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Discussion in 'Hardware' started by Flak, 29 Mar 2015.

  1. Flak

    Flak What's a Dremel?

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    Hi all, I currently have a Samsung Syncmaster 226cw which is reaching the end of it's life, (8 years old) and I am looking for some recommendations for it's replacement. I have looked at the 'all about monitors' thread, but the last post was December 2013 and I am guessing that things have moved on a pace since then?

    I primarily use my display for gaming with some general browsing and word processing thrown in. I am currently involved in playing elite dangerous, so a monitor that will showcase this game is what I am really looking for.

    All replies and recommendations will be very gratefully received! :thumb:

    Thanks!
     
  2. adrock

    adrock Caninus Nervous Rex

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    i recently got the aoc u3477pqu and i love it.

    few questions might help:
    what res are you running?
    are you looking to go up in res?
    do you have a limit on size?
    what gpu are you running, would you be looking to upgrade if changing resolution?
    any idea of budget?
     
  3. Flak

    Flak What's a Dremel?

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    Thanks for the quick reply, I have been looking at this monitor --> http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00LBSZHAI/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_S_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=3114HUAQYBWMS&coliid=I14FGSIGSECF74 What do you think?

    In answer to your other questions, Currently I am running at 1680 x 1050 @ 60hz refresh rate. Going up in size would be acceptable, and full 1080p would be nice. I have an Nvidia GTX 780 to connect to, so i am thinking this would be ok as it has a display port connector? As for budget, roundabout the £300 mark is what I would prefer.

    Thanks for your response.
     
  4. Falco2073

    Falco2073 Minimodder

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    Are you looking for a single monitor or a dual setup?
     
  5. Flak

    Flak What's a Dremel?

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    Single! I don't have room for two unfortunately.
     
  6. Flak

    Flak What's a Dremel?

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    Anybody else have any views on this?
     

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