Which monitor? Personal experience wanted:

[b0r]

Hey all,

Building another rig. I can't seem to stay away from this scenario at least once a year. I am currently stuck on the monitor. My last 2 builds had 2 Dell U2414H's and the other build had one ASUS VG248QE (144Hz). I have to say, I didn't mind either setup and I am not necessarily a guru on all certain monitors have to offer...I just want it to look good as well as perform good.

I have already wrote off the VG248QE. My rig (and the games I'll be playing) won't be pushing out over 100FPS, so there's no need for a 144Hz monitor and I assume I can probably save some money/get a 2 monitor setup. Does anyone know of/own any specific current Dell monitors that get the job done? I don't think I want to go IPS, but on the flip side, I never had any issues out of mine with gaming.

So if someone can recommend a current Dell offering that works (I've looked, could've missed something?) or tell me how they feel about these: ASUS VS248H-P or ASUS VX248H. I appreciate it.

 

[chubbyfatazn]

For recent (2010+) Dell Ultrasharps, 24" or higher:

24": U2410, U2412M, U2413, U2414H, UP2414Q
27": U2711, U2713HM, U2713H
29": U2913WM
30": U3011, U3014
32": UP3214Q

If the model number has a 'U' prefix, it's an Ultrasharp.

All of them except the UP2414Q/UP3214Q (the 4k ones) use some flavour of IPS. Some of them are wide-gamut/use 10-bit panels, although some of those use an 8-bit panel + AFRC to get there.

Without knowing your budget or desired screen size/setup I can't definitively say much else. Although I will say that I'm happy as a clam with my U3011 and can't notice any lag/ghosting that would detract from gameplay. I also use a U2412M, a 2007FP, and used to use a 27" Korean-type monitor.

Some of the Korean monitors can be overclocked, but that's a crapshoot as always and you need to make sure frames aren't just being dropped. Their stands suck most of the time, but you can get a Dell RM361 stand (comparable to Ultrasharp stands) for $20 and then some on ebay. I've got two of those stands and they're great for the price.

 

[b0r]

For recent (2010+) Dell Ultrasharps, 24" or higher:

24": U2410, U2412M, U2413, U2414H, UP2414Q
27": U2711, U2713HM, U2713H
29": U2913WM
30": U3011, U3014
32": UP3214Q

If the model number has a 'U' prefix, it's an Ultrasharp.

All of them except the UP2414Q/UP3214Q (the 4k ones) use some flavour of IPS. Some of them are wide-gamut/use 10-bit panels, although some of those use an 8-bit panel + AFRC to get there.

Without knowing your budget or desired screen size/setup I can't definitively say much else. Although I will say that I'm happy as a clam with my U3011 and can't notice any lag/ghosting that would detract from gameplay. I also use a U2412M, a 2007FP, and used to use a 27" Korean-type monitor.

Some of the Korean monitors can be overclocked, but that's a crapshoot as always and you need to make sure frames aren't just being dropped. Their stands suck most of the time, but you can get a Dell RM361 stand (comparable to Ultrasharp stands) for $20 and then some on ebay. I've got two of those stands and they're great for the price.

Thanks for the reply! I have actually done a little more research and discovered it MAY be beneficial for me to re-acquire the 144Hz ASUS. That monitor was great for me and the games I was playing at the time. My R9 290 with adjusted settings on the games I am looking forward to playing should be able to pump out over 120FPS after research, and with a lack of 120Hz monitors, I think I may end up with it again. Thanks.

 

[chubbyfatazn]

Thanks for the reply! I have actually done a little more research and discovered it MAY be beneficial for me to re-acquire the 144Hz ASUS. That monitor was great for me and the games I was playing at the time. My R9 290 with adjusted settings on the games I am looking forward to playing should be able to pump out over 120FPS after research, and with a lack of 120Hz monitors, I think I may end up with it again. Thanks.

Yep, don't mention it.

If you're looking for a bit of "fun" or something different then I'd still suggest considering an overclockable Korean monitor. They're never going to get to 144Hz, but if you were satisfied with the U2414H at 60Hz (they aren't overclockable, they drop frames afaik) then you may very well be fine with a Korean at maybe 96Hz or so.

If you have a Microcenter near you they're selling a 27" Auria that's similar to the Korean monitors but made in the US and with a year of (US) warranty. Better build quality than the Koreans but they have the lag associated with using a scaler (unnoticeable to me). Worst case you can just drop kick it back to them.