HZ27WD or S27A950D..

StonedPenguin · 20 Dec 2011 at 01:22

For gaming.

I dont quite understand what 120hz brings to the table, I do like the look of the Samsungs but Like the Res of the Hazro..

Playing games such as BF3, Dirt 3.

Thanks

Side note, will probably upgrade to HD79x0 in the very near future.

Paul11 · 20 Dec 2011 at 01:36

for me, high res wins every time

the 120 would refresh faster , if you really are in to your fps and want the highest possible + the fact that lower res screen would be easier to drive.

but the hazro screens are just something to see. I only have the WC version, but i still look at it everyday and go "wow"

Westie · 20 Dec 2011 at 03:07

S27A950D all day everyday! (all tho ive never seen the hazro so my biased opinion dont count haha) i seen the samsung at a shop today and i was blown away, i got one of MM will be here wednesday! cant ****ing wait im so excited like being a kid again 2 weeks off work over xmas aswell so plenty of time to play with it! ive always gamed at 1080p as its a lot better to drive 1440 is a lot harder to drive for me as ive only got a OCed 5870 which will soon be a 7970

skuko · 20 Dec 2011 at 09:56

have a look at ASUS VG278H - mine came in yesterday and i am still in awe

also, i do play BF3 quite frequently

crazymilk · 20 Dec 2011 at 13:02

120Hz for Gaming everytime
High Res for Photo work/Pro Colour work

I have the Samsung SA750 27'' as I use my PC 99% for gaming. I am still completely blown away with it everytime I load up BF3.

OCPete · 20 Dec 2011 at 14:22

For fast paced games 120Hz is EPIC. Super smooth.

For work the higher res of other screens gives more detail and more workspace, so would be more productive.

IMO the S27A950D looks AMAZING. For style its unbeatable. Super slim. Super thin bezel. It would look EPIC on any desk. :cool:

StonedPenguin · 20 Dec 2011 at 14:27

Thanks for the replys fellas

I get the general feel that the samsung 120hz will be better for gaming then..

Though I probably wont use the 3D feature as its not my thing really, Considering this would the Samsung still be the monitor of choice purely on the picture quality/smoothness?

cheers

crazymilk · 20 Dec 2011 at 16:14

Smoothness - absolutley
Quality - no ( but pretty damm close and the best you are going to get form a TN panel compared to IPS)

StonedPenguin · 20 Dec 2011 at 16:14

Whats the difference between the S27A750D and the S27A950D other than the stand and the £60 odd price tag difference?

cheers

StonedPenguin · 20 Dec 2011 at 16:15

crazymilk said:
Smoothness - absolutley
Quality - no ( but pretty damm close and the best you are going to get form a TN panel compared to IPS)

oh, hmm. Cheers for info fella

--- Z --- · 20 Dec 2011 at 16:46

I have been looking at a similar choice, either the Samsung S27A750D or the HZ27WD but mine will be used for MMO's / some FPS and photoshop. I'm now leaning towards the Hazro for the sheer screen size and the ups panel. BUT, the Samsung has the 120hz technology and the lower res will mean my 580gtx will handle them for longer. Pluses, some of the reports of dust on the Hazro's are putting me off. But then again, that screen size is REALLY tempting......... Decisions decisions........

nosluom · 20 Dec 2011 at 16:54

bare in mind with the samsung desktop things and text are gonna look really big running at 27" 1080p

--- Z --- · 20 Dec 2011 at 17:00

I thought that as well, another concern of mine.

StonedPenguin · 20 Dec 2011 at 17:03

Will there be any 2560x1440/1600 at 120hz coming along any time soon or is that not going to happen?

nosluom · 20 Dec 2011 at 17:11

that won't be happening for a long long time mate if ever

smilertoo · 20 Dec 2011 at 17:53

it will happen but maybe not until pcs get a new interface.

--- Z --- · 20 Dec 2011 at 17:58

One question, on the Hazro HZ27WD, is the 6ms response time good enough for games? As most now advertise. 2ms as a selling point?

Axeia · 20 Dec 2011 at 18:15

More than fast enough, manufacturer specs are lies 99% of the time anyway. It's the fastest screen with the 2560x1440 resolution and one of the fastest IPS-based monitors around.

--- Z --- · 20 Dec 2011 at 18:24

Hazro it is then for me, thanks for the advise

nosluom · 20 Dec 2011 at 19:07

--- Z --- said:
Hazro it is then for me, thanks for the advise

good choice mate

on a serious note i've seen one in the flesh and i have one sitting in the wardrobe ready for xmas morning

They produce an absolutely stunning picture, i'm one of those that doesn't believe things properly until i see it myself but when i saw one in the flesh the crispness and colour is truely amazing