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Started by Bove | | 2 answers
Upgrade from ASUS VS247 to ASUS PB278Q, is it worth it?
Hi! I'm planning on buying an ASUS PB278Q, that is substantially more expansive than my current monitor ASUS VS247, so I wanted to know second opinions about this. The main reasons I want to buy this are:
- I self study graphical design (Photoshop, GIMP, Blender)
- I prefer higher resolution over higher refresh rate.
- Low input lag
- Pivot utility is useful for programming
- good viewing angles, near 180º
- little ghosting
- different configuration options

Do you think it's worth an upgrade at the $500 price tag?
Do you think there are other monitors that can compete in the same price range?
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September 28, 2014 11:48:13 PM

Thanks!
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a c 97 C Monitor
September 28, 2014 2:56:53 PM

$500 is pretty decent for that monitor.

I personally just upgraded to a 1440p monitor recently (one of the cheap Korean panels) and their is a decent bit of difference compared to my PB238Q (yup :p ). The resolution increase is pretty marked, though running triple monitor setups for the past two years I personally dont feel its a massive upgrade in terms of sheer desktop space. But going from a single 1080p to a 1080+1440p setup is going to be pretty big for you.

As for other monitors...
Typically a brand name 1440p runs for more like $700, at $500 its pretty unbeatable even when considering the $400 Korean panels available (which does have some risk to it).
I say go for it. A monitor will last longer than whatever machine is attached to it, so get a good one.

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