r/buildapcmonitor

1.9K archived posts · Feb 2024 – Sep 2026

PC Monitors - Gaming, Productivity, Office...IPS, OLED, Mini-LED...4k, 1440p, 1080p

r/buildapcmonitor

What type of Monitor should I purchase? 16:9 or 21:9 - or even wider?! 1080p or 4k? 60hz or 144hz - or 360hz?! All these questions and more can be answered here.

Created Jan 24, 2024

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##/r/buildapcmonitor Home of the computer component that you see most.

Please be respectful to others at all times. Trolling and Insults will earn you a ban.
Purchase Advice and Technical Support are not allowed on this subreddit. Please visit r/buildapc or our Discord server: https://discord.gg/MZwg5cQ
Good Memes will be allowed
Content must be News, Reviews, or high quality discussions related to Monitors and Display Technologies. Occasional exceptions will be made for those who are passionate about Monitor Lizards.
No back light bleed or IPS glow posts. Refer to this graphic instead.

##Knowledge Base Links

» ICC Profiles @ TFTCentral

» Monitor FAQ @ TFTCentral

» Monitor Terms & Functions @ TFTCentral

» Professional Color Calibration Tool Reviews and Recommendations

» Lightboost Hack for Supported Monitors How-To

» Monitor Guide/Overview @ Team-Liquid

» Monitor Debezeling Guide (by zerobahamut @ OCN)

» Physical Screen Size Comparison Tool

» DPI/PPI Calculator

##Easy PCPP Monitor Links

• 1920x1080 (16:9) / 1920x1200 (16:10)

• 2560x1440 (16:9) / 2560x1600 (16:10)

• 3840x2160 (16:9)

• Ultrawide Resolution Monitors (21:9, 1080/1440 variants)

• High Refresh Rate Monitors (120Hz+)

##Related Reddits

• /r/monitors - For news about Monitors

• /r/pcpartsales- For PC Parts and sales

• /r/buildapc - PC Building Community Resource

• /r/hardware - Hardware Discussion

• /r/ultrawidemasterrace - Subreddit for 21:9 & wider monitors

• /r/battlestations - Show off your gear!

• /r/buildapcsales - Sales Reddit for USA

• /r/bapcsalescanada - Sales Reddit for Canada

• /r/buildapcsalesuk - Sales Reddit for UK

• /r/bapcsalesaustralia - Sales Reddit for Australia

• /r/technology - All things Tech!

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