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Old 08-08-2016, 06:48 PM   #1
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Computer guys: Please help with monitor selection

Hey guys. Hoping one of the local computer gurus will help.

After spending a couple months on the couch using my TV as my monitor (surgery), my 17" monitor seems a wee bit small......

I'm looking for around 27" single monitor. Card is a GTX 670. I was talking with a guy at the local computer shop and he figured the card was too weak to bother with anything beyond 1920x1080 and 60hz. I'm a little confused because on paper the GTX 670 should be able to handle more(?).

In terms of resolution and framerate with no tearing/stuttering etc, what do you figure the max I should go for? I'm probably not going to upgrade the 670 for a while, but if it makes more sense to buy a more capable monitor for future upgrades, then I will. If it matters, I'd rather run a lower resolution and have smoother display. I do not play FPS competitively and I have a huge list of 3-5yo games to get through before I buy more newer ones so I probably will be fine with a basic monitor.

Thanks for any help.
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Old 08-08-2016, 07:12 PM   #2
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Ur on the wrong forum lol

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Old 08-09-2016, 10:38 AM   #3
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I'm a bit of a techy, but haven't been keeping up with monitor specs. Wish I could be more help.
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Old 08-09-2016, 11:48 AM   #4
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I would go with no more than a 24-25" at 1920*1080 with that card. You could try 1920*1200 with the ASUS VS24AH-P 24.1" WUXGA 1920x1200 HDMI DVI-D VGA Back-lit LED Monitor at the 1200p. I have three of them and they are awesome. Use them for gaming, business, HD video, etc. For being a true IPS monitor it is a great price too.

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Old 08-09-2016, 12:30 PM   #5
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The GTX670 is a bit weaker than a GTX960 and a bit stronger than a GTX950. The GTX960 is basically the 1920x1080 best-bang-for-the-buck "sweet spot" card (can run max setting with it). The GTX670 should be fine at the same 1920x1080 resolution, though a few games may have to be tweaked downward from max/ultra settings if you want to stay @ comfortable FPS rates (40-60+).

For reference, I run a GTX960 4GB with a 20" 1600x900 and 22" 1920x1080 Monitor (running max/ultra setting on either), since I prefer smaller monitors (positioned not very far away from me) and sitting at a desk while gaming in my super-comfortable "executive chair".

Also, 1080p (1920x1080) looks great on anything 27" or less for a dedicated all-purpose PC display. Beyond that, text quality/sharpness starts to suffer, though it is still fine for graphics/video viewing up to 32" or so.

On a related note, the new GTX1060 is a HUGE leap forward, and when prices settle where they should be ($240-250), will be the latest go-to card for effortless 2560x1440 (or less) max/ultra gaming. It performs similarly to a GTX980 - which is impressive. Even tweaked 4K resolution (medium graphics quality settings, decent FPS) gaming isn't out of its reach.


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Old 08-09-2016, 10:03 PM   #6
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Great. Thanks for the help guys. I was playing with a 23" today at work and decided a 24" may be acceptable. I'll look into them, although would still prefer a 27". More for height than width. Also good to know that the local shop wasn't just trying to upsell me a new card.

Yeah the new cards look pretty cool. Won't be long before I need (not just want) a new card once they adjust the new games accordingly.

Thanks again.
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Old 08-09-2016, 10:30 PM   #7
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It also depends on what you're doing. 1080p web browsing is a VERY different experience than 1080p gaming. Look at some benchmarks for your card in the applications where you use your computer and decide from there.
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Old 08-18-2016, 06:14 PM   #8
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I stole this one at work:

https://www.amazon.com/VE278Q-1920x1.../dp/B0043T34RK

27 inches widescreen, TWO milliseconds reaction time, HDMI, VGA and DVI inputs. And when the computer goes into sleep mode, it actually turns off instead of showing "check cable".
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