Author Topic: A New Monitor! (Read 1295 times)

Bowl · « **on:** August 16, 2013, 01:32:02 PM »

So it is about time for me to get a new monitor. I've had my current 21" monitor for about 7(ish) years and I'm interested in getting a 27" monitor. I plan on keeping my old one and setting up dual monitors (The new monitor being the main display). I posted this because I would like some help in finding the perfect monitor that I'm looking for for just the right price. I don't want to spend more than $300 (might be hard to find a good one, I don't know much about them) and I'm looking for one with IPS and a non-reflective screen.

Thanks for your help.

Marvell · « **Reply #1 on:** August 16, 2013, 03:58:09 PM »

For a nice looking setup, I suggest monitors that are or look the same. 21" is okay, but the best is 23-23.6". Whatever you do, try to get similar ones. And grab a monitor with no less than a 50,000,000:1 contrast ratio. But my first priority would be two of the same size

progresso · « **Reply #2 on:** August 16, 2013, 05:39:20 PM »

Since I don't know anything about monitors above 24", I don't really have an opinion on them, but as Marvell said 2 23-23.6" monitors works very well. If you get them on sale (Newegg normally has them for $100-130 every 2 months or so) you can get 2 of them for less than a 27" monitor.

Bowl · « **Reply #3 on:** August 16, 2013, 06:13:08 PM »

Hmm, sounds like that'd be a good idea. I'll have to keep checking sites I guess.

German · « **Reply #4 on:** August 16, 2013, 07:04:00 PM »

If you want a nice 21" monitor, I'd recommend this one:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824009316

It is a good bang for your buck IMO.

Glitchvid · « **Reply #5 on:** August 16, 2013, 07:07:33 PM »

For cheap:
http://www.ebay.com/sch/merchant/dream-seller?_nkw=X-Star&_sacat=&_ex_kw=&_mPrRngCbx=1&_udlo=&_udhi=&_sop=12
Fucking fantastic monitor, great color, 1440p, DVI.
A few downsides (Like you HAVE to use 1440p output, no HDMI, shit speakers), but it's a good monitor.

Another (even better maybe) is
http://www.ebay.com/sch/merchant/dream-seller?_nkw=QNIX&_sacat=&_ex_kw=&_mPrRngCbx=1&_udlo=&_udhi=&_sop=12

Bowl · « **Reply #6 on:** August 16, 2013, 08:14:38 PM »

Quote from: Marvell on August 16, 2013, 03:58:09 PM

And grab a monitor with no less than a 50,000,000:1 contrast ratio.

What does this mean?

Zarthalan · « **Reply #7 on:** August 16, 2013, 09:35:01 PM »

Quote from: Glitchvid on August 16, 2013, 07:07:33 PM

For cheap:
http://www.ebay.com/sch/merchant/dream-seller?_nkw=X-Star&_sacat=&_ex_kw=&_mPrRngCbx=1&_udlo=&_udhi=&_sop=12
Fucking fantastic monitor, great color, 1440p, DVI.
A few downsides (Like you HAVE to use 1440p output, no HDMI, shit speakers), but it's a good monitor.

pretty much all built-in speakers are meh at best, at least from what I've seen.

ToxicJew · « **Reply #8 on:** August 16, 2013, 10:16:51 PM »

I wouldn't go 27 inch if i were you, just because the pixel per inch ratio is a bit low. Personally I'd go for two 23-24 inches, and keep the 21 inch (maybe set up vertically) as a third monitor.

But if you insist on 27, here's one my friend has that's very sleek http://reviews.cnet.com/lcd-monitors/hp-pavilion-27xi/4505-3174_7-35603096.html

Bowl · « **Reply #9 on:** August 21, 2013, 11:55:43 AM »

Requesting lock. I picked up two 23' monitors (widescreen).

EDIT: Nevermind, forgot I could lock it. LOCKED.