Need a monitor

Mr G · 7 Jun 2020 at 10:55

I'm running a 5700XT and currently capped at 60 on a 4K TV at 1440p. I've got a budget of around £400 to spend on a new monitor and preferably would like a screens size around 27"/32". I was looking at an Alienware AW2720HF which is an IPS 240Hz 1080p but not sure what else to consider?

powlesY · 8 Jun 2020 at 10:46

Looking at the same monitor. Apprehensive going to 27inch as 24inch is apparently best for eSports, and not sure if it should be looking at 1440p if going that big. Really good price though.

Mr G · 8 Jun 2020 at 12:30

powlesY said:
Looking at the same monitor. Apprehensive going to 27inch as 24inch is apparently best for eSports, and not sure if it should be looking at 1440p if going that big. Really good price though.

I can currently get it for £339 but not sure if 1080p on a 27" would seem right, reviews are good though.

powlesY · 8 Jun 2020 at 14:32

Depends on how close you are i guess. My desk is on 60cm deep so if i were to get a 27inch it'd have to be 1440p i think.

Mr G · 8 Jun 2020 at 15:29

powlesY said:
Depends on how close you are i guess. My desk is on 60cm deep so if i were to get a 27inch it'd have to be 1440p i think.

I can get the Dell 27" S2719DGF for the same price...

Mr G · 9 Jun 2020 at 10:01

Anyone have any suggestions for a budget of £400?

thenewoc · 9 Jun 2020 at 11:12

If it were me and it was a single display set up that you want then I'd take a chance on the Iiyama 34" IPS.

https://forums.overclockers.co.uk/t...1440-144hz-1ms-ips-freesync-for-400.18886990/

Mr G · 9 Jun 2020 at 11:52

thenewoc said:
If it were me and it was a single display set up that you want then I'd take a chance on the Iiyama 34" IPS.

https://forums.overclockers.co.uk/t...1440-144hz-1ms-ips-freesync-for-400.18886990/

Pre-order thought... although debating AG322QC4 or VG32VQ?

thenewoc · 9 Jun 2020 at 12:54

Mr G said:
Pre-order thought... although debating AG322QC4 or VG32VQ?

Personally i'd wait for the Iiyama as those two you mention are not as nice resolution wise and they're VA rather than IPS panels.

Mr G · 9 Jun 2020 at 13:00

thenewoc said:
Personally i'd wait for the Iiyama as those two you mention are not as nice resolution wise and they're VA rather than IPS panels.

Really depends on when OcUK can get their hands on them, I prefer the CS over most retailers if an issue arises. Any others you'd consider over those mentioned?

thenewoc · 9 Jun 2020 at 13:07

Mr G said:
Really depends on when OcUK can get their hands on them, I prefer the CS over most retailers if an issue arises. Any others you'd consider over those mentioned?

Perhaps one of these...

https://www.overclockers.co.uk/giga...actical-gaming-monitor-hdmi-dp-mo-000-gi.html

Mr G · 9 Jun 2020 at 13:44

thenewoc said:
Perhaps one of these...

https://www.overclockers.co.uk/giga...actical-gaming-monitor-hdmi-dp-mo-000-gi.html

Interesting now tempting... any information on it's freesync ranges?

thenewoc · 9 Jun 2020 at 14:54

Mr G said:
Interesting now tempting... any information on it's freesync ranges?

48 - 144

https://pcmonitors.info/reviews/gigabyte-aorus-ad27qd/

Mr G · 10 Jun 2020 at 16:46

thenewoc said:
48 - 144

https://pcmonitors.info/reviews/gigabyte-aorus-ad27qd/

I was settled on a 27" 1440p but decided to go for the 25" IPS 240hz Alienware AW2521HF at £279.99... this was after discounts and a decent warranty that's included.

Wanted an IPS plus high refresh and after recent advice from several users a 27" is apparently too big for 1080p! So settled on the above, good choice? we will see Friday once it's delivered!

thenewoc · 10 Jun 2020 at 17:10

Mr G said:
I was settled on a 27" 1440p but decided to go for the 25" IPS 240hz Alienware AW2521HF at £279.99... this was after discounts and a decent warranty that's included.

Wanted an IPS plus high refresh and after recent advice from several users a 27" is apparently too big for 1080p! So settled on the above, good choice? we will see Friday once it's delivered!

Yeah i wouldn't go above 25" on 1080p. I don't think I could go back to 1080p after 1440p but your mileage may differ on that. Will your gfx drive your games above 144fps though?

Mr G · 10 Jun 2020 at 17:23

thenewoc said:
Yeah i wouldn't go above 25" on 1080p. I don't think I could go back to 1080p after 1440p but your mileage may differ on that. Will your gfx drive your games above 144fps though?

I have an MSI 5700 Gaming X that's crying to go faster!