A Good 1440p monitor for gaming and work?

[Componentgirl90]

I am looking at this monitor. Is this any good for gaming and work?

http://aoc-europe.com/en/products/q2778vqe

Any other recommendations? <£250.

 

[gaborbarla]

Hi cGirl90,

That monitor specifically is not really for gaming. For a bit more future proof gaming have a look at the 27" 1440p 144hz monitors. I actually just got one of these babies and was very impressed with its performance in games and has crystal clear picture in windows:
http://www.guru3d.com/articles-pages/amd-freesync-review-with-the-acer-xb270hu-monitor,1.html

In the link below, I see it is just over 350quid which is over your price range, but for almost any game it makes a huge difference in smoothness and is worth it.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Acer-XG270HUomidpx-27-Inch-Monitor-FreeSync/dp/B00U2FDO4C/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1445424686&sr=8-1&keywords=xg270hu

if you only have 250 then that screen you picked is OK and will work, but in FPS games the world is moving to 144hz and i would recommend investing in a good screen as you most likely will keep it for long.

Hope this helps.
Gabor

 

[Babaghanoush619]

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0111MRT90/?tag=pcpapi-20

 

[Componentgirl90]

Thanks for the answers. I chose to buy it. I can see what you are saying about investing for the long run but don't really have the money. 60Hz is fine for a couple of years anyhow as the resolution means most games won't be getting much beyond that anyway, even with my 390x.