Great gaming monitor

Samsung has a good one

Just get a catleap or Qnix or whatever brand Korean IPS from ebay for $350-$375. 1440p. Gloss screen, dont get the anti-glare.

I mean, this assuming you have a good graphics card. You might want to stick with 1080p

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Is this a good deal?

Thanks for the info. When they talk about the import taxes etc, is that something I do need to worry about? Never ordered something from overseas.

Also I would like to have HDMI as well, which would you choose if HDMI was preferable?


Also, what graphics card sub 300 would you suggest?

honestly I don't see the need to spend 3-400 on a gaming monitor. Is there something I'm missing?

I bought this LG recently and love it... it's more than large enough, great color, fast response time, and no noticeable input lag.

Sometimes I even find 22 inches is too big. I'd have loved a 19-20 inch 1080p (or better yet a 19-20 inch 2560 X 1440) but they don't seem to exist.

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or better yet a 19-20 inch 2560 X 1440) but they don't seem to exist.

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They do not. 27" is the smallest.

Why is HDMI preferable? I'm only asking because you will essentially be spending $30-$50 more. If that's what you want, though, then that first one you linked would be fine. It's not a "perfect pixel" which means there is the possibility of having 1-5 dead pixels, but from what I've read that's rare.

The Catleaps are said to have wobbly stands and the Crossovers apparently have very good stands. The Qnix I have has a good stand. It's the only brand I've seen in person.

As far as the import taxes, nothing to worry about. When you buy from bigclothcraft, he sends you a message with the following questions:

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Hello
Thanks for your order.
I am James in Computer department in our company.

For smoothing pass against custom,

1) May I mark item as gift?
2) How much price I put on invoice?

3) May I ask your model number of video card in computer?
-This monitor don't works with Mobile video card in Laptop and macbook.

4) May I check your phone number and address for express shipping service?
(Our company only use personal information for shipping)

I am sorry for bothering you.
best my question is for safest and fastest satisfaction of buyer.

I will hear from you.
Best REgards
Thanks

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These were my responses

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1) May I mark item as gift?
YES

2) How much price I put on invoice?
$100

3) May I ask your model number of video card in computer?
2 AMD Radeon HD 6950 cards in crossfire (I have a 7970 now)

4) May I check your phone number and address for express shipping service?
(My address)

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I paid for it on a Thursday, and I received it Tuesday the next week. 5 calendar days (two of them being weekend days) to test and ship from Korea. It came to my door straight from DHL. No taxes or anything. I don't remember if I had to sign for it or not because I was home.

As for a good graphics card, tell me the rest of your system specs. CPU, motherboard, RAM, and Power supply (specific model would be very helpful). It would be ignorant of me to suggest a card without that information.

Need to know motherboard model and power supply specs

Assuming you have a power supply that's 500watts (preferably 600 or more depending on quality and age), a 7870 would do the trick.

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Or even a 7850. Obviously, you won't be maxing out textures and MSAA on the newer games, but no big deal.

What brand