I need a new one. I have 300 to spend. Suggestions?
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I need a new one. I have 300 to spend. Suggestions?
Id grab a Dell U2311H IPS, Im a sucker for IPS panels and for 300 bux its a steal.
I love IPS and PVA panels too. However, IPS panels for a Gamer are problematic due to input lag and the response times are a bit high.Quote:
Originally Posted by flutie98
If the OP is a diehard Gamer, then check out this monitor, 2ms response time:
SAMSUNG XL2370-1
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16824001380
Yeah I just bought this, but Dell says they won't ship till like July 7th or something. I've also read that you can do 75hz like you can with the 2209WAQuote:
Originally Posted by flutie98
If you want the best gaming monitor I'd probably pick up a 120hz monitor. Even though they're marketed for 3d, it seems to significantly improve 2d performance. Some of them have some input lag, so do some research.
gaming monitor as in for a computer where you will always be gaming directly infront of it? if so I'd recommend the 28" hanns g
but it is a very polarizing monitor where you either LOVE it or HATE it
I don't have a good recommendation, however I will suggest staying away from ASUS. I bought a decently reviewed model from Newegg, and within 6 months the buttons all broke so it is now a pain in the *** to adjust the settings. Turns out to be a common problem with the particular model I bought.
Not to say all ASUS monitors are going to be bad, just throwing that out there. This was an ~$220 monitor at that time, which was approx. 1 1/2 - 2 years ago.
I think 28 might be too big for me. I dunno. They also look out of myprice range. I like that Samsung Os-Wiz pointed to. I was considering a Dell IPS for 300 but I wanted to see some reviews first.
Keep the suggestions coming!
U2311H review: http://www.tftcentral.co.uk/reviews/dell_u2311h.htm
The 8ms repose has me Leary. It looks like its not an issue until you hit a worse case scenario.Quote:
Originally Posted by PointlesS
Yeah having used a TN panel for all these years, I'm not really sure if I'll notice anything when going to a slower panel. I do see a noticeable difference when I play my 360 on my monitor as opposed to my TV, but I'm hoping the difference won't be too great here.
They're certainly cheap.Quote:
Originally Posted by eon
I buy these things by the dozen, literally. The I-Inc version can be had for $279 on Tiger.
Still waiting on mine. :mad:Quote:
Originally Posted by PointlesS
Let me know what you think and if the 8ms response is an issue.Quote:
Originally Posted by Kamakazie
My current monitor has a 12ms response rate and it has never bothered me.Quote:
Originally Posted by taggart6
don't listen to some of these people :)
I tried a 2ms and 5ms response time monitor side by side in clone mode and it's a very noticable difference in how smooth fps gaming runs (or at least how smooth montion looks on the monitor)
If you play FPS (or more hardcore than casual) or games that really depends on smoothness you have to go with TN.
but pretty much 3D game from racing to RTS and FPS I tried on both TN and IPS monitor it is noticablly smoother on the TN monitor.
I'm a FPS fan myself and would not give up my 2ms BenQ GD2400W 24" monitor
outside of gaming there are the obivous downside of TN vs IPS panels but you probably know what they are anyway
Eh, I don't know how legit some of these specs are. I have a Samsung TN panel with a 5ms response and it ghosts way more than my Dell IPS panel with the 12ms response.
Yeah LCD manufacture specs are almost completely useless, due to the over exaggeration of most of them. Just read reviews and if you have the cash stay away from TN panels, youll thank me in the long run when you really notice the difference in view-angle and color reproduction, they are just better monitors... Input lag and response time are almost moot points nowadays as all of them are so close youd need to be a pro to notice the differences.Quote:
Originally Posted by Kamakazie
My u2311h just shipped. I'll probably be getting it next week and I'll post my impressions.
Got mine yesterday! :D
It is quite nice, I like it.
Looking forward to a review... ;)
I'm betting you will, assuming the TN isn't really old. Went from a CRT to a S-PVA to a TN.....and yes I could tell the difference each time (most dramatically CRT to LCD).....and not so much PQ but speed. View angles on my TN are bad, but I sit right in front so there is no problem. PQ on my TN is excellent as long as you look on axis. But if you play the shoot 'em ups you notice even small speed differences immediately. The slower panels play like old graphics cards.Quote:
Originally Posted by PointlesS
In the market for a monitor too. Going to wait for a old Dell 2407/8 WFP to pop up on craigslist for $200 or so.
Short U2311H review (FedEx surprised me yesterday!):
I really like it. Colors look so much better than my old TN monitor. Things were totally washed out before, but now stuff like the grey background on this site look grey and not like some grey tint. It all just looks more natural now. I also don't notice any issues with ghosting or input lag. I played a few hours of Trackmania and Battlefield, and they didn't seem to play any differently than my old TN monitor. I got the ace pin a few times, so obviously my gaming performance hasn't suffered :). Viewing angles are good, but there's definitely a blue tint if you view it from the top or the side. If you move around in front of it though there isn't any color shifting or contrast loss like there was with my old monitor. I don't notice any backlight bleeding, and text looks sharper.
My only issue with it is that the left side of monitor looks a hair darker than the right side. You can't see it in normal usage, but if you throw up a white background you can sort of see it. Also the monitor is set to a headache inducing 75 brightness. Setting it to somewhere in the 30s makes it much more easier on the eyes.
Overall, I'm very happy with it. Keep in mind my reference point is a 3 year old TN panel, but it's simply better in just about every way.
I've spent a couple days with mine now and I love it. The viewing angles are great, color reproduction is much better than my old Dell monitor and there are no ghosting issues.
The one thing I'm disappointed with is that there is no Aspect or 1:1 scaling mode on the unit. Not a huge issue since the graphics drivers can handle that, but it's a feature I used on my old Dell that does not exist on this one.
I have the same thing PointlesS is talking about where the left side is slightly darker than the right side but to be completely honest I did not notice until just now when I went looking for it.
My configuration:
Brightness: 30
Contrast: 75
R: 99
G: 97
B: 99
Sharpness: 50
So I'm close to buying a new panel. Wanted to wait till the IPS dell panels got out there.
What model do you guys recommend?