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Gaming monitor for my son
Posted on 12/2/20 at 1:36 pm
Posted on 12/2/20 at 1:36 pm
Looking for something that is actually a good gaming monitor. I have very little clue on what to be looking for. He has a gaming laptop but has really gotten into editing and I thought a second monitor would be great for him.
Any deals out there?
Any deals out there?
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Posted on 12/2/20 at 1:38 pm to hawgndodge
Posted on 12/2/20 at 1:41 pm to bluebarracuda
Trying to stay under $250
Posted on 12/2/20 at 1:43 pm to bluebarracuda
Is that a good brand? Or does that even matter? From what little research I've done I know that the higher the refresh rate the better and the faster the response time the better. Is that right or am I off base?
Posted on 12/2/20 at 1:45 pm to hawgndodge
I've never heard of that brand. I generally go with ASUS. You definitely want higher refresh rate and faster response times, and based on your budget you won't be able to go above 1080p (so no 2K - which is 2560 x 1440p).
Posted on 12/2/20 at 1:51 pm to SCgamecock2988
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I've never heard of that brand.
AOC?
Just one of the larger monitor brands out there
Posted on 12/2/20 at 1:52 pm to bluebarracuda
I don't usually look at much aside from ASUS. Sorry I've never heard of it. If it's good then go with his link, seems like a steal then. I think it's because most people are out to get 2K and even 4K monitors at this point. You can get really good deals on 1080p/144Hz. This must be one of those cases.
You might want to consider size too.. I personally won't go below 27" now.
You might want to consider size too.. I personally won't go below 27" now.
This post was edited on 12/2/20 at 1:54 pm
Posted on 12/2/20 at 1:55 pm to SCgamecock2988
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I personally won't go below 27" now.
Kinda dumb excluding resolution, since that's the most important piece to a monitor.
I wouldn't go above 24" for a 1080p monitor. 27 for 1440p, 32 for 4k
Posted on 12/2/20 at 1:57 pm to bluebarracuda
I bow to your almighty knowledge.
Posted on 12/2/20 at 2:04 pm to SCgamecock2988
So a 24 would be best for what I'm willing to spend then?
This post was edited on 12/2/20 at 2:06 pm
Posted on 12/2/20 at 2:09 pm to hawgndodge
Since I imagine your son is going to be sitting nice and close to his monitor, yes 24" is the way to go
Posted on 12/2/20 at 2:30 pm to hawgndodge
What blue is saying is right. Just so you have another voice to confirm it. AOC is great, that deal seems good.
The AOC 24G2U is also a great choice. (not curved)
It is the most favored 1080p 144hz monitor out there for gaming.
Of course 1080p 240hz monitors are out there as well if he ever wants to upgrade to a real gaming setup and not a laptop. (Not to mention the choices of 1440p, 4k or not)
I am only bringing this up because it is Christmas time and you may be trying for a surprise. It is best to ask him what his needs are, as monitors cost and specs range drastically depending on the results you desire.
The AOC 24G2U is also a great choice. (not curved)
It is the most favored 1080p 144hz monitor out there for gaming.
Of course 1080p 240hz monitors are out there as well if he ever wants to upgrade to a real gaming setup and not a laptop. (Not to mention the choices of 1440p, 4k or not)
I am only bringing this up because it is Christmas time and you may be trying for a surprise. It is best to ask him what his needs are, as monitors cost and specs range drastically depending on the results you desire.
Posted on 12/2/20 at 2:31 pm to bluebarracuda
His laptop has this, it's a few years old.
Geforce gtx 965m
12GB ram
Intel i76700hq 2.59ghz
It's an hp omen w053dx
Geforce gtx 965m
12GB ram
Intel i76700hq 2.59ghz
It's an hp omen w053dx
Posted on 12/2/20 at 2:31 pm to bluebarracuda
24 inch all day at 1080p
Posted on 12/2/20 at 9:00 pm to bluebarracuda
Thanks blue. Pulled the trigger on that one. Appreciate the advice.
Posted on 12/2/20 at 9:22 pm to hawgndodge
AOC are legit, still think 1440p 27in is the sweet spot for PC gaming
Posted on 12/2/20 at 9:29 pm to GalvoAg
1440/144 is the sweet spot for sure, but we're moving slowly to 4k/144
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