24" or bigger monitor for my needs

Auraomega · 28 Feb 2011 at 14:10

I'm getting monitor envy, my 22" just isn't cutting it anymore

I want something 24" or bigger, it's got to have a HDMI connection for an AVR (so no need for multiple HDMIs). I'll mainly be using it for browsing the net, movies, fast paced games and image editing so I'm after a fast(ish) monitor with great colours, I've looked at the IPS monitors but they made me weep so I think the VA screens are the best route for me, however I'm not sure which ones are VA and TN.

I don't have a budget as such, but not looking for anything ridiculous, I guess £150-£300. What can I get for my hard earned then?

Auraomega · 2 Mar 2011 at 14:45

Ripshod · 3 Mar 2011 at 09:01

I've just ordered http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MO-067-IY&groupid=17&catid=510&subcat=
I'll have it tomorrow, so I'll post back with my honest opinion

Auraomega · 3 Mar 2011 at 11:33

Thanks for the reply, but unfortunately it's a TN screen. The bare minimum I'll accept is a VA screen with 8bit colours (although I'd ideally want an IPS) for image editing.

cravin penut · 3 Mar 2011 at 13:13

U2410? second hand from somewhere? seen a few go for £270inc.

PCM2 · 3 Mar 2011 at 13:22

Given your needs and budget all new IPS panel monitors are out of the question. I would recommend taking a 'quick' look through this thread - http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=18200742&highlight=ew2420+username_pcm2. I suppose their isn't anything quick about looking through the thread. You should check out the EW2420 on PC Monitors (and accompanying comments) and the TFT Central review if you want a good taste of what it can provide.

Basically it's a modern VA panel, 24 inches and within your budget. Provided you get a 'good one' it's a cracking monitor - but there seems to be considerable variation with this one. All VA monitors suffer from relatively poor responsiveness (especially under high-contrast transitions). They aren't as responsive as IPS monitors or TN-panel monitors but as with other monitors they employ varying degrees of overdrive - which does help. The kind of 'trailing' you will experience is covered in the aforementioned reviews.

Auraomega · 3 Mar 2011 at 14:31

Haha, as it happens I read that thread a few weeks back due to someone selling theirs on the MM. Seeing the photo of the ghosting in ArmA 2 has put me off (again) as I do like my fast paced games such as Unreal too much

Someone recommended the U2311, to be fair if it's the equal of the U2410 and costs significantly less for the sakes of a HDMI port and an inch then I'm all for that screen. If the U2410 is better then I'll keep my eyes open for one second hand.