Best for the money(less than $200) LED 23'' Monitor

Cezar · Dec 7, 2014

I found, for $160 + $20 rebate + promo code, this monitor ASUS VX238H-W VX238H-W White 23" 1ms (GTG) HDMI Widescreen LED Backlight LCD Monitor 250 cd/m2 80,000,000:1 Built-in Speakers. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824236327
I would like to hear what more experienced PC users think about this monitor. I looked for 1ms latency(2ms latency would be fine), LED monitor, cheap monitor. Plus this display has a contrast ration of 80mil. Should I get it, or it has some serious drawbacks? Also is it LCD or LED, because it says both and I thought that LCD and LED are different a bit.
If there is a better choice under $200(better $150), I will be glad to look at it.

bob4933 · Dec 7, 2014

Don't buy into dynamic contrast ratio. A higher native is the way to go, and will always look better.

That said, that monitor looks pretty solid for the money. 1ms refresh, 1000:1 native (pretty much the "standard"), 80hz refresh rate, 1080p, and it looks nice. Can certainly do worse.

I would personally prefer an (albeit slower) IPS monitor. This one is IPS and has a 5ms refresh. Its pretty similar otherwise, and is cheaper. 5ms is more than fine for gaming, videos, and other things. And its cheaper (129$) and you dont have to jump through hoops to get a mail in rebate card.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=

Cezar · Dec 8, 2014

I am a bit suspicious to ACERs. Though, this one has better reviews than ASUS that I showed.

Also I am a bit fearful about ghosting effects from 5ms that IPS panels have.
My priorities for using a screen go as follows: 1)gaming, 2)watching movies, 3) Photoshop and video making(rendering).

Cezar · Dec 8, 2014

Where could I look for advised monitors topics? I saw in several threads people advise ASUS which is 144hz 24'' $260-$300. On newegg it says that it is a "Readers choice on tomshardware. I went to tomshardware site, but can not find any ratings of monitors. I was looking here: http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/forum-33.html

Edit.
I Found reviews. http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/top-best-computer-monitors,3917.html
Though, I expected many more monitors. They have only 4 on their list and the cheapest is $270.

bob4933 · Dec 8, 2014

5ms is just fine for gaming, unless you have like... crazy super man vision, I dunno.

And why are you afraid of Acer? They come with 3 year warranties.

ATMINSIDE · Dec 8, 2014

Cezar said:
2)watching movies, 3) Photoshop and video making(rendering).

You said it all right here. Go IPS.

Check out Dell also, they're known for quality monitors. You should find one easily in your price range that is an IPS.

Cezar · Dec 8, 2014

Is there much sense to pay for 120hz monitor if you are not going to use it for 3d?

ATMINSIDE · Dec 8, 2014

If you have the GPU to push the FPS that high for gaming, yes.

Cezar · Dec 8, 2014

I have GTX 760. Also, is the glare from IPS is noticeable?

ATMINSIDE · Dec 8, 2014

Cezar said:
I have GTX 760. Also, is the glare from IPS is noticeable?

You won't get to 120Hz without turning down settings.

The glare is dependent upon the coating used by the manufacturer.
I know my Dell U2414H monitors have an anti-glare coating that works very well, look for one with that coating if you're worried about glare.

Cezar · Dec 8, 2014

ATMINSIDE said:
look for one with that coating if you're worried about glare.

I did not see such feature in specification yet. How to find out if the monitor has anti-glare coating?

ATMINSIDE · Dec 8, 2014

The anti-glare spec can be found on Dell's website.

Right now, my pick for you would be this:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824260174

That's the monitor that I have three of, and know two other people on this forum have them.
All of us have been incredibly impressed. Right now it's $205 after the code, which is a STEAL.
It's a 24" IPS, with anti-glare coating, VESA mount, USB 3.0 hub, HDMI/DisplayPort inputs (4 total), factory color calibrated, over 96% RGB representation, and one of the best monitor stands available.
If you decide to go with multiple monitors later, this has a TINY bezel of just under 6mm, making it perfect for Surround gaming.
This monitor also supports MST, where you can chain monitors together with DisplayPort and still extend the desktop.

If that's too much money, look at the P2314H.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824260148
It's a 23" IPS, with anti-glare coating, VESA mount, USB 2.0 hub, DVI/VGA/DisplayPort inputs (3 total), and the same stand as the U2414H.

Cezar · Dec 8, 2014

Edited.
Thanks a lot for links, but I am not a professional designer. I read that this one is very good if you are planing to have two or three monitors together. I do not plan to get two or three monitors. 8ms latency is like a red light. Is there any really good TN panels with good refresh rate. Also, I understood that the higher the refresh rate, the lower latency you need. Is this correct? If it is what would be the best latency for 60-(80hz?) hz?

ATMINSIDE · Dec 8, 2014

60Hz has a cutoff of ~16ms. You're fine with either that I linked.
I use my three for surround gaming, and notice no input latency.

The P2314H is $150 after the code, that's a heck of a deal.

Cezar · Dec 8, 2014

You guys and several of my friends turned me into IPS fan.)))

Cezar · Dec 8, 2014

What is MST?

ATMINSIDE · Dec 8, 2014

Cezar said:
What is MST?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DisplayPort#Multiple_displays_on_single_DisplayPort_connector

Cezar · Dec 8, 2014

Is there an IPS monitor with VESA stand and 5ms latency below $200 23'' and good specifications?

After I watched videos and reviews I liked the ACER monitor above for $130 with 5ms, but its stand is very simple. Dells above are more expansive and have latency of 8ms, but go with VESA stand and color calibration.

ATMINSIDE · Dec 8, 2014

8ms really isn't an issue...

Cezar · Dec 8, 2014

Ok, but who are those people who put bad reviews on many monitors and say, "do not buy it cause it is not a gaming monitor with 5ms"? Are those people used to high-end devices? I can hear a lot in video reviews this, "If you are fps-player and do not like 5-8ms latency, then this monitor might be not for you."

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