Time to replace TV monitor

MBH38

MBH38

MBH38

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Hi
I have been using my old 32" Sony Bravia TV as a temporary monitor . . .for the last 5 years!

I have bow decided to replace it with a dedicated PC monitor, was wondering what would be best to go for and what my Sapphire RX480 could handle.

I did take a shine to https://www.overclockers.co.uk/lg-3...descreen-led-monitor-black-red-mo-14c-lg.html

I do understand that this isn't the best resolution for such a large monitor but then I have been gaming on a TV for last few years so was wondering if it would make much difference.

Anyway looking for suggestions for around that price and would not was to go any smaller than 27" which I imagine would feel like a downgrade due the the amount of real estate I am currently used to.

Thanks in advance for any suggestions/advice :-)
 
Usually I don't bother recommending 32" 1080p monitors, as most people will indeed straight-up scream "too big for that resolution". But as you are already used to 32" FHD, I can now recommend the same set I have: Acer XZ321Q
It's even on sale, at the moment. Here's also the review I made of it: Acer XZ321Q user review

Few notions, though. It's VA, instead of IPS. Most people prefer IPS. But recently IPS monitors have had some major QC issues, especially with backlight bleed. So in that regard, VA is a safer bet. But VA is usually slower in pixel response times, so there's a higher chance of motion smearing. I'm not an expert on it, but in my opinion, it's not that big of an issue, or at least not that distracting with this model. Also, IPS glow is naturally not an issue with VA.

But be warned: Acer has had some bad flack for their customer support. I haven't had any issues with my Acer, so can't comment on that part. Then again, I think for some reason the electronics manufacturers might be cherry picking the units they export to Finland, as it's very rare that I have quality issues with electronics bought from Finland, whereas electronics bought from France, UK or Germany have had a substantially higher percentage of exhibiting flaws (like ~30%). Maybe Finland has had (or still has?) stronger consumer protection laws, so the manufacturers are a little wary. Though our price levels are a bit higher, as well.
 
Thanks for your very in depth response, greatly appreciated. It does look like a great monitor though it does make my decision a little harder as am now torn between that and the LG one.
 
New monitor is amazing, it's like the scene in wizard of oz when it goes from black and white to colour. Tried a number of games, they all look stunning on ultrawide, monitor is actually at eye level which is a first for me and the only down point is they didn't squeeze any haribo into the box :D
 
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