Hey guys, I'm in the market for a new GPU/monitor setup and I'm really have a hard time deciding on a monitor to purchase.
I've been sitting on this decision for the past few weeks. I've done insane amounts of research reading forums and reviews. I know the differences and the pros and cons of both. My issue is that I have no place in real life where I can go see the difference with my own eyes.
So I was hoping that people who have had experience with both monitor types could give me their feed back on why they prefer one over the other. Most of the reviews and comments I've read are very polarized and frankly not helpful at all.
I will definitely be upgrading my GPU along with the monitor. I'd prefer a 27" Monitor and a GPU that would go with it nicely if anyone has any recommendations.
My Main uses for my PC are:
1. Gaming. I mostly play LoL, but I just bought a bunch of games from steam, majority FPS, that I'd like to play through with the best experience over the winter. I'd also like the setup to play WoW nicely since my friends want to play it again.
2. Blu-Ray/Watching Movies. I also use my monitor to watch movies. I never watch tv. So I'd like a monitor that can server both purposes if possible.
To give an idea of which monitors I was looking at these are the two I've been checking out:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16824236294
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16824014344
So yea any people with experience with both kinds of monitors please tell me your stories and why you chose one over the other and hopefully I can match myself to one of your stories. Also any recommendations of Monitor and GPUs are greatly appreciated. My budget for the monitor is 300-500 or so and my GPU budget is similar. I'm willing to splurge a bit though.
I've been sitting on this decision for the past few weeks. I've done insane amounts of research reading forums and reviews. I know the differences and the pros and cons of both. My issue is that I have no place in real life where I can go see the difference with my own eyes.
So I was hoping that people who have had experience with both monitor types could give me their feed back on why they prefer one over the other. Most of the reviews and comments I've read are very polarized and frankly not helpful at all.
I will definitely be upgrading my GPU along with the monitor. I'd prefer a 27" Monitor and a GPU that would go with it nicely if anyone has any recommendations.
My Main uses for my PC are:
1. Gaming. I mostly play LoL, but I just bought a bunch of games from steam, majority FPS, that I'd like to play through with the best experience over the winter. I'd also like the setup to play WoW nicely since my friends want to play it again.
2. Blu-Ray/Watching Movies. I also use my monitor to watch movies. I never watch tv. So I'd like a monitor that can server both purposes if possible.
To give an idea of which monitors I was looking at these are the two I've been checking out:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16824236294
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16824014344
So yea any people with experience with both kinds of monitors please tell me your stories and why you chose one over the other and hopefully I can match myself to one of your stories. Also any recommendations of Monitor and GPUs are greatly appreciated. My budget for the monitor is 300-500 or so and my GPU budget is similar. I'm willing to splurge a bit though.