Monitor for Video Editing and Light Gaming on a Budget

[Blindmonkey]

Hi,

I am buying a new desktop with the following specs:
CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor (£268.67 @ More Computers)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler (£26.99 @ Novatech)
Motherboard: Asus Z97-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard (£120.99 @ Ebuyer)
Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury White 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory (£55.72 @ More Computers)
Storage: Crucial BX200 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive (£45.98)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive (£41.56 @ Amazon UK)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 960 4GB Video Card (£161.99 @ Amazon UK)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case (£69.98 @ Novatech)
Power Supply: SeaSonic S12II 620W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply (£59.32 @ Amazon UK)
Total: £851.20

I am looking to use it for video editing (HD to 2K) and some light gaming. In the future I am looking to dual screen on a HDTV to playback while editing and to watch films. For now I am looking for a decent monitor, but on a budget as I am already spending a load on the desktop itself. I have read that 2560 x 1440 and 2560 x 1600 are the ones for video editing, but they are quiet expensive and I wouldn't be too fussed to go for a 1920 x 1080.

1. What Is Your Country Of Origin?
England

2. What do you plan to do with this monitor? (ex. Games, Movie Watching, Photo Editing, etc.)
Video Editing + Light gaming and video watching

3. What resolution and screen size do you want?
1920 x 1080 (2560 x 1440 and 2560 x 1600 would be ideal, but pricey)

4. What refresh rate do you want? (ex. 60 hz , 70 hz.)
Not sure.

5. How much are you looking to spend?
£100 or less

6. Brands Preferred (ex. Samsung, Acer, Asus, AOC, HP, Viewsonic, etc. )
Not sure.

7. Brands Not Preferred (state reason why)
None.

8. Are You Buying More Than One Monitor?
No. A TV in the (not immediate) future to dual screen.

9. How Many Displays Can Your GPU Support Maximum? And what GPU and driver version are you using if applicable?
I going to buy a GTX 960 4GB (http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/part/gigabyte-video-card-gvn960oc4gd)
It says it has: 1x DVI-D DUAL-LINK 1x DVI-I DUAL-LINK 1x DISPLAYPORT 1x HDMI

10. What Port Do You Want To Connect To (ex. DVI-D, HDMI, etc).
HDMI; however, I am unsure what is best for editing (?)

11. Is This Monitor A Primary Display Or A Secondary Display?
Primary Display would be for editing timeline and the Secondary Display (The TV in the future) would be to preview videos, watch films and maybe light gaming.

12. Is This A Secondary Display For A Laptop?
No.

I found this:
https://www.alza.co.uk/24-acer-s240hlbid-d331963.htm?kampan=adeupla-uk_high_produkty_kancelarske&country=GB&gclid=Cj0KEQiAvJS3BRDd44fjndyii6MBEiQAN4EkPZ6Nb6GBkA9xGAxEsY8ZA0JdFBU6bgtM5BEH63xdoqQaAozk8P8HAQ

It's on a special offer. Would this be alright?

 

[superninja12]

how about this sorry for the extra 5 pounds http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/mr/ebuyer/asus-monitor-vs228hr
srgb mdoe is really nice for your edditing needs.

 

[Blindmonkey]

Thanks for the help, what do you think of this one:

https://www.alza.co.uk/24-acer-s240hlbid-d331963.htm?kampan=adeupla-uk_high_produkty_kancelarske&country=GB&gclid=Cj0KEQiAvJS3BRDd44fjndyii6MBEiQAN4EkPZ6Nb6GBkA9xGAxEsY8ZA0JdFBU6bgtM5BEH63xdoqQaAozk8P8HAQ

Is it a budget monitor?

 

[Denzor]

I know this is a little bit out of your budget range, but a good monitor will last longer than your PC and this Dell P2414H is great for video editing. It's 164£

A lot of those TN monitors that you can get for 100£ have very poor color accuracy, so if you are seriously getting into video editing you really should consider getting an IPS- monitor, like the Dell.


https://www.overclockers.co.uk/dell-professional-p2414h-24-1920x1080-ips-widescreen-led-monitor-midnight-grey-mo-073-de.html

 

[Blindmonkey]

I have done a bit more reading into it and a lot of articles are saying the same thing as you; the cheaper TN models are not really built for editing. I might have to look at upping my budget to around the £150 mark.

Are there any good TVs for computer usage?

 

[Denzor]

TV's are usually a lot worse as monitors, they have a lot of input lag and color accuracy issues. A real monitor will always be better than a TV IMO. At least for video and photo editing I wouldn't ever even consider using a TV. I myself have 2 Dell U2414H monitors.

 

[superninja12]

this is an amazing screen with ip[s technologie PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Monitor: Asus VC239H 60Hz 23.0" Monitor (£116.35 @ More Computers)
Total: £116.35
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-03-14 12:44 GMT+0000

great for video editing / also gaming without lagg

 

[Denzor]

this is an amazing screen with ip[s technologie PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Monitor: Asus VC239H 60Hz 23.0" Monitor (£116.35 @ More Computers)
Total: £116.35
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-03-14 12:44 GMT+0000

great for video editing / also gaming without lagg

That is a good one, I believe that is the cheapest IPS monitor I have ever seen. If you are on a tight budget and don't have money to spend on the Dell P2414H, then get that Asus!

 

[Blindmonkey]

OK, I think it is between:
Asus VC239H 60Hz 23.0" Monitor for £116.35 (w/ Shipping)
OR
Dell P2414H 24 inch for £143.94 (w/ Shipping)


With the price difference of around £27 is it worth it to go for the Dell for my editing needs?

Also, slight side note; I just found this:
ProLite XB2380HS 23"
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/like/111906530570?limghlpsr=true&hlpv=2&ops=true&viphx=1&hlpht=true&lpid=122&chn=ps&googleloc=9045997&poi=&campaignid=207297426&device=c&adgroupid=13585920426&rlsatarget=aud-133395220626%3Apla-148547186466&adtype=pla&crdt=0&ff3=1&ff11=ICEP3.0.0-L&ff12=67&ff13=80&ff14=122&ff19=0&ul_noapp=true

Is that a bargin? Or in your opinions should I stay clear of anything without a decent warranty scheme?

Thank you so much for your help with this.

 

[Blindmonkey]

Ignore that last post, the Dell I found here:
http://www.itcsales.co.uk/acatalog/Dell-P2414H-24--Professional-WLED-Monitor-Factory-Second-36WJX-13684.html#SID=497

Is a factory seconds due to " a mark on the stand." I don't know what that means, but I don't want to find out. Cheapest is at £160. I think I'll go with the Asus. Thank you very much once again.

 

[superninja12]

that dell is pretty nice for your needs, except if u play some high paced games like csgo or cod than the asus is nicer.
otherwise get the dell

 

[Blindmonkey]

Went for the ASUS; I thought about it and it is a decent starter monitor not too far from my original price range. The Dell seems amazing, the portrait feature looks really impressive, but the novelty might wear-out quite quick.

Thank you both again.