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Is this a good deal? 2560x1440 27 inch monitor 144Hz @$400

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For some reason I can't seem to ever click those links, I just get an insufficient privileges error.

I'm looking at Monitors too recently, more so for a 4k. Am I just going to have to accept the fact that I'll have to spend 600+ for a 144Hz 1ms GSYNC/Freesync 27"+ monitor? Or is there light at the end of the tunnel and around Christmas there might be some good deals? I saw a Samsung for 400 the other day, but it's only 60Hz :-/

Edit: I should also mention that I have yet to really find straight answers on this topic, most people seem to be speculating on what price for the performance of the monitor is worth, so I guess it's going to come down to what will make you happy in the end. If I find any answers as to "whats a good deal for 2k/4k monitors" I'll let you know.
 
Long version.

[url]http://www.overclockers.com/forums/showthread.php/773876-27-quot-2560x1440-144Hz-G-SYNC-Dell-S2716DG-LCD-Monitor[/url]



*had to noparse to stop the url from being cut.
 
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It is For Sale thread in our classifieds section which has a post count minimum to access. You will be able to see that section once you hit 100 posts. You can find that out (and more) in our rules! :)

Here is a guide I found on the web: http://www.144hzmonitors.com/best-gaming-monitor-2016/



For reference a 2K monitor is 2048x1080. I don't care what newegg.com calls it. :p
(Yes this is a personal crusade on these forums to have people get it right! :rofl:)
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Well that answers a lot of questions I had about resolutions. So I assume if I want to go with a solid standard I should look for UHD-1 (3840 x 2160). There isn't that much of a difference between 1080 and 2k is there? Or is the chart just deceiving?

I'm sure I'll hit 100 posts soon enough :D
 
Nearly all 4K monitors say 4K UHD on them. You will be hard pressed to find any that are true 2K/4K in the wild. Nope. There isn't much of a difference.... 1920x1080 and 2048x1080 are not deceiving you.
 
I suppose I could have looked at the pixel ratio myself. Man, I am overlooking some obvious things lately. I assumed because the price on some 2K monitors is vastly higher than most 1080's that there was more to it until you posted that diagram.
 
I have never seen a 2K monitor... you?

To date, 2K has primarily been used for projection within movie theaters, which require a slightly different aspect ratio from consumer HDTVs and computer monitors.

While consumer displays use a 16:9 aspect ratio (or 1.777:1 if converted to the lowest common denominator), the Digital Cinema Initiative (DCI) backed by the major Hollywood studios uses a 17:9 aspect ratio (approximately 1.85:1) that better aligns with several of 35mm and 70mm films formats used to shoot and project movies.
 
Hey, thank you very much for the 144hz link. A few of the links were broken, but it's still a good way to compare specs. I'm having a very tough time finding a monitor with the specifications I'm looking for at a reasonable price.

I'd like:
- 27'' +
- <3 ms g2g
- >100hz
- gsync
- 2560 x 1440 or better resolution
- ips panel

Pretty much I've found it's like pick 4 of those features for $400, OR pick 5 of those features for $600+. :(
 
I have never seen a 2K monitor... you?

No, not now that you've pointed out that what Newegg classifies as 2K is 2560 x 1440 and 3440 x 1440 as WQHD. It's been a long week, I never actually realized Newegg listed all these resolutions as "2K". Thanks for leading my blind self through this mess.
 
Hey, thank you very much for the 144hz link. A few of the links were broken, but it's still a good way to compare specs. I'm having a very tough time finding a monitor with the specifications I'm looking for at a reasonable price.

I'd like:
- 27'' +
- <3 ms g2g
- >100hz
- gsync
- 2560 x 1440 or better resolution
- ips panel

Pretty much I've found it's like pick 4 of those features for $400, OR pick 5 of those features for $600+. :(
I went to newegg.com and sorted it..........
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...n=ips monitor&bop=And&Order=PRICE&PageSize=90

This doesn't include the response time, but that is easily determined (look it up), and really not a big deal under 8ms or so last I read.
 
Ya, you have to be careful with newegg's sorting system. Choosing 4ms-5ms caused it to exclude all of the 1ms-3ms monitors
 
A few of the links were broken, but it's still a good way to compare specs.

They are not broken, you are under 100 posts. I was unaware of the restriction when I replied.

I recently pick up a Asus PG279Q. It is amazing but more money than you are looking at.
 
It seems like it will be much cheaper to get a television with a good response time.
This Samsung is 43 inches with 4k resolution for $499 (the same price of a 27 inch monitor)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA1XC3Y30586

I looked at that Samsung before I bought my 43" LG 43UH6100. Both aren't "great" when viewing small black text on a red background, but the LG unit was noticeably better than the Samsung. It's 4096x2160 at 60Hz 4:4:4

Unlike my old Samsung, LG doesn't arbitrarily remove apps and re-arrange my apps Icons whenever they feel like it. Another benefit is that, because the LG uses widely-spaced "feet" you can put a DVD player (I use a Sony BD Player) under the TV in between them so it doesn't take as much desk real estate.
 
Damn, hmmm. Thanks for the advice.

Unfortunately it seems that everything sucks. I guess I'll wait a month and see if the market improves.
 
That LG monitor is UHD, so its 3840x2160 isn't it?

Unfortunately it seems that everything sucks. I guess I'll wait a month and see if the market improves.
Just buy. Seriously. You are never going to be happy, LOL! And things wont change in a month.
 
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