Monitors - For 3D and Gaming

Haftoof

I'm moving away from using my TV as my main monitor and I wanted to get a set of monitors to fulfill my needs... Two hopefully.

Anyone have any suggestions? Looking for something to fulfill my needs in both 3d design and gaming, I don't mainly do any extremely high end gaming (reads competitive FPS) but I'd like something that is smooth and will be good with new video cards in the future.

Can two monitors (one for each functionality) also work?

ZacD

I'd suggest getting the same monitor, you don't want to have images look completely different on 2 displays right next to each other. What's you budget?

If you wanted exremely high end with a sligh bias towards gaming:
$800 Acer XB270HU 1440p IPS 144hz w/ G-Sync
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824009742

If you wanted best bang for your buck:
$320 QNIX QX2710 1440p IPS base 60hz with most overclocking to 96hz at least

There's also a lot of options inbetween.

LMP

Given so little information, I can't give too much specific advice right now. But, here is something general you should try to follow... Do Not get a monitor with a "TN" (Twisted Nematic) panel, these are very fast, but, very bad for making art, as their color reproduction is pretty bad... most "TN" panels can't actually do true 24-bit color, as they only use 6-bits per pixel making it 18-bit color.

I'd suggest monitors with IPS (In-Plane Switching) or PLS (Plane Line Switching), both have much better much better color reproduction and viewing angles, and you can think of PLS as like an even newer version of IPS.

Dataday

I still like 32 inch hdtv for monitors, some are just amazing in both color range and quality.
If one were to move away from the tv and want a gaming + art experience... then something like the LG Ultrawides. They are made for gaming and workstation use (graphics).

See: http://www.lg.com/us/monitors/lg-34UM67-P-ultrawide-led-monitor

If you are on a budget or want to go dual screen without breaking bank, check out the 29' Monoprice 4k monitor ($399) that was shown off at CES 2015.

http://www.monoprice.com/Product?c_id=113&cp_id=11307&cs_id=1130703&p_id=12156&seq=1&format=2

Its been getting high praise especially because you can over clock it. Also rotates to be vertical or horizontal.

Haftoof

I would be looking at getting two monitors for under a 1000.

ZacD

The QNIX QX2710 1440p is going to be comparable to most $500 monitors, the Dell U2715H is similar, but is about $530. The the Korean monitors you are going to be sacrificing a bit on features, you'll only be able to use dual link DVI as inputs, but that also means less input lag because only a single input is driving the monitor. They also have crappy stands, but a $100 dual ergo arm + is still less than $800. No usb hub, minimal options and features built in. But then again, the ability to overclock is really nice, 50% more frames than 60 FPS is noticable.

gnoop

Imo it doesn't matter absolutely what monitor to use . Cheap or expensive , 6 bit+ or true 8 , wide or standard gamut. After colorimeter calibration all the difference is marginal.

So colorimeter device is much more important.

There is only two things: it should be IPS (PLS) and it should provide not so apparent frequency decreasing with dimmer screen. I mean pulse-width modulation here. It what makes your eyes tired and could be tested if you wave pencil in front of the screen.

Or you could just use contrast theme in Windows to kill all white backgrounds and set your monitor to maximum back light intensity where its doesn't matter.

merwynl

Have a look at the 27" ASUS PB278Q IPS. I got one about 6 months ago and I love every bit of it. Planning to get a second one eventually. I paid $600 for it but that's only because I live in Australia and tech is more expensive here. I think I saw it at around $420 on Newegg.

http://www.asus.com/au/Commercial_Monitors_Projectors/PB278Q/

Dataday

Haftoof wrote: »

I would be looking at getting two monitors for under a 1000.

These will be the best bang for the buck then. Good size, good utility, good resolution. Two monitors should be around $800
https://youtu.be/wcEQlwMyhrg?t=3m6s

EarthQuake

That monoprice panel is a TN. Beware of any cheap 4K monitors, its probably a TN panel, which means poor color reproduction and viewing angles. As snoop says, make sure you get an IPS panel (*VA is also good, as well as AVHA which = Chinese IPS-like tech)

Dataday

EarthQuake wrote: »

That monoprice panel is a TN. Beware of any cheap 4K monitors, its probably a TN panel, which means poor color reproduction and viewing angles. As snoop says, make sure you get an IPS panel (*VA is also good, as well as AVHA which = Chinese IPS-like tech)

No you are right about the IPS. In the video it says they are IPS. Yet Tomshardware praises it though says its TN (http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/monoprice-4k-monitor,4055.html ), yet on the website its listed as TFT. [ame="http://www.amazon.com/Monoprice-CrystalPro-DisplayPort-Monitor-Picture/dp/B00TQ82R80"]Amazon [/ame]doesnt seem to list it at all...

Bit of a head scratcher. Lots of good reviews regardless.

beefaroni

I still recommend this. Good adjustable stand and balance between quality / price.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824236294

EarthQuake

Dataday wrote: »

No you are right about the IPS. In the video it says they are IPS. Yet Tomshardware praises it though says its TN (http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/monoprice-4k-monitor,4055.html ), yet on the website its listed as TFT. Amazon doesnt seem to list it at all...

Bit of a head scratcher. Lots of good reviews regardless.

Yeah its hard to find accurate info on this panel. TFT is a generic word for flatscreen LCD. By all accounts it's a TN panel though, pretty much all other 4K IPS panels are either very expensive or limited to 30hz. This one does 60hz and even higher which is a dead giveaway for a TN panel.

Haftoof

Leaning towards this kind of...

ASUS PA248Q 24-Inch LED-Lit IPS Professional Graphics Monitor

EarthQuake

Haftoof wrote: »

Leaning towards this kind of...

ASUS PA248Q 24-Inch LED-Lit IPS Professional Graphics Monitor

Good choice.

imthedan

How important is it to have the same monitor for dual monitors?

I currently have: [ame="http://www.amazon.com/Asus-VS247H-P-23-6-Inch-Full-HD-LED-Lit/dp/B005BZNDS0"]Amazon.com: Asus VS247H-P 23.6-Inch Full-HD LED-Lit LCD Monitor: Computers & Accessories[/ame]

I've had it for a few years now and was going to upgrade. I don't really want to buy two monitors, though.

beefaroni

I have three different monitors. Whatever. I can look at stuff on them.

Haftoof

I'm actually looking at this right now...

http://www.lg.com/us/monitors/lg-34UM67-P-ultrawide-led-monitor

the combination of the colors, the fact that it's a large format free-sync monitor (for gaming purposes) and the price are all good sticking points for me. figured I'd upgrade my video card while I was at it.

I figure if I want too the screen has "split" tech that allows you to section off parts of the screen for multi-tasking and I really only just need a little bit of extra room for things like chat and concept art while I work.

ZacD

I'm not a fan of that monitor resolution, because you really aren't going to get as much screen real estate compared to one or even 2 1440p monitors for the same price. The comparable to 1440 resolution ultrawides are 3440x1440, but LGs costs $1,300. Of course lower resolution is easier to drive for games, but working should be the priority there.

2560 x 1080 = 2,764,800 Pixels
2560 x 1440 = 3,686,400 Pixels x 2 = 7,372,800 Pixels
3440 x 1440 = 4,953,600 Pixels