Monitor help
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Well, it might because of the "really good" part you're specifying. Combined with £250.
But here's my recommendations (both around or under £250):
ASUS VG23AH
- e-IPS, 23", 60Hz, WLED
- Passive 3D (glasses included)
- Matte screen
- additional clip-on 3D lenses for normal glasses
- unofficial: possible to run at 72Hz
Fujitsu P23T-6P FPR 3D
- e-IPS, 23", 60Hz, WLED
- Passive 3D (glasses included)
- Matte screen
- pivot
- DisplayPort, but no HDMI
Well, if you're in no hurry, there's also Philips 278G4DH (Codename "Gioco") coming later this year (presumably). That's Passive 3D, 27", Ambiglow, oriented for gamers, but that's pretty much everything that is known from it for now. And probably goes over that £250 budget or if it won't, then it's probably a TN panel, which is quite bad for a monitor of that size...
edit: Actually, considering they haven't released any info regarding the panel, it most likely is TN, therefore you can forget about it, if you're asking me.
But here's my recommendations (both around or under £250):
ASUS VG23AH
- e-IPS, 23", 60Hz, WLED
- Passive 3D (glasses included)
- Matte screen
- additional clip-on 3D lenses for normal glasses
- unofficial: possible to run at 72Hz
Fujitsu P23T-6P FPR 3D
- e-IPS, 23", 60Hz, WLED
- Passive 3D (glasses included)
- Matte screen
- pivot
- DisplayPort, but no HDMI
Well, if you're in no hurry, there's also Philips 278G4DH (Codename "Gioco") coming later this year (presumably). That's Passive 3D, 27", Ambiglow, oriented for gamers, but that's pretty much everything that is known from it for now. And probably goes over that £250 budget or if it won't, then it's probably a TN panel, which is quite bad for a monitor of that size...
edit: Actually, considering they haven't released any info regarding the panel, it most likely is TN, therefore you can forget about it, if you're asking me.
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Well, that seems to be a TN panel, so wouldn't buy it personally. But that's quite an individual matter, YMMV.
The thing you should test before you buy:
- look at it from a normal viewing distance, 40-60 cm (~2 ft) (or whatever the distance you'll be watching it from is)
- preferably get a uniform background color, and try different ones
- without moving your head, if the edges and corners don't change color too radically (usually the case with TN panels), then there's probably nothing to worry about
- here's a good website to try it with, alternatively: http://www.lagom.nl/lcd-test/viewing_angle.php
- now don't be alarmed, there most certainly will be some color change. But the objective is to determine whether it's too disturbing, or within your own limits.
- If you can't connect to internet with the computer the monitor is attached to, ask to try out a movie or two. Preferably one with both dark and light scenes.
- Or better yet, ask if there are any games (real games, not solitaire) on the computer you could try out. If no games, but internet connection is available, try watching youtube videos of your game of choice in full screen (e.g. "medal of honor gameplay")
The thing you should test before you buy:
- look at it from a normal viewing distance, 40-60 cm (~2 ft) (or whatever the distance you'll be watching it from is)
- preferably get a uniform background color, and try different ones
- without moving your head, if the edges and corners don't change color too radically (usually the case with TN panels), then there's probably nothing to worry about
- here's a good website to try it with, alternatively: http://www.lagom.nl/lcd-test/viewing_angle.php
- now don't be alarmed, there most certainly will be some color change. But the objective is to determine whether it's too disturbing, or within your own limits.
- If you can't connect to internet with the computer the monitor is attached to, ask to try out a movie or two. Preferably one with both dark and light scenes.
- Or better yet, ask if there are any games (real games, not solitaire) on the computer you could try out. If no games, but internet connection is available, try watching youtube videos of your game of choice in full screen (e.g. "medal of honor gameplay")
I will be buying online rather than in a store.
Since you want a really good gaming monitor then ideally you should buy a 120hz monitor and since you have a 6870 i strongly suggest this: http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MO-164-SA&groupid=17&catid=1425&subcat=
I would never use the 3D so there no point in wasting money on that for me do you not think?. I found another one: http://www.pcworld.co.uk/gbuk/samsung-ls27b350-full-hd-27-led-monitor-12592988-pdt.html
how does that one look?
and i can pick it up tomorrow.
how does that one look?
and i can pick it up tomorrow.
You buy it for 120hz mainly and low input lag as that's the two main things you need for a good gaming panel whereas the added 3D is a nice addition if you ever wish to try it.(it's pretty good to be honest)
That's a great monitor let us know how it is.
That's a great monitor let us know how it is.
got the monitor today very happy with it, extremely good quality and a lovely looking screen.
One flaw though, I've been trying to get WoW working with 3D using the SyncMaster 3D Game Launcher and glasses. Does anyone know how to get it working because everything I do, it somehow messes up. What setting should I have it on the monitor and the game etc I have no idea.
very happy with it, extremely good quality and a lovely looking screen.One flaw though, I've been trying to get WoW working with 3D using the SyncMaster 3D Game Launcher and glasses. Does anyone know how to get it working because everything I do, it somehow messes up. What setting should I have it on the monitor and the game etc I have no idea.