Best 1440p monitor for PC + consoles

[Spancer]

Hi guys,

So I'm moving to a little apartement and I need a good monitor to hook up my PC and my PS4 Slim. Since the slim has no optical out it would need a HDMI connection and speakers so I can actually hear something. Also besides gaming, I'll be watching a lot of movies and shows with the PC, so I thought about a 144hz IPS display like the Asus MG279Q but I'm not sure if you can input the sound via HDMI? Are there any other good (maybe cheaper) options?

 

Thanks

[DKL]

What's your budget?

 

If you can afford $300 this is a very good monitor 

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00KYCSRSG/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00KYCSRSG&linkCode=as2&tag=highgroundgaming-20&linkId=DMHJKV4M2PZZZXKL

[Spancer]

I am willing to spend up to 600$ but if there's a great value one I wouldn't mind going cheaper. It just has to work with consoles through HDMI.

[kelvinhall05]

2 hours ago, Spancer said:

I am willing to spend up to 600$ but if there's a great value one I wouldn't mind going cheaper. It just has to work with consoles through HDMI.

 

 

With a budget like that, why not get 2 monitors?

EDIT: You could also get some nice speakers

[Spancer]

Just now, kelvinhall05 said:

With a budget like that, why not get 2 monitors?

You think the second for consoles and a good one just for PC? I mean, there's no need for both to be 144hz I think.

What monitor would you pair with the BENQ GW2765HT?

[kelvinhall05]

2 hours ago, Spancer said:

You think the second for consoles and a good one just for PC? I mean, there's no need for both to be 144hz I think.

What monitor would you pair with the BENQ GW2765HT?

 

Depends on how big you want it. I would recommend this one: 

https://pcpartpicker.com/product/CMCrxr/asus-vg245h-240-75hz-monitor-vg245h

[Spancer]

It would be best if the dpi were the same or close so you don't get two different sized windows

[DKL]

Okay, this one is 165Hz but goes a bit over budget when paired with the one I listed earlier.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01IOO4SGK/?tag=pcpapi-20

 

This fits your needs for a single monitor but uses up the whole budget.

https://www.amazon.com/BenQ-2560x1440-Tournaments-Professional-XL2730/dp/B01H5KKVME/ref=dp_ob_title_ce

 

3 hours ago, kelvinhall05 said:

Depends on how big you want it. I would recommend this one: 

https://pcpartpicker.com/product/CMCrxr/asus-vg245h-240-75hz-monitor-vg245h

kelvin's is 1080p....

[Mr.Meerkat]

33 minutes ago, Spancer said:

It would be best if the dpi were the same or close so you don't get two different sized windows

In that case then you'll need both panels to be 1440p else...have fun?  

[Spancer]

so i'm thinking about the GW2765HT and another cheapo 27" 1440p that doesn't have to do anything besides being my second monitor. what's a good value there?

[kelvinhall05]

2 hours ago, DKL said:

Okay, this one is 165Hz but goes a bit over budget when paired with the one I listed earlier.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01IOO4SGK/?tag=pcpapi-20

 

This fits your needs for a single monitor but uses up the whole budget.

https://www.amazon.com/BenQ-2560x1440-Tournaments-Professional-XL2730/dp/B01H5KKVME/ref=dp_ob_title_ce

 

kelvin's is 1080p....

 

PS4 Slim is 1080p, I don't see a problem...

[DKL]

3 hours ago, kelvinhall05 said:

PS4 Slim is 1080p, I don't see a problem...

He made it clear in his reply to your post that he wants to mainly use it as a 2nd monitor when not playing PS

[Spancer]

yeah, I was thinking first monitor for use as main PC monitor & PS4 monitor and second monitor for stuff like skype/websites etc. for when I play PS4 on the first one I still have access to chat programs.

 

[DKL]

3 hours ago, Spancer said:

yeah, I was thinking first monitor for use as main PC monitor & PS4 monitor and second monitor for stuff like skype/websites etc. for when I play PS4 on the first one I still have access to chat programs.

 

So what do you think of what I pointed out so far? 

[Spancer]

The 165hz dell is a little expensive and i don't see the use for g-sync on a second monitor? Or did you think to take it as the main monitor?

I like the GW2765HT it has good reviews so if i take a 24" 1080p as second monitor will the dpi be close?

 

also, speakers wouldn't work with the ps4 slim as it ouputs sound only via hdmi

[DKL]

Okay, I went hunting a bit and found this, looks like exactly what you're looking for!

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00B2HH7G0/ref=as_li_tl?tag=amazon0251-20&ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00B2HH7G0&linkCode=as2&linkId=X6MUDYSQ2MXU6LMW

[RideToHellBestGame2013]

1 hour ago, DKL said:

Okay, this one is 165Hz but goes a bit over budget when paired with the one I listed earlier.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01IOO4SGK/?tag=pcpapi-20

 

This fits your needs for a single monitor but uses up the whole budget.

https://www.amazon.com/BenQ-2560x1440-Tournaments-Professional-XL2730/dp/B01H5KKVME/ref=dp_ob_title_ce

 

kelvin's is 1080p....

NO

DO NOT BUY THAT MONITOR

I did and seriously regret it.

Might make a post about it since I'm still raging but when in sleep mode the monitor goes into a flicker cycle of red green blue black and white

The only way to stop this 'regularity according to dell' is to switch off the damn thing which befits the purpose of 'sleep mode'.

 

[DKL]

2 hours ago, RideToHellBestGame2013 said:

NO

DO NOT BUY THAT MONITOR

I did and seriously regret it.

Might make a post about it since I'm still raging but when in sleep mode the monitor goes into a flicker cycle of red green blue black and white

The only way to stop this 'regularity according to dell' is to switch off the damn thing which befits the purpose of 'sleep mode'.

 

Okay, thanks for letting us know. We actually moved on from there

[RideToHellBestGame2013]

Just now, DKL said:

Okay, thanks for letting us know. We actually moved on from there

Oh wow, guess thats what I get for not refreshing the page and posting lol

[Spancer]

Thank you guys for the help I think i'll get the BenQ first and wait a bit to see what comes under my nose. 

[DKL]

2 hours ago, Spancer said:

Thank you guys for the help I think i'll get the BenQ first and wait a bit to see what comes under my nose. 

Did you see the ASUS I posted??

3 hours ago, DKL said:

Okay, I went hunting a bit and found this, looks like exactly what you're looking for!

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00B2HH7G0/ref=as_li_tl?tag=amazon0251-20&ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00B2HH7G0&linkCode=as2&linkId=X6MUDYSQ2MXU6LMW

Edit: NVM just realized it's actually 1080p Lol!

[Spancer]

Ok so I plan on ordering my build on monday and I found out that the BenQ is only 60hz. Is there something with at least 120hz available for around the same price? I'm thinking about going with a single Dell S2716DG since it's on sale for 560$ where I buy my stuff.