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I've been reading a lot on monitors (rtings, hardware unboxed, blur busters, etc). Every review site mostly cares for the best refresh rates and response times for gaming but i care more about vibrant colors and contrast for appreciating media and games. Of course i want some decent response times but i don't care if it's a 240+ Hz monitor with the best response time. For reference my previous main monitor was a MSI Optix MAG24C. I watch 1080p media, programming work and play some casual/competitive games. I always use my PC in a bright room. For now i am between buying: MSI MAG251RX (i read it has image retention issues) DELL S2522HG (not many reviews on this one but cheaper than the msi) The good VA monitors i saw are too expensive or not available in my region (Samsung Odyssey G7 and AOC C24G1). I've seen some 144hz monitors but i am not quite sure they will have better image quality than the ones i mentioned (to name a few: AOC 24G2 and BenQ EX2510) I am ok with less refresh rate (not 60hz though) if it means better image quality. I appreciate any recommendations.

Thoughts on the BENQ EX2510S. I found at 50 more euros than the 24G2. The BENQ EX2510 (non-S model) is more expensive here.

EU. I've seen the AOC 24G2 and ASUS VG259Q at around the same price but haven't found a conclusive review on which one is better.

I am looking for a good 1080p monitor to pair it with a RTX 2060. What are the recommendations in 2021?

Recently i moved and i left the case. Setup: MSI Tomahawk B450 Ryzen 2600x with stock cooler RTX 2060 with 3 coolers 2 SATA SSDs (i'd like the possibility to add more) 2 x 120mm fans (in my previous setup i just used one) Previously i had a Cougar MX330. I liked the side panels were easy to take off in this case. I'd like something without tempered glass this time, but it is not like i am totally against tempered glass. I don't care about looks.

Thanks! Can you give advice on what i should be looking for? It is not that i want to go overkill with it. Just go with something that is good. I know what to look for in power output and capacity. But i have doubts about the UPS type (offline, line-interactive, online) and sinewave shape. I understand the differences (at a very general level) but I dont know what i should be looking for my PSU.

Sorry for the late response! I've been very busy. Thank you for your answers! I have one last question. Do you know if the UPS i posted in my first comment is ok for my pc? Power outages are quite common in summer so i've been considering it wouldnt do any damage to have one if i can get my hands on a decent one.

I got confused with the old RM with orange label. Voltaje fluctuations won't damage components when they happen within voltaje input range? I am asking because these brownouts are happening quite often, like every 10 minutes.

What i don't quite understand is: Aren't these brownouts well within the input voltaje range? It is not like the PSU is getting 90V. Or are fluctuations just as bad even though they happen within the voltaje range?

My build is: Corsair RM650x (gray label) Ryzen 2600x Nvidia RTX 2060 The PC is turned on 8hs+ everyday because i am currently working remotely. The voltaje in my country is 220V. I've been experiencing frequent brownouts these days but none that would cause electronics to turn off. I recognize them because lights get dimmer. I measured with a tester for some minutes and voltaje varied from 225V to 208V during the time i measured. This variation is happening through the whole day. I honestly don't care about protecting data in case of power outages. Both my screen and the PSU have a range from 100V to 240V for input voltaje. Is a voltaje stabilizer or ups recommended? Which one? For UPS I've checked what is available in my country and they are all with simulated sine waves and line-interactive. If i get an UPS should it have a power output above 650W? Extra: Thunderstorms are frequent but in my neighborhood power lines go underground. There aren't power surge protectors installed. EDIT: Actually, i found this UPS. https://www.apc.com/shop/id/en/products/APC-Smart-UPS-RC-1000VA-230V/P-SRC1KI Is it ok for my build? Weirdly, it is less expensive than other options and it provides a pure sine wave. Unless i am missing something.

