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The monitor is actually really nice one. What people forget about it, is that the only consumer grade monitor with TRUE thinner borders, and not a normal one, with a glass added on top and call it "thin".

 

It is sold out from NewEgg.com, but you can get it at the same price at Dell:

http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/productdetail.aspx?c=us&l=en&cs=19&sku=860-BBCG&baynote_bnrank=0&baynote_irrank=0&~ck=baynoteSearch

 

If it's the same price, I would suggest to just get it directly from Dell. Why? Because they'll have you on record, it makes any potential warranty replacement easier. You don't need to figure out where the bill is, send it, wait for approval, and so on. In addition, you ensure you have the latest revision of the monitor. Oh and Dell has free shipping... so its actually cheaper to get it from Dell directly :)

 

Anyway,

 

To answer your question (if it will last 5 years or so). This depends on you.

What I mean, is what is your computer upgrade cycle? What do you use your computer for? And, what do you have now and are you happy?

 

Here is why you need to ask yourself the above questions:

 -> A higher resolution display, will require more power to drive the monitor, but may 'last you longer'. So, do you have that performance now? You may need to consider to upgrade your GPU more often then usual. Let's say you upgrade your PC like me, at about every 5 years. That GPU will probably need to be changed before that, with a higher screen resolution, especially if you want to play the big demanding games that will come out. If not, then it won't be much of a problem... I mean I still drive a GTX 260. A GeForce 750Ti is like what? 3x or 4x times faster?... probably, I didn't actually check. But i have to admit it is time to change (I use a 1920x1200 monitor), as I want to play some of the big games like Watch Dog, and of course at high settings, and no like now.. medium (I am basically waiting for the GeForce 800 series).

 

A higher resolution will allow you to enjoy better graphics, if the game has high resolution textures. And due to the higher PPI, the image will look sharper, and smoother diagonals, as the pixels are smaller.

 

 -> What do you with your computer. Do you play games only? If so, then it comes to you if you want a bigger display... or  a higher resolution screen should I say., because you can get a 24inch 4K monitor. If you do work, then perhaps the additional resolution would be welcomed for your productivity, and worth considering more. If you are a hard core FPS gamer, then something to consider, is a higher resolution means higher input lag. This is because, higher resolution screen targets a market of people that really want better colors, so they feature a color processor, which add input lag.. not much.. but for a hardcore FPS player, it could be problematic. Of course, another point, is that the processor isn't fast enough to provide low input lag. It will take time.

 

 -> If you have a 1024x768 monitor, then 1080p monitor would be a great upgrade. However, if you already have a 1080p monitor, then it loops back to the point on top... If you have a 1080p monitor already, then it is for sure you are replacing it, because it wither broke, or you seek a better colors, view angle, and perhaps response time.

 

If you want a 27inch monitor suggestion. I recommend either the Dell U2713HM (not to be confused with the U2713H, which cost more, for features you won't use, unless you really want the best colors, but at this price point, just get the dell 4K 24inch monitor - UP2414Q), or the ASUS PB278Q. Both are nearly identical monitors.

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is this monitor worth it and is it worth it for gaming for bout 5-6 years thx http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824260174

Deathly expensive for 1080p, why not this: http://pcpartpicker.com/part/acer-monitor-umvg6aab01

 

 

whoops its IPS and the one I showed isn't, but even then, its still only like $170 for a nice IPS

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A $300 1080p monitor?  You could probably go multiple 1080p monitors at a similar price.

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The monitor is actually really nice one. What people forget about it, is that the only consumer grade monitor with TRUE thinner borders, and not a normal one, with a glass added on top and call it "thin".

 

It is sold out from NewEgg.com, but you can get it at the same price at Dell:

http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/productdetail.aspx?c=us&l=en&cs=19&sku=860-BBCG&baynote_bnrank=0&baynote_irrank=0&~ck=baynoteSearch

 

If it's the same price, I would suggest to just get it directly from Dell. Why? Because they'll have you on record, it makes any potential warranty replacement easier. You don't need to figure out where the bill is, send it, wait for approval, and so on. In addition, you ensure you have the latest revision of the monitor. Oh and Dell has free shipping... so its actually cheaper to get it from Dell directly :)

 

Anyway,

 

To answer your question (if it will last 5 years or so). This depends on you.

What I mean, is what is your computer upgrade cycle? What do you use your computer for? And, what do you have now and are you happy?

 

Here is why you need to ask yourself the above questions:

 -> A higher resolution display, will require more power to drive the monitor, but may 'last you longer'. So, do you have that performance now? You may need to consider to upgrade your GPU more often then usual. Let's say you upgrade your PC like me, at about every 5 years. That GPU will probably need to be changed before that, with a higher screen resolution, especially if you want to play the big demanding games that will come out. If not, then it won't be much of a problem... I mean I still drive a GTX 260. A GeForce 750Ti is like what? 3x or 4x times faster?... probably, I didn't actually check. But i have to admit it is time to change (I use a 1920x1200 monitor), as I want to play some of the big games like Watch Dog, and of course at high settings, and no like now.. medium (I am basically waiting for the GeForce 800 series).

 

A higher resolution will allow you to enjoy better graphics, if the game has high resolution textures. And due to the higher PPI, the image will look sharper, and smoother diagonals, as the pixels are smaller.

 

 -> What do you with your computer. Do you play games only? If so, then it comes to you if you want a bigger display... or  a higher resolution screen should I say., because you can get a 24inch 4K monitor. If you do work, then perhaps the additional resolution would be welcomed for your productivity, and worth considering more. If you are a hard core FPS gamer, then something to consider, is a higher resolution means higher input lag. This is because, higher resolution screen targets a market of people that really want better colors, so they feature a color processor, which add input lag.. not much.. but for a hardcore FPS player, it could be problematic. Of course, another point, is that the processor isn't fast enough to provide low input lag. It will take time.

 

 -> If you have a 1024x768 monitor, then 1080p monitor would be a great upgrade. However, if you already have a 1080p monitor, then it loops back to the point on top... If you have a 1080p monitor already, then it is for sure you are replacing it, because it wither broke, or you seek a better colors, view angle, and perhaps response time.

 

If you want a 27inch monitor suggestion. I recommend either the Dell U2713HM (not to be confused with the U2713H, which cost more, for features you won't use, unless you really want the best colors, but at this price point, just get the dell 4K 24inch monitor - UP2414Q), or the ASUS PB278Q. Both are nearly identical monitors.

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is this monitor worth it and is it worth it for gaming for bout 5-6 years thx http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824260174

wait a month or two and get a nice G-sync monitor, it will be worth the wait.

but monitors with Gsync will probably cost alittle bit more, but also worth it!

 

personly im waiting for the BenQ XL2420G ( or the BenQ XL2411G )

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