need a good gaming monitor

[OMGitzAyden]

I need a good gaming monitor for 1080p games and around the $100-$150 price range.

 

[raisonjohn]

What's your GPU (Nvidia or AMD)?

What screen size to you prefer (which will fit in your desk)?

What games do you play (fast-paces FPS? slow-paced strategy?)

 

[OMGitzAyden]

What's your GPU (Nvidia or AMD)?

What screen size to you prefer (which will fit in your desk)?

What games do you play (fast-paces FPS? slow-paced strategy?)

I use a Nvida 1080 and anything between 27" and 21.5"
I play fast paced FPS
I can also afford anything below $250

 

[raisonjohn]

What's your GPU (Nvidia or AMD)?

What screen size to you prefer (which will fit in your desk)?

What games do you play (fast-paces FPS? slow-paced strategy?)

I use a msi 1080 and anything between 27" and 21.5"
I play fast paced FPS
I can also afford anything below $250

Since you have a GTX 1080, it would be overkill for just a 1080p/60Hz monitor (esp. if no G-Sync where you'll experience screen tearing issues). I would hunt for a 1080p/144Hz 1ms monitor to pair with your very powerful GPU (would be nice if you can get one with G-Sync but it's way beyond your budget). In any case, the 144Hz and 1ms will be buttery smooth as your games are leaning towards fast-paced FPS.

The sweet-spot screen size for 1920 x 1080 resolution is a ~23" to ~24" screen (which is typically positioned about 1 foot to 1-1/2 feet away from you. Getting a 27" screen on 1080p, you might have to position the monitor about 2 feet away for better pixel density perception (i.e., avoid "pixelation"). However, 27" 1080p/144Hz are also priced above $250.

Here are my recommended monitors based on the above factors to consider:

Asus VG248QE ($239.92 @ Amazon)
24", 1080p, 144Hz, 1ms, TN panel, 1x HDMI, 1x DP, 1x DVI-DL, Glossy Bezel

AOC G2460PQU ($231.29 @ Amazon)
24", 1080p, 144Hz, 1ms, TN panel, 1x VGA, 1x HDMI, 1x DP, 1x DVI-DL, Matte/Brushed Bezel

AOC G2460PF ($203.63 @ Amazon)
24", 1080p, 144Hz (AMD FreeSync), 1ms, TN panel, 1x VGA, 1x HDMI, 1x DP, 1x DVI-DL, Matte/Brushed Bezel

Acer GN246HL Bbid ($182.99 @ B&H)
24", 1080p, 144Hz, 1ms, TN panel, 1x VGA, 1x HDMI, 1x DVI-DL, Glossy Bezel

Note that to achieve 144Hz refresh rate on the above monitors, you have to use either the DisplayPort (DP) *or* the DVI-DL (using a Dual Link DVI cable).

 

[OMGitzAyden]

What's your GPU (Nvidia or AMD)?

What screen size to you prefer (which will fit in your desk)?

What games do you play (fast-paces FPS? slow-paced strategy?)

I use a msi 1080 and anything between 27" and 21.5"
I play fast paced FPS
I can also afford anything below $250

Since you have a GTX 1080, it would be overkill for just a 1080p/60Hz monitor (esp. if no G-Sync where you'll experience screen tearing issues). I would hunt for a 1080p/144Hz 1ms monitor to pair with your very powerful GPU (would be nice if you can get one with G-Sync but it's way beyond your budget). In any case, the 144Hz and 1ms will be buttery smooth as your games are leaning towards fast-paced FPS.

The sweet-spot screen size for 1920 x 1080 resolution is a ~23" to ~24" screen (which is typically positioned about 1 foot to 1-1/2 feet away from you. Getting a 27" screen on 1080p, you might have to position the monitor about 2 feet away for better pixel density perception (i.e., avoid "pixelation"). However, 27" 1080p/144Hz are also priced above $250.

Here are my recommended monitors based on the above factors to consider:

Asus VG248QE ($239.92 @ Amazon)
24", 1080p, 144Hz, 1ms, TN panel, 1x HDMI, 1x DP, 1x DVI-DL, Glossy Bezel

AOC G2460PQU ($231.29 @ Amazon)
24", 1080p, 144Hz, 1ms, TN panel, 1x VGA, 1x HDMI, 1x DP, 1x DVI-DL, Matte/Brushed Bezel

AOC G2460PF ($203.63 @ Amazon)
24", 1080p, 144Hz (AMD FreeSync), 1ms, TN panel, 1x VGA, 1x HDMI, 1x DP, 1x DVI-DL, Matte/Brushed Bezel

Acer GN246HL Bbid ($182.99 @ B&H)
24", 1080p, 144Hz, 1ms, TN panel, 1x VGA, 1x HDMI, 1x DVI-DL, Glossy Bezel

Note that to achieve 144Hz refresh rate on the above monitors, you have to use either the DisplayPort (DP) *or* the DVI-DL (using a Dual Link DVI cable).

What would the cheapest G-sync monitor be?

 

[OMGitzAyden]

What's your GPU (Nvidia or AMD)?

What screen size to you prefer (which will fit in your desk)?

What games do you play (fast-paces FPS? slow-paced strategy?)

I use a msi 1080 and anything between 27" and 21.5"
I play fast paced FPS
I can also afford anything below $250

Since you have a GTX 1080, it would be overkill for just a 1080p/60Hz monitor (esp. if no G-Sync where you'll experience screen tearing issues). I would hunt for a 1080p/144Hz 1ms monitor to pair with your very powerful GPU (would be nice if you can get one with G-Sync but it's way beyond your budget). In any case, the 144Hz and 1ms will be buttery smooth as your games are leaning towards fast-paced FPS.

The sweet-spot screen size for 1920 x 1080 resolution is a ~23" to ~24" screen (which is typically positioned about 1 foot to 1-1/2 feet away from you. Getting a 27" screen on 1080p, you might have to position the monitor about 2 feet away for better pixel density perception (i.e., avoid "pixelation"). However, 27" 1080p/144Hz are also priced above $250.

Here are my recommended monitors based on the above factors to consider:

Asus VG248QE ($239.92 @ Amazon)
24", 1080p, 144Hz, 1ms, TN panel, 1x HDMI, 1x DP, 1x DVI-DL, Glossy Bezel

AOC G2460PQU ($231.29 @ Amazon)
24", 1080p, 144Hz, 1ms, TN panel, 1x VGA, 1x HDMI, 1x DP, 1x DVI-DL, Matte/Brushed Bezel

AOC G2460PF ($203.63 @ Amazon)
24", 1080p, 144Hz (AMD FreeSync), 1ms, TN panel, 1x VGA, 1x HDMI, 1x DP, 1x DVI-DL, Matte/Brushed Bezel

Acer GN246HL Bbid ($182.99 @ B&H)
24", 1080p, 144Hz, 1ms, TN panel, 1x VGA, 1x HDMI, 1x DVI-DL, Glossy Bezel

Note that to achieve 144Hz refresh rate on the above monitors, you have to use either the DisplayPort (DP) *or* the DVI-DL (using a Dual Link DVI cable).

What would the cheapest G-sync monitor be?

 

[raisonjohn]

What would the cheapest G-sync monitor be?

This one:

AOC G2460PG ($339.99 @ Best Buy)
24", 1080p, 144Hz (Nvidia G-Sync), 1ms, TN panel, 1x DP, Matte/Brushed Bezel