1080p monitor under $150 for gaming.

[inneruniverse]

Hello. I will be purchasing either a GTX 960 or 970 soon. I need a 1080p monitor to go with it. I am looking at this one currently.

ASUS VS238H-P 23"
http://www.amazon.com/VS238H-P-1920x1080-DVI-D-Back-lit-Monitor/dp/B005BZNEVQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1451154602&sr=8-1&keywords=Asus+VS238H-P

I'd like some opinions on whether this is a good choice, or if there is an alternative monitor that is under $150 that I could purchase instead.

 

[qwertyK]

That's a decent monitor. I got the 21.5" AOC IPS I2269VM today and I love it. It can be wall mounted, has built in speakers, 2 HDMI, 1 VGA, 1 Displayport, MHL here it is http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824160167&cm_re=aoc_21.5-_-24-160-167-_-Product by far the best monitor I have used. AOC is not the best brand, but if you're looking for an affordable, quality monitor that doesn't break the bank, this is a good one. There is also a 23" version.

Any monitor branded for "gaming" will be more expensive than a conventional monitor. Do you need 144hz or will a regular display be okay?

 

[inneruniverse]

That's a decent monitor. I got the 21.5" AOC IPS I2269VM today and I love it. It can be wall mounted, has built in speakers, 2 HDMI, 1 VGA, 1 Displayport, MHL here it is http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824160167&cm_re=aoc_21.5-_-24-160-167-_-Product by far the best monitor I have used. AOC is not the best brand, but if you're looking for an affordable, quality monitor that doesn't break the bank, this is a good one. There is also a 23" version.

Any monitor branded for "gaming" will be more expensive than a conventional monitor. Do you need 144hz or will a regular display be okay?

I would take a 144hz if it was under 150$ if not a regular display would be completely fine.

 

[qwertyK]

What display do you currently have?

 

[inneruniverse]

I currently have a Dell SE198WFP 1440x900 monitor. It's very old. I've never owned a quality monitor so I'm unsure how good this one is but it doesn't strike me as a high quality monitor.

 

[qwertyK]

I upgraded from a 1280x1024 Dell E190S 19" from 2006, and boy I'm so glad I did. Everything is so much better. Any 1080p monitor will outperform this.