Santa Needs Assistance Selecting Monitor

[CharlesIII]

All,

I recently picked up a new GPU (EVGA GTX 1070) for my son's gaming rig (was a birthday present from me and his grandparents). Here is a link to the card we purchased:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01KVZBNY0/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

He uses one of my old 27" 1080p gaming monitors currently and I'd like to find him an upgrade for Christmas. Im looking to stay around 300 dollars but I'd really like to get a 2560 x 1440 display if possible. Can you guys recommend a budget gaming monitor?

Thanks in advance !!

 

[cybereality]

I don't have this monitor, but I had a Samsung VA TV previously and the quality was great.

https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824022734

Should be just a bit over $300.

 

[wyqtor]

^ Completely agree with the above suggestion, I would also get a 144 Hz Samsung VA monitor with Quantum Dots for the contrast and overall image quality.

 

[CharlesIII]

Great monitor suggestion . Does this guy ever go on sale or should I just pull the trigger now?

 

[lightsout]

I don't have this monitor, but I had a Samsung VA TV previously and the quality was great.

https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824022734

Should be just a bit over $300.

I didn't realize you could get 1440p and 144hz at this price range. Thanks saving that for later.

 

[cybereality]

Great monitor suggestion . Does this guy ever go on sale or should I just pull the trigger now?

Looks like the monitor just came out and is already budget priced, I wouldn't expect a huge discount. However Black Friday is coming up soon, so you never know.

 

[lightsout]

Anyone know of a non curved version? Not really into curved monitors.

 

[cybereality]

I didn't see any from Samsung. However there are some flat ones from lesser known brands in the same price range.

 

[CharlesIII]

How would you say the Samsung panel compares to this MSI ?

https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824475015

 

[cybereality]

Well the MSI is bigger, so that is nice. Both are VA panels, so should have nice picture quality.

 

[DooLocsta]

They also have the MSI in a 27 as well.

 

[CharlesIII]

I wasn’t able to find an MSI 27 that was 1440p. Do you have a link?

 

[DooLocsta]

I wasn’t able to find an MSI 27 that was 1440p. Do you have a link?

Sorry the 27 2K is Gsync

 

[CharlesIII]

Saw this sale posted today on Slickdeals. Any thoughts on this vs. the Samsung (IPS vs VA)?

https://slickdeals.net/f/12270202-a...monitor-299?src=SiteSearchV2_SearchBarV2Algo1

https://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod...ckdeals LLC-_-na-_-na-_-na&ignorebbr=1&cm_sp=

 

[lightsout]

Saw this sale posted today on Slickdeals. Any thoughts on this vs. the Samsung (IPS vs VA)?

https://slickdeals.net/f/12270202-a...monitor-299?src=SiteSearchV2_SearchBarV2Algo1

https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?sdtid=12270202&SID=f616bba2e9c511e8b87b8641be08cf160INT&AID=10446076&PID=1225267&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&Item=N82E16824011243&utm_medium=Email&utm_source=IGNEFL111618&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-Slickdeals LLC-_-na-_-na-_-na&ignorebbr=1&cm_sp=

Monoprice also sells a 27" 1440p 144hz TN for $299
https://www.monoprice.com/product?c_id=113&cp_id=11320&cs_id=1130703&p_id=35434&seq=1&format=2

 

[CharlesIII]

Im trying to stick with a VA or IPS panel for improved image quality and viewing angles.

 

[lightsout]

Im trying to stick with a VA or IPS panel for improved image quality and viewing angles.

I hear you there.