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Old 01-10-2013, 10:54 PM   #1
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Default Best gaming monitor for ~350$?

I've been searching for many days now, and it seems like I'm lost in the jungle.

My last monitor was a acer AL2223W and it was pretty awesome, but one day a few months ago it just turned white.

Now I'm looking for a monitor from 22-27" with a high refresh rate because my PC is pretty strong and I'd like to make the most of it in terms of frame rate, picture quality, and no ghosting. Where should I look? Thanks Anandtech.
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Old 01-11-2013, 02:21 PM   #2
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At that price point, it really comes down to two different options.

You could get one of the 27" 1440p Korean moniters off ebay (see here.) Or you can get a 1080p TN panel that has a 120hz refresh rate like the BenQ XL2420T.

Basically your choice is between higher resolution or higher refresh rate. Different people have different preferences.
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Old 01-11-2013, 02:25 PM   #3
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Asus PB278Q
But a bit more than $350
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Old 01-17-2013, 02:29 PM   #4
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I've had a BenQ XL2420T for about half a year, it's been great thus far. Switched from a 2233rz and was a little pensive about doing so, but it's definitely been a change for the better.
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Old 01-17-2013, 04:22 PM   #5
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I would recommend that you check out the offerings at dell. They've got the best warranty for lcd's hands down.
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Old 01-17-2013, 04:56 PM   #6
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For regular non-fps games I would highly recommend Dell Ultrasharp U2412M. I've never tried this monitor with FPS games, but people say it's good.
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Old 01-18-2013, 02:13 PM   #7
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I'm running a dell ultrasharp 2709w pva panel but my son has the 23" ultrasharp with ips panel and games are excellent on both. It's been 10 years since I had a lcd panel that ghosted during gaming.
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Old 01-21-2013, 11:29 PM   #8
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yamakasi catleap, or achevia shimian. No contest
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Old 01-22-2013, 09:33 AM   #9
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I am thinking of going with this one...

www.amazon.com/VG248QE-24-Inch-Scree.../dp/B00B2HH7G0

1ms 24" TN for $279 shipped.. no care for 3D
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I am thinking of going with this one...

www.amazon.com/VG248QE-24-Inch-Scree.../dp/B00B2HH7G0

1ms 24" TN for $279 shipped.. no care for 3D
tn panels are crap, go for ips, or pls
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