27" QHD gaming monitor - curved VA or flat IPS

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I'm after a gaming monitor and in much need of an upgrade as I'm coming from 1080p 60hz 24". Whilst most options available are considered upgrades I am concerned with some of the inherent flaws of the tech.

What I'm after is 27", 1440p and probably 120-144hz suitable for gaming, mostly fps. budget around £350-400.

I think i'd like a curved screen but have never really tried one out. This would mean a VA panel so probably some ghosting which will annoy me, unless anyone has experience to say certain VA panels are acceptable.

Otherwise, and for a bit more cash, IPS flat panels seem like a good option.

Any thoughts or recommendations please?

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£400 will get you a Pixio PX7. IPS and 165hz, same panel as the LG 27GL850. It's not curved but at 27" I wouldn't bother with curved.

I recently got one and it's a very nice panel. I'm having to return it due to a stuck pixel but the returns process with the Rainforest is a breeze.
 

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LiE said:
£400 will get you a Pixio PX7. IPS and 165hz, same panel as the LG 27GL850. It's not curved but at 27" I wouldn't bother with curved.

I recently got one and it's a very nice panel. I'm having to return it due to a stuck pixel but the returns process with the Rainforest is a breeze.
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Maybe I am wrong, but i think PX7 panel is Innoloux not LG.
 

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also in similar boat wanting 1440p @165hz and seems VA have more ghosting so best to stay away ? the PX7 which is IPS has some really good reviews but I would prefer 2x HDMI and 1x Display and this has 1X HDMI and 2X Display :(
 

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The Pixio is an Innoloux panel apparently, I discounted it after lots of reading and went with the LG.

The Asus listed above is an AU Panel.

Apparently the Lenovo Legion Y27gq-20 uses the LG panel and the ViewSonic XG270QG does.
 

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LiE said:
Having had both the PX7 and 27GL850 I couldn't tell the difference.
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The LG 27GL850-B is slightly better than the Pixio PX7 Prime. The LG has slightly better viewing angles, and a faster response time, resulting in slightly clearer motion, although most people won't notice this.
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I read something somewhere that put me off the Pixio during my hunt, I'm sure it's still a great monitor though.
 

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Nope. 32" will be less sharp at 1440p. 27" for 1440p is what you want.

VA won't be nice compared to IPS for motion handling e.g. fast paced FPS games.
 
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