Monitor question

fantasticCG · 26 Apr 2012 at 18:26

Hi guys getting a monitor was sure which as im thinking of getting 3 at somepoint

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MO-168-SA

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MO-168-SA

some people say the bezel on the benq will be to big for 3 screens?

Is the samsung a good monitor compared to the benq?

thanks

Rusty0611 · 26 Apr 2012 at 18:38

The Samsung is a really good option at that price point. I have a BenQ XL2420T and I personally would have issues with the bezel size while playing games in Surround. But that's just me.

fantasticCG · 26 Apr 2012 at 18:44

Thanks rusty is there much difference in picture quality?
I have 1 680 at the moment, hopefully get a second when i save up.
Just reading up on how to overclock it

Rusty0611 · 27 Apr 2012 at 10:35

I don't know mate as I've not used the Samsung. The thing with the BenQ is that it's more expensive and you have to buy the 3D kit separately. What it does have in its favour is a matte screen (Samsung is glossy and this causes issues for some people) and nVidia Lightboost technology which really brightens up your games while playing in 3D.

cmndr_andi · 27 Apr 2012 at 13:30

One issue with the samsung is that for the 120Hz mode it requires a dual-link DVI connection. The GTX 680 has two dual-link DVI connections, so for the third monitor you would need to use an active displayport to dual-link DVI adapter (which usually cost ~£75).

If you went with the BenQ you would not only get a larger screen, but also a native displayport connection (as well as dual-link DVI)- so you wouldn't need to buy a £75 adapter.