Good Gaming Monitor $100-$150

[toms_hardware468]

Hey guys, I was looking around for a good gaming monitor, that is around $100 to $150. Here are two I came across,

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B005S0XYKK/ref=twister_B00HV9V17Y?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00413PHDM/?tag=pcpapi-20

Could anyone please tell me which would be better, or if you know a better one, as long as it is between 100 and 150 dollars because I don't want to spend too much on it. Thanks guys!

 

[-Lone-]

Those choices are good, but if you want better picture quality and color accuracy, you can get this Asus IPS FHD panel with built in speakers and 2 HDMI+VGA port.

https://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-monitor-vn248h

 

[toms_hardware468]

Ok thanks for the reply! But do you think the difference between the two I said and the one you said is a huge difference, or will it not be that noticeable?

 

[-Lone-]

Ok thanks for the reply! But do you think the difference between the two I said and the one you said is a huge difference, or will it not be that noticeable?

Between IPS and TN panels, you probably will notice that it is a bit better, the VS monitor you chose is actually IPS, so that's good. The only difference I see is that the one you chose has no built in speakers and it is a bit smaller for the same price. 24 inches is the sweet spot for 1080p displays, so I'd go for the one I linked for a bit bigger in size and has built in speakers just in case if you want to hook up an xbox on it or something.

 

[toms_hardware468]

I will most likely get the one you mentioned, I compared them and it does seem a lot better, and what is the difference between the vn248h and the vn248h-P?

 

[-Lone-]

I will most likely get the one you mentioned, I compared them and it does seem a lot better, and what is the difference between the vn248h and the vn248h-P?

I actually have no idea, lol, looks exactly the same to me. But I think they use it to identify hardware according to researching. I bought an Asus router that's Asus RT-AC87R, that's the model number for a retail store like Bestbuy, but for online, it is Asus RT-AC87U for stores like Amazon. So it could be that.

http://www.overclock.net/t/1438051/is-there-a-difference-between-vn248h-and-vn248h-p-and-one-or-two-other-questions

 

[toms_hardware468]

yeah they do look the same, so I will probably just go with the none "P" version. Thank you so much for the help! Also if you don't mind, could you check my list of parts that I might buy soon, I just want to be sure it is all good and no errors, especially the PSU because I don't really know much about choosing the right one. Also, I don't really know anything about bottlenecking with gpus and cpus, but could you make sure they are good together too? Here is my list: http://pcpartpicker.com/user/Linkin506/saved/bBq7YJ

 

[-Lone-]

Sure, no problem, I'll take a look

 

[toms_hardware468]

thank you!

 

[-Lone-]

So far it looks good, there are no compatibility issues that I can see, how come the RAM doesn't show price? Also, is this your max budget? I could try to improve on some parts if you want to, XFX makes some good PSUs from what I've heard, so you should have no problems with power.

 

[toms_hardware468]

updated link to my build: http://pcpartpicker.com/user/Linkin506/saved/RQdgXL

 

[toms_hardware468]

im not sure why it doesn't show

 

[toms_hardware468]

and this is the highest I can go unfortunately

 

[-Lone-]

updated link to my build: http://pcpartpicker.com/user/Linkin506/saved/RQdgXL

and this is the highest I can go unfortunately

Hmm, well, your build looks good to me, I've never even heard of the RAM you have in there, so I can't tell you how good they are. Your build looks good, everything is compatible and you have enough power to power everything.

 

[toms_hardware468]

ok thanks and I am working on switching my ram to a more known brand

 

[-Lone-]

ok thanks and I am working on switching my ram to a more known brand

Get this RAM if possible, G.skill makes the best RAM, Trident X is the best DDR3, but for you Ripjaws X will do, Trident X is $88, this one is $73.

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/JQtcVn