Buying a 3D monitor. What are the things to consider?

Sherwin Ianne Caliva · May 13, 2014

1. What Is Your Country Of Origin? -Philippines
2. What do you plan to do with this monitor? -80% Games, 20% Movie Watching
3. What resolution and screen size do you want? -1920x1080p at least/recommended
4. What refresh rate do you want? -Just be able to display 3D videos/ 3D gaming
5. How much are you looking to spend? -budget friendly
6. Brands Preferred -I hear AOC are much cheaper
7. Brands Not Preferred (state reason why)
8. Are You Buying More Than One Monitor? No. I am planning to buy only one.
9. How Many Displays Can Your GPU Support Maximum? And what GPU and driver version are you using if applicable? -I am thinking about GTX 770 or GTX 780
10. What Port Do You Want To Connect To (ex. DVI-D, HDMI, etc). -No Idea.
11. Is This Monitor A Primary Display Or A Secondary Display? -Primary
12. Is This A Secondary Display For A Laptop? -Definitely NO.

unknownofprob · May 13, 2014

Use DVI-D, only output that can support ultra fast 144Hz refresh rates, thats unless you even go 144Hz.

AOC monitors are a great choice, offering quality and affordability.

You missed one thing, what size were you wanting?

A website you wish to buy from would also help.

Sherwin Ianne Caliva · May 13, 2014

unknownofprob :

Thank you for the quick response. My initial size preference would be like 23-24 inches since my initial plan is using a single monitor only. Though I am open to suggestions.

There is no wide range of 3D monitors for sale here in our area. Sometimes I visit this site to canvass for monitors and other components
www.pcx.com.ph
www.easypc.com.ph

unknownofprob · May 13, 2014

Best from easy PC (price wise);
http://www.easypc.com.ph/index.php/site/prod_info/f.329e6581efbc90bd92a1f22c4ba2103d

Best from PCX (your needs);
http://pcx.com.ph/peripherals/monitor/aoc-23-d2357ph-3d-wled-w-2-polarized-glasses.html

The PCX one is much more expensive, but it is the best, with 3D capabilities and 3D glasses, a great choice.

Sherwin Ianne Caliva · May 13, 2014

I don't think easypc offers 3d Monitors haha. Now that I have a monitor, what things should I prepare? I am thinking for this build which is all from easypc

Intel Core i7-4770K Processor Socket 1150 3.40ghz 8m 15,200.00
Msi Z87-gd65-gaming Motherboard Socket 1150 Pcie Ddr3 10,150.00
Asus GTX 770 DirectCU II OC 2gb-256bit Pcie Ddr5 18,500.00

will this components support 3D gaming and 3D movies?

unknownofprob · May 13, 2014

yep, good thing you have a Nvidia card, as AMD don't support 3D vision as no glasses are available for their HD3D Technology, a waste for them!

Your system is 3D set and capable, enjoy!

Sherwin Ianne Caliva · May 13, 2014

thanks. what is this thing i heard? something called 3d vision kit from nvidia? is it necessary?

unknownofprob · May 13, 2014

if you have 3D glasses, and downloaded the software, then nope

Sherwin Ianne Caliva · May 13, 2014

How come AOC is not listed here?
http://www.nvidia.com/object/3d-vision-system-requirements.html

and i heard that 3d viewing cuts the resolution into half. so if i will be watching a 1080p movie, it will be reduced to 600p instead?

unknownofprob · May 13, 2014

True, take at a look at this;

http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/monitors/1291504/aoc-d2357ph

It is really meant for 120Hz, but it has it's own 3D capability.

Sherwin Ianne Caliva · May 13, 2014

So it's like aoc is not the best option for 3d? As per review posted

Sherwin Ianne Caliva · May 14, 2014

unknownofprob :

To get good 3d gaming experience it is much better to get a monitor with 120hz capability compared to 60hz?

unknownofprob · May 16, 2014

yes 120Hz is better, but for the price of the AOC, the 3D and overall experience is best for the price. 120Hz 3D monitors are really expensive!

Callam Kitcher · May 16, 2014

If you can find one the Sony Playstation Monitor is a damm nice monitor

Sherwin Ianne Caliva · May 16, 2014

like this one?

http://www.asus.com/Monitors_Projectors/VG278H/

27" with 3d kit from nvidia

unknownofprob · May 16, 2014

oh yeah! That is defiantly what you want for the ultimate 3D experience.

Sherwin Ianne Caliva · May 16, 2014

I am wearing eyeglasses due to nearsightedness. How am I going to wear this 3d glasses?

unknownofprob · May 17, 2014

good question, I don't know, you may have to stick to just 3D glasses if you can.

unknownofprob · May 17, 2014

Though that might have been the case, though sounds weird.

Sherwin Ianne Caliva · May 20, 2014

Presler :

Right! I am doing this when watching 3D movies in our local theater. I was thinking if this 3D glasses comes with something that you could just clip on your prescription glasses. I know i heard of it before, I think in passive 3D they offer those?

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