Displays My Monitor forces me to bend around to see proper colors. Looking for a new one !

Hi guys. It's been a while since I last bought any PC parts, so I've noticed some "bleaching" on my current Asus VW246H monitor. So for Xmas me and my wife are looking forward for a treat with a new , family friendly monitor.
I've been looking around, asking friends for suggestions, watching reviews, and honestly the choice is so big, my brain started to hurt.
So I come here for an advice.
I chose the parts for my PC about 4 years ago, based on suggestions in this forum.

http://forums.bit-tech.net/showthread.php?t=198956

My budget for the monitor is about 200-250, and then I'll be looking for a new Video Card. So the total budget is about 300-350. The more I save on the monitor , The more I'll spent on the card and vice versa. My priority is the Monitor, because the current card I've got is doing its job well. Later on I'll be looking a new CPU too, as I feel this one is getting too overcome by LAN video streaming to my Tablet and TV.
I can't stream and play without problems.

So, here are the specs on my PC, based on Steam system info page :

My MoBo is MSI, don't know the specs.

Most of my friends recommend me a Dell monitor. Almost all of them recommended an IPS type of display. I've read about the different kinds of displays, and IPS seems ok for me. I am playing mostly 1 game from time to time ( DOTA 2 ) and I am watching movies , shows, tv on the PC. Using it for some minor work related stuff.

So I am all ears and eyes , to look for the products you'd suggest.

Scren size is 24-27.
Video card to be something in my price range - 100-200
Processor 100-150.



Thank you.

 

That list doesn't really help all too much other than tell us that it is an AMD CPU and a GTX 460.

Could you give us a more detailed list...?

 

I hope this is enough. Let me know if u need more information.


Field Value
Computer
Computer Type ACPI x64-based PC
Operating System Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate
OS Service Pack [ TRIAL VERSION ]
Internet Explorer 9.11.9600.17420
DirectX DirectX 10.1
]
Date / Time 2014-11-23 / 04:37

Motherboard
CPU Type TripleCore AMD Athlon X3 450, 3200 MHz (16 x 200)
Motherboard Name Unknown
Motherboard Chipset AMD 770, AMD K10
System Memory [ TRIAL VERSION ]
BIOS Type AMI (09/09/10)
Communication Port Communications Port (COM1)

Display
Video Adapter NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460 (1048256 KB)
Video Adapter NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460 (1048256 KB)
Monitor Asus VW246 [24" LCD] (8CLMQS005325)
Monitor Generic PnP Monitor [NoDB] (20461)

Multimedia
Audio Adapter Realtek Unknown @ ATI SB800 - High Definition Audio Controller
Audio Adapter Realtek Unknown @ High Definition Audio Controller [10DE-0BEB] [NoDB]

Storage
IDE Controller Standard Dual Channel PCI IDE Controller
IDE Controller Standard Dual Channel PCI IDE Controller
IDE Controller Standard Dual Channel PCI IDE Controller
Storage Controller AVV7O7R3 IDE Controller
Disk Drive BUFFALO External HDD USB Device (931 GB, USB)
Disk Drive SAMSUNG SSD 830 Series ATA Device (238 GB, IDE)
Disk Drive WDC WD30EZRS-00J99B0 ATA Device (2794 GB, IDE)
Disk Drive WDC WD30EZRX-00MMMB0 ATA Device (2794 GB, IDE)
Optical Drive HYXY DU7SLURS1Y SCSI CdRom Device
Optical Drive TSSTcorp CDDVDW SH-S223C ATA Device
SMART Hard Disks Status OK

Partitions
C: (NTFS) [ TRIAL VERSION ]
D: (NTFS) 90595 MB (39241 MB free)
E: (NTFS) 1000.0 GB (416.3 GB free)
G: (NTFS) 700.0 GB (502.8 GB free)
H: (NTFS) 51199 MB (15610 MB free)
I: (NTFS) 45457 MB (3241 MB free)
K: (FAT32) 931.3 GB (371.8 GB free)
L: (NTFS) 2500.0 GB (1074.5 GB free)
M: (NTFS) 1000.0 GB (830.4 GB free)
N: (NTFS) 294.4 GB (81.9 GB free)
Total Size [ TRIAL VERSION ]

