Advice on a new monitor

[Totty]

Hi all,

For the last 5 years I've been using my PC through a 4K samsung smart TV with excellent graphics.

Previously was a 1080 LG TV

A conversation came up at the XI Derby meet about refresh rates and how they make a great difference, So I swapped out my 43 inch TV for a 21 inch monitor I had kicking around (1080 1ms)

This monitor is much better in game and can see the enemy before they shoot me now,

The only problem is that I need reading glasses to be able to play on a monitor this small lol

So I'm looking for a 32 to 40 inch monitor, 4k with a fast refresh rate and that is where the minefield opens.

Curved or flat screen? I've always used flat screen and don't want to waste money on a fad that I will hate in time, So is it worth it?

Contrast ratios and dynamic colours, obviously I want the best I can get at a sensible price.

So over to you guys and gals what do you recommend and what should I  look for or avoid?

Thanks for reading

[KaptCrunch]

odyssey-g7-32-inch-144hz-1ms-   

see if can look at samsung at a store,  the spec's are good 

G8 is the current prosisor 

Edited April 1, 2024 by KaptCrunch

[WeednFeed]

@Sharpe seems to have some good advice on this. I just can't commit the funds to upgrade.......ie I'm too cheap lol.

[ALanHim]

That big a display maybe curved would be nice but I think it limits the displays use. Not sure I'd want to work on a curved display for doing graphics and other tasks. But the size you looking at, a curved would help you see more at once gaming. 

[Snap]

May i suggest you go to your electronic store i.e. Best Buy  or other and stare at the monitors to see what you like .  You will be surprised what you choose but it will be the best for you. (PS bring your reader glasses with you) Oh good luck...let us know what you get.

[baldie]

37 minutes ago, Snap said:

May i suggest you go to your electronic store i.e. Best Buy  or other and stare at the monitors to see what you like .  You will be surprised what you choose but it will be the best for you. (PS bring your reader glasses with you) Oh good luck...let us know what you get.

Here in the uk there is not really any mainstream PC stores we can go to, apart from Currys/PC World and there selection is abysmal and over priced as well as useless sales people who will only recomend the stuff they have been instructed to. My advice research is your best friend. Look for 3 or 4 in your price range and then research the crap out of them. I look for reviews everywhere, Customer reviews are a good indication of people who have bought what you are looking for and reliabillity/ value for money. And then there is the online tec reviews like Cnet , Pc world  and you tube. Good luck @Totty

[RUPENSTINSKY]

Hallo.

this brand is not very popular, but they are making a pretty good things in monitor for gamming.

So take a look here:

https://www.amazon.com/stores/KOORUI/page/35832E47-F6AE-4128-9CD5-053BC6109098?ref_=ast_bln

 

mostly, good monitors, good specs and good prices.

I will say the 27" monitor is almost perfect. This One: 155bucks is nothing today,cheap and good.

https://www.amazon.com/KOORUI-FreeSync-Compatible-2560x1440-DisplayPort/dp/B0B1B3VZLD?ref_=ast_sto_dp&th=1

 

probably one the best monitor in Quality and price in that range. And is 2k 2560x1440P at 144Hz

 

Or if want one bigger in 32" this is the best option:

https://www.amazon.com/KOORUI-inch-Curved-Gaming-Monitor/dp/B0CCJQ3LR2?ref_=ast_sto_dp&th=1&psc=1

 

Give a try.

greetings!

Edited April 1, 2024 by RUPENSTINSKY
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[Sharpe]

8 hours ago, WeednFeed said:

@Sharpe seems to have some good advice on this. I just can't commit the funds to upgrade.......ie I'm too cheap lol.

The monitor I got (and still have) didn't break the bank, it was around $250 when I got it. Still going strong almost 6 years later, time flies! It is a Viewsonic 24", and 144hz. I noticed a large difference when I got it. 

I'm not up to date on the latest models etc. However a few things that come to mind: Going from 60hz to 144hz gives the biggest improvement if I remember correctly, compared with going from say 144hz to 250hz (someone can correct me if I'm wrong). 

The other thing that comes to mind is the input lag, which can vary quite a bit from monitor to monitor. Once you've narrowed down your selections, I'd look up some independent reviews on what the input lag is like on the monitors you are looking at. Older monitors and tvs can be bad for this, so you can see a big improvement going with something gaming specific. 

Something else to bear in mind is I believe the larger the screen and the better the resolution, the greater the graphics card requirements. Worth bearing in mind if you intend on playing newer games and/or your card isn't great. Cod4 shouldn't be as badly effected, although I believe @KidSlayer! may still have ran into this issue at some point trying to play on something like a 64" screen?

I think @crimson upgraded to I believe a 144 or 165 last year and noticed a big difference, not sure which model he got, but perhaps he will chime in.

Maybe have a look here: https://www.rtings.com/monitor/reviews/best/by-usage/gaming 

Their reviews consider/measure input lag. 

