What monitor to get [120 or 144hz]?

[Rappalores]

I currently have a 21.5" Philips 226VL but I want to upgrade to 120hz or even 144hz (is it really that much of a difference between those two?) because I often feel I get information too late onto my screen while gaming, that usual "I didn't even see him shoot me" kind of thing. I think 200-300€ should be a good price area. Shouldn't be too big as I am sitting ~50cm away from my monitor and my desk is rather small (Ikea Kallax). Any suggestions? Also, 1080p or does a bigger resolution provide any huge advantages?

I thought about the Asus VG248QE, but I have no idea really.

 

Cheers

-Rappa

[HOOTSMON]

Whats your PC spec?

[stealth80]

and what games? 280X will struggle to go above 60 FPS on decent settings on newer games, but if older/optimised it might be worth it

[Rappalores]

1 minute ago, HOOTSMON said:

Whats your PC spec?

I'll update my siganture for you, just a moment.

[Rappalores]

Just now, stealth80 said:

and what games? 280X will struggle to go above 60 FPS on decent settings on newer games, but if older/optimised it might be worth it

It's most likely broken anyway, so I would have to get a new one. If prices drop to normal and affordable I want to get a 1070

[stealth80]

1 minute ago, Rappalores said:

It's most likely broken anyway, so I would have to get a new one. If prices drop to normal and affordable I want to get a 1070

The Asus you mentioned is decent for the money, better than that is quite a bit more expensive 

[Rappalores]

1 minute ago, stealth80 said:

The Asus you mentioned is decent for the money, better than that is quite a bit more expensive 

I am a little bit of an Asus fanboy, I guess

[HOOTSMON]

1 minute ago, Rappalores said:

I am a little bit of an Asus fanboy, I guess

Me too! Cant get enough of em. 

 

I would stick with the one you chose. Higher resolution would be pointless with that GPU, even a 1070 struggles to get 100 fps 3440x1440p. 1070 would smash 144 @ 1080 though. You wont notice the difference between 120-144hz.  

[Jbonn386]

I own that Asus monitor its a good one a little color editing when i got it but i have had no problems.

 

I also own a 1440p@60hz for games that the refresh rate doesn't matter and youtube/movies.

[Rappalores]

21 minutes ago, Jbonn386 said:

I own that Asus monitor its a good one a little color editing when i got it but i have had no problems.

 

I also own a 1440p@60hz for games that the refresh rate doesn't matter and youtube/movies.

I sadly have no space for a 2nd monitor

[HOOTSMON]

1 minute ago, Rappalores said:

I sadly have no space for a 2nd monitor

you build upwards, unless you live in a cave...

[Rappalores]

Just now, HOOTSMON said:

you build upwards, unless you live in a cave...

please explain that to me

[Jbonn386]

Just now, Rappalores said:

please explain that to me

Hang the 2nd monitor on the wall above the first.

[HOOTSMON]

1 minute ago, Rappalores said:

please explain that to me

Vertical monitor stand. 

[Rappalores]

Just now, Jbonn386 said:

Hang the 2nd monitor on the wall above the first.

Hmmm... just stick it to the wall, really that easy?

[HOOTSMON]

Keep your old monitor, buy a cheap vertical mount, stack em high. Its def worth it. I bought one for like £25.

[HOOTSMON]

Just now, Rappalores said:

Hmmm... just stick it to the wall, really that easy?

Nooooo, it clamps to the desk. 

[Rappalores]

Just now, HOOTSMON said:

Keep your old monitor, buy a cheap vertical mount, stack em high. Its def worth it. I bought one for like £25.

got a link for one or two? I might look into this if it's really that easy and practical.

[HOOTSMON]

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Suptek-Monitor-Bracket-Vertical-MD6802-Black/dp/B01LPVM1ZE/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1519673551&sr=8-2&keywords=vertical+monitor+stand

[HOOTSMON]

This is the one i us actually. 

 

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Duronic-DM35V2X1-Vertical-Monitor-Warranty/dp/B00P1802RW/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1519673551&sr=8-4&keywords=vertical+monitor+stand

[Rappalores]

1 minute ago, HOOTSMON said:

This is the one i us actually. 

 

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Duronic-DM35V2X1-Vertical-Monitor-Warranty/dp/B00P1802RW/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1519673551&sr=8-4&keywords=vertical+monitor+stand

Thanks for the links

 

so you really just clamp that to your desk? Sounds a bit fragile if you ask me

[HOOTSMON]

for £25 its a no brainer mate. Not sure what the conversion rate into German beer tokens is but its still cheap.

[HOOTSMON]

Just now, Rappalores said:

Thanks for the links

 

so you really just clamp that to your desk? Sounds a bit fragile if you ask me

Ive clamped a £1000 Ultrawide and a heavy monitor from 2008 (still a good one). Its definitely strong enough, presuming your not clamping it to crap desk. 

[Rappalores]

1 minute ago, HOOTSMON said:

Ive clamped a £1000 Ultrawide and a heavy monitor from 2008 (still a good one). Its definitely strong enough, presuming your not clamping it to crap desk. 

Well Idk if my desk is crappy or not, haha

[HOOTSMON]

Just now, Rappalores said:

Well Idk if my desk is crappy or not, haha

If you are concerned just reinforce with wood. Its more the thickness of the desk tbh.