Need some help making a decision

dima_ · March 3, 2015

Okay, so I have a common 1600x900 monitor from ASUS. I was thinking about stepping it up to a 1920x1080 monitor from BenQ that's about $350~. I was wondering if this is a little much for a 1080p monitor or not. The monitor in question is the BenQ XL2420Z. Is this a good gaming monitor, or is there something better for cheaper, etc? However, I also wondered if I should get a new monitor at all. I know 1600x900 isn't HD, but I was wondering if it was bad enough to have to step up to 1080p, or if I should save up a little more and get a 780ti, something I've wanted for a long time. On the flip side, though, a card like that would be overdoing it for 900p gaming. I'm just kind of stuck and need help making the right decision for my money. Any help would be appreciated

Laputacake · March 3, 2015

I'd just get a basic panel at first. IPS if you need the colours. Also, 1600 x 900 is HD. The lowest resolution of HD is 1280 x 720.

MrYuriy · March 3, 2015

No, I wouldn't go as far as to say that $350 is too much for a 1080p monitor.. Especially the XL2420, which, for gaming, is as jelly is to peanut butter. (Did I really just use that? F*** It.)

HOWEVER... http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824236313&cm_re=vg248qe-_-24-236-313-_-Product

Although it's currently out of stock at Newegg, they have it for around that price all the time. And free shipping.

Look at the Newegg rating & reviews.. As I always say.. Speaks for itself.

To make things a little easier for you.. After doing months of research myself (I tend to do that.. always) one thing was apparent: Those are the top 2, bar none. Best models, at the best price-to-performance anyone has to offer. Though, the ASUS one I linked is G-Sync compatible.

I would have to say - either one is a solid choice......

HOWEVER #2.... There's always IPS Panels... (These are TN)

(Which I bet is what all of LTT will soon be screaming at you)