Monitors

[Andrew529]

Hey there Guys,

 

I have recently built to what I consider a fairly good gaming machine because I decided I wanted to move over from console gaming to pc. My computer specs are:-

 Pro:Intel i7 4770k

 RAM:16gb of Kingston 2400mhz ram

 GPU:Geforce Gtx 770

 HD:WD Caviar Black 1TB HD (hopefully get a few SSD's soon)

 PSU:Corsair GS700 PSU

 Motherboard: Asus maximus VI Hero

 

Anyhow - because I spent all of my money on the above components I have recently had to use my old Toshiba television as a monitor which is 720pp (I am now). I am now looking to buy a monitor for gaming, but not just fast fps's such as CS:GO, COD, BF4. I do play the latter games but I am also a huge fan of games such as Skyrim, Fallout, The Witcher, AC etc.  

 

Long story short, the question on everyones minds:-

                        

                                             What monitor do I get from the vast array on offer? (Money isn't a problem too much - I was looking to around £400 max)

 

 

Sorry I just read through all of the comments and realised how much I messed this up aha - Sorry I am new

 

I live in the UK and as stated above I was looking to spend around £400 on a monitor. I want something that it has good colour reproduction and generally looks gorgeous for games such as Skyrim. But as I also play fps such as the ones stated above I was unsure whether it needed to be above 60hz. 

 

No I didn't die.

Yes I have a keyboard & mouse.

Yes I f***** this up :P/

[ERSCreeper]

Hey there Guys,

 

I have recently built to what I consider a fairly good gaming machine because I decided I wanted to move over from console gaming to pc. My computer specs are:-

 Intel i7 4770k

 

A bit more detail about your system please. What is your budget and where do you live?

[coen113]

do you have an GPU inside of it? and welcome to PC gaming. where Online is free and archievements points dont matter

[Joe3417]

So you are typing this on a processor?

[Vampire2.0]

did he die?

 

Btw: nice build

[Altecice]

So you are typing this on a processor?

Did you ever think not to be so sarcastic... maybe the OP didn't know to post everything in his room? he is a console gamer perhaps he doesn't know what is inside his pc

 

... some people on this forum

[Joe3417]

Did you ever think not to be so sarcastic... maybe the OP didn't know to post everything in his room? he is a console gamer perhaps he doesn't know what is inside his pc

 

... some people on this forum

jeez calm down

[ManOfDisguise]

nice specs lol

[ManOfDisguise]

jeez calm down

SIR, SIR YOU NEED TO CALM DOWN! SIR, SIR SIR YOU NEED TO CALM DOWN!

[Joe3417]

SIR, SIR YOU NEED TO CALM DOWN! SIR, SIR SIR YOU NEED TO CALM DOWN!

ouch

[Coombzy]

honestly we do need to know more than just the processor in your system to tell what kind of monitor you may want to get resolution etc and the budget for this monitor.

[Andrew529]

I urrr...couldn't figure out how to delete this post..sorry ;D

[Coombzy]

I urrr...couldn't figure out how to delete this post..sorry ;D

ok well thanks for leaving us the details now anyway if you can spare an extra £50-60 (depends where you buy) this would be a fantastic buy 

http://www.scan.co.uk/products/27-asus-pb278q-led-monitor-pls-full-hd-hdmi-dp-dvi-2560x1440-300cd-m-80m1-5ms-speakers-4-port-usb-hu

if you can't I hear these are very nice

http://www.scan.co.uk/products/27-asus-vn279qlb-amvaplus-led-monito-super-narrow-bezel-displayport-hdmi-vga-mhl-usb-1920x1080-300cd

or these if you want 120Hz (faster response rate)

http://www.scan.co.uk/products/27-asus-vg278he-black-led-3d-monitor-144hz-1920x1080-300cd-m-2ms-speakers-hdmi-dl-dvi-vga-vesa

http://www.scan.co.uk/products/24-benq-xl2420t-120hz-3d-vision-2-led-monitor-black-red-full-hd-hdmi-dvi-1920x1080-350cd-m2-10001-2m