Input
Keyboard Razer BlackWidow Ultimate
Mouse HID-compliant mouse
Mouse Razer BlackWidow Ultimate

Network

Network Adapter Belkin 54g Wireless USB Network Adapter (192. [ TRIAL VERSION ])
Network Adapter Realtek RTL8168D/8111D Family PCI-E Gigabit Ethernet NIC (NDIS 6.20)
Modem SAMSUNG Mobile USB Modem
Modem SAMSUNG Mobile USB Modem #2

Peripherals
Printer EPSON BX305 Plus Series (FAX)
Printer Epson Stylus Office BX305 Plus(Network)
Printer Fax
Printer Microsoft XPS Document Writer
USB1 Controller ATI SB700 - OHCI USB Controller
USB1 Controller ATI SB700 - OHCI USB Controller
USB1 Controller ATI SB700 - OHCI USB Controller
USB1 Controller ATI SB700 - OHCI USB Controller
USB1 Controller Universal Serial Bus (USB) Controller [1033-0194] [NoDB]
USB2 Controller ATI SB700 - EHCI USB 2.0 Controller
USB2 Controller ATI SB700 - EHCI USB 2.0 Controller
USB2 Controller ATI SB700 - EHCI USB 2.0 Controller
USB Device Belkin 54g Wireless USB Network Adapter
USB Device GT-I9300
USB Device HD-5000 - Microsoft LifeCam.
USB Device Microsoft LifeCam HD-5000
USB Device (GT-I930
USB Device SAMSUNG Android ADB Interface
USB Device SAMSUNG Mobile USB Composite Device
USB Device SAMSUNG Mobile USB Composite Device
USB Device SAMSUNG Mobile USB Modem #2
USB Device SAMSUNG Mobile USB Modem
USB Device USB Composite Device
USB Device USB Composite Device
USB Device USB Input Device
USB Device USB Input Device
USB Device USB Input Device
USB Device USB Input Device
USB Device USB Mass Storage Device

DMI
DMI BIOS Vendor American Megatrends Inc.
DMI BIOS Version V17.7
DMI System Manufacturer MSI
DMI System Product MS-7599
DMI System Version 3.0
DMI System Serial Number [ TRIAL VERSION ]
DMI System UUID [ TRIAL VERSION ]
DMI Motherboard Manufacturer MSI
DMI Motherboard Product 870A-G54 (MS-7599)
DMI Motherboard Version 3.0
DMI Motherboard Serial Number [ TRIAL VERSION ]
DMI Chassis Manufacturer MSI
DMI Chassis Version 3.0
DMI Chassis Serial Number [ TRIAL VERSION ]
DMI Chassis Asset Tag [ TRIAL VERSION ]
DMI Chassis Type Desktop Case

 

So any updates on my issue ? Any Suggestions ?

 

Buy any *MVA or IPS panel (i.e. anything not TN) and that will solve the colour shifting issues. The Dell P2414H, U2414H, U2312HM, P2314h are all well-regarded monitors, and can generally be found for under £200.

 

Have you considered 2nd hand if so most people on bt would recommend this company and these are great monitors.

http://www.nrgit.biz/product/dell-2...27-inch-monitor-from-nrg-it.html?c=196&p=1028

 

With the used 27 inch Dell mentioned already you would have around 150 left of your budget for a gpu, the best new one within that limit would be the R9 280, however if you are willing to go used you could get a GTX 680 (they are in the 100 - 150 range).

