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MikeO · 2nd Jul 2012, 08:20

Hi

I've just ordered a new desktop PC after having a laptop for a while. I plan to make use of a monitor I used to use, a BenQ FP241W. However, it's getting on a bit now having first come out in 2006. So I was just wondering whether screen technology has moved on much since and whether it's worth replacing?

Ideally it would be with another IPS screen as I need the viewing angles and screen quality for watching films. I've been looking at the Asus PA238Q which seems quite nice for £200~ but is it really worth me replacing the BenQ unless I wanted to get a 27" or bigger? Also what difference would a 120Hz screen like the BenQ 2410/20T make to gaming?

Thanks

noizdaemon666 · 2nd Jul 2012, 10:03

If your monitor still works and does what you want it to, why replace it? Unless you feel the need to spend money of course lol I'd get a Dell U2312M or an LG IPS235V for that sort of money.

If all you're doing is watching films, I wouldn't get an IPS screen above 24" as it'll have a huge resolution which won't help films at all and will cost you considerably more.

120Hz is down to the person in question, some say it's smoother for games others can't tell the difference. Obviously depends how much of a hardcore gamer you are.

MikeO · 2nd Jul 2012, 10:19

Yeah, it still works although it has developed a slight buzz although that could have been there all along I can't remember.

Well I'm not just watching films on it, if I was I'd buy a 32" TV or something :P but I do regularly watch TV shows and films in between general PC use and gaming. I wouldn't say I'm a hardcore gamer, mainly the likes of Civ 5, BF3, Skyrim a few hours a week.

hamza_tm · 2nd Jul 2012, 10:21

Do you play fast FPS? 120Hz is (mostly thought of as) better

If not don't bother. Its the really fast turns that you do in FPS that are captured better without doing your eyes in.

Guinevere · 2nd Jul 2012, 10:36

Keep your existing monitor unless you want to go up in size or resolution, and then look at the 27" Dells or Samsungs.

azrael- · 2nd Jul 2012, 10:42

I remember that the FP241W was a pretty decent monitor in its day. I say, use it and if it comes up short there's always time to get something else.

2nd Jul 2012, 08:20	#1
MikeO What's a Dremel? Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 12	Worth replacing this monitor? Hi I've just ordered a new desktop PC after having a laptop for a while. I plan to make use of a monitor I used to use, a BenQ FP241W. However, it's getting on a bit now having first come out in 2006. So I was just wondering whether screen technology has moved on much since and whether it's worth replacing? Ideally it would be with another IPS screen as I need the viewing angles and screen quality for watching films. I've been looking at the Asus PA238Q which seems quite nice for £200~ but is it really worth me replacing the BenQ unless I wanted to get a 27" or bigger? Also what difference would a 120Hz screen like the BenQ 2410/20T make to gaming? Thanks Last edited by MikeO; 2nd Jul 2012 at 09:20.

2nd Jul 2012, 10:03	#2
noizdaemon666 I've been away far too long Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Castleford Posts: 4,271	If your monitor still works and does what you want it to, why replace it? Unless you feel the need to spend money of course lol I'd get a Dell U2312M or an LG IPS235V for that sort of money. If all you're doing is watching films, I wouldn't get an IPS screen above 24" as it'll have a huge resolution which won't help films at all and will cost you considerably more. 120Hz is down to the person in question, some say it's smoother for games others can't tell the difference. Obviously depends how much of a hardcore gamer you are. __________________ AMD A4 5300 @ 4GHz \| \| 4GB 1600 Patriot \| 128GB SSD \| 500GB Samsung HD501LJ \| 320GB Hitachi 2.5" \| CX430 PSU

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hamza_tm Mod Master Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Manchester, UK Posts: 2,892	Do you play fast FPS? 120Hz is (mostly thought of as) better If not don't bother. Its the really fast turns that you do in FPS that are captured better without doing your eyes in. __________________ Whisper quiet gaming: 2500k@4.4Ghz \| P67a-GD53 \| Vengeance 8GB 1600Mhz \| Force3 120GB \| M4 256GB \| WD15EARS 1.5TB (Icy Box USB 3.0) \| BenQ XL2411T 144Hz (no moar IPS xD) \| X-Fi XtremeGamer \| Corsair 550D \| GTX680 CM Storm Quickfire Rapid MX Brown (Filco caps) \| Steelseries Xai (yay) \| Sennheiser PC360 \| Steelseries 9HD

2nd Jul 2012, 10:42	#6
azrael- I'm special... Join Date: May 2008 Location: Aarhus, Denmark Posts: 3,757	I remember that the FP241W was a pretty decent monitor in its day. I say, use it and if it comes up short there's always time to get something else. __________________ It's not the end of the world ...but you can see it from here. Xeon E3-1245 v2 3.4 GHz \| ASUS P8C WS \| 16GB Kingston ECC DDR3 \| Samsung 830 256GB \| eVGA GTX670 2GB \| SB Audigy \| Seasonic X-560 \| Corsair Obsidian 550D \| Dell 2209WA

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2nd Jul 2012, 10:19	#3
MikeO What's a Dremel? Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 12	Yeah, it still works although it has developed a slight buzz although that could have been there all along I can't remember. Well I'm not just watching films on it, if I was I'd buy a 32" TV or something :P but I do regularly watch TV shows and films in between general PC use and gaming. I wouldn't say I'm a hardcore gamer, mainly the likes of Civ 5, BF3, Skyrim a few hours a week.

2nd Jul 2012, 10:36	#5
Guinevere Mega mom Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 1,364	Keep your existing monitor unless you want to go up in size or resolution, and then look at the 27" Dells or Samsungs.