Best 27inch Gaming Monitor 2016

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Guys, this is the Monitor that i will buy.
I just want to hear more from you guys experts.
I choose it because of what the REVIEW says?
Though what do you guys say about:

BenQ XL2730Z
 
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Looks good. 1440P, 144Hz, GSync, 1MS GTG. Specs look good. And a lot of articles I've read have Dell as recommended monitors.

With older games you'll get good frame rates. And with a future upgrade to a really good video card this monitor will suit you good.

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That BenQ is 1440P, it is 144Hz with 1ms GTG. It also supports Freesync so is AMD compatible. Not sure which BenQ you're talking about but the one the OP indicated is one hell of a nice monitor. It is arguably one of the best gaming monitors available.

Note: BenQ does have more expensive models that have an HDMI out port for hooking to capture devices for streaming in case this is something you're interested in.

 
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I hope you have a video card that can push 1440p at 144 refresh rate. For newer games you would be looking at a GTX980ti at the least and then have to cut the settings down on most. If you can't get the FPS that high their no use in buying the monitor.
I use a GTX 980 with a 1440p and runs all games just fine but I have 60 refresh rate.
 
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Their really no reason to get a 1440p monitor with that video card unless your not running more demanding games and for sure not 144 refresh rate.
1440p monitor I use 60 refresh rate slower response time but runs just fine on my GTX 980.
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/acer-monitor-umhx2aa001
 
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The beta of the the division ran great on my XB270HU with a 970. The issue is the monitor is FreeSync, not G-Sync so you will gain nothing from that technology. Still quite smooth with gsync off @144hz. Also tried it with ULMB (120hz on my monitor) and it was fine as well.

Not sure why you would want to keep frames above 144hz as mentioned in this thread. If you do, it defeats the purpose of freesync/gsync. The point is to have tear-free gaming without using normal vsync which will reduce your overall FPS if lower than the monitor refresh rate. As example, 60hz monitor with vsync but your FPS is 50. It will reduce it to 30 (this may be wrong, I am thinking 45 is the next step down). If your FPS is 28 (generally unplayable really) it will reduce it to 15 to keep in sync with the monitors refresh rate.

If you are a Nvidia guy, look at Gsync monitors. The XB270HU isn't that much more expensive considering the price point already, mine was $700 from B&H but Newegg has them on sale sometimes.

I find it hard to believe people here would try to talk you out of getting a nice monitor. If it was a 4k monitor then sure, you will need a 980ti to run games at a reasonable FPS. A 970 is great at 1440p, g-sync makes it even better. Stranger things has happened though, like somebody saying you had to download drivers for a haswell CPU to use speedstep and turboboost (you don't, it is BIOS controlled) from a shady site and everybody agreeing.
 
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If you said so, then i have to move my selection of Monitor. Cause my GPU are not up to 144hz in 1440p, whats the point of it right?

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My choice now is to choose playing not on high FPS but 1440

or

playing at high fps but 1080

I dont know if this way of thinking is right or not.
But in The Division game, which is shooting game.
Its definitely need to not tear or lag.
So refresh rate is more important right? If so, then its more clear to get 1080p monitor with 1ms response time and 27inch.
I am still looking which monitor is like that.

Some may say, they want crispy looking game with 1440p even though lower the FPS.
Now thats the counter argument and i still dont know which monitor like that.

What i know is playing at 120 refresh rate is damn good already.

Plus we havent talk about gsync, thats another thing have to look on the monitor right?
 
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G-SYNC

NVIDIA G-SYNC is groundbreaking new display technology that delivers the smoothest gaming experience ever. G-SYNC’s revolutionary smoothness is achieved by synchronizing display refresh rates to the GPU in your GeForce GTX-powered desktop or notebook, eliminating screen tearing and minimizing display stutter and input lag. The result: scenes appear instantly, objects look sharper, and gameplay is super smooth, giving you a stunning visual experience and a serious competitive edge.”

