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I'm lost in the sea of options here, looking for something that can solidly dual-purpose gaming and photo editing in the sub-$500USD range.
Preferred specs include:
Let me know what you use, why you love/hate it, or if you have any other suggestions.
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12-04-2018, 10:46 AM | #3 |
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This is what I have. It’s been pretty great so far.
https://www.dell.com/en-us/shop/dell...or-accessories It’s a little over 500 but I got mine on sale for around 500. If you look around you may be able to find a deal. edit: its only 440 on amazon https://www.amazon.com/Dell-Gaming-S...=dell+sg2716dg Last edited by aozer; 12-04-2018 at 10:52 AM.. |
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12-04-2018, 11:01 AM | #6 |
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I recently upgraded to 34 Ultrawide Alienware AW3418DW (3440x1440). I had an 34 Dell (3415) before.
I highly recommend this screen. Add a few hundred dollars to your budget and look for a sale. You will not regret it if you spend a decent amount of time on the computer. |
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Are you planning on upgrading anytime soon? The reason I ask is because it takes quite a bit of GPU horsepower to push a 1440p at 120hz let alone 144hz. While G-Sync will help, you might be buying more monitor than your system can handle.
But yes definitely IPS for gaming or VA if you want a bit more response time but definitely not TN. |
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This meets all of your preferred specs. I bought it almost a year ago to the day, and it has been fantastic. There are a lot of youtube videos you can watch about it as well. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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If you plan to mount it to an arm or other mount, make sure it has VESA mounting. Many of the inexpensive sub-$300 27"+ monitors do not, or require a special bracket. I have 5 monitors here I bought before realizing I wanted to mount them. None have VESA holes...
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I have the Dell UP2716D. Absolutely love it.
https://www.dell.com/en-us/work/shop...or-accessories I will soon purchase the Ergotron HX mount for it in white: ![]() |
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I have the Benq zowie XL2730 and i find it great.
https://www.newegg.ca/Product/Produc...82E16824014578
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"g-sync great but not needed"
Very happy with it so far
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