Good Cheap 2560x1440 Monitor

[TTesla]

Hey guys, I am looking for a nice cheap 2560x1440 display.

Size? Dont care.

Something prefrebly ips, and upgradable (surround)

I will be gaming and light editing. Not doing any 3d though.

What about 1080p whats the best in that category?

Thanks a lot! :)

[911^NEmeSis]

What is your budget mate?!

[TTesla]

What is your budget mate?!

I am pretty flexible, but nothing SUPER high end. Just as long as the performance to price ratio isnt CRAZY. I should be fine

[wansie]

This is a good one:

 

http://reviews.cnet.com/lcd-monitors/asus-pb278q/4505-3174_7-35532625.html

 

Getting these kind of monitors under $500 is pretty hard right now... If it's not urgent I would say wait a couple of months, the pixel race is happening so they might get cheaper fast.

[N7_Zer0]

The Dell U2713HM is a direct competitor to the Asus one above. Some say it has better color accuracy. Dell's online store has it on sale for $549 (in Canada) but today's the last day. I just picked one up my self.

 

http://accessories.dell.com/sna/products/Monitors/productdetail.aspx?c=ca&l=en&cs=cadhs1&sku=225-4015&baynote_bnrank=0&baynote_irrank=0&~ck=baynoteSearch

[wansie]

The Dell U2713HM is a direct competitor to the Asus one above. Some say it has better color accuracy. Dell's online store has it on sale for $549 (in Canada) but today's the last day. I just picked one up my self.

 

http://accessories.dell.com/sna/products/Monitors/productdetail.aspx?c=ca&l=en&cs=cadhs1&sku=225-4015&baynote_bnrank=0&baynote_irrank=0&~ck=baynoteSearch

Wow that's a great deal! When i looked up prices (Belgium), the dell one was like €100 more than the asus.

I would go with dell if it's the same price.

[d3liriumtrigger]

honestly if you really want bang for buck. Google the ACHIEVA Shimian QH270-Lite.  It is literally an Apple Cinema Display that apple has rejected and housed in a generic casing. Most reviews I've seen has had any problems with it. For the price it's almost worth the shot.

[Gorgatron]

The Dell U2713HM is a direct competitor to the Asus one above. Some say it has better color accuracy. Dell's online store has it on sale for $549 (in Canada) but today's the last day. I just picked one up my self.

 

http://accessories.dell.com/sna/products/Monitors/productdetail.aspx?c=ca&l=en&cs=cadhs1&sku=225-4015&baynote_bnrank=0&baynote_irrank=0&~ck=baynoteSearch

I have the u2713HM and it is really nice. I love the 1440p resolution. I have it set as a side monitor for twitch, TV shows, and anime viewing. I have yet to use it as a main monitor and trying out dota.

[Jamdude]

Just got my PB278Q from here for little over £415, great monitor: http://www.waeplus.co.uk/item/230989/PB278Q---LED-monitor-with-Full-HD---27%22

[iwasaperson]

You can always get the Qnix or X-Star 27" PLS monitors, and overclock it to 120 hz. Only $300. I heard good things about buying it from dream-seller on ebay.

[MegaDave91]

$549

 

http://www.ncix.com/products/?sku=80441&vpn=NX-VUE27&manufacture=Nixeus

[NastyFighter]

+1 On the Dell U2713HM, I love mine! And the stand is amazing, you wont notice you miss a good stand until you've had one. Also the usb 3.0 hub comes in handy as well.

 

Ive seen one of the cheaper eBay 1440p monitors as well, a friend has one. They seem to be decent and look nice, but they almost always have a glossy screen which sometimes can be a killer.

[t1ngod]

I have a ASUS PB278Q and a DELL 2410 (1920 x 1200 purchased first). Both are excellent monitors.

 

I perhaps would have gone for the DELL U2713 but in Australia it was $100 - $200 more expensive than the ASUS.

 

Dell stands are built like tanks and are very functional as opposed to the ASUS. I disliked it so much I have mounted mine on the wall.

 

The monitor itself though, so good I am buying another one tomorrow.

 

Everything else looks fuzzy after using such a high res, text is crisp, games look wicked, great contrast and colour and no discernible light bleed. for the price it's hard to pass this one up. Highly recommended.