is used for my main and looking to setup a second, but my second monitor doesn't have dp, could I get a hdmi to dp and would it allow me to use my second montior?
  30. jradicus

    Question Fuzziness @ 1080p - Monitor issue, video card issue, or no issue at all?

    Some backstory before getting into it: I built a PC back in April of 2017 and for the longest time I was using it on my 55" 1080p 60Hz Vizio TV. I never noticed any graphics issues or fuzziness. Recently I unpacked my office and got my desk set up so I could game in there. I bought a cheap Acer...
  31. chibamarco

    Question Generic question. 1440p or 1080p?

    Hello, topkek! I have a question, and its in the title. (Screw you :D) Anywho, silly intro aside, here is the main stuff. I want to make an 1440p capable build, that can excel in 1080p if its needed, too. (Ryzen 5 2600 + RX Vega 56) So, lets say, if I can get an 1440p 75Hz / 1080p 144hz...
  32. G

    Question Can I mount a 55" screen on a desk (and how thick does the table top have to be)

    Hi all, I'm currently in the market for a desk, monitor arm and 55" tv, trying to set it up so that I can view the tv from either my desk or the couch. For the arm I'm looking at https://www.ergomart.com/saa2718-monitor-arm or...
  33. S

    Question Should I get a 31" 1440p IPS monitor or a 27" 1080p 144Hz monitor ?

    I am looking to buy a new monitor for my Ryzen 5 2600 and RTX 2060 gaming pc build (https://pcpartpicker.com/list/nJf6tg). My budget is around $300. However I live in Malaysia so I can't buy monitors from Amazon as the global shipping rates for large items are massive (feel free to link any...
  34. K

    Question Which 1440p monitor to go for?

    Hello, I'm currently looking for a new monitor that is 1440p and 144Hz for a low price point. I have found two monitors which look great but cant decide in the end which is better. I'm also open to other recommendations because I'm not the best shopper haha. Option one...
  35. J

    Question dual monitor fix? pls help

    Hello i just got dual monitors, a problem i have been having if when im on my main monitor for example playing fortnite when i click on my second monitor to use it my game will close back on my first monitor, this is not just with games but with everything is this normal or is there a fix?
  36. bibeksaha

    Question Which monitor should I buy LG 22MP68VQ vs BenQ GW2480?

    LG 22MP68VQ vs BenQ GW2480 With which monitor should I go with? My main purpose is coding and programming. I sit like 40 - 45 cm from the monitor. These are the pretty much my only choice in terms of monitors availability in the market and budget.
  37. C

    Question Looking for two decent WHITE monitors for gaming - Feedback on my choices?

    Hi all, As the title says, I am looking for two white monitors that would be suitable for gaming and within my budget, which has a max limit of £500, but I would prefer to keep it as low as possible. My knowledge on monitor specs etc is limited, which is why I have come here for feedback on my...
  38. L

    Question Problems Overclocking QNIX QX2710LED

    I bought this monitor a couple months ago not knowing of its great overclocking potential. I have a Radeon RX 480, and have tried to overclock it via CRU, but I'm running into a problem. It says there's a higher refresh rate on the profile, but when I run a test via...
  39. bibeksaha

    Question Which 1080p monitor is better?

    I want to buy a 1080p budget monitor and have narrowed down the choices to 24 inch 93 ppi BenQ 2480 and 22 inch LG 22MP68VQ 102 ppi. Which one is better for a coder/programmer?
  40. N

    Question 75hz or 144hz

    Hey everyone, I need some help choosing a monitor. I'm stuck between two 1080p monitors and i'm not sure which to pounce on. I play a lot of FPS' (Apex, Overwatch, Destiny 2) and the occasional RPG. PC Specs: Ryzen 5 1400 (planning to upgrade to Zen 2 when it comes out) GTX 1070 16GB RAM...