I just picked up a 1080p LG 27" IPS the other day (Went to this from a 1080p 23" Acer). I sit less than 2ft away from the monitor, and I think the new 27" looks much better as far as color accuracy, deeper blacks, more vibrant colors. I was in the same boat as you, my other option was a smaller 24" 1900x1200 Auria brand. Unfortunately micro center did not have the 24" 1900x1200 monitor on display and I wasn't willing to risk buying it, taking it home and not liking it. All in all, I am very pleased with my 1080p 27in screen. I have played CS:GO, TF2 and BF4 on it thus far and see nothing but an improvement over my previous monitor