[Build Help] [X-Post from /r/Monitors] Help Required: Choosing a Monitor for games(RPG)/movies/reading text under $240.
Background
I just shifted from one state to another inside India, and had to give up on using a TV for a monitor. I'm now on the hunt for a monitor that's in the Rs.10000-Rs.50000 range, which is basically 160-240 USD. I got some good advice early on from r/buildapc IRC chat, but that monitor is not available in this state. In fact, many ASUS monitors are hard to come by. I've looked at several ASUS monitors, some BENQ, an ACER, and there are a few others I probably don't remember. I'm looking for a good 1080p TN or a decent IPS with a lowish response time. I've been unable to make up my mind, and I'm not even sure what monitors to look at. Any suggestions would be appreciated. I'm really looking to buy quickish since I won't be able to boot and test my rig till I buy a monitor.
System Specs
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i5 4460
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Sapphire Dual-X R9 280X
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8GB RAM
Intended Usage
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Playing Games: The Witcher, The Witcher 2, The Witcher 3 (soon), Dragon Age Inquisition, Terraria, Tomb Raider (the one released recently), Dark Souls I/II, Dragon Age Origins...
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Watching videos/movies.
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Viewing pictures.
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Reddit, general web browsing. [Might read a book on it, not sure if I'll end up doing that.]
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Programming
Monitor Requirements
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Resolution: 1080p Preferred. 1440p if you can find one in budget and if you think my card will do fine.
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23-24" Size limited because I'll sit right in front of the monitor and at 1080p, the pixels will look blocky if the monitor gets too large.
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Response time: 5ms or lower preferred, can tradeoff so long as I don't have to deal with motion blur or ghosting (I'm coming from using a TV as a monitor).
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Input Lag: Low enough for my needs (see below). 10ms or lower preferred.
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Viewing angle: I'm hoping I get something decent.
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Panel Type: IPS preferred, but TN will do. A good VA panel might work.
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Refresh Rate: 60Hz
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Speakers: Not required.
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Inputs/Stand/Miscillaneous: HDMI, DVI, DP would be nice. A decent stand is required. I can do without VESA mounts. It should be stable.
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Color: I'm thinking 16.7M though I really don't know what I should be looking for here, so inputs are appreciated.
Some monitors I've looked at
ASUS VX229H - This seems ideal, and might be available with one vendor. I will know tomorrow.
ASUS VS248H - Not available in my state.
ASUS VS248H-P/VS238H-P - Availability issues.
BenQ GL2460HM - This seems to be the next choice after the 229H, but it does have green color reproduction issues and light-gray washout. It's stand is a bit unstable, and it comes with built-in speakers.
BenQ GL2460HT - This seems like a better version of the HM listed above. Any thoughts?
BenQ RL2455HM, RL2460HT - Gaming monitors. These seem to have bad colors in general.
BenQ EW2440L - VA panel. I don't know much and would appreciate inputs.
BenQ GW2760HS - 27" is a bit bigger than I am looking for, and likely pricier. I'm pretty sure this is available.
Dell U2412h/U2414H - These are nice, but seem outside my price range.
TL;DR: Looking for a decent 1080p monitor in India (ASUS hard to get), low response time preferred (can trade-off), 23-24", low input lag if possible. Will use to play Witcher 3.
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Posted Apr 19, 2015, 9:11 AM UTC