Which is Better?

[Dalton_Scarbrough]

Okay I'm about build a gaming pc and wondering if i should buy a monitor. I have a 1080p 42in TV and i only going to game pretty much on the computer but still not sure. 

[EarthboundHero]

A monitor will have less input lag and typically look better. Also better DPI.

[DannyRyu]

A monitor will have less input lag and typically look better. Also better DPI.

which all doesn't matter if he is only playing casual games

[EarthboundHero]

which all doesn't matter if he is only playing casual games

No where does it say he's only playing casual games.

[DannyRyu]

No where does it say he's only playing casual games.

it also doesn't say he plays games professionally so it doesn't really matter. its best just to save his money.

[EarthboundHero]

it also doesn't say he plays games professionally so it doesn't really matter. its best just to save his money.

Input lag can be huge for some people, better DPI can be huge for some people, better viewing angles can be better for some people. It depends on what he wants. He asked what's better, I told him.

[Dalton_Scarbrough]

Input lag can be huge for some people, better DPI can be huge for some people, better viewing angles can be better for some people. It depends on what he wants. He asked what's better, I told him.

Didnt mean to start a war I'm looking to play games like fallout 4 here's my build EDIT: If there was mo sales on newegg the build would be a little over 1300$

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($209.99 @ Newegg) 

CPU Cooler: CRYORIG H7 49.0 CFM CPU Cooler  ($34.50 @ Newegg) 

Motherboard: MSI Z97-GAMING 5 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($124.99 @ Newegg) 

Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($43.99 @ Newegg) 

Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($79.99 @ Newegg) 

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($44.99 @ Newegg) 

Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 390 8GB Video Card  ($333.98 @ Newegg) 

Case: NZXT S340 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($76.98 @ Newegg) 

Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($89.99 @ Newegg) 

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM (64-bit)  ($102.98 @ Newegg) 

Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm Devastator Gaming Bundle Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse  ($29.99 @ Newegg) 

Other: LG USB 2.0 External CD/DVD Rewriter With M-Disc Support (Black)-model GP65NB60 ($29.99)

Total: $1202.36

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-11-24 03:49 EST-0500

[EarthboundHero]

 

Didnt mean to start a war I'm looking to play games like fallout 4 here's my build EDIT: If there was mo sales on newegg the build would be a little over 1300$

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($209.99 @ Newegg) 

CPU Cooler: CRYORIG H7 49.0 CFM CPU Cooler  ($34.50 @ Newegg) 

Motherboard: MSI Z97-GAMING 5 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($124.99 @ Newegg) 

Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($43.99 @ Newegg) 

Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($79.99 @ Newegg) 

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($44.99 @ Newegg) 

Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 390 8GB Video Card  ($333.98 @ Newegg) 

Case: NZXT S340 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($76.98 @ Newegg) 

Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($89.99 @ Newegg) 

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM (64-bit)  ($102.98 @ Newegg) 

Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm Devastator Gaming Bundle Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse  ($29.99 @ Newegg) 

Other: LG USB 2.0 External CD/DVD Rewriter With M-Disc Support (Black)-model GP65NB60 ($29.99)

Total: $1202.36

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-11-24 03:49 EST-0500

 

That's very similar to my build. My 390 is in RMA right now though, so I'm using a 270 instead. Looks good to me. A TV will be fine, but a monitor will definitely be better if you have the money.

[Dalton_Scarbrough]

That's very similar to my build. My 390 is in RMA right now though, so I'm using a 270 instead. Looks good to me. A TV will be fine, but a monitor will definitely be better if you have the money.

Yea thats pretty much what I'm going to do just need to buy a desk then a Monitor. What monitor would recommend? Just 1080p Please

[EarthboundHero]

Yea thats pretty much what I'm going to do just need to buy a desk then a Monitor. What monitor would recommend? Just 1080p Please

Depends on your price range. The one in my build is pretty good, but I would've gotten something else had it not been on sale. 

[Dalton_Scarbrough]

Depends on your price range. The one in my build is pretty good, but I would've gotten something else had it not been on sale. 

At Least under 200$

[EarthboundHero]

At Least under 200$

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/acer-monitor-umwh6aa002

This is the one I almost always recommend, Linus has a review of it.