AMD FreeSync™
technology puts an end to choppy gameplay and broken frames with fluid, artifact-free performance at virtually any framerate.
Behold the next breakthrough in PC gaming performance. The FreeSync™ technology in select AMD APUs and GPUs resolves the communication issues between processor and monitor, eliminating image tears and choppiness for effortlessly smooth gameplay.

same thing almost, G-Sync for NVidia cards Freesync for AMD

I would say you need a 980ti to for 144hz on 1440p that's almost twice as many pixels as 1080p
https://www.asus.com/uk/Monitors/ROG_SWIFT_PG278Q/

 
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sorry for my stupid sentences, i know what they are but i gotta look for monitor that have gsync to maximize the GPU Capabilities.

Yeah i gotta back out from that ROG Swift, because here in my country. The price different. One ROG equal to almost 1000 dollars.
You know tax and so on
 
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I would be looking at a 24" 144HZ G-Sync monitor 1080P. 144HZ + Gsync is harder to find but it exists. If you read up on how 144HZ and adaptive sync works you'll realize that you want the sync along with 144HZ, and you want the horepower to get high FPS. Thus 1080P.

A search on Newegg shows a model by AOC, and another from Acer. There may be others.

Using 144Hz without GSync may cause tearing if your GPU can't keep up which is asking a lot. 144Hz is a lot. I'd go GSYNC 144HZ and keep it at 24" and 1080p. And Gsync will help you out when your GPU can't keep up wth 144fps. You won't regret and will have a buttery smooth display. Unless you have $1500 for video cards or plan on getting such an upgrade in the near future, stay away from the 1440p display. Go for the 144Hz sync instead.

 
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Acer XB240H

Upon a bit of research it seems this is the one to get. You can certainly get the exact same monitor in a 27" at 1080p but 27" isn't suited for 1080p. It gets pixilated. 27" is when you want to jump to 1440p but you need a small fortune in video cards to run it.

Get the Acer 24" and enjoy possibly the best monitor experience in the world that your video card can handle. Unless you're dropping $2k in video cards to run 1440p, then get the Acer. It's one of the best displays on the market and you won't be sorry. 1080P with Sync and 144Hz is better than 1440p and low FPS in my opinion. It's nice having the extra realestate with 1440p but the loss of quality and FPS just plain sux. That Acer will be soo smooth it's a dream monitor.

Also note your current video card won't push 144FPS at 1080p. That's where the GSync will help you out to prevent tearing. And with a future upgrade to an even better video card your monitor will work even better and be able to take advantage of the better video card.
 
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What about AOC...they make a Gsync 144Hz monitor

Or you can just get a 144Hz and forget the GSync. If your video card can push the FPS it won't be that bad. Plus you'll save a boat load of money. GSync is just an in case you encounter certain situations it can help. But most of the time you won't notice a difference.

If you just go 144Hz 1080P there are tons of options. BenQ and Asus is where I'd be looking.

 
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I disagree with this "at 1080p but 27" isn't suited for 1080p. It gets pixilated" maybe if you have super human eyes or a really bad monitor, I have 2 27" ones both Asus and there fine 1x 144hz 1080p 1x 60hz 1980x1200

Once you used a 27" monitor a 24" is just no :)
 
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Everything I've red online leads me to believe that 27" should be 1440p. Personally I bought a 1440p 27" Asus at half price. If I needed to buy today I'd be looking at a 24" 144Hz 1080p. There are some games I actually run at 1080p cause 1440p is too resource hungry unless I turn the details down to the point where it looks like crap.

I'd have a look at 27" 1080p monitors though and judge for myself. One thing is that I find 1080p on a 24" makes windows icons quite small....the 27" would make everything that much easier to see. But I'd have to judge the pixelation first hand.

 
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Darn fluffa, you are talking what i felt now. Right now i have S27A950D. and having 27inch makes my eye so spoiled. Eveything is so wide and big here. Cant think about going back to 24". Its just feels wrong in my heart, my heart can be wrong. But that what makes me eagerly stand my self on 27inch must, 1080p, 144hz, 1 ms. gsync. I know im asking too much. especially my country is a shitty country where everything is not existed here. plus darn so expensive. T_T but im still trying my best effort.
 
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