monitors for gaming

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  1. F1080

    Question What's the difference between the various Samsung Odyssey G5 models ?

    Hello, I was planning of getting a new Samsung Odyssey G5 Monitor but I realized that there are lots of model numbers for the same G5 monitor. I searched on the internet to see the difference between all of them but I didn't find anything. So can anyone please tell me which model number is the...
  2. grieverInFlames

    [SOLVED] Are 4k monitors a good investment for the long run?

    Hello all and happy new year! I hope this message finds you well. Recently I bought the following CPU & Motherboard combo: Check this out on Newegg https://www.newegg.com/p/N82E16813144391 Check this out on Newegg: Intel Core i7-11700K - Core i7 11th Gen Rocket Lake 8-Core 3.6 GHz LGA 1200...
  3. J

    [SOLVED] Best monitor for xbox series s

    Looking for a 1440p 1ms 144-240hz GSYNC ips monitor that preferably has the 2.1 HDMI port that everyone's talking about. I bought an 144hz ASUS monitor years ago that, I later learned, was capped at 60hz the entire time. I paid the high price tag because it was 144hz, and it never ran at that...
  4. Pijmzhchus

    [SOLVED] Monitor buying advice, upgrade to 27" 1440p 144Hz

    Hi! Right now I have Samsung Qled 27" 1080p 144Hz ( LC27FG73FQUXEN ) monitor and I want to know if its worth it to upgrade to an 27" 1440p 144Hz monitor. Is the clarity much better in person? Im eyeballing Samsung Odyssey G5, but I´m not sure if the colors will be bad since it isn´t a Qled...
  5. Ma3v3r1ck

    Question Monitors going black after "alt tabbing"

    Hello! So i recently bought new monitor to replace the old one ( I have 2 same monitors) and when i "alt tab" in a fullscreen game, both monitors go black for 3 sec, this wasnt happening when i had my old monitor, can someone explain me how can i fix that?
  6. G

    Question 1920x1080 konitor

    Hey all was planning to get the Msi Optix 24inch 1920x1080 144hz, was wondering if anyone has any experience with it or is there any others out there that are better and around the same budget £180 to £200. Thanks
  7. J

    [SOLVED] Monitor suggestions please?

    1. What Is Your Country Of Origin? Australia 2. What do you plan to do with this monitor? (ex. Games, Movie Watching, Photo Editing, etc.) Using the monitor primarily for Gaming and possibly movies. Mostly in use for the ps5 but will run with my PC also. 3. What resolution and screen size do...
  8. M

    [SOLVED] I was wondering how is it that an IPS monitor and a VA monitor from the same model have the same color accuracy?

    So I am really wanting to buy the GIGABYTE G27QC 27 inch 165Hz 1440P or the GIGABYTE G27QC 27" 144Hz 1440P ips version and the site and amazon both say that they have the same color accuracy of 92% of the DCI-P3 spectrum. I always wanted an ips monitor because I wanted the better color accuracy...
  9. S

    Question Which monitor should i buy

    Well as the title says,im having a doubt which gaming monitor i should get for myself,i gotta choose between Asus VG278QF,AOC C27G1,AOC 27G2U? Not really an expert in display area,so any help is welcome :)
  10. GrantG7

    [SOLVED] Tn, ips or va

    Looking at 165hz 1ms monitors, It’s to play games like call of duty.
  11. D

    [SOLVED] Hey, I'm looking for a new monitor and need help at choosing one.

    Hey, The main purpose of the monitor will be for gaming. My budget is 450$ and i'm searching for one with 1440p and 27 inch and 60hz. I found the Dell UltraSharp U2719D and P2720D and i would like to know if the ultrasharp is worth the 60$ more than the P2720D. Is there any better monitors for...
  12. Vertexicon

    Question 2x Viewsonic XG2402 with different brightness OSD settings?

    Sorry for the long post, but I don't know how else to explain this. I have 2x Viewsonic XG2402 monitors side by side. There is a % bar at the bottom of the XG2402s OSD, which I think is overall brightness or contrast(?) that changes when you change the brightness (but it's not the same number...
  13. V

    [SOLVED] Best budget ~€170 high refresh rate monitor

    Hey, so I'm searching for a good cheap gaming monitor that is 120hz/144hz (Overclocked to around these numbers is good too) that is around €170, wich do you guys recommend? Btw I live in the Netherlands.
  14. A

    Question I need a monitor.

    Hello. I need a monitor to my gtx 1060 3gb, i5 7400, 16 ram pc. By budget is 350$. It would be perfect with a 2k, ips 144hz monitor, but I can downgrade on one or two of the specs. I need the monitor both for gaming and photo editing, 50/50. Thanks!
  15. alfiee

    Question need help deciding what 1080p 144hz 1ms monitor to get

    I've been wanting a new main monitor and use my current one as a second one but i don't know which one to buy i'm using a GTX 1060 6gb and a Ryzen 5 2600 my budget is around 200 i could go over a bit but under 200 would be the best of course i've been looking at a couple of monitors but they...
  16. S

    Question 27" Triple Monitor Stand or wall mount that works with curved displays

    Hi, I am looking to purchase new monitors that have to meet the following criteria; - $550 or less for all three monitors -27in and 1920x1080 -5ms or less response time -60Hz or more refresh rate -Curved -VESA Mountable And I have found these; For the middle display (Main gaming display)...
  17. R

    Question What monitor should I get? Plz help

    So I have a rtx strix OC 2070 gpu and id like to get a monitor that is 27inch 1440p 144hz. Don’t mind it being curved ms can be 5-1 and roughly around $300-400. What are some good recommendations! And what are the pros and cons to those monitors.
  18. 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...
  19. G

    Question RX 580 at 1440P?

    So I currently have an MSI MAG 241C monitor. I'm getting quite frustrated with the ghosting it suffers from. I want to invest in a better monitor but feel silly buying a new monitor an not going 1440p. I want to keep my 60FPS game-play at the very least, but I'm worried My STRIX RX 580 wont...
  20. N

    Question Suggestions please

    Hey! can someone suggest a good curved/ultrawide/normal 144hz+ 1ms monitor that is great for gaming and affordable under a decent budget?
  21. M

    Question i7 3770 CPU and a Dell 19 Monitor E1913 (1440x900), what is the best GPU for gaming in 2019? Do I need a better monitor?

    I got a pc containing an i7 3770, 8gb of ram recently for very cheap and wanted to upgrade it with a graphics card to be capable of gaming for the current year. Not massively fussed about highest settings but medium-high at steady 60 fps on newly releasing games would be nice after playing on...