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| Date | 2014-12-28 10:11 -0800 |
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| From | Ant <ant@zimage.comANT> |
| Newsgroups | comp.sys.ibm.pc.games.action, comp.sys.ibm.games.action, comp.sys.mac.games.action |
| Subject | Re: Good <= 25" wide monitors to buy for action gaming, etc.? |
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Cross-posted to 3 groups.
On 12/28/2014 8:50 AM, Rin Stowleigh wrote:
>>> not come equipped with G-Sync out of the box would be the ASUS VG248QE
>>> 2" (that's the one where you can install the G-Sync hardware later if
>>> you don't mind voiding the warranty). That model would be in your
>>> price range, even though it's about $100 more than the ones you listed
>>> above.
>>
>> Heh, that would be three/3 years IIRC. I doubt I would get a G-Sync
>> hardware before the warranty ends. I don't need G-Sync now for sure. I
>> am even surprised the warranty is not a year long.
>
> I didn't want to void the warranty on a brand new monitor either,
> which is one reason I waited until monitors with factory installed
> G-sync arrived.
>
> The only reason I mentioned this option is that it seemed you made up
> your mind you're not going to incur the extra cost for G-Sync for now.
> If you aren't going for G-Sync, the VG248QE is a good monitor for
> gaming and is within your original budget (without the G-sync kit).
> And, since it is the only monitor I'm aware of that gives you a future
> option for G-Sync, there would be the peace of mind and reduced chance
> of buyer's remorse if you wanted G-Sync in the future.
>
> Potential risk is that the DIY kit may not be available 3 years from
> now or whenever you might decide you want it, because of course the
> factory installed G-Sync monitors are now out so who knows how long
> ASUS will keep the DIY option alive.
>
> You can buy a VG248QE from some boutique PC builders the last time I
> checked (months ago), where they install it for you, but since the kit
> costs extra money I'm not sure that option makes much sense especially
> since it would be shipped to you with warranty voided.
Ah interesting. For now, I am not going to bother with G-Sync stuff. If
I really wanted that, then I will just buy a new monitor if mine doesn't
have. By then, it will probably be popular, better, and cheaper.
>>> The monitors you listed are not designed with gaming in mind. If I
>>
>> Even with the low 2ms response times? :(
>
> Most of the monitors I've recommended are spec'd @ 1ms GTG.
>
> Response time is only one spec to look at. One of the whole purposes
> of low response times was to reduce blur, and if you've done any
> research on the links I sent earlier, you've probably come to realize
> that a lot of progress has been made beyond just response times in
> reducing blur/ghosting, etc.
Ah OK. What else to look for? No IPS, 16.7 million (8-bit) colors, etc.?
>>> want to drive nails into wood I wouldn't try to do it with a pair of
>>> pliers, I'd look for the right tool for the job. Just depends on what
>>> you want to do with the monitor. I'm assuming based on the amount of
>>> time you've dedicated to this post that the emphasis is on action
>>> gaming.
>>
>> It's more than gaming (rare though due to work, BUSY life, etc.). I do a
>> lot of Internet, watching videos, basic graphic work, etc.
>
> One way of looking at is that gaming LCDs make fine work and video
> viewing monitors, but the converse is not true.
Ah cool.
>>> You can see which monitors are designed for which purpose at each
>>> vendors' website, for example all of Asus's current (not discontinued
>>> models are here):
>>>
>>> http://www.asus.com/us/Monitors
>>>
>>> The ASUS VG248QE is your best bet in a decent-priced 24" that has the
>>> potential to be a G-Sync monitor with the DIY kit.
>>
>> http://www.geforce.com/hardware/technology/g-sync/diy shows how to do
>> it. Hmm, so it is basically like a video card for the monitor instead of
>> the computer?
>
> Think of it like a refresh rate controller for the monitor that
> receives signals from the video card on your PC telling it the optimal
> refresh rate to use.
Thanks. It is interesting that people can mod(ify) their monitors these
days. Haha. Lots have changed since I last looked for a new monitor. :O
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Re: Good <= 25" wide monitors to buy for action gaming, etc.? Ant <ant@zimage.comANT> - 2014-12-26 09:46 -0800
Re: Good <= 25" wide monitors to buy for action gaming, etc.? Rin Stowleigh <rstowleigh@nevrhadgmail.com> - 2014-12-26 13:01 -0500
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Re: Good <= 25" wide monitors to buy for action gaming, etc.? Rin Stowleigh <rstowleigh@nevrhadgmail.com> - 2014-12-26 19:24 -0500
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