Professional/Gaming hybrid monitor

[pbmatty]

Trying to pick a monitor. I will be using it professionally, for CAD and Revit. But, I also want it to be a good gaming monitor. Every time I find something that claims to do both well, it's a 60 Hz monitor. Any suggestions?

 

[superninja12]

hey matty, to be honest a better screen is much more important than a 60+ refresh rate.
even for games like battlefield , it doesnt matter that much. for professional csgo players it does.
Im also a cad engineer and a gamer so perhaps I can help you?

whats your budget? I would aim for something like this.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Monitor: Asus - MX27AQ 27.0" 2560x1440 60Hz Monitor ($391.25 @ Amazon)
Total: $391.25
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-08-25 19:10 EDT-0400

 

[pbmatty]

I would like to keep the monitor under $800.00. Is 60 Hz really ok? I've never had a good gaming monitor so I'm really not sure. Thanks for your help!

 

[superninja12]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Monitor: Acer - XB271HU bmiprz 27.0" 2560x1440 165Hz Monitor ($599.99 @ Newegg Business)
Total: $599.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-08-26 07:24 EDT-0400

 

[smartauthentification]

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07B9M7CQC/?tag=pcpapi-20

This is a good monitor. It is 1440p and supports IPS with 60hz and 4ms response time. Does not cost much. Good budget gaming monitor!