7 years later I'm buying a new monitor...help me decide! Dell u2715h - ASUS PB279Q 4K - or ?

[ibycus]

Hello!

So its been a long time and now I'm in the market for a new monitor. I've been reading a lot of reviews but still feel like I'm on the fence. I currently have a NEC multisync LCD2470wnx which has served me well and will probably be my second monitor replacing the crapy samsung I am currently using for a second monitor.

I am a 3D artist for a living and do some freelance work at home so color is important. I am also a causal gamer but not very serious about it these days, just when I have extra time.

The first monitor I came across that really peaked my interest was the Dell u2715h because of its high color accuracy and good reviews, but it also sounds like there are a lot of light leak issues from what I have read.

The other monitor that has peaked my interest is the ASUS PB279Q 4K. Now I don't have much, if any, experience with a 4K monitor but the reviews on this sound pretty amazing. I wonder if the interface on programs like zbrush will be really tiny and if that will bother me, but I also wonder if games and images I am working on will look that much more amazing? The extra screen space would be nice though. I am running a 980ti so powering a 4K shouldn't be a problem. Also, why so many HDMI ports on this thing and how would I make use of them effectively?

Are there other monitors I should be considering around this price point $500-$700? Color and image quality are my main concerns followed by video and gaming graphics. Have any of you had experience with these monitors?

Thanks in advance!

 

[Geekwad]

Can you please list out your full system specs aside from the the 980ti, and what besides ZBrush you typically use (including games).

 

[ibycus]

Sure!

Mainboard : ASUS P8Z77-V PRO
Total Memory : 16GB DIMM DDR3

Processors
Processor : Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-3570K CPU @ 3.40GHz (4C 3.71GHz, 3.7GHz IMC, 4x 256kB L2, 6MB L3)
Socket/Slot : FC LGA1155

Chipset
Memory Controller : ASUS Core (Ivy Bridge) DRAM Controller 100MHz, 2x 8GB DIMM DDR3 1.33GHz 128-bit

Memory Module(s)
Memory Module : Corsair CMZ16GX3M2A1600C9 8GB DIMM DDR3 PC3-12800U DDR3-1600 (9-9-9-25 4-33-10-5)
Memory Module : Corsair CMZ16GX3M2A1600C9 8GB DIMM DDR3 PC3-12800U DDR3-1600 (9-9-9-25 4-33-10-5)

Video System
Monitor/Panel : NEC Technologies LCD2470WNX
(1920x1200, 24.0")
Monitor/Panel : Samsung SyncMaster
(1920x1200, 30.6")
Video Adapter : NVIDIA 980 TI


Power:
COOLER MASTER Silent Pro M700 RS-700-AMBA-D3 700W ATX12V V2.3

Operating System
Windows System : Microsoft Windows 10

Main programs I use are Zbrush, Cinema 4D, and Substance Designer and painter.

Games: Witcher 3, Fallout 4, Metal Gear, Etc..

 

[Simon2232]

More pixels = sharper and better picture...ASUS PB279Q 4K is your best bet. Also checkout Samsung 27-Inch Curved LED-Lit Monitor S27D590C...an AWESOME monitor.

 

[ibycus]

More pixels = sharper and better picture...ASUS PB279Q 4K is your best bet. Also checkout Samsung 27-Inch Curved LED-Lit Monitor S27D590C...an AWESOME monitor.

Thanks for the feedback. Think I'm gonna avoid curved screens for the time being but appreciate the input!

 

[Suzuki@1473780084@1473780163]

http://www.amazon.com/BenQ-BL3200PT-Designer-Monitor-Animation/dp/B00ITORMNM

It's mostly preference anyways. An accurate monitor isn't required to do color sensitive work, the monitor you use doesn't mean that your end product is going to look any better. I was a graphics designer using a TN, 15 designs per deadline and colors were accurate, power of tools that correct colors for you...

 

[Simon2232]

More pixels = sharper and better picture...ASUS PB279Q 4K is your best bet. Also checkout Samsung 27-Inch Curved LED-Lit Monitor S27D590C...an AWESOME monitor.

Thanks for the feedback. Think I'm gonna avoid curved screens for the time being but appreciate the input!

No problem and dont rush into it...both monitors are great, I picked the 4k monitor because I think it will serve you better but pixels arent the only thing that determines great picture quality so I would do more research and find the best monitor. Good Luck

 

[ibycus]

http://www.amazon.com/BenQ-BL3200PT-Designer-Monitor-Animation/dp/B00ITORMNM

It's mostly preference anyways. An accurate monitor isn't required to do color sensitive work, the monitor you use doesn't mean that your end product is going to look any better. I was a graphics designer using a TN, 15 designs per deadline and colors were accurate, power of tools that correct colors for you...

Thanks, yeah I don't always do work for print but on occasion I do and would be happy knowing my monitor is somewhat color accurate even if I'm not balancing to whatever printer is being used.

 

[Suzuki@1473780084@1473780163]

Then 99% of the VA and or IPS or IPS-like monitors will do that for you. Avoid glossy coatings and you're good to go. The standard is sRGB, which most monitors cover up to 99-100%, negligible.

 

[ibycus]

Then 99% of the VA and or IPS or IPS-like monitors will do that for you. Avoid glossy coatings and you're good to go. The standard is sRGB, which most monitors cover up to 99-100%, negligible.

Why do you like this Ben Q? Do you own this one?

 

[Suzuki@1473780084@1473780163]

I'm a fan of VA monitors. I don't like IPS glow and the common edgelight bleed found in majority of non pro IPS monitors, it really bothers me, that's the only reason. If viewing angles are important go with IPS; though the monitor I listed while pretty big for a monitor, does have pretty good viewing angles.

 

[ibycus]

I'm a fan of VA monitors. I don't like IPS glow and the common edgelight bleed found in majority of non pro IPS monitors, it really bothers me, that's the only reason. If viewing angles are important go with IPS; though the monitor I listed while pretty big for a monitor, does have pretty good viewing angles.

thanks for the suggestion. The Benq BL3200PT has really good reviews and is pushing me in that direction. I have a dell u3011 at work and thats pretty big so two inches bigger might be pretty insane, so I;m still considering if I want something that big. Would probably do away with my second monitor if I got this.

 

[Gamesbond67]

I'm also shopping for a a monitor that will allow me to do casual gaming and graphic design. I came across this BenQ which has pretty good reviews http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/benq-sw2700pt-27-inch-qhd-professional-monitor,4374.html. I've been thinking about 4k but I've read that some software like 3ds Max doesn't scale well and text and icons end up being really tiny. Another interesting option could be a 4k 32in, but I'm wondering if its a monster and will not fit on my desk. What do you think?