Looking for a Monitor, dont know where to start. Help???

[thebosscat007]

Hi, I am looking for a new monitor. My PC will be used for gaming and as an office PC. My favorite monitor that I have seen is the Playstation 3D Monitor. I know it is a few years old and is pretty expensive, and probably is not very good compare to newer monitors. So, Im looking for one that has a glossy display (I wont die if its a matte finish, but i prefer glossy), is very bright, and has very good, vibrant colors. As for resolution and aspect ratio, Anything 1080p or higher is fine and 16:9, 16:10, or 21:9 (21:9 is preferred). As for size, 23 inches or greater. And Price wise no more than $300. Here are some monitors I have found. (I have no idea if the dell is glossy or not).
http://www.microsoftstore.com/store/msusa/en_US/pdp/Dell-28-Ultra-HD-4K-Monitor--P2815Q/productID.309552300

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824005724&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=

I dont know where to look or how to choose. Please offer advice and any monitors which generally fit the criteria above. Thanks

 

[davidarad02]

both of those monitors are not the best option.
you have two main options. 1080p 144Hz:
https://pcpartpicker.com/part/acer-monitor-umfg6aab01
or 1440:
https://pcpartpicker.com/part/acer-monitor-umkg7aa002

unfortunately both are not glossy, but you're probably one in the world that likes a glossy panel.

 

[XMorsX]

With your budget, you either buy an IPS 60Hz monitor or one with TN panel, 144Hz and motion blur reduction. The latter is best for gaming, the former for all-round use.

My recommendations:

IPS:
Dell S2415H. Glossy panel, so it offers the clearest and most vibrant picture.
https://pcpartpicker.com/part/dell-monitor-s2415h
Eizo EV2336WFS-BK. Matte panel, but grain-free. The best-in-class, since it offers the most accurate and vibrant colours (96% sRGB colour space cover vs 87-90% for the AH-IPS panels). Expensive compared to the competition, though.
https://pcpartpicker.com/part/eizo-monitor-ev2336wfsbk

TN 144Hz:
LG 24GM77. Matte panel, but not disturbingly heavy. It is one of the cheaper 144Hz monitors and more consistent colour preset and contrast wise compared to the competition too, so it is a great deal.
https://pcpartpicker.com/part/lg-monitor-24gm77

If you wish to go more expensive, North Americans can buy 27" 2560x1440 Korean monitors from IPS LED Monitors who offer a 14 day Return Policy.
Check the Yamakasi Catleap Q270SE. It uses an overclock-able, glossy 8 Bit LG S-IPS panel, it has glossy coating and it is single input.
http://www.ipsledmonitors.com/Yamakasi-Catleap-Q270SE-Monitor-p/yam1.htm