JamesisJex
I'm wanting to make a gaming rig I already got some educated advice for cards and a cpu but one thing I'm going to need its a top notch monitor. My price range 150-250$. I'd like to pay the least amount possible but i do need the quality so recommendations?
Note, I'm considering 3D but I think it's a gimmick so I don't want to pay extra for it, but it would be cool.
Answer
Im very happy with the Dell U2311H I just purchased. If you want a monitor for movies AND games you should look into 1080p monitors (unless the black borders don't bother you, then a 1900x1200 should be fine).
The dell U2311H is an 8-bit ips monitor. All TN panels are 6-bit, and use dithering to display the full 16.7 million colors that a 8-bit panel can produce without dithering.
IPS is notorious for having a better picture and color reproduction than TN panels. IPS is also notorious for being slower, but with this 8ms Dell model I don't notice much difference coming from a 5ms TN. I play FPS games too and its fine for me.
Google tftcentral for some good reviews, check out some of the new monitors. If you are going for a TN panel I recommend the Samsung PX2370 LED or the XL2370-1 LED. IPS picture is much prettier though not quite as fast.
The Dell U2711 is a really good monitor as well that I may of considered if I wanted to spend three times the price.
I am convinced that the Dell U2311 (23inch) is the best monitor money can buy for around $250 US if you buy it with a sale and/or coupon. The 24 inch U2411 is $500 and is wide gamut - which is a whole different topic
Im very happy with the Dell U2311H I just purchased. If you want a monitor for movies AND games you should look into 1080p monitors (unless the black borders don't bother you, then a 1900x1200 should be fine).
The dell U2311H is an 8-bit ips monitor. All TN panels are 6-bit, and use dithering to display the full 16.7 million colors that a 8-bit panel can produce without dithering.
IPS is notorious for having a better picture and color reproduction than TN panels. IPS is also notorious for being slower, but with this 8ms Dell model I don't notice much difference coming from a 5ms TN. I play FPS games too and its fine for me.
Google tftcentral for some good reviews, check out some of the new monitors. If you are going for a TN panel I recommend the Samsung PX2370 LED or the XL2370-1 LED. IPS picture is much prettier though not quite as fast.
The Dell U2711 is a really good monitor as well that I may of considered if I wanted to spend three times the price.
I am convinced that the Dell U2311 (23inch) is the best monitor money can buy for around $250 US if you buy it with a sale and/or coupon. The 24 inch U2411 is $500 and is wide gamut - which is a whole different topic
Help With A Dell Monitor. [U2312HM]?
Jacob
Does anyone own the dell U2312HM monitor, and use it for gaming? If so, do you notice any major ghosting? If not, is a 8ms [grey to grey] response time good for gaming?
Answer
Hi Jacob,
Ghosting during gaming could be caused due to the monitor or the video card. To check the exact cause, you may try using a different monitor.
You may also try restoring the monitor to factory defaults. You may check the User's Manual on the following link for steps:
ftp://ftp.dell.com/Manuals/all-products/esuprt_electronics/esuprt_Display/dell-u2312h_User's%20Guide_en-us.pdf
Also make sure that the video cable connections are firm. Updating the video drivers on the system may also help. A gray to gray response time of 8 ms is pretty good.
Hope this helps.
Regards,
GauravS
Hi Jacob,
Ghosting during gaming could be caused due to the monitor or the video card. To check the exact cause, you may try using a different monitor.
You may also try restoring the monitor to factory defaults. You may check the User's Manual on the following link for steps:
ftp://ftp.dell.com/Manuals/all-products/esuprt_electronics/esuprt_Display/dell-u2312h_User's%20Guide_en-us.pdf
Also make sure that the video cable connections are firm. Updating the video drivers on the system may also help. A gray to gray response time of 8 ms is pretty good.
Hope this helps.
Regards,
GauravS
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