Which monitor to buy?

bradaz85 · Jun 2, 2013

Hi, I need some advice, I want to buy a new monitor, Im looking at two at the moment:

http://www.dabs.com/products/samsung-series-4-s24c450bw-24---led-1920x1200--vga-dvi-height-adjust-dvi-d--vga---matte-black-8N31.html?refs=376750000&src=3

It has a nice resolution and cool stand.

Next:
http://www.dabs.com/products/asus-mx239h-23--led-ips-monitor---1920x1080-vga-hdmi-8LKC.html?refs=367040000&src=2

This one has a smaller res but a better look.

Ultimately im going to doing a lot of gaming on it, and some other media. What would be better? Any other suggestions are welcome.
Thanks.

dingo07 · Jun 2, 2013

how about this one... http://www.dabs.com/products/dell-ultrasharp-u2412m-24---monitor-vga-dvi-dp-1920x1200---black-8M2X.html?q=u2412m&src=16

JRAtk94 · Jun 2, 2013

I'd get the ASUS.

the Samsung's 1920x1200 res will put more work on your GPU, so you'll get less fps.

Besides, the ASUS monitor looks awesome.

bradaz85 · Jun 2, 2013

dingo07 :

Is that better than the two I picked, if so why? Thanks.

bradaz85 · Jun 2, 2013

JRAtk94 :

I have a 7970 Ghz, Would it really stress it out that much? I didnt think it was much bigger of a resolution.
The Asus one does look awesome indeed, I ordered a 27" version of it but sent it back as it was too big to sit in front of

waiting to get the money back so I can order a 24" but I just wanted to make sure Im ordering the right monitor for gaming.

bradaz85 · Jun 2, 2013

I have 3 monitors to choose from now

I dont know which would be best for gaming

JRAtk94 · Jun 2, 2013

bradaz85 :

In that case, you've no need to worry, a 7970 would handle it fine

And it doesn't sound like it's much bigger until you do the math: 1920x120 (120 is difference between 1080 and 1200) = 230,400 more pixels to render (about 11% more than 1080p)

bradaz85 · Jun 2, 2013

JRAtk94 :

That sounds good! For me, I needed a tad more than 1080p. SO how is the panel on the samsung monitor Vs. the Asus panel? As the samsung is a TN panel and the Asus is an IPS panel, I found the Asus was very vibrant and colourful but had a lot of light bleed.
Ive had zero experiance with any samsung monitors.

bradaz85 · Jun 2, 2013

That samsung monitor doesnt have HDMI either.

JRAtk94 · Jun 2, 2013

Good lord, no HDMI?
Definitely the ASUS then.
I wouldn't use anything except for HDMI nowadays...

bradaz85 · Jun 2, 2013

JRAtk94 :

I was thinking similar. But the 1080p res isnt going be too small on a 23" Asus no? When I had the 27" version, everything was way too big in game, hud icons too big and charcter or weapon covering half the screen. Cheers for your help

JRAtk94 · Jun 2, 2013

It won't be too small from where you're sitting.

You have to remember that the bigger the screen is, the more "stretched" the image is, and so the more graphical fidelity is lost from a certain distance. If you sit 3 feet away from a 50" screen, you'll be able to see all the pixels - no good. In contrast, if you sit 3 feet away from a 23" screen, it'll be just the right balance between image size and fidelity.

How far do you sit from your screen?

dingo07 · Jun 2, 2013

bradaz85 :

http://www.pcworld.com/product/collection/12226/top-23-and-24-inch-monitors.html

Andantech review - http://www.anandtech.com/show/5550/dell-u2412m-16-10-ips-without-breaking-the-bank

tweaktown review - http://www.tweaktown.com/reviews/4290/dell_ultrasharp_u2412m_24_inch_lcd_monitor_review/index.html

bradaz85 · Jun 2, 2013

JRAtk94 :

Its about 4 feet yeah, fairly deep desk, but the monitors stand sitcks out a bit on the asus

bradaz85 · Jun 2, 2013

dingo07 :

Im not convinced on that one mate, all the tech specs make it seem worse than the other two, allthough its got good reviews, I think its been around longer. Looking for the best of all worlds really, at a tough price point

dingo07 · Jun 3, 2013

Well, all I can say is its a great monitor that has an amazing picture out of the box. No need to tweak the gamma or anything to get the color on target, just set bright/contrast and then sharpness. I'm actually wanting to get another one, have to ask Dell for a discount on it and the dual monitor stand

bradaz85 · Jun 3, 2013

dingo07 :

Fair enough that you have one, glad you like it. Im looking for a slightly lower response time and a more vibrant panel I think, also the frame doesnt look very good at all.
I also try to stay away from dell.

bradaz85 · Jun 3, 2013

JRAtk94 :

So im all but decided on the Asus MX239H 23" LED IPS Monitor - 1920x1080 VGA HDMI.
You think its a done deal? I dont really want to regret the chance of trying something else out. Although im quite stretched for money so thats my limit, Its a tough price bracket really.

bradaz85 · Jun 3, 2013

Ive found another!! Its a 144Hz monitor, is it better than the other two I picked??

http://www.scan.co.uk/products/24-benq-xl2411t-120hz-3d-full-hd-monitor-hdmi-dvi-vga-1920x1080-350cd-m2-10001-2ms-black-red

bradaz85 · Jun 3, 2013

Any word on if that BenQ monitor is better than the Asus one I chose before??

bradaz85 · Jun 4, 2013

Anyone?

Which monitor to buy?

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