Best choice for monitor for Gaming and Streaming

[BonoX]

Hi guys,

I would like to aks you for help about choosing monitor primary for PC gaming. My current PC is shortly specified below. I prefer better panel than TN. All my previous monitors has TN panel but I would like to make a change. I know that IPS and (M)VA panels are quite slower, but I found on forums, that max response time of monitor (GtG, BtB etc.) has to be 16,6 ms (1000 ms / 60 Hz). But maybe I'm wrong. That's why I would like to ask you and I will be glad for any shared experience you can give me.

I would like to find best monitor choice with these specification:
- 16:9 ratio because of streaming (Twitch requires it)
- at least 24", 1980 x 1050
- 60Hz (since now I have 60Hz monitor)
- price up to $200 - $280 (could be higher but not much)
- I would like to avoid monitors with ghosting, big inputlags and etc. what gamers usually don't like

My current PC is:
Nvidia MSI GTX970, Intel i7-4970K, GIGABYTE GA-Z97X-Gaming 3

I usually playing games like WoW:WoD, LoL, DOTA, Heroes of the Storms, Battlefield and etc. so I'm not sure if I will use 144Hz. I do not plan to play games like Counter Strike, where you need to know every fast move of player. I prefer better quality of screen but not at the expense of performance.

If I'm totally wrong with my thoughts, please suggest me better options.

My current LCDs:
LG flatron W2252TQ - primary monitor - for games
Acer AL2016w - secondary monitor - browser, PC performance monitoring etc.

Thank you very much
Regards
BonoX

 

[BonoX]

Hmm, I wrote my question at Friday 13th but I did not think that at this superstition I have bad luck and nobody does not respond 😉

 

[-HH-]

Sorry, was spending time with my girlfriend.. What's your budget and aimed resolution?

 

[BonoX]

Don't worry I mean it as light joke. Informations are noted above. Quick reminds.

I would like to find best monitor choice with these specification:
- 16:9 ratio because of streaming (Twitch requires it)
- at least 24", 1980 x 1050
- 60Hz (since now I have 60Hz monitor)
- price up to $200 - $280 (could be higher but not much)
- I would like to avoid monitors with ghosting, big inputlags and etc. what gamers usually don't like

My current PC is:
Nvidia MSI GTX970, Intel i7-4970K, GIGABYTE GA-Z97X-Gaming 3

But this is my idea. You can suggest something better according to your experience.

 

[-HH-]

You see what I was thinking is if you get an ultra wide screen, whack your game into a borderless window (1920x1080) and have the stream's chat on the remainder of the screen with the twitch chat it may give an immersive feel.

Suggestions:

Standard 16:9

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Monitor: Asus VE278Q 27.0" Monitor ($234.98 @ Newegg)
Monitor: BenQ XL2411Z 144Hz 24.0" Monitor ($248.99 @ NCIX US)
Monitor: BenQ GW2265HM 60Hz 21.5" Monitor ($129.99 @ NCIX US)
Monitor: BenQ GW2265HM 60Hz 21.5" Monitor ($129.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $743.95
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-02-16 06:58 EST-0500

So I was thinking about a dual monitor set up as well, hence the idea of two of the exact same monitor.

Ultra wide screen:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Monitor: AOC q2963Pm 60Hz 29.0" Monitor ($349.99 @ Best Buy)
Monitor: LG 25UM64-S 60Hz 25.0" Monitor ($289.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $639.98
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-02-16 07:01 EST-0500

These are the only 2 I can recommend through price. Hope this helps!