[KaptCrunch]

11 hours ago, WeednFeed said:

@Sharpe seems to have some good advice on this. I just can't commit the funds to upgrade.......ie I'm too cheap lol.

weed is MSLP is 499.99cad 

[Rea]

I am a big fan of Acer; I have an acer 165hz monitor that costs around $200 USD, but they have cheaper options that can still have 165hz.  Also, with some Acers' you can enable a crosshair and mess with other settings for your monitor.  They also will typically come with AMD freesync that syncs your systems min and max refresh rates.  

Also a tip for people with monitors.  Some systems do not automatically have your display set to the highest setting that you can achieve.  Going into your settings and then display will allow you to change your refresh rate to the maximum that your monitor allows to improve your experience.

[Sharpe]

4 hours ago, ReAhdapt said:

I am a big fan of Acer; I have an acer 165hz monitor that costs around $200 USD, but they have cheaper options that can still have 165hz.  Also, with some Acers' you can enable a crosshair and mess with other settings for your monitor.  They also will typically come with AMD freesync that syncs your systems min and max refresh rates.  

Also a tip for people with monitors.  Some systems do not automatically have your display set to the highest setting that you can achieve.  Going into your settings and then display will allow you to change your refresh rate to the maximum that your monitor allows to improve your experience.

Yeh, good point. There's an ingame Cod setting for this too. Some monitors (like mine) have further advanced settings to adjust input lag and response time as low as possible. 

Worth double checking on https://www.testufo.com/refreshrate that you are getting the rate you want. 

You can also test a before and after on https://humanbenchmark.com/tests/reactiontime with an old monitor and new monitor to see what kind of difference it made.

Edited April 2, 2024 by Sharpe

[KaptCrunch]

1 hour ago, Sharpe said:

Yeh, good point. There's an ingame Cod setting for this too. Some monitors (like mine) have further advanced settings to adjust input lag and response time as low as possible. 

Worth double checking on https://www.testufo.com/refreshrate that you are getting the rate you want. 

You can also test a before and after on https://humanbenchmark.com/tests/reactiontime with an old monitor and new monitor to see what kind of difference it made.

good links 

i see why i suck at gaming  using 1080p  55" @ 60 Hz  look at the reaction time 

[Sharpe]

11 hours ago, KaptCrunch said:

good links 

i see why i suck at gaming  using 1080p  55" @ 60 Hz  look at the reaction time 

Weird, did something go wrong on the reaction test? It should be around 150-300ms.

Pertinent info given underneath on that page. "While an average human reaction time may fall between 200-250ms, your computer could be adding 10-50ms on top. Some modern TVs add as much as 150ms!".

Edited April 2, 2024 by Sharpe

[Qualicum]

I really enjoy my Dell S2721DGF. 27", 1440p res, 165Hz refresh, 1ms response

Careful going too big, as your peripheral vision will start to suffer if it is too close.

[Sharpe]

9 minutes ago, Qualicum said:

Careful going too big, as your peripheral vision will start to suffer if it is too close.

That's what she said.

[KaptCrunch]

38 minutes ago, Sharpe said:

Weird, did something go wrong on the reaction test? It should be around 150-300ms.

Pertinent info given underneath on that page. "While an average human reaction time may fall between 200-250ms, your computer could be adding 10-50ms on top. Some modern TVs add as much as 150ms!".

Maybe is wireless Bluetooth mouse causing it or the men in black for I'm public enemy # 1, they been dogging me since the great reset.

[Timmah!]

On 4/1/2024 at 7:32 PM, Sharpe said:

Cod4 shouldn't be as badly effected, although I believe @KidSlayer! may still have ran into this issue at some point trying to play on something like a 64" screen?

Resolution demands better graphics card....screen size doesn't. 

[Totty]

My graphics card is a 3070TI that ran the 4K TV fine.

The problem I had was with response /frequency which might put more load on the card but hopefully it can take it

[KaptCrunch]

On 4/4/2024 at 2:35 AM, Totty said:

My graphics card is a 3070TI that ran the 4K TV fine.

The problem I had was with response /frequency which might put more load on the card but hopefully it can take it

or was it co-pilot or AV screwing with responce times

[KaptCrunch]

so i see  my issue or was it co-pilot or AV screwing with responce times

[Dessy]

 

i run the samsung odesey g9  and i am more then happy with it  

 

 

Edited April 6, 2024 by Dessy

[Dark Asylumn]

i have a 4070 and run 3 of these beautifully https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07L9G1BFX/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1

 

[Totty]

I've just pulled the trigger on this monitor whilst it's on special offer.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/MSI-MAG-323UPF-Freesync-Adjustable/dp/B09Y54ZPW7?th=1&psc=1

Hopefully it's as good as the spec looks to be

[iboomboom]

Go curved VA panel or TN panel. Best for gaming. Them both have high refresh rates and affordable prices. 

[KaptCrunch]

Totty

if 3D mode better  to have 240 Hz