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Gaming and general purpose monitors
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Malakriss
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Dell CS says it was a "limited promotion" for their current batch of inventory. They have / had multiple monitors over 40% off so it might be expired now.
Amazon at least shows you a % bar for the amount of deal left, other companies should do the same.
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Aaron
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I currently have 2x 24" monitors, each about 10 years old. Been looking to upgrade one, my main gaming monitor to something a bit more modern. This monitor is on sale at my local computer store. It seems like an upgrade in every way and at a decent price. Is there any reason why I should NOT buy it (shitty manufacturer, features missing, etc...)?
EX2710Q | MOBIUZ 1ms 27" IPS 165Hz QHD Gaming Monitor
EX2710Q | MOBIUZ 1ms 27" IPS 165Hz QHD Gaming Monitor
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Aaron
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In my neck of Europe, about $600. And before people jump on the bandwagon telling me that in the USA you can get a 40" ultra gaming monitor with all the bells and whistles, if I were to buy it and ship it here with the postage, tax and customs fees I'd be paying double. So a dollar figure is a bit relative here.
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They have Amazon in Europe right? There's gotta be a better deal than that.
Search for LG model numbers that start with 27GP850 or 27GP83B. They should be better versions of the monitor you linked and likely cheaper.
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They do, but as I said, you have to add import tax and customs duties onto the Amazon list price. Then there is shipping. And if there is a defect you're up shit creek while if you buy it from a store you have a 3 year guarentee. But will check the LG monitors, thanks.
Edit: I found the monitor on Amazon for $398. But when I ran it through the import calculator it came to just under $600. That does not include shipping, so ordering via Amazon is more expensive and riskier in my corner of Hell. :/
Edit: I found the monitor on Amazon for $398. But when I ran it through the import calculator it came to just under $600. That does not include shipping, so ordering via Amazon is more expensive and riskier in my corner of Hell. :/
kroenen
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Aaron
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Had a search for the LG monitors and found the 27GP850 for slightly higher than the price of the other. Looks very nice. I think I'll take it. I have an LG phone and LG tv, love them.
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Yes.
Hmm... they also have a 32 inch version. But the same resolution and slightly lower light output. Yeah, think I'll just buy this. Thanks for the tip
Mist
.Edit: Ok, which is better to connect your gaming monitor to your GPU with, Display Port or HDMI? Or doesn't it matter?
kroenen
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Yes.
Hmm... they also have a 32 inch version. But the same resolution and slightly lower light output. Yeah, think I'll just buy this. Thanks for the tip
Edit: Ok, which is better to connect your gaming monitor to your GPU with, Display Port or HDMI? Or doesn't it matter?
DisplayPort vs HDMI: What's Best for High Refresh Rate Gaming?
DisplayPort and HDMI: In this article we'll point out the differences between the two interfaces, how the choice of monitor fits into this, and why GPU vendors...
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Edaw
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Jesus Wall-of-Text Christ. Why can't things be simple like they were in the good ol' days.
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Mist
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It is simple. On PC it's always DisplayPort on any decent monitor, and if you connect to a TV, HDMI is your only option.Jesus Wall-of-Text Christ. Why can't things be simple like they were in the good ol' days.
PC monitors only have HDMI inputs to make it easier to hook up secondary sources like undocked laptops, streaming dongles or consoles.
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kroenen
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Set windows display scale to 125% and see if that works better for you.Just installed the monitor. Now all the text is small and I need new glasses.