 

If i choose the 27 inch option isn't it better to go for a 4k monitor at this point ? As the suggested one is just a bigger size of a already established HD resolution .
Also If I wait for black friday ( next week ) where can I find great deals for the 24 inch monitors mentioned in post #5 .
Also If i go second hand GPU , what is the most common problems with second hand video cards ?
Is the r8 280 better than the card I currently have ? ( GTX 460 )?
Thanks.

 

The GTX 680 is roughly twice as fast the GTX 460, while the R9 280 / R9 285 / R9 280X are 5 to 10% slower than the GTX 680.

No common problems with used graphicscards that are specific to used graphicscards, just the usual risks of buying anything that is used.

As for 4K, not much point unless you up the budget significantly, there is currently no single gpu that can run games at a decent framerate at 4K and if you then went with 2x GTX 980 for example you'd be looking at nearly a grand just for the graphicscards.

 

Hey guys, what do you think about this one?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Huge-Dell-24-Ultrasharp-Widescreen-Pc-Monitor-Hdmi-Dvi-1-Year-Warranty-/161275945887?fromMakeTrack=true
I think they will agree on an offer of 200, as it has sold for roughly that much in the history of the seller.

 

Why not get the 27 inch for £199? Seems silly not to.

 

Are you likely to be playing demanding games or will it just be used for multimedia?

 

I will be playing DOTA 2 ( not so demanding ) and the rest of the time would be for multimedia and some minor work related stuff.

 

If your current GPU is already playing Dota 2 well then you can spend more on the monitor.

 

I don't think it's much of a deal tbh it's still 2nd hand and only a 24", The one I linked is a 27" all so has a year warranty and they will give a small discount if you say you are a bt member and they are well known on bt as a excellent seller and are highly regarded here, It's a no brainer really

 

My GPU is doing ok with DOTA 2 right now, So i thought I could add some more on the monitor indeed. I found this one, any likes/dislikes ?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/24-Dell-U...mputerComponents_Monitors&hash=item1c48daf4f9
Is it worth the extra ~70 ?

 

SO guys is the Dell U2415 worth the extra ~50-70 pounds, compared to U2412M and U2414H ?

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Dell-UltraSharp-U2415-Inch-1920x1200/dp/B00O9ZGI58/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top

 

The U2414h is 1920x1080, not 1920x1200, so if you're looking for a 16:10 monitor that rules it out. Between the U2412m and U2415, TFTCentral have a review of the U2415 that has comparisons to the U2412m.

 

So yeah, I will get the U2415, after reading the key advantages of this monitor over the other 2.
Also this one is the newest of the 3.
Now comes the other problem2. I have 2x DVI out ports and 1 miniHDMI mini on my Video Card. I am currently using the DVI for my monitor and mini HDMI for the TV. I'd like to keep the miniHDMI for the tv, but the new monitor does not have DVI inputs. What sort of adapters you would recommend? How much is ENOUGH to pay for an adapter of that kind?

Problem No:2 . Is there a relatively cheap option to turn your monitor into a touch screen panel ? Few years ago I remember watching a video of a new gadget that tracks your fingers and that can also be used as a touch/gesture device. What was the name of that thing and how much does it cost ? If i am wrong about this device, what about a normal externally mounted touch panel. How much and any good deals ?
Thank you.

 

- Use a DVI-HDMI lead (may need to set reduced Blanking mode manually for 1920x1200 if the EDID is not correct)
- Switch to a newer GPU with a DisplayPort output
- Get the U2412m which as a DVI input

As for touch: there are plenty of cheap touch overlays, but they're cheap for a reason: they're really bad. They're either an edge-lit IR touch overlay (limited multitouch, VERY poor accuracy) or a resistive overlay (no multitouch, degrades picture quality, still poor accuracy). If you need touch, it's be better to get a monitor that integrates it. If you just want Gesture support, and have Windows 8, then you can get a Kinect (1 or 2) which will allow some degree of free-air gesture control. There's also the Leap Motion, which tracks you hands in a limited volume above it, but still has some issues even after the more recent firmware updates.