IPS or TN @ True 120Hz or wait for LED LCD?

Primarily for gaming, allthough may eventually also be used for regular tv & Blue-ray. Which LCD should I choose? (XFX 5970)

IPS. Definitely. Which models were you considering?

I'm thinking of the Dell U2410 or HP LP2475w.

Ugh they are both wide gamut the Dell more so.

Is there any reason why you specifically don't want wide gamut?

You do know how to properly calibrate your monitor, right? Wide gamut doesn't automatically oversaturate everything.

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Depends on what your expectations are. I pretty much have high expectations. However, high expectations generally translates to high prices. My 26" NEC and 26" Planar monitors cost me about $2,100 - $2,200 combined. They are worth far more than my primary PC.

On the other hand, I also have a 24" Asus VK246H TN panel monitor which I bought for around $220 - $230 that is connected to my HTPC. It is a monitor that is very lightly used (0 - 5 hours per week) to monitor some processes from time to time. Therefore, no real need for me to dish out $$$ for a monitor to meet my high expectations.

The Asus turns out to be a good gaming monitor because of less than 2ms of input lag. It's a nice monitor for the average consumer with less stringent standards.

No I haven't. Everywhere I look it sais the same thing. Wide gamut + non colour aware apps = bad colours and oversaturation. Anyways it's pretty much a dead issue now, having ordered the NEC EA231WMi.

Cheers all

Yes 6 bit controller + HiFRC on a TN panel is really that bad. You won't notice the difference if you never seen a IPS panel but the difference is clear.

I have a wide gamut monitor and it is fine. Oversaturation isn't a problem. Then again what do you consider oversaturation. Compared to my TN panel which had undersaturation then you could say this is over.

What a coincidence. I've been researching this forum quite a bit and had narrowed my options down to these 3. As it will be used for primarily gaming, I've been trying to distinguish which of these 3 would have the least amount of ghosting, preferably none at all. Any expert opinions? Great suggestions btw Takeshi.

-I'm leaning on the HP as of now.

do some monitor tests and see how the specs do.

http://www.lagom.nl/lcd-test/

This site offers the best set of LCD tests available. Makes every TN panel look like crap lol.

The only complaint I have is that even with the brightness all the way down I still find my eyes still trying to adjust to it. I think the problem is the IPS glow, and the fact that my eyes are VERY sensitive to light, IPS glow is common and from the reviews its no worse on the HP than any other IPS. I also still have some fiddling to do with the RGB settings, I could probably get them lower to hopefully reduce the harsh effect on my eyes. However this doesnt stop me from using the monitor 10 hours a day. There is very minor blacklight bleeds in the corners which isn't very noticeable at all. The only time I notice it is in a transition black screen in the bottom left, but it doesn't bother me and I'm pretty picky about these types of things.

I've been watching DVDs, the picture is excellent, I dont see the big problem with the black levels as stated in the reviews, which seems to be the turn off when it comes to purchasing this monitor(hard forum-zr24w has an 85 page ongoing thread). But overall I'm very pleased with this monitor at this price point. My backgrounds look like real life portraits. A couple professional reviews just got released so you might want to look them up. (I dont have them on hand) All of this is based on 51 backlight hours. It is my first IPS. And for games, I noticed no ghosting at all, I play BFBC2 Which is a pretty fast FPS and noticed nothing unusual. I use it for gaming and movies almost exclusively.

I hope this was helpful, I even think this monitor wouldnt be bad at all for professional graphic work however this is my first IPS panel. With all of this being said, if money isnt an issue and you wouldnt mind exchanging your monitor due to the green/pink tint problem the Dell is having I would say go for that one as it seems the reviewers like it a bit more.(Keep in mind professional reviewers are most likely given a product with no tint/blacklight problems). So far there has been far fewer issues with the HP. Sorry for rambling, I tried to touch all the bases.

Oh and one more thing, I believe its TFTCentral that did a side by side review of the two monitors, pictures included. Good info there.

Thanks for the update chaponius. I wonder if I'll also find the IPS too bright. Probably just take some getting used to.

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I'd love to get that U2410 but since I live in Canada I cant get that awesome deal. I don't know anyone in the us so I'm forced to skip the one sadly... I'm no graphic professional but like u said for an IPS monitor its great for gaming not to mention watching movies (even more if your with a friend or two).

Sry for the very late comment.