What monitor should I get : 1440p IPS or 4k TN?

[K1221]

I'm looking for high resolution monitor under au $600, preferably from pccasegear.

60hz monitors are fine with me, all I want is solid image quality. The monitors I have been interested in are these two :
BenQ GW2765HT 27in 2K IPS Monitor $499
AOC U2868PQU 28in 4K UHD Widescreen Monitor $539
Not sure which ones to buy, any suggestions would be great
Thanks!

 

[Bezzell]

I prefer Samsung PLS panels for gaming, but any IPS, or VA panel at 1440 is awesome. I can barely even look at a TN monitor anymore. Washed out, dull and full of greys.

I don't think you can beat the Korean 1440p, 120hz overclockable monitors for the price still. I'll link a few.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/131309030350
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Perfect-Pixel-YAMAKASI-301-SPARTA-30-S-IPS-2560x1600-DVI-D-PC-Computer-Monitor/141161911922?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D27538%26meid%3D89ed7fcf2d0c4efa97078274fa6749e3%26pid%3D100005%26prg%3D11353%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D6%26mehot%3Dag%26sd%3D131309030350&rt=nc

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Perfect-Pixel-QNIX-QX2710-LED-Evolution-2-27-2560x1440-PLS-Monitor-Glossy/140934439651?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D27538%26meid%3D9eb7ac425b8541769223fa461d51e1fc%26pid%3D100005%26prg%3D11353%26rk%3D4%26rkt%3D6%26mehot%3Dag%26sd%3D141161911922&rt=nc

 

[K1221]

I prefer Samsung PLS panels for gaming, but any IPS, or VA panel at 1440 is awesome. I can barely even look at a TN monitor anymore. Washed out, dull and full of greys.

I don't think you can beat the Korean 1440p, 120hz overclockable monitors for the price still. I'll link a few.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/131309030350
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Perfect-Pixel-YAMAKASI-301-SPARTA-30-S-IPS-2560x1600-DVI-D-PC-Computer-Monitor/141161911922?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D27538%26meid%3D89ed7fcf2d0c4efa97078274fa6749e3%26pid%3D100005%26prg%3D11353%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D6%26mehot%3Dag%26sd%3D131309030350&rt=nc

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Perfect-Pixel-QNIX-QX2710-LED-Evolution-2-27-2560x1440-PLS-Monitor-Glossy/140934439651?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D27538%26meid%3D9eb7ac425b8541769223fa461d51e1fc%26pid%3D100005%26prg%3D11353%26rk%3D4%26rkt%3D6%26mehot%3Dag%26sd%3D141161911922&rt=nc

Holy sh**! I didnt even know these things existed.
I'm looking at the 2nd monitor, damn that looks good! Can't wait to get my hands on this beast!

 

[chenw]

4k is really for the high-end enthusiasts for now, since GPU isn't quite powerful enough to drive 4k resolutions comfortably just yet. 1440p IPS should serve you well until 4k becomes more accessible.

That being said, I don't personally think a monitor should be based solely on it being a 'TN' or an 'IPS/PLS/VA', since bad type of any panel will look bad (just TN is better at being bad), and a good panel will still look good. IPS does have a better out of the box experience though.

 

[Bezzell]

Yeah, 1440p or 1600 is the sweet spot for gaming at the moment. You can get a med/high end card, drive the pixels and still keep a nice frame rate..

 

[Bezzell]

I prefer Samsung PLS panels for gaming, but any IPS, or VA panel at 1440 is awesome. I can barely even look at a TN monitor anymore. Washed out, dull and full of greys.

I don't think you can beat the Korean 1440p, 120hz overclockable monitors for the price still. I'll link a few.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/131309030350
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Perfect-Pixel-YAMAKASI-301-SPARTA-30-S-IPS-2560x1600-DVI-D-PC-Computer-Monitor/141161911922?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D27538%26meid%3D89ed7fcf2d0c4efa97078274fa6749e3%26pid%3D100005%26prg%3D11353%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D6%26mehot%3Dag%26sd%3D131309030350&rt=nc

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Perfect-Pixel-QNIX-QX2710-LED-Evolution-2-27-2560x1440-PLS-Monitor-Glossy/140934439651?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D27538%26meid%3D9eb7ac425b8541769223fa461d51e1fc%26pid%3D100005%26prg%3D11353%26rk%3D4%26rkt%3D6%26mehot%3Dag%26sd%3D141161911922&rt=nc

Holy sh**! I didnt even know these things existed.
I'm looking at the 2nd monitor, damn that looks good! Can't wait to get my hands on this beast!