I really think they are not planning on upgrading the CPU anytime soon. She has been using the same PC for 6 years. Today she said she wanted a PC she could use for 10 years. I crushed her fantasy, telling her that wouldnt happen. But if they dont buy a dedicated GPU now, they might buy it in the future if she ends up needing it. That is why i asked how important is the iGPU/GPU for those software packages. The way i see it if they go for the i5 they will have 6 cores which is decent future proof for them. And they can get a dedicated GPU if they realize they need it. The Ryzen 3400G has a considerable better iGPU, no doubt. If you wont buy a dedicated graphics and you need a GPU then that is the way to go. But do they need it? They wont be gaming, nor 3D rendering. The 4 cores are scarying me a bit. They might try to squish this rig for 5+ years and i dont know how many years will 4 cores be able to stand. And if they end up buying a dedicated GPU, then the i5 9400 would've been a better option because faster cores and more cores. Damn if there would be a 2600G i would go for that one. I mean, they wont upgrade the CPU in the next 5 years and the AM4 upgradability wont be relevant then. I do care about the AM4 upgradability because i know i will upgrade my CPU in the next year or second year, but i am pretty sure they wont.

I dont think they will upgrade anytime soon. I would, they wouldnt.

Performance being similar isnt like best case scenario for 4c, 8t?

I am building this for my gf's mother on a tight budget. She is going to mostly use corel draw and autocad. Some light photoshop usage (removing backgrounds, basic stuff). Her current build: Intel i3 4130 RAM 4GB HDD. Dedicated GPU: ??? I am not sure there is a dedicated GPU, they say there is but there are no drivers and the PC is definetely not detecting it. But i didnt open the PC yet. We were looking for a Ryzen 3400G (less cores, better iGPU) or i5 9400 (more cores, worse iGPU). I dont know which is better for this kind of usage. The i5 9400 is 70us more expensive. According to her she sometimes uses 7GB files on Corel Draw so i was looking at 16GB RAM (minimum 12GB) with upgradability in mind (so 2x8GB). No shit she had problems with Corel Draw on her 4GB RAM PC. SSD: Crucial BX500 or Kingston A400. HDD: Got to check. Motherboard: Cheap. Depends on CPU and availability. PSU: I have to check decent PSU's in the local shop. I think her budget is too tight for a dedicated graphics card. But i am prioritizing SSD and more RAM over GPU. I am not sure if those programs would benefit more from higher core count or better iGPU. Maybe i am missing something here. I appreciate advices. Not from USA. I have to deal with the crappy local market.

Thanks. I'll buy the MSI.

The G24C also has a 1800R curve.

Anybody that owns this monitor or could get your hands on it? I am interested on how was the ghosting and gsync compatibility. Any useful information. I couldnt find any decent reviews on this monitor.

I think you missunderstood my question. I edited it to make it more clear. That is the end goal but that will happen in a year maybe. For now i want to buy a display and i dont know if it having a headphone jack is a feature i should look for (it would be more comfortable for sure because my case is quite far and the headphone cable is short). But if the sound quality is worse then it is not worth it.

Do monitors have headphones jack with good sound quality (to plug the headphones) or is better to just keep your headphones plugged to your case (no dedicated sound card).

Thanks for the advice but my choice is between this 2 based on where i live and my current budget. The 241C is not available here.

I want to buy a 144Hz monitor to pair with my RTX 2060. Have you seen or own one of them? Can you comment anything on one of these monitors? I'll probably use it with FreeSync (Gsync Compatible). What about ghosting, colour and tearing? Do you recommend one over the other? The samsung is a little bit cheaper. I cant find reviews on the Samsung LC24RG50FQLXZS.

Turns out i am a crappy builder and some cables were touching one of the GPU's coolers. Moved the cables and no more sound. I got to improve in cable management.

Asian brand. The thing is they dont start until the drivers get partially installed. The card is recognized properly.

I just assembled my first build and installed Windows. Ryzen 2600X, B450 Tomahawk and iGame RTX 2060. Everything was smooth. I start windows and start installing things. Windows pops a message that it is installing stuff. OK. After some time the GPU goes crazy. I see Nvidia Control Panel appearing on the side (windows installed it, not me). Tried restarting, the instant windows appears on the screen the fans go like crazy. Reinstalled windows. Again, no noise. Installed Geforce Experience. Control panel installed by windows, noise again. I remove everything but Geforce Experience (even drivers), no more noise. Tried installing drivers from iGame page, not only the installation fails but by 60% the fans kick again. According to HWInfo GPU Temp 28C. GPU FAN0 1100 RPM.

Ryzen 2600 + RTX 2060 + B450 Tomahawk I have 2 Noctua fans for intake. The cases i am looking at are: Cougar MX330 Thermaltake Versa N21 Aerocool Cylon Pro RGB Cougar Turret I am looking for something with good airflow. Any advise on which one to get?