[Andrew529]

ok well thanks for leaving us the details now anyway if you can spare an extra £50-60 (depends where you buy) this would be a fantastic buy 

http://www.scan.co.uk/products/27-asus-pb278q-led-monitor-pls-full-hd-hdmi-dp-dvi-2560x1440-300cd-m-80m1-5ms-speakers-4-port-usb-hu

if you can't I hear these are very nice

http://www.scan.co.uk/products/27-asus-vn279qlb-amvaplus-led-monito-super-narrow-bezel-displayport-hdmi-vga-mhl-usb-1920x1080-300cd

or these if you want 120Hz (faster response rate)

http://www.scan.co.uk/products/27-asus-vg278he-black-led-3d-monitor-144hz-1920x1080-300cd-m-2ms-speakers-hdmi-dl-dvi-vga-vesa

http://www.scan.co.uk/products/24-benq-xl2420t-120hz-3d-vision-2-led-monitor-black-red-full-hd-hdmi-dvi-1920x1080-350cd-m2-10001-2m

 Thank you so much (: 

I like the look of the first one, especially with the resolution. Just out of curiosity, do you know how good it is for gaming? In terms of its refresh rate, would it be adequate? Initially I was looking too BenQ for a monitor by from what I hear, ASUS definitely are a big competitor. 

 

What would your opinion be on waiting for G-Sync? I don't know too much about it.

[Coombzy]

 Thank you so much (: 

I like the look of the first one, especially with the resolution. Just out of curiosity, do you know how good it is for gaming? In terms of its refresh rate, would it be adequate? Initially I was looking too BenQ for a monitor by from what I hear, ASUS definitely are a big competitor. 

 

What would your opinion be on waiting for G-Sync? I don't know too much about it.

if you can wait for the G Sync monitors with your nvidia card its probably worth it here is a detailed article on it to get an idea of what it is http://www.anandtech.com/show/7436/nvidias-gsync-attempting-to-revolutionize-gaming-via-smoothness

but the 2560x1440 is good for gaming and this one has a 5ms refresh rate it should be good here is video Linus did on the monitor

[Andrew529]

if you can wait for the G Sync monitors with your nvidia card its probably worth it here is a detailed article on it to get an idea of what it is http://www.anandtech.com/show/7436/nvidias-gsync-attempting-to-revolutionize-gaming-via-smoothness

but the 2560x1440 is good for gaming and this one has a 5ms refresh rate it should be good here is video Linus did on the monitor

 

You Sir, are an absolute star. Thank you so much (:

[Coombzy]

You Sir, are an absolute star. Thank you so much (:

no problem at all one thing I would say is 1440p on a 770 I would dial the settings down a little or play at 1080p for the most frame rate.

[Andrew529]

Alright (: I want to pick up at 780 whence the 780ti is out or even just a 780ti ahah (: 

[Kiwiandapple]

Alright (: I want to pick up at 780 whence the 780ti is out or even just a 780ti ahah (: 

 

Well, if you can sell the 770 for a nice price and grab the 780. Then do that! For monitor, well for a gaming monitor at least.. Linus did a video off what he called the best gaming LCD he ever seen. 

Here is the topic off it: http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/68789-benq-xl2420te-where-to-buy/

 

But, I would highly suggest yourself to wait for the G-sync supportive monitors. (I am not that up to date with it, so I can't tell if they are allready out or not..sorry for that)

[Andrew529]

Well, if you can sell the 770 for a nice price and grab the 780. Then do that! For monitor, well for a gaming monitor at least.. Linus did a video off what he called the best gaming LCD he ever seen. 

Here is the topic off it: http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/68789-benq-xl2420te-where-to-buy/

 

But, I would highly suggest yourself to wait for the G-sync supportive monitors. (I am not that up to date with it, so I can't tell if they are allready out or not..sorry for that)

 That isn't a bad idea (selling the 770 for the 780(ti)) That thought hadn't actually crossed my mind so thanks for that. As for the LED LCD monitor, it's pretty damn nice, I saw Linus' unboxing of it and I thought it was awesome. Shame about how hard it is to find in the UK as well as the cost.

[Kiwiandapple]

 That isn't a bad idea (selling the 770 for the 780(ti)) That thought hadn't actually crossed my mind so thanks for that. As for the LED LCD monitor, it's pretty damn nice, I saw Linus' unboxing of it and I thought it was awesome. Shame about how hard it is to find in the UK as well as the cost.

 

Yes I know, I actually haven't even found the TE version yet here in europe. No idea what it stands for, but still. Hard to get screen haha.