Looking for new monitor after 10 years

GodAtum · 3 Oct 2020 at 15:42

I have 3 Dell 24" 1080p monitors. I want to replace the central one. Mostly use it for watching Youtube and Twitch, and a little bit of train sim/racing sim.

So I've heard 4K in Windows is rubbish, so maybe go for a 1440p?

27" Dell UltraSharp U2719D
27" ASUS ROG Strix XG279Q
31.5" Dell UltraSharp U3219Q 4K
Acer 27" Predator XB271HK 4K
BenQ EW3280U

nlel1975 · 3 Oct 2020 at 15:46

With the scaling options in Windows 10 a 4K monitor is ok. Let’s put it this way 27” iMac’s run a 5120x2880 resolution which is scaled like you do with a 4K monitor in Windows and it’s fine.

bremen1874 · 3 Oct 2020 at 16:38

1440p works well @ 27" without any scaling. Everything is smaller/sharper than 1080p @ 24" but still legible.

I'd want a larger panel before going to 4K.

The scaling on Windows 10 is much better than on previous versions of Windows, but still not perfect.

Sparx · 4 Oct 2020 at 00:45

Dell S2721DGF - 1440p, G-Sync, IPS panel, 165Hz...

Can be had for £331 from Dell direct with an NHS/Student discount code

GodAtum · 4 Oct 2020 at 16:12

Sparx said:
Dell S2721DGF - 1440p, G-Sync, IPS panel, 165Hz...

Can be had for £331 from Dell direct with an NHS/Student discount code

That looks a nice one, cant get it for £331 but £350 brand new.

Quartz · 4 Oct 2020 at 17:16

GodAtum said:
and a little bit of train sim/racing sim.

Ultra-wide - 21:9 or 32:9 is better for racing sims than 4k.

GodAtum said:
So I've heard 4K in Windows is rubbish,

You heard wrong. 4k in Windows is awesome. I've been gaming at 4K in Windows for over 5 years.

Sparx · 4 Oct 2020 at 17:56

GodAtum said:
That looks a nice one, cant get it for £331 but £350 brand new.

Do you not know anyone with NHS/Student discount?

If you decide you want one, drop me a PM and I have a spare NHS code you can have so it’s £331

B1gdeano · 4 Oct 2020 at 20:21

I cant fault the Samsung G7 - Have the 32" version myself

I prefer VA to IPS - hate IPS glow and elevated blacks

GodAtum · 5 Oct 2020 at 11:54

Sparx said:
Do you not know anyone with NHS/Student discount?

If you decide you want one, drop me a PM and I have a spare NHS code you can have so it’s £331

I already have a 10% discount, you get more??

Sparx · 5 Oct 2020 at 12:15

GodAtum said:
I already have a 10% discount, you get more??

Yes - the S monitors you can get 15% off. If you can claim the discount codes, the ones I claimed emailed me a batch for different monitors and laptops.

If you use the one called "15% Off S & P Monitors" it makes it £331.49. Like I said happy to share one I have spare, if you can't get one.

2Drunk2Funk · 9 Oct 2020 at 12:34

That Dell monitor shows as £390 (retail) now
Looking for similar, 27" 1440p monitor to replace my 24" 144mhz Benq XL2411T as main monitor.
That with 3070 or AMD card depending on what happens with them this month and availability!