Monitor recommendations?
| If you need 27" or above then buy only something with 2k/4k resolution. FullHD has visible grain unfortunately at that size.
For anything below 27 FullHD is fine.
IPS is goated. The more Hz the better but you need to match you primary monitor for the same usage experience.
I think that's it, really.
| Also, the technology is pretty streamlined at this point so no need to pay for a brand premium. Most of the monitors are pretty reliable I would say. I have AOC as a second monitor it is does its job well.
| my main monitor is 165hz so I won't have issues there. I was considering a 27" 2k 120hz ips monitor, but most of the available ones are either 1080p or 75hz and it's annoying.
Well, unless I go above 150$ and I don't think I'm gonna do that
I might just stick to 24" and call it good.
Thanks for the advice!
| I went to the thrift store with my laptop, a power cable, and an HDMI cable to test before buying!
| >>1117651
>most of the available ones are either 1080p or 75hz and it's annoying.
Why would one need more? Are you a video producer? What kind of video (only webvideo or actual movies?)?
| >>1117728
Normally I'd agree but I'm worried 1080p on a 27" screen would show. I could just be paranoid about this but considering the price ranges not being that much, I'd prefer to be sure. lol
Same goes for the framerate. I do like fast pace competitive games... so the framerate does matter a little.
... but to your point, above 75hz is a bit unnecessary.
| >>1117744
you mean gaming?
Then higher resolution than 1080p is even more unnecessary. 4k and 8k in gaming equals burning energy and money. Well except you have a living room setup and sit 10 meters away from a 55"+ screen.
Just get 2-3 good quality 75Hz 1080p screens with 22-24", low latency (reaction time) and contrast and have a good time with no gpu and vram waste for resolutions a human eye can't even receive.
| I like 1440p way more personally
4k is difficult to run, but 1440p is doable with a midrange card, also if you want a bigger screen like a 26" 1080 starts looking kinda crispy
| >>1117914
I run highend hardware and even I prefer 1440p over 4k because I like to play at high fps, preferably 120 or more.
| OP here.
I ended up going a little extra and got a 27" 1440p IPS 200hz monitor.
I won't even try to play at that high fps but funny enough this monitor was cheaper than any other alternative for that resolution. So why not.
| Nice!
| Congrats!
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| I need a second monitor and I haven't bought one before. What should I look into?
My budget is 100$
I'm willing to spend more if it's really worth it, but I dunno.