What to buy?

[notAfanOf]

I read the pinned post about displays - a very good post - and they definitely know what they're talking about. But it leaves me with a serious question:

 

If I don't have 500€ to spend (on a computer monitor) where does that leave me? Do I go as cheap as possible and hope for the best, or should I stop gaming altogether?

 

ps: my budget (for a monitor) is about 300€. I play mostly single player games and edit my personal photos on the computer.

[AzzaNezz]

You buy what you need.If you game on older pc,or you dont even play competitive games where 120+ hz matter and 60 hz would be enough for you,or if 1080p is good enough for you,then there is a lot of options under 300$

[Wyzzy Moon]

There are lots of monitors for under 300. 300 can even get you a nice one.
Personally I really like dell monitors, even second hand.
Also iiyama makes some cheap monitors that can look good for the price.
Don't expect higher than 60hz or fancy features. But a nice looking 60hz 1080p IPS panel can be had for around 150

[notAfanOf]

26 minutes ago, Wyzzy Moon said:

There are lots of monitors for under 300. 300 can even get you a nice one.
Personally I really like dell monitors, even second hand.
Also iiyama makes some cheap monitors that can look good for the price.
Don't expect higher than 60hz or fancy features. But a nice looking 60hz 1080p IPS panel can be had for around 150

what features/specs do I look for in a 300€ monitor? what can I expect at that price point?

[notAfanOf]

2 hours ago, Wyzzy Moon said:

There are lots of monitors for under 300. 300 can even get you a nice one.
Personally I really like dell monitors, even second hand.
Also iiyama makes some cheap monitors that can look good for the price.
Don't expect higher than 60hz or fancy features. But a nice looking 60hz 1080p IPS panel can be had for around 150

would this be a reasonable choice? https://www.amazon.de/dp/B071JH67R8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_glc_i_JXCNMW4XWMX2HXR6H7FK?psc=1

[Omar.B]

3 hours ago, notAfanOf said:

I read the pinned post about displays - a very good post - and they definitely know what they're talking about. But it leaves me with a serious question:

 

If I don't have 500€ to spend (on a computer monitor) where does that leave me? Do I go as cheap as possible and hope for the best, or should I stop gaming altogether?

 

ps: my budget (for a monitor) is about 300€. I play mostly single player games and edit my personal photos on the computer.

what is your GPU?

 

[notAfanOf]

16 minutes ago, Omar.B said:

what is your GPU?

 

gtx 1060(6gb) - so no more than 1080p; but I want to be prepared for when gpu prices are less painful again (hope soon)

or does 1080p look really bad on a 1440 monitor?

[Omar.B]

1 hour ago, notAfanOf said:

would this be a reasonable choice? https://www.amazon.de/dp/B071JH67R8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_glc_i_JXCNMW4XWMX2HXR6H7FK?psc=1

This is a better choice and cheaper 

PCPartPicker Part List

Type	Item	Price
Monitor	Acer XV272U Pbmiiprzx 27.0" 2560x1440 144 Hz Monitor	€371.25 @ Amazon Deutschland
	Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts
	Total	€371.25
	Generated by PCPartPicker 2021-04-13 17:22 CEST+0200

 

[Omar.B]

1 hour ago, notAfanOf said:

gtx 1060(6gb) - so no more than 1080p; but I want to be prepared for when gpu prices are less painful again (hope soon)

which one your getting ?

1 hour ago, notAfanOf said:

or does 1080p look really bad on a 1440 monitor?

No it doesn't 

[notAfanOf]

49 minutes ago, Omar.B said:

This is a better choice and cheaper 

PCPartPicker Part List

Type	Item	Price
Monitor	Acer XV272U Pbmiiprzx 27.0" 2560x1440 144 Hz Monitor	€371.25 @ Amazon Deutschland
	Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts
	Total	€371.25
	Generated by PCPartPicker 2021-04-13 17:22 CEST+0200

 

only cheaper if I buy used... but if I can save any of my budget elsewhere, I'll reallocate it to the monitor and keep that one in mind!

[notAfanOf]

46 minutes ago, Omar.B said:

which one your getting ?

No it doesn't 

I'd love to get a 3060Ti (one that's not over 1000€ - so, maybe next year)

 

good to know!

[Omar.B]

21 minutes ago, notAfanOf said:

I'd love to get a 3060Ti (one that's not over 1000€ - so, maybe next year)

 

good to know!

I hope you get one with a price under 500€ and yea a 2k monitor 144hz ips 1ms will be best for it