New Monitor Ideas

[NotAnalGrap]

So, I am toying with the idea of getting a new monitor before the end of next month. I would like to get a 27in monitor that will be my primary. I will probably end up with a 23in Monitor on either side of that.

Any suggestions? Primary concern is quality, followed by best bang for the buck. I was considering something like this:
ASUS VS278Q-P 27 Class LED Monitor - 1920 x 1080, 16:9, 80000000:1 Dynamic, 1ms, 2x HDMI, VGA, DisplayPort, Energy Star at TigerDirect.com


Any feedback is appreciated.

 

[cplmac]

The don't sell them anymore which sucks but I bought a HannSpree 27" 1920x1200 from Tiger Direct about 3 years ago for $250 and it's been great. I wasn't expecting much from a generic monitor but the thing has been rock solid with a nice picture. Looks like they don't sell a 1920x1200 model anymore.

 

[KevinT144]

I have been using an ASUS 24 inch for about 3 years now, was priced reasonable if I remember correctly, no problems and good picture IMO.

 

[Avery78]

Mac I have the same one (wife now inherited) but I-INC I-Inc iF-281DPB 28 Class Widescreen LCD Monitor - 1920x1200 WUXGA, 800:1 Contrast, 3ms, HDMI, VGA, Energy Star, Tilt & Swivel Stand, w/Speakers at TigerDirect.com
It's been great for me too, I'm positive the 19x12 has been beneficial in games I play.

Doc - the ASUS VS278Q-P is a decent monitor. I would recommend this one though 27" ASUS VG278HE Black 27" 2ms (GTG) HDMI Widescreen LED Backlight LCD Monitor 300 cd/m2 50,000,000:1 Built-in Speakers 3D ready, Height, Swivel adjustable - Newegg.com or this 24" Newegg.com - ASUS VG248QE Black 24" 144Hz 1ms (GTG) HDMI Widescreen LED Backlight LCD 3D Monitor Height&pivot adjustable 350 cd/m2 80,000,000:1 Built-in Speakers
Both are 144hz refresh rate I don't think I could play at 60hz refresh again. The smoothness factor is awesome in BF3 and I find I get more kills since switching over to the higher refresh rate.
If you are after quality then the higher refresh the better imo, even if it's a TN panel. So with that said I would even pick the 24" I linked above over the 27" you was looking at. Check out the reviews on newegg.

 

[balls2dawall]

I would go at least a 27"; you can see what your aiming at

 

[2Tartu]

40 FHD or nothing
edit: preferably 3

 

[imfromnz]

I got 2 22" AOC monitors that are good plus one Viewsonic 1080p 22" in the middle which is decent is well. Some people hate ViewSonic but ive found it really good. Also got a 44inch Sony TV which i use sometime and ontop of that a projector. Word of advice. Never get a projector to game on lol. They are great for movies etc. but not for gaming.

 

[NotAnalGrap]

Thanks guys. I'll look into it and do some more research as well.

 

[2Tartu]

I got 2 22" AOC monitors that are good plus one Viewsonic 1080p 22" in the middle which is decent is well. Some people hate ViewSonic but ive found it really good. Also got a 44inch Sony TV which i use sometime and ontop of that a projector. Word of advice. Never get a projector to game on lol. They are great for movies etc. but not for gaming.

dont projectors like burst into flames when gaming?

 

[Tasty]

I'm happy with my 23" 4 year old dell still and I think I am going to hold out until oled monitors are available for a reasonable price. I would much rather have awesome image quality and contrast than a couple million extra pixels!