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Title: Monitor suggestion?
Post by: jonathanyu on Tue, 06 January 2015, 00:45:08
I think is time to upgrade my monitor since i have used it for 7-8 years.. and it doesn't even have a hdmi connector
So i need some suggestion to get a new monitor, and here are some of the things that i want/need

$300-450
about 27" 16:9
prefer 1440p but 1080p is fine
prefer 120hz but 60hz is fine
Matte finish
Any suggestion?
Title: Re: Monitor suggestion?
Post by: tp4tissue on Tue, 06 January 2015, 15:02:50
Quote from: jonathanyu on Tue, 06 January 2015, 00:45:08
I think is time to upgrade my monitor since i have used it for 7-8 years.. and it doesn't even have a hdmi connector
So i need some suggestion to get a new monitor, and here are some of the things that i want/need

$300-450
about 27" 16:9
prefer 1440p but 1080p is fine
prefer 120hz but 60hz is fine
Matte finish
Any suggestion?

Get the asus Swift..  it's got ULMB (most important feature).. it's got 2560x1440..

It is absolutely the CLEAREST monitor you can buy..  ULMB is unmatched in motion clarity..

High resolution alone means jack **** when the things on the screen MOVES..  ULMB is the ONLY thing that really lets you see high resolution IN MOTION....

ALL other high resolution monitors are glorified picture frames..


It's going to be ~700-800...    double ur budget..

Nothing a few weeks of top-ramen can't fix..  (http://www.clubtuzki.com/avatars/tuzki_2013_avatar_13.png)
Title: Re: Monitor suggestion?
Post by: Lain1911 on Tue, 06 January 2015, 15:41:18
BenQ GL2760H seems good.
Title: Re: Monitor suggestion?
Post by: tp4tissue on Tue, 06 January 2015, 20:08:54
Quote from: Lain1911 on Tue, 06 January 2015, 15:41:18
BenQ GL2760H seems good.

i don't think this has 120hz does it?
Title: Re: Monitor suggestion?
Post by: jonathanyu on Wed, 07 January 2015, 23:21:45
Quote from: tp4tissue on Tue, 06 January 2015, 15:02:50
Quote from: jonathanyu on Tue, 06 January 2015, 00:45:08
I think is time to upgrade my monitor since i have used it for 7-8 years.. and it doesn't even have a hdmi connector
So i need some suggestion to get a new monitor, and here are some of the things that i want/need

$300-450
about 27" 16:9
prefer 1440p but 1080p is fine
prefer 120hz but 60hz is fine
Matte finish
Any suggestion?

Get the asus Swift..  it's got ULMB (most important feature).. it's got 2560x1440..

It is absolutely the CLEAREST monitor you can buy..  ULMB is unmatched in motion clarity..

High resolution alone means jack **** when the things on the screen MOVES..  ULMB is the ONLY thing that really lets you see high resolution IN MOTION....

ALL other high resolution monitors are glorified picture frames..


It's going to be ~700-800...    double ur budget..

Nothing a few weeks of top-ramen can't fix.. 
Show Image
(http://www.clubtuzki.com/avatars/tuzki_2013_avatar_13.png)


 :-\ wish i have the money for that right now
Title: Re: Monitor suggestion?
Post by: tp4tissue on Thu, 08 January 2015, 00:58:13
Quote from: jonathanyu on Wed, 07 January 2015, 23:21:45
Quote from: tp4tissue on Tue, 06 January 2015, 15:02:50
Quote from: jonathanyu on Tue, 06 January 2015, 00:45:08
I think is time to upgrade my monitor since i have used it for 7-8 years.. and it doesn't even have a hdmi connector
So i need some suggestion to get a new monitor, and here are some of the things that i want/need

$300-450
about 27" 16:9
prefer 1440p but 1080p is fine
prefer 120hz but 60hz is fine
Matte finish
Any suggestion?

Get the asus Swift..  it's got ULMB (most important feature).. it's got 2560x1440..

It is absolutely the CLEAREST monitor you can buy..  ULMB is unmatched in motion clarity..

High resolution alone means jack **** when the things on the screen MOVES..  ULMB is the ONLY thing that really lets you see high resolution IN MOTION....

ALL other high resolution monitors are glorified picture frames..


It's going to be ~700-800...    double ur budget..

Nothing a few weeks of top-ramen can't fix.. 
Show Image
(http://www.clubtuzki.com/avatars/tuzki_2013_avatar_13.png)


 :-\ wish i have the money for that right now

Buy TOP-RAMEN = Instant Savings..  (http://www.clubtuzki.com/emoticons/tuzki_025.gif)
Title: Re: Monitor suggestion?
Post by: howthegodschill on Fri, 09 January 2015, 12:06:27
The only one I can recommend in your price range that meets the maximum of all of the aforementioned specs is one of the Korean monitors.
The QNIX QX2710 is a 27", 1440p monitor that can be overclocked up to 120hz. I see a lot of people online who typically get a max of 96-110hz, but your mileage may vary. It's usually around the $300 range, but make sure to get the single input version. Any of the other versions (multi input with displayport, etc.) may be harder to overclock, or may not overclock at all. The risk of these ones is definitely the warranty, as it is being shipped from South Korea, customer service in any manner may be a pain in the ass.

Otherwise, the Tempest X270OC monitors meet the specs. They have a glossy version for $450, and a matte version for a bit out of your budget at $500. These are kind of tough to come by, but you'll definitely have an easier time with the warranty and customer service as the company is based out of the US.