Monitor Suggestions? 25/27" 144Hz

[greentea]

I've a PC build with an Nvidia 1080 and need a monitor along with it that can fit the bill. 25/27" seemed best and I'm guessing 1440p resolution is too. The budget I have is around £350.

Thanks

 

[greentea]

For that budget, your main options would be:


AOC AG241QG (g-sync 165hz 1440p) - 419.97

AOC AG241QX (free-sync, 144hz, 1440p) - 318.99

AGON AG271QX (free-sync 165hz 1440p) - 419.99

Acer Predator XG270HU (free-sync 165hz 1440p) - 428.99



There aren't any 27in, 1440p, 144hz monitors directly within your budget. But there are a few free-sync 27in 1440, 144hz monitors for around 450. These monitors use free-sync, which won't work properly with your 1080. I have linked 1 g-sync monitor which would though, but it is 24in not 27in.

Would the free-sync make much difference?

 

[greentea]

@southernorth @mistersprinkles

I've realised it's going to be a real pain to get the monitor I want on that budget and have decided to increase it because I know it will be worth it in the long term. So just wondering if you have any other recommendations too for below £500? Thanks

 

[greentea]

The ViewSonic XG2703-GS could be an option. - A review

Unfortunately, basically all 27in 1440p IPS G-Sync monitors suffer from 'IPS glow' and often bad backlight bleed. The Dell S2716DG you have linked is probably the best gaming monitor, in terms of response times, implementation of ULMB, but it is TN and therefore has worse colours than any of the IPS monitors.

I don't feel TN will be much of an issue for me so I'm happy to deal with that. The monitor that I've spotted is this below. Any thoughts?

Edit: The Dell I'd linked was wrongly advertised so I'm outpriced. I think 24" is going to be fine based on what I'm looking for against budget


AOC AGON AG241QG 24" 2560 x 1440 TN G-Sync 165Hz Widescreen LED Multimedia Monitor - Black/Red
= £428.99

 

[greentea]

If you were going for 24in TN, I would go for the Dell S2417DG instead (found for £429.30)

Reviews for AOC v Dell show the Dell coming out on top. Also, Dell offers probably the best support/returns/repairs policies in the monitor industry.


I've also found the 27in Dell S2716DG for £479.00

The 27in Dell S2716DG I'm guessing is from JL. That monitor is probably the best bet so I'll make my decision tomorrow or not on getting it

 

[greentea]

As it's for gaming your priorities in order should be,

1, Refresh rate
2, G-sync
3, Resolution
4, Depending on the type of games you play would determine if you would be better off with a slower response time IPS panel for better visuals or a 1ms panel for fps gameplay etc.

Personally this list changes for me depending on the game I'm playing at the time.

My advice would be to just look at what's available for your budget and get something that at least fits the first 2 box's if your going for 144hz and g-sync you'll be looking at 1080p not 1440p for your budget.

But as always its personal preference, I love gaming at high refresh rates but some games, tomb raider or the witcher 3 for example, I prefer to play at 4k @60fps, just for the amazing visuals.

If your limited to a budget, compromise as best you can

If you can afford it definitely go with the Dell. I have the 27" version and I honestly have no complaints. Zero motion blurr, instant response, good quality of color for a TN panel, I have not seen any backlight bleed. I'm happy. Zero issues really in 9 months.

Well I've decided I'm going to get the 27" Dell S2716DG for £500. 144Hz which is a big upgrade for me, 1440p and G-Sync so overall, perfect for what I want and at a good price

 

[greentea]

If you like it half as much as I do, you'll be a happy man.
Some people don't like the color out of the box, go to the Dell SD2716DG thread and have a look for some workarounds if you have that issue.

And remember to go into the Nvidia control panel, set GSync to on for both windowed and fullscreen, set the refresh rate to 144Hz in windows display options, and always play with Vsync off, which overrides Gsync.

Could you link the thread for me, thanks