Asus VS24AH-P: Is it good for gaming? Please help

[AntosRiley]

Hello everyone, I found this monitor and really would love to buy it but need some information on if this will be right for me. I have quite a good knowledge of this sort of thing and build computers, but in terms of monitors I know nothing. Here's the link: http://www.amazon.com/VS24AH-P-WUXGA-1920x1200-Back-lit-Monitor/dp/B00CIZZ0QO/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top?ie=UTF8
Basically, It's an Asus VS24AH-P, has 5ms response time, 1920x1200, 16:10 and IPS not TN.

I do a lot of gaming, as well as playing counter-strike: global offensive competitively so I need something that is fast as well as having awesome colours. The only reason I went for this monitor over a 1ms one made for gaming is because of the design, this is the only monitor I have found that is compeletely MATTE as I am a fanatic about having no gloss on anything in my build o-o. Please help me out and tell me if this monitor would be okay for gaming, or if the 5ms is too high, thanks.

 

[unknownofprob]

I can't take any notable credit between 1ms and 5ms timings on panels previewing fast-moving sports (in stores), with similar to the same specifications of course. Therefore I can't argue that a 5ms panel is any worser off than a 1ms panel. Looks of monitors is also important and must be take into account, and I see you have what you wanted in mind already. Speaking of which, the monitor you have selected is one of the best choices for your uses and price range, and if it fits all your needs, it will also fit you. After owning both TN and PLS (Similar to IPS) panels prior, I'd take an IPS panel any day over a TN no matter the use, gaming or work. Crispness and sharpness of the image to myself is not comparable to that of a TN.

 

[AntosRiley]

Hi thanks very much for answering my question, I was just wondering considering this is a cheap low-mid range IPS panel will it experience backbleed lighting? Also, my current monitor is an Asus VS247H-P, and I was just wondering also if the colours and brightness would be the same as I am happy with this monitor in terms of that, as a friend told me that he did not like IPS panels as they are too bright. Thanks.

 

[unknownofprob]

All monitors will have a degree of backlight bleeding, I have often found IPS isn't so bad but people do get bad situations of it. Depending on the degree of it you can send it back for an RMA if it is an issue. The colours should be better, and the brightness is often at default brighter. Nevertheless you have the ability to change the brightness through the monitor's onboard buttons, so you can tone it to suit.

 

[AntosRiley]

Alright sorry rfor asking so many questions but just one more thing I really need to know is if the monitor can be downscaled to 1920x1080 and 16:9?

 

[unknownofprob]

Questions are fine, thats what I'm here for 😛

The monitor can be downscaled but it will be slightly stretched vertically, or if you want to keep proportion you will have black bars at the top and bottom of the screen. I would honestly leave it as-is, as that way it will look best. Windows does enable two different monitors to be used at the same time of different resolutions, and due to the minor resolution difference there won't be a huge scaling and jumping of windows that get moved across from screen to screen (The VS24AH-P will sit around 3cm higher with the stand as well to also note).

 

[AntosRiley]

Okay that was my last question, I'm going to get this monitor now thanks alot for helping!
btw. your build is awesome

 

[unknownofprob]

Glad to have helped, and thanks If you have any other questions feel free to ask us here at Toms Hardware!

 

[Victorion]

Hello everyone, I found this monitor and really would love to buy it but need some information on if this will be right for me. I have quite a good knowledge of this sort of thing and build computers, but in terms of monitors I know nothing. Here's the link: http://www.amazon.com/VS24AH-P-WUXGA-1920x1200-Back-lit-Monitor/dp/B00CIZZ0QO/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top?ie=UTF8
Basically, It's an Asus VS24AH-P, has 5ms response time, 1920x1200, 16:10 and IPS not TN.

I do a lot of gaming, as well as playing counter-strike: global offensive competitively so I need something that is fast as well as having awesome colours. The only reason I went for this monitor over a 1ms one made for gaming is because of the design, this is the only monitor I have found that is compeletely MATTE as I am a fanatic about having no gloss on anything in my build o-o. Please help me out and tell me if this monitor would be okay for gaming, or if the 5ms is too high, thanks.

The manufacturer´s response time may be very different form the actual response time. It´s not unusual to see a 5 ms monitor with 20+ms response time in reality. The best thing is to read reviews or go to a dedicated website for monitors and check their actual tests. There´s no real notice between 1-5ms response time, but if you get actual +40ms response time, yeah then it starts to have impact.

If a pixel is slow to change color then you will often experience that your mouse cursor will have a "tail" behind it till the monitor catches up. Actual response time should be less than 25 ms and in my experience Samsung produces some topnotch at that.

 

[AntosRiley]

Hi, I just found a monitor AOC E2460SH http://www.amazon.co.uk/AOC-e2460Sh-inch-LED-Monitor/dp/B00J4LIF4Y
it's cheaper (only $150) it has 1ms response time, 1920x1080 16:9 and is fully matte do you think i should go for it? it also has speakers.
the only thing is it is TN instead of IPS

the only thing that's a downfall for me is the settings menu looks quite bad compared to asus's

 

[unknownofprob]

AOC is also a great brand, which offer qualitative products at affordable prices. Are speakers really important? They don't sound very good and with a pretty average pair of speakers lying around it won't compete. I personally prefer IPS over TN, Even for gaming as the speed when both refresh rates are the same, is not vastly different from each other. The image colours and quality however on any good IPS panel however is distinguishable from each other. Both are great choices, but depending on the original price of the Asus it would be my preference. Also; How much exactly is the Asus if it is $150 more then the AOC?

 

[Victorion]

Hi, I just found a monitor AOC E2460SH http://www.amazon.co.uk/AOC-e2460Sh-inch-LED-Monitor/dp/B00J4LIF4Y
it's cheaper (only $150) it has 1ms response time, 1920x1080 16:9 and is fully matte do you think i should go for it? it also has speakers.
the only thing is it is TN instead of IPS

the only thing that's a downfall for me is the settings menu looks quite bad compared to asus's

Response time 2ms
Response time type grey-to-grey

This typically indicate a far off practical response time, probably nothing that matter much.
The monitor doesn´t come with DVI or HDMI plug. Reviews are ok for the price.

 

[AntosRiley]

But do you believe 1920x1200 16:10 is okay for gaming? That's the only thing putting me off the asus.

 

[unknownofprob]

Really depends on the game if it has been optimised for the aspect ratio, with the majority of games, more often the more modern games it won't be an issue. Due to the more pixels, the quality is better when gaming at that resolution, but added strain is of course added to the hardware. To also emphasise the point, some games may look odd and stretch the games to fit the screen, but for the majority of tasks, shouldn't be an issue.