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Need help choosing a monitor

Posted on 6/20/14 at 10:01 am
Posted by leRev
Member since Mar 2013
383 posts
Posted on 6/20/14 at 10:01 am
I'm looking for a monitor for about $250 or less. I will be using it as a computer monitor for gaming and video editing for the next few months. I will be moving into a new apartment in a few months with my friend and will have a gaming setup in the living room. This monitor would then move to my personal room and be used for the same thing, but will also be used as a TV for either my old PS3 or a Playstation TV/some other type of "micro-console."

I have done some research and found the ASUS PA248Q. It's a little out of my price range at $290. So, would it be better to get a used one from Amazon for $250 or look into cheaper alternatives? There are a couple Dells I found that would make a great monitor but I will eventually need the HDMI input that they lack.

I also looked into the Playstation 3D Display because it has an HDMI input, but it has very mixed reviews. Plus, I could only really afford a refurbished one (which I'm not super sure about because of all the problems). Also, I don't plan on using 3D, but the built in speakers would make it nice so I wouldn't have to get speakers until I wanted to invest in high quality ones.

I can wait a couple months and afford something better and more expensive, too. After all, I don't NEED it right now.

With all that said, do you guys have an opinion on what I should do or have recommendations for other monitors in my price range?

Writing this out makes me just want to wait so I can afford the ASUS or something nicer though lol. Anyway, Thank you. I really appreciate any advice.
Posted by SaintLSUnAtl
THE REAL MJ
Member since Jan 2007
22129 posts
Posted on 6/20/14 at 10:03 am to
I've had two Asus monitors and love them. I have an Asus and Viewsonice side by side now and the Asus >>>>>>>>> ViewSonic.

I got the Viewsonice for free so that's why I have it

Have you checked Ebay or Microcenter?
Posted by bluebarracuda
Member since Oct 2011
18263 posts
Posted on 6/20/14 at 11:25 am to
I have a monoprice 1440p I'll sell to you
Posted by LSU Coyote
Member since Sep 2007
53390 posts
Posted on 6/20/14 at 11:40 am to
I have a perfectly good 27" 2560x1440 IPS monitor if interested. Will sell UNDER $200.. just trying to get rid of some.
Posted by ILikeLSUToo
Central, LA
Member since Jan 2008
18018 posts
Posted on 6/20/14 at 11:46 am to
I'd buy Blue's or Coyote's WQHD monitor.
Posted by TexasTiger39
Member since Mar 2009
3671 posts
Posted on 6/20/14 at 1:03 pm to
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This post was edited on 8/8/20 at 11:10 am
Posted by SouljaBreauxTellEm
Mizz
Member since Aug 2009
29343 posts
Posted on 6/22/14 at 4:53 am to
I love Asus.

I also have a BenQ gaming monitor with 2 hdmi inputs.. well this bastard already has 1 dead pixel.. so I would not recommend them that is for sure..

My ASUS is flawless.
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