RJ1892
[H]ard|Gawd
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I was working on my brothers PC last weekend because he needed it cleaned out (dust) and reimaged and I noticed his display had lines through it and a massive black spot in the center where the lines intersected so I assume the panel is on its way out. It is a VG236H from like 2010. I asked him how long its been like that and he said 2 years, like he didn't even care.
I'm looking to get him a new display this weekend since it is his birthday. Been looking at the 23-25" displays. I'm pretty sure he wouldn't want a much larger one because he really only plays competitive games like CS1.6, CS:GO, Starcraft, Dota 2.
Anyways I've been looking at these displays primary since they are available at my local Microcenter.
DELL S2417DG (24" 1440p G-Sync, 144hz, TN) $399
Acer XB241H (24" 1080p G-Sync, 180hz, TN) $349
Acer XB252Q (25" 1080p G-Sync, 240hz, TN) $429
Asus PG258Q (25" 1080p G-Sync, 240hz, TN) $559
Acer Predator XB241YU (24" 1440p, G-Sync, 144hz, TN) $449
Thinking about getting him the DELL since it is 1440p and gives slightly more pixel density than his 1080p display, it is also the 2nd cheapest, though cost doesn't matter. But not sure if I should pass on a 240hz display since he plays mainly competitive games. I honestly don't think he knows a thing about resolution or refreshrate. He didn't even have his display on 120hz, I changed it from 60hz. I know he is a top player in the games he plays, Grand Master in SC2, and like the rank below Global Elite in CS:GO, so hes a great player, just doesn't know anything about hardware and doesn't care.
His specs are:
4670k
Titan X (maxwell)
16gb DDR3 1600
I'm looking to get him a new display this weekend since it is his birthday. Been looking at the 23-25" displays. I'm pretty sure he wouldn't want a much larger one because he really only plays competitive games like CS1.6, CS:GO, Starcraft, Dota 2.
Anyways I've been looking at these displays primary since they are available at my local Microcenter.
DELL S2417DG (24" 1440p G-Sync, 144hz, TN) $399
Acer XB241H (24" 1080p G-Sync, 180hz, TN) $349
Acer XB252Q (25" 1080p G-Sync, 240hz, TN) $429
Asus PG258Q (25" 1080p G-Sync, 240hz, TN) $559
Acer Predator XB241YU (24" 1440p, G-Sync, 144hz, TN) $449
Thinking about getting him the DELL since it is 1440p and gives slightly more pixel density than his 1080p display, it is also the 2nd cheapest, though cost doesn't matter. But not sure if I should pass on a 240hz display since he plays mainly competitive games. I honestly don't think he knows a thing about resolution or refreshrate. He didn't even have his display on 120hz, I changed it from 60hz. I know he is a top player in the games he plays, Grand Master in SC2, and like the rank below Global Elite in CS:GO, so hes a great player, just doesn't know anything about hardware and doesn't care.
His specs are:
4670k
Titan X (maxwell)
16gb DDR3 1600
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