Monitor buying guide (mega-thread)
in Computer Peripherals ·
I could use some help picking out a monitor. I've finally settled on 1440p resolution.
I’ve pretty much sketched out my dream build—Team Red all the way—but now I’m stuck deciding on a FreeSync monitor.
I’m looking at hitting maybe 60-90 FPS on AAA titles, though I want to push 90+ on other stuff, so I definitely need a 144Hz panel with FreeSync support.
Right now, I'm torn between two IPS models: the Giga Aorus Ad27q9 (which looks decent at Best Buy) and the LG 27 gl850.
TN is a hard pass for me, and from what I’ve read, VA panels are way too slow compared to IPS.
1) Just how much slower are VA panels than IPS when it comes to response times? Most of my time goes into Assassin's Creed or Total War, but I also dabble in shooters like Insurgency: Sandstorm and I'm planning to jump into the new COD. Is playing something fast-paced like COD basically impossible on a VA due to motion blur, or is it more about just being at a disadvantage against players with better gear?
2) Has anyone actually picked up the LG 27 gl850? What’s the verdict? Also, can anyone tell me if it's easy to find in a store around Washington, D.C. and what kind of price tag we're looking at?
3) For the folks who actually follow the monitor market closely.
In a perfect world, how many years should I expect this thing to last before I'm staring down the barrel of needing a serious upgrade? I mean, how long until the market spits out something that makes something like the Aorus look like a relic? High-end 144Hz IPS monitors aren't cheap; nearly a third of my budget is being eaten by the display (the Aorus is roughly $1500). I get the feeling that monitor tech moves at a snail's pace and they don't drop new models nearly as often as everything else. Am I right about that?
PS. I'm not local; I'm planning to pull the trigger on a whole new rig plus the monitor in Washington, D.C. The PC is going to Best Buy, but where I grab the monitor depends entirely on which model wins out and what the warranty situation looks like.
Thanks and cheers, 🙂
I’ve pretty much sketched out my dream build—Team Red all the way—but now I’m stuck deciding on a FreeSync monitor.
I’m looking at hitting maybe 60-90 FPS on AAA titles, though I want to push 90+ on other stuff, so I definitely need a 144Hz panel with FreeSync support.
Right now, I'm torn between two IPS models: the Giga Aorus Ad27q9 (which looks decent at Best Buy) and the LG 27 gl850.
TN is a hard pass for me, and from what I’ve read, VA panels are way too slow compared to IPS.
1) Just how much slower are VA panels than IPS when it comes to response times? Most of my time goes into Assassin's Creed or Total War, but I also dabble in shooters like Insurgency: Sandstorm and I'm planning to jump into the new COD. Is playing something fast-paced like COD basically impossible on a VA due to motion blur, or is it more about just being at a disadvantage against players with better gear?
2) Has anyone actually picked up the LG 27 gl850? What’s the verdict? Also, can anyone tell me if it's easy to find in a store around Washington, D.C. and what kind of price tag we're looking at?
3) For the folks who actually follow the monitor market closely.
In a perfect world, how many years should I expect this thing to last before I'm staring down the barrel of needing a serious upgrade? I mean, how long until the market spits out something that makes something like the Aorus look like a relic? High-end 144Hz IPS monitors aren't cheap; nearly a third of my budget is being eaten by the display (the Aorus is roughly $1500). I get the feeling that monitor tech moves at a snail's pace and they don't drop new models nearly as often as everything else. Am I right about that?
PS. I'm not local; I'm planning to pull the trigger on a whole new rig plus the monitor in Washington, D.C. The PC is going to Best Buy, but where I grab the monitor depends entirely on which model wins out and what the warranty situation looks like.
Thanks and cheers, 🙂