Desperately in need of a monitor upgrade.

[Frenchfri79]

I've been using a ViewSonic VA1721wmb (1440x900) 17" LCD monitor now for way to long, and I've decided it's finally time for an upgrade, but I don't really know where to start. My computer is mainly used for gaming, and I don't participate in hugely competitive matches so I think IPS is the way I'm leaning (I can go either way). Unfortunately I have no clue when it comes to which monitors are the best "Bang For Your Buck" I know that 1920x1080 is pretty much the lower standard for games, but I'm not really sure if it's worth it to spend the extra cash and go with a 1440p display. If anybody has some input on what I should look into getting, it would be really helpful. Thanks!

[NUFCThomas]

Well your HD 7770 wont handle 1440p well so i would personally go with 1080p IPS or PLS

[xox]

I would go for a 24" 1080p display to be honest.

 

Of course, if you are sitting a bit away from your screen, it is important to note that larger sizes are preferable.

[Jamdude]

Considering your GPU you should go with a 24" 1080p monitor.

[dizmo]

What kind of graphics card do you have?
You're pushing almost 3x as many pixels with a 1440p monitor as a 900p.

A nice middle ground is a 1080p IPS monitor, provided you don't want super fast refresh rates for FPS games.

The Dell U2414H is my first recommendation to most people.

[Frenchfri79]

Well your HD 7770 wont handle 1440p well so i would personally go with 1080p IPS or PLS

The graphics card is actually getting swapped out by the end of this month for a the much more powerful Sapphire HD 7950 (which I'm buying off a friend who likes to upgrade his PC's every few months for a great price!) I should have included that in the post, and its why I'm considering the monitor, because there isn't a point in getting an uber graphics card to run this display!

[Frenchfri79]

What kind of graphics card do you have?

You're pushing almost 3x as many pixels with a 1440p monitor as a 900p.

A nice middle ground is a 1080p IPS monitor, provided you don't want super fast refresh rates for FPS games.

The Dell U2414H is my first recommendation to most people.

I have a 1Gb 7770 at the moment but it's being swapped for a 7970 soon, that's why I'm considering the monitor upgrade

[Toddwjp]

a 23-24 inch 1080p ips will make you happy

[samcool55]

a 7970 should max out almost any games in 1080p, if you stick with 1 it is possible it will struggle with 1440p now and then.

I think a nice IPS 1080p will be perfect for you, like it has been suggested before. 

[dizmo]

I have a 1Gb 7770 at the moment but it's being swapped for a 7970 soon, that's why I'm considering the monitor upgrade

7970 still won't push a 1440p monitor to the levels I'd want from it.

A lot would argue it does, however I don't see the point in dropping the level of game effects and potential lag issues for a slightly prettier image.

I'm currently looking at a 290 to power a 1080p monitor, that should give more than 60fps on Ultra in almost every game.

[Frenchfri79]

7970 still won't push a 1440p monitor to the levels I'd want from it.

A lot would argue it does, however I don't see the point in dropping the level of game effects and potential lag issues for a slightly prettier image.

I'm currently looking at a 290 to power a 1080p monitor, that should give more than 60fps on Ultra in almost every game.

Well then 1080p sounds like the obvious winner to me! I'll start doing my homework before I buy anything but A good clean 60fps at that resolution sounds like a way better alternative to losing frames for more pixels! Thanks for the help! 

[juretrn]

There are good AOC IPS models for about 150 €.

[strojac]

This is a good deal without breaking your bank.  However, it does have a medium (5ms) response.  I have a HP W2408 with the same response rate and it's nothing I find intrusive.