new monitor suggestions

[noj]

So I think I have it down to three (bearing in mind I just got a bonus, fat payrise and I’ve not spent money on myself in an age):

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MO-113-BQ&groupid=17&catid=948

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MO-083-AS&groupid=17&catid=948

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MO-078-AC&groupid=17&catid=948

Theory being I’ll get a monitor now at top of the budget so I future proof for a good 5 years or so. My current gfx card doesn't support freesync but I'll be getting a new card next month that will.

I'm buying it this way round as my current monitor has failed so need something to replace it.

I've read the reviews on them all but having not bought a monitor in years and not really understanding all the differences between IPS and TN I thought I'd check I'm not about to make a massive error by picking one of these.

 

[Baddass]

your main difference there is that the BenQ and ACer use TN Film panels, whereas the Asus uses an IPS-type panel. check the sticky in this forum for some more info on panel techs.

basically the TN Film panels tend to be a little faster when it comes to response times, but not by much compared with modern high refresh IPS-type panels. They do have far more restrictive viewing angles though, with contrast and gamma shifts noticeable as you move away from a central point of view, or even if you glance from one side of the screen to the other on a model this size. that's expecially the case vertically. the IPS panels have much better viewing angles and a more stable image as a result.

So the Asus would seem a better option if you want a more all-round screen and if it's not specifically for gaming only. The IPS panel will do you well there. The BenQ could get a look in though if gaming is your priority as it offers quite a few gaming extras which are very nice. ther'es a Blur Reduction mode which strobes the backlight on and off and massively reduces perceived motion blur if you use it. note that you can't use that at the same time as FreeSync, but some people like it as it gives more CRT-like blurring performance. it also has some extras described in the review for gaming needs.