Should I just go IPS?

[Ripgranylow]

I recently bought a Dell S2716DG monitor, an upgrade from my 1080p 60hz monitor. I love the resolution and refresh rate but after many hours of tuning I can’t get a solid color I’m happy with. I’m not sure if it’s just usual of a TN panel or if it’s the monitor itself. 

 

Gaming is my first priority with the minitor but I also do a fair amount of photo editing. It seemed with my old monitor (also TN) my colors were close to my prints. And on the Dell a lot of my pictures would have not been printed without further color adjustments on-screen. Likewise, many game and website colors look slightly off after years of using the other monitor

 

I have a few days left to return it; My only concern with moving to IPS is ghosting. I’m pretty picky with visual performance. 75% of my gaming time will be on Esports, namely LoL. The rest is split up among various titles. Could anyone with experience chime in on the severity of ghosting when coming from years of TN use? 

Thanks!

[Guest savagepain]

24 minutes ago, Ripgranylow said:

I recently bought a Dell S2716DG monitor, an upgrade from my 1080p 60hz monitor. I love the resolution and refresh rate but after many hours of tuning I can’t get a solid color I’m happy with. I’m not sure if it’s just usual of a TN panel or if it’s the monitor itself. 

 

Gaming is my first priority with the minitor but I also do a fair amount of photo editing. It seemed with my old monitor (also TN) my colors were close to my prints. And on the Dell a lot of my pictures would have not been printed without further color adjustments on-screen. Likewise, many game and website colors look slightly off after years of using the other monitor

 

I have a few days left to return it; My only concern with moving to IPS is ghosting. I’m pretty picky with visual performance. 75% of my gaming time will be on Esports, namely LoL. The rest is split up among various titles. Could anyone with experience chime in on the severity of ghosting when coming from years of TN use? 

Thanks!

get a cheap ips for photo editing and get a tn for gaming go for 144hz panel for gaming 

[Fraser Cow]

If you want good colors and high speed look into the Acer predator, I have one and I love it.

[MikeSK]

What do you clean your monitor screen with?  I have seen people clean their monitors with Windex with Ammonia, paper towels, and alcohol.  Shame to see the monitors turn a bit yellow.

[Ripgranylow]

Ha definitely don’t use those products on my panels. The dell is practically brand new still. 

 

@Fraser Cow do you notice any ghosting when gaming?

[ryanf257]

I like my IPS but it seems that you are more visually knowing than me in your talks of it. I have no ghosting issues with 75hz freesync display. 

 

I like the IPS LED I have as it very friendly to the eye and has a Matt finish to the screen opposed to my old glossy monitor. 

[Ripgranylow]

17 minutes ago, savagepain said:

get a cheap ips for photo editing and get a tn for gaming go for 144hz panel for gaming 

Fair point, though ideally I’d rather use one monitor for both, unless I can’t have the best of both worlds ;P

[Fraser Cow]

43 minutes ago, Ripgranylow said:

Ha definitely don’t use those products on my panels. The dell is practically brand new still. 

 

@Fraser Cow do you notice any ghosting when gaming?

I haven't noticed anything, I'm pretty picky when it comes to monitors and this one in my eyes is as good as it gets without buying dedicated monitors for each use case.

 

I have an XB271HU

 

https://www.acer.com/ac/en/US/content/predator-model/UM.HX1AA.001

[Ripgranylow]

Thanks I might check that out. I just plan to keep a panel for quite some time and want to get the best overall experience possible 

[1988fido]

pro art series from asus never failed me with colors . check them out , and if u can find old module used for cheap then test it , ask the owner if u can view something on it and compare it to the print and see for yourself.
yes as new monitor they are expensive , so i would advice to buy them as used only or if u can spare extra ( u just bought monitor now ).
i use pa246q
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[Ripgranylow]

Is it more typical to just use two separate monitors in a situation like this then?