So I'm looking to buy a new monitor for my PC. I want to make sure it has 1080p resolution, HDCP, speakers for around $250, and from what I've heard IPS is the best way to go for video editing. I read on other threads that even though I want to game a lot on it as well it is more worth choosing an IPS instead of TN since with my budget I wouldn't be able to get a 120 Hz refresh rate monitor anyway. I looked around quite a bit and found two that seem appealing: Philips 234E5QHAB and the Asus VN248H. I've heard that the Asus has problems with the backlight and that there's a lot of "corner glow", and I haven't found too many reviews on the Philips. Are there any good monitors for my needs?
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Good budget IPS monitor for gaming and film editing?
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I can't recommend a monitor in your price range, I just want to put a few considerations out there for you to bear in mind in your search (may the gamut be with you! 
) I learned these things when I built a computer for a photographic professional.
The issue with LCD monitors is accurate color representation. With most low-end monitors, color depth is 8-bit for about 16 million colors.
Professionals work with 10-bit color - some billions of colors. They also take care that the entire workflow path is 10-bit capable since any part of the workflow can truncate and lose the color depth.
IPS monitors represent a better viewing angle on large monitors since TN panels tend to have smaller viewing angles and thus the visual color is not...
) I learned these things when I built a computer for a photographic professional. The issue with LCD monitors is accurate color representation. With most low-end monitors, color depth is 8-bit for about 16 million colors.
Professionals work with 10-bit color - some billions of colors. They also take care that the entire workflow path is 10-bit capable since any part of the workflow can truncate and lose the color depth.
IPS monitors represent a better viewing angle on large monitors since TN panels tend to have smaller viewing angles and thus the visual color is not...
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I came into this thread with the above monitor on my lips. Its pretty damn good, I bought one personally for my rig.
With the ~$50 left in the budget get yourself a headset. You dont buy a monitor because it has speakers
With the ~$50 left in the budget get yourself a headset. You dont buy a monitor because it has speakers
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IPS monitors are best suited for photo editing, where color matching is important. Because they refresh slower, you WILL experience ghosting and latency issues while gaming and fast motion video.
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I can't recommend a monitor in your price range, I just want to put a few considerations out there for you to bear in mind in your search (may the gamut be with you! ) I learned these things when I built a computer for a photographic professional.
The issue with LCD monitors is accurate color representation. With most low-end monitors, color depth is 8-bit for about 16 million colors.
Professionals work with 10-bit color - some billions of colors. They also take care that the entire workflow path is 10-bit capable since any part of the workflow can truncate and lose the color depth.
IPS monitors represent a better viewing angle on large monitors since TN panels tend to have smaller viewing angles and thus the visual color is not equally accurate over the entire monitor.
No decent photographic monitor will come without specifications that state its color gamut - both in Adobe RGB and in sRGB. Neither of your monitors does that. Here is one (probably NOT in your price range, that does, though). Asus PA248Q. Note that this is still 8-bit color, but note the sRGB specification. There is a newer 10-bit monitor, but I forgot it's name/model. Still in the Asus ProArt range, though, so you should be able to find it.
Note that IPS panels like this is typically a bit slower than TN panels that can have as little as a 1ms response time (better for gaming).
Finally, professionals use color calibration tools to ensure that all their device match color values.
) I learned these things when I built a computer for a photographic professional. The issue with LCD monitors is accurate color representation. With most low-end monitors, color depth is 8-bit for about 16 million colors.
Professionals work with 10-bit color - some billions of colors. They also take care that the entire workflow path is 10-bit capable since any part of the workflow can truncate and lose the color depth.
IPS monitors represent a better viewing angle on large monitors since TN panels tend to have smaller viewing angles and thus the visual color is not equally accurate over the entire monitor.
No decent photographic monitor will come without specifications that state its color gamut - both in Adobe RGB and in sRGB. Neither of your monitors does that. Here is one (probably NOT in your price range, that does, though). Asus PA248Q. Note that this is still 8-bit color, but note the sRGB specification. There is a newer 10-bit monitor, but I forgot it's name/model. Still in the Asus ProArt range, though, so you should be able to find it.
Note that IPS panels like this is typically a bit slower than TN panels that can have as little as a 1ms response time (better for gaming).
Finally, professionals use color calibration tools to ensure that all their device match color values.
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Karsten75 :
I can't recommend a monitor in your price range, I just want to put a few considerations out there for you to bear in mind in your search (may the gamut be with you! ) I learned these things when I built a computer for a photographic professional.
The issue with LCD monitors is accurate color representation. With most low-end monitors, color depth is 8-bit for about 16 million colors.
Professionals work with 10-bit color - some billions of colors. They also take care that the entire workflow path is 10-bit capable since any part of the workflow can truncate and lose the color depth.
IPS monitors represent a better viewing angle on large monitors since TN panels tend to have smaller viewing angles and thus the visual color is not equally accurate over the entire monitor.
No decent photographic monitor will come without specifications that state its color gamut - both in Adobe RGB and in sRGB. Neither of your monitors does that. Here is one (probably NOT in your price range, that does, though). Asus PA248Q. Note that this is still 8-bit color, but note the sRGB specification. There is a newer 10-bit monitor, but I forgot it's name/model. Still in the Asus ProArt range, though, so you should be able to find it.
Note that IPS panels like this is typically a bit slower than TN panels that can have as little as a 1ms response time (better for gaming).
Finally, professionals use color calibration tools to ensure that all their device match color values.
) I learned these things when I built a computer for a photographic professional. The issue with LCD monitors is accurate color representation. With most low-end monitors, color depth is 8-bit for about 16 million colors.
Professionals work with 10-bit color - some billions of colors. They also take care that the entire workflow path is 10-bit capable since any part of the workflow can truncate and lose the color depth.
IPS monitors represent a better viewing angle on large monitors since TN panels tend to have smaller viewing angles and thus the visual color is not equally accurate over the entire monitor.
No decent photographic monitor will come without specifications that state its color gamut - both in Adobe RGB and in sRGB. Neither of your monitors does that. Here is one (probably NOT in your price range, that does, though). Asus PA248Q. Note that this is still 8-bit color, but note the sRGB specification. There is a newer 10-bit monitor, but I forgot it's name/model. Still in the Asus ProArt range, though, so you should be able to find it.
Note that IPS panels like this is typically a bit slower than TN panels that can have as little as a 1ms response time (better for gaming).
Finally, professionals use color calibration tools to ensure that all their device match color values.
This too. The PB238Q is a great deal for people who can't afford a 'professional' display. That PA248Q is about $90 more expensive.
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The OP has not stated anywhere in his post about photo editing and color gamut requirements. He wants it gaming and video editing. I don't see how an IPS panel is more advantageous for him over a decent TN panel.
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