Monitor choice help

Malk101

Malk101

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I have currently got a Samsung 2032BW 20" monitor and want to upgrade to a 23" or 24" (if budget stretches)

At the moment i am only on 1680 x 1050 as its the native res for the 2032BW, so my requirements are:

2ms response at least
full HD 1920 x 1080P
current contrast is 3000-1 typical so something around there or above
Dvi, HDMI

Viewing angles aren't vital as i sit pretty much square on to the monitor when gaming, budget is around 150 but may be able to go a tad higher if needed.

Thanks :)
 
The IIyama Prolite E2473HDS fits the bill and only costs £155,-. Great monitor for the money.

It's a fair bit younger than the Samsung mentioned above (january this year rather than october 2009). The 3000:1 rating and the 5.000.000:1 rating on the Iiyama linked above don't say much btw, pay attention to the static contrast ratio's. For both the Iiyama and you current monitor it's 1000:1 which (perhaps aside from a few exceptions but I don't know of any) is as good as it gets with TN/IPS panels.
 
Thanks for the recommendations guys, been a change of plan, i now can afford around £220 for the monitor, so after a lot of web searching and tech reading, i am considering a 120hz monitor with ips panel if possible.

Seems the 2ms response is not vital and anything around 5-8ms is good enough for gaming, plus the ips panels seem better for colours ect..

So bearing in mind my new demands, what can you suggest or should i stick with a TN panel?

Its all very confusing, so many things to consider.
 
Malk101 said:
Thanks for the recommendations guys, been a change of plan, i now can afford around £220 for the monitor, so after a lot of web searching and tech reading, i am considering a 120hz monitor with ips panel if possible.

Seems the 2ms response is not vital and anything around 5-8ms is good enough for gaming, plus the ips panels seem better for colours ect..

So bearing in mind my new demands, what can you suggest or should i stick with a TN panel?

Its all very confusing, so many things to consider.
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there are no 120Hz IPS panels. at this time (and the foreseeable future), the 120Hz feature is a TN panel exclusive (IPS are too slow to handle 120Hz).
 
skuko said:
there are no 120Hz IPS panels. at this time (and the foreseeable future), the 120Hz feature is a TN panel exclusive (IPS are too slow to handle 120Hz).
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Did not know that, okay then which option would be best 120hz monitor or IPS panel monitor, basically for web browsing and gaming (BF3, Skyrim, F1 2011 ect..)

Hoping to purchase within next few days, thanks :)
 
well, i am waiting for the Samsung S27A950D for gaming and i will be using my current DELL U2311H for surfing in pivot mode :)
 
skuko said:
well, i am waiting for the Samsung S27A950D for gaming and i will be using my current DELL U2311H for surfing in pivot mode :)
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That Samsung is nice, but way out of my budget, plus i only need 1 monitor and i have not mastered the art of multi-tasking yet :P
 
If gaming is your thing then I'd say go for a 120Hz screen. Even with £220 the options are still limited though. I'd say the ASUS VG236HE is your best option, it's cheaper than most other 120Hz screens and it's glossy which is an advantage in my eyes.

As for why it is cheaper, quite simple.. it doesn't come with 3d glasses. They do sell the exact same monitor with 3D glasses under the name "ASUS VG236H" (no E at the end). Good to know in case you're going to look up some reviews ;)
 
Tbh the 3D would be a bonus i could live without, main reason is for the more fluid and smoother gameplay, how long will it be before the new Nvidia vision 2 monitors arrive, should drive the prices down on these older 120hz monitors.

Have looked at the Asus but am wary of the glossy screen as my monitor will be close to a window.

Come on Overclockers time for a 3D monitor special deal for me :D
 
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