Triple Monitor Set Up

[Gallarian]

Hey guys,

Im in the market for a triple monitor set up. I've already go my stand and bracket which is able to mount 3 monitors between 24" and 30", so I was hoping to get some help/guidance on what monitors I should get.

PC Specs:
- CPU: i5 6600k @4.5ghz
- RAM: 8GB DDR4 2666hz
- GPU: MSI GTX 980ti Armor
- OS: Windows 10

Main system uses:
- Gaming (Witcher 3, GTA:V, Total War: Attila, Battlefield 4, Fallout 4, Battlefront)
- Office work / everyday usage

Budget: £550 - £750 (£180 - 250 per monitor)

Must haves: IPS Screen, Thin bezel, VESA Mountable

This the monitor I've been looking at getting 3 of:

- Dell Ultrasharp U2414H; 24" IPS panel; 8ms; 60hz (£180).

The reason being that it has a super thin frame, a solid IPS panel and good reviews. Ive experienced 1440p gaming and I don't consider it worth the frame rate/graphical setting decrease, so 3x1080p is fine by me.

So, any suggestions or advice?

Cheers,
Gall

 

[RJMadCat]

Do you care for g sync?

 

[RJMadCat]

I suggest either of these. My preference is the Asus.
I know you said you prefer IPS, but if you are going to game, perhaps the TN with better refresh rates might be better.
If I bought 3 right now, I would pick one of these but lean towards the Asus, As I already have one it and its a fabulous display.

AOC G2460PQU
Asus VG248QE
benq xl2411z

 

[4745454b]

Yeah, I'd avoid that monitor you listed. 8ms refresh will be bad.

 

[Mike_105]

Yea it might be hard to find a good "Gaming" IPS monitor in that budget. I personally have 3 of the 248QEs listed above and i love my setup. I have removed the bezels from mine and set them in portrait.

 

[Gallarian]

Yeah, I'd avoid that monitor you listed. 8ms refresh will be bad.

Normally, 5ms would be my limit, but from the reviews Ive read about the Dell, the 8ms doesnt seem to be an issue due its other specs, and most tend to suggest that response time on spec sheets is mostly 'marketing snake oil'.

 

[Gallarian]

I suggest either of these. My preference is the Asus.
I know you said you prefer IPS, but if you are going to game, perhaps the TN with better refresh rates might be better.
If I bought 3 right now, I would pick one of these but lean towards the Asus, As I already have one it and its a fabulous display.

AOC G2460PQU
Asus VG248QE
benq xl2411z

AOC would not be suitable as they wont fit flush together (bezzle gets thinner towards the top and there are buttons for the OSD on the side).

ASUS seams to be a good choice, but a little conerned about the thickness of the bezzle.. double that up and thats a pretty thick break in image.

BenQ, same as above.

I supose what I have ask is; is 1ms and 144hz worth a thicker bezzle, reduced colour quality and worse viewing angles when I don't play competitive shooters.

 

[4745454b]

The big "snake oil" issue seems to be the switch from BWB to GTG. BWB taking longer. If they are listing an 8ms GTG time, BWB will be a lot longer which can cause issues. This isn't as "sneaky" as the contrast issue which I completely ignore. That's snake oil.

 

[RJMadCat]

I suggest either of these. My preference is the Asus.
I know you said you prefer IPS, but if you are going to game, perhaps the TN with better refresh rates might be better.
If I bought 3 right now, I would pick one of these but lean towards the Asus, As I already have one it and its a fabulous display.

AOC G2460PQU
Asus VG248QE
benq xl2411z

AOC would not be suitable as they wont fit flush together (bezzle gets thinner towards the top and there are buttons for the OSD on the side).

ASUS seams to be a good choice, but a little conerned about the thickness of the bezzle.. double that up and thats a pretty thick break in image.

BenQ, same as above.

I supose what I have ask is; is 1ms and 144hz worth a thicker bezzle, reduced colour quality and worse viewing angles when I don't play competitive shooters.

You Could Always remove the bezzles, and 1ms vs 8 ms is pretty huge.