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MadMan-JaMeS

MadMan-JaMeS

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Hello,

Can somebody spec me a good monitor to go with the 2080 Super. Something with Gsync would be good and as big as possible for around £400 - £500 ?

Thanks
 
For that GPU you're looking at high refresh 3440x1440 or 4k monitors, both of which will blow your budget. And you should look for 'Gsync-compatible' as well as Gsync monitors.
 
Now is really not the time to be upgrading if you can wait. Nvidia's next GPUs are expected later this year and new monitors are in the offing too.

That said, if you need to upgrade now, a 5700 XT and a 3440x1440 monitor would be a fine upgrade.

My basket at Overclockers UK:
Total: £1,037.28 (includes shipping: £12.30)​
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Two things: if memory serves there are quite a few monitors available as B grade stock and @Gibbo is open to offers, and secondly OCUK are having their 20th anniversary party shortly and they have scads of special offers for attendees - at the least you'll be able to see the items in action.
 
MadMan-JaMeS said:
This is the one i want but OC don’t know when it will be in stock !
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VA panel - not the best performing. Depends whether you are sensitive to the ghosting on them. But that panel IS the cheapest 3440x1440 144hz at OCUK.

Otherwise you are looking at a tsandard panel ratio such as

https://www.overclockers.co.uk/acer...-widescreen-led-gaming-monitor-mo-141-ac.html

Have a read of this https://www.displayninja.com/ips-vs-tn-vs-va/

Each panel type has it's own issues

A 4k High hz screen, you wont get one for less than £850

I'd go for a freesync (G-sync compatible) Many freesync will work with Nvidia cards anyway.
 
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Woodsta888 said:
VA panel - not the best performing. Depends whether you are sensitive to the ghosting on them. But that panel IS the cheapest 3440x1440 144hz at OCUK.

Otherwise you are looking at a tsandard panel ratio such as

https://www.overclockers.co.uk/acer...-widescreen-led-gaming-monitor-mo-141-ac.html

Have a read of this https://www.displayninja.com/ips-vs-tn-vs-va/

Each panel type has it's own issues

A 4k High hz screen, you wont get one for less than £850

I'd go for a freesync (G-sync compatible) Many freesync will work with Nvidia cards anyway.
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I’ll read the link tomorrow.

i’ll mostly be gaming on the system. Fps like pubg, cs, fortnite etc so it does need to ideally have no ghosting issues.

i assume i’d be looking at a smaller screen size like 27” then
 
MadMan-JaMeS said:
I’ll read the link tomorrow.

i’ll mostly be gaming on the system. Fps like pubg, cs, fortnite etc so it does need to ideally have no ghosting issues.

i assume i’d be looking at a smaller screen size like 27” then
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Many panels employ technology within them to limit ghosting but VA arent the most responsive. IPS panels suffer from rubbish blacks from backlight bleed. TN panels whilst the quickest, look the most washed out.

To be honest if you've never seen it you probably wouldn't notice it unless it's really bad. And you wouldn't look for it unless someone mentioned it. Read some more reviews on it and find an owners thread and see what they say.
 
I'm not an expert but will do my best to explain.

Gsync/Freesync is basically a technology that allows more frames to be consumed by your monitor than your monitor can handle without tearing (a bit like VSync does). i.e. if you card can run a game at 200fps but your monitor is only 60hz then you will get massive screen tearing unless you cap the card to only do 60fps which is a waste if your card can do more. Running that same screen at 200fps in that example will look terrible. Gsync/Freesync still limits the frame rate but does it in a more elegant way than Vsync used to. Refresh rates were always amazing on TN panels but they look washed out and are terrible from an angle. IPS has always looked the best panel wise but suffers from it's own issues of glow and bleed, until recently it couldn't refresh fast enough for some games (like FPS) so it lagged. LG and others are finding ways to solve that though. VA and cheaper IPS suffer from terrible ghosting.
 
REITSY said:
I'm not an expert but will do my best to explain.

Gsync/Freesync is basically a technology that allows more frames to be consumed by your monitor than your monitor can handle without tearing (a bit like VSync does). i.e. if you card can run a game at 200fps but your monitor is only 60hz then you will get massive screen tearing unless you cap the card to only do 60fps which is a waste if your card can do more. Running that same screen at 200fps in that example will look terrible. Gsync/Freesync still limits the frame rate but does it in a more elegant way than Vsync used to. Refresh rates were always amazing on TN panels but they look washed out and are terrible from an angle. IPS has always looked the best panel wise but suffers from it's own issues of glow and bleed, until recently it couldn't refresh fast enough for some games (like FPS) so it lagged. LG and others are finding ways to solve that though. VA and cheaper IPS suffer from terrible ghosting.
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So what is the response time all about ? Obviously 1ms is better than 4ms but is it actually noticeable different ?
 
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