New monitor help

[kaihonsou]

I am considering an upgrade from a 22" SyncMaster T220 to this;

Iiyama 23" X2377HDS-B1 - LED - 5ms - DVI HDMI
A 23' IPS monitor. I dont think I can justify the extra inch, but would the bump in resolution and better tech make it more worth while? Anyone have a similar upgrade?

The T220 will replace a weird 19" wide-screen monitor as my second monitor for general use while I game on the main one.

For the same price, Iiyama have 24' monitors but not IPS.

 

[Leyawiin]

The screen will actually be shorter on a 23" 1920x1080 monitor vs. the T220 @1680x1050. Probably by a half inch - although the width will be greater on the Iiyama. That said, color and image quality should be better with the IPS, although I can't find a review on that one.

I went from a 22" 1680x1050 HP TN monitor to a 24" 1920x1200 Dell IPS monitor this summer. Absolutely worth it. Being both are 16:10 aspect ratios I gained more screen real estate all the way around.

 

[kaihonsou]

After a bit more research, its down to IPS v 120Hz. I was looking for both but for a 24' they are super expensive.

If, for the purpose of gaming only, would IPS or 120Hz serve me better?

 

[kaihonsou]

Been looking up those cheap Korean montiors and its started to give me a massive headache. So many different brands but of the same thing of varying prices. Seen the same model but a 300 euro price difference between two recommended e-bay retailers.

Going for the 2703 Catleap. Its 253 euro free shipping. If anyone knows anything they think I should know please let me know. I don't want to end up getting burnt or miss out on something better for just a bit more cash. For the same price I can get the Achieva Shimian QH270-IPSBS QHD.

 

[Furkmyster]

I just got in a 27" Shimian Achieva that replaces a 4 year old Dell 22" 1680 x 1050. It was the cheapest Shimian on ebay at the time, and the smartest upgrade I have made to my work computer. I thought an SSD was, but no, this Korean IPS monitor beats that. I think any of the Korean monitors will be fine, just make sure you have a dual link DVI video out and you are good to go.