New Monitor

[PricelineNegotiator]

So, I bought a monitor for my current rig, and I don't know if I really think I'm using the full power of my rig at 1920x1080. Any recommendations for a new monitor that offers a native resolution higher than 1920x1080?

[LITOralis.nMd]

you should look at 120Hz refresh rates before you go for a 1440p monitor,
depending on what types of games you play, 120Hz has real advantages over the extra real estate.

Hiya,

The ghosting on my cheapo Acer monitors is driving me nuts in Planetside 2. (Un)Luckily a office monitor burnt out, so going to give my Acers to the office and buy a single 120hz to replace it.

Decided I'll upgrade to the 120hz (or 144hz) monitor, i.e. marketed as 3D monitor, and use it in 2d mode and enable LightBoost.

Currently this Asus is the cheapest one that has good reviews.
ASUS VG248QE

And this BenQ is close behind:
BenQ RL2455HM

Anyone who owns a 120hz+ monitor can speak up on here and mention pros and cons to your specific monitor.

Reading online it seems the pro LoL guys have more experience than anyone on using these 120hz monitors for gaming, so as you are the only pro LoL gamers I know, I come looking for help.

Thanks.


I'm using this as reference:
The 120Hz Monitor Thread
3D Monitors - 3D Vision Blog - Forum
LCD and TFT Monitor Reviews


LightBoost HOWTO | The Blur Busters
LightBoost HOWTO
Instructions for Zero Motion Blur on LightBoost LCD

Supported Monitors: ASUS VG248QE, BENQ XL2411T, ASUS VG278H, ASUS VG278HE, BENQ XL2420T, BENQ XL2420TX, BENQ XL2720T, Acer HN274HB.

Samsung HOWTO | The Blur Busters
Samsung HOWTO
Eliminate LCD Motion Blur on Samsung 120 Hz Monitors

Supported Monitors: Most samsung 700D, 750D and 950D series.
Tested: S23A700D, S23A750D, S23A950D, S27A750D, S27A950D

[Daniel]

Hey Litoralis, how long ago exactly did "Hiya" post that? Just wanna be sure Price gets the most up-to-date / recent products to see aswell (maybe there are some new, "cheap" and good 120 Hz screens out there for just a few months... )

[PricelineNegotiator]

What are the real advantages if I'm already getting 60+ fps in all of my games? The game seems smooth enough at 60 Hz, but I've never seen 120 Hz, so I guess I can't know. The advantages of 1440p are obvious. Maybe not all games have their textures scaled to that size, but it'll make them all look great.

[MrTomRobs]

I've just found out I'll be getting a but more dosh for my uteral evacuation celebratory day and i'll probs need a monitor for my new rig (see the thread) so i'll be watching this one with great anticipation! What kind of size are you looking for OP?

[PricelineNegotiator]

I've currently got a 27" and a 22", so probably looking for a 27" or greater.

Here's my current rig:
https://www.realitymod.com/forum/f329-h ... w-rig.html

[LITOralis.nMd]

Hey Litoralis, how long ago exactly did "Hiya" post that? Just wanna be sure Price gets the most up-to-date / recent products to see aswell (maybe there are some new, "cheap" and good 120 Hz screens out there for just a few months... )

Dan, that was my post on another forum, I think it was from early May 2013.

There were several new 120Hz monitors announced at the consumer electronics shows since then, but I don't think they are on the store shelves yet.

Priceline, I can't add much besides the professional video gamers have almost all switched from their trusted CRTs to the new LCD LED 120+Hz monitors due to the crispness, and lack of ghosting.

[[508th_PIR] Grey]

If you have the coin, I can't recommend the Dell U3011 (30", 2560x1600) highly enough. Don't know how I would live without it.

[PricelineNegotiator]

Yeah, that's a bit more than I'm willing to spend. Probably $600 at the most.