Yeah, they are actually really popular brands in Asia. Search for Qnix, X-star, Wasabi, Crossover, and Yamakasi. All use Samsung or LG panels. Can't go wrong. Can find them mostly on Ebay and Amazon.

Some very reputable ebay sellers are: green-sum, accessorieswhole, and dream-seller.

 

[Bezzell]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Perfect-Pixel-YAMAKASI-301-SPARTA-30-S-IPS-2560x1600-DVI-D-PC-Computer-Monitor-/141161911922?pt=Computer_Monitors&hash=item20dde7d672

 

[Bezzell]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-YAMAKASI-300-LEONIDAS-30-LED-WQXGA-2560X1600-LG-IPS-DVI-D-Computer-Monitor-/121469395446?pt=Computer_Monitors&hash=item1c4823e1f6

 

[K1221]

I've been looking at this panel on ebay since it ships to Australia (We never get anything good down here)
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Perfect-Pixel-QNIX-QX320QHD-Super-Ultra-DP-Lite-32-LED-2560x1440-QHD-PC-Monitor/121503969288?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20140106155344%26meid%3D5255e627911343a698d1a17b1849a7d1%26pid%3D100005%26prg%3D20140106155344%26rk%3D3%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D131309064685&rt=nc#shpCntId
Thoughts on this?

 

[Bezzell]

You want to avoid the Lite or "SE" models as then tend not to overclock at all. It's the same as this model, just a different picture and is the "S" model.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/QNIX-QX320QHD-Super-Ultra-S-32-2560x1440-QHD-AH-VA-Panel-32-inch-LED-Monitor/131309064685?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20140106155344%26meid%3D0db8ef8f3e2449c19993450462163a5a%26pid%3D100005%26prg%3D20140106155344%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D121503969288&rt=nc

 

[Bezzell]

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/YAMAKASI-301-SPARTA-30-2560x1600-LG-S-IPS-Slim-Panel-DVI-D-30inch-PC-MONITOR-/121245120474?pt=Computer_Monitors&hash=item1c3ac5b7da

 

[Bezzell]

To be honest, the 32 qnix or the 30 yamakasi are both killer. Going to be a tough choice, but a fun choice.

Here's a forum thread on the 32. http://www.overclock.net/t/1492033/qnix-qx323qhd-new-monitor-discussion/100

There are posts about other monitors there as well. I think the Yamakasi is newly released.

I myself have a qnix 27" evo II, matte finish overclocked to 120hz for 6 months now and love it. I'm tempted to buy the 32" or the 30". Arghhh!

 

[K1221]

You want to avoid the Lite or "SE" models as then tend not to overclock at all. It's the same as this model, just a different picture and is the "S" model.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/QNIX-QX320QHD-Super-Ultra-S-32-2560x1440-QHD-AH-VA-Panel-32-inch-LED-Monitor/131309064685?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20140106155344%26meid%3D0db8ef8f3e2449c19993450462163a5a%26pid%3D100005%26prg%3D20140106155344%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D121503969288&rt=nc

What is the pixel perfect version for? I did some research and apparently they come with no dead pixels. <--- This is scary. Dead pixels sounds scary. I don't want to buy a monitor with dead pixels.

 

[Bezzell]

Dead pixels are a very, very minimal risk buying any monitor. From your local retailer, amazon, anywhere. It happens in the manufacturing process. It's about as common as getting a lemon video card or CPU in the mail. You can pay extra for them to check before shipping that no dead pixels are present. I never bothered or did any of my 7 friends on teamspeak that bought the same monitor as I. No dead pixels for any of us. It's a rare lemon.