I really have a hard time finding a monitor to buy

andichia · October 25, 2019

I'm in search of finding a monitor 1440p 144hz. My setup includes 7 3700x & 5700 xt. I don't whether to go for Samsung, MSI, LG, or Acer.

I know that it should be between VA or IPS since they are the best choice, but other than that don't know for which model.

My budget is around 350-450 euros.

Crunken · October 25, 2019

They're not gonna be *that* different from each other, just look at some reviews and see if they're good or not, but from what i've tested asus make really good monitors, but there's still other ones that are really good too

SupaKomputa · October 25, 2019

First you have a AMD GPU, so you will want the monitor to have FREESYNC.

Next search for 1440p resolution and 144hz refresh rate.

About VA vs IPS, VA has a limited viewing angle, you know when you move your head and the screen starting a discoloration, you don't get that with IPS, you can view IPS at any angle. Manufacturer usually don't say what panel tech they use. IPS have better color accuracy, but worse contrast ratio than VA.

You can read about the tech differences here : https://www.techspot.com/article/1788-display-tech-compared/

Now about brand, go with the brand that have good after sales service near you.

LCD panel are unpredictable, i have several dead ones from "top" brand like Sony, LG or Samsung.

Gaming centric monitor brand like Asus or MSI have a gamers design orientation with RGB lights and all blings.