monitor for photo work

[zosozep60]

I am upgrading video card to a GTX 1080 and in need of recommendations for new monitor for photo editing. Looking for something that works best with the GTX 1080. Price range max. $700
max size 27 in.

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Monitor: ViewSonic - VP2780-4K 27.0" 3840x2160 60Hz Monitor ($579.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $579.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-11-14 16:14 EST-0500

 

[zosozep60]

I looked at this monitor it seems good for photo editing. It it be any good for gaming? I play some games. So, I am looking for a gaming / photo editing monitor.

 

[newton.derekt]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Monitor: ViewSonic - VP2780-4K 27.0" 3840x2160 60Hz Monitor ($579.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $579.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-11-14 16:14 EST-0500

I looked at this monitor it seems good for photo editing. It it be any good for gaming? I play some games. So, I am looking for a gaming / photo editing monitor.

It really depends on what gamut the photo editing is intended for. If its sRGB, then it covers 100% of the gamut. If its for Adobe RGB, then its only 78% of the gamut. You would typically want to go with Adobe RGB since its a larger gamut and will cover sRGB. If I was going for a ViewSonic, I would go with the 2785-4K which covers is 99% of the AdobeRGB gamut. IT is more expensive though... $872 on Amazon.

I too am looking for a good photo editing monitor. Would prefer a 32", but would settle for a 27".

Here is a sight that give full specs on most monitors:
https://www.displayspecifications.com/en/model/d1f5d53

Here is another another site that lists a wide price range of photo editing monitors:
https://pc4u.org/best-monitor-for-photo-editing-and-photography/

Hope that helps.