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Recently my monitor died and I've been using a throw away one(this one has scan lines in it) and I've been looking to find a 16:9 144hz monitor that won't break my bank. I'd be willing to spend on max $450, but I have no clue where to start looking and no references to help me could you guys help me?

Recently my monitor died and I've been using a throw away one(this one has scan lines in it) and I've been looking to find a 16:9 144hz monitor that won't break my bank. I'd be willing to spend on max $450, but I have no clue where to start looking and no references to help me could you guys help me?
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I own this one

You have to play around with the colors a bit, but honestly, it's really good imo.

[url=http://www.amazon.com/VG248QE-1920x1080-DisplayPort-Ergonomic-Back-lit/dp/B00B2HH7G0?tag=teamfortresst-20]I own this one[/url]

You have to play around with the colors a bit, but honestly, it's really good imo.
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Well this has already helped me much more than google has and so far I'm liking these monitors thanks guys.

Well this has already helped me much more than google has and so far I'm liking these monitors thanks guys.
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WahwahI own this one

You have to play around with the colors a bit, but honestly, it's really good imo.

+1 for this one

[quote=Wahwah][url=http://www.amazon.com/VG248QE-1920x1080-DisplayPort-Ergonomic-Back-lit/dp/B00B2HH7G0?tag=teamfortresst-20]I own this one[/url]

You have to play around with the colors a bit, but honestly, it's really good imo.[/quote]
+1 for this one
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http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/searchtools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=9501547&SRCCODE=WEBGOOPA&scid=scplp1914741&gclid=CLTHx43Qk8kCFdcYgQodJvEFgg

i bought this a few weeks ago and it's really nice. if there's a reason it's so cheap i haven't found it yet

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/searchtools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=9501547&SRCCODE=WEBGOOPA&scid=scplp1914741&gclid=CLTHx43Qk8kCFdcYgQodJvEFgg

i bought this a few weeks ago and it's really nice. if there's a reason it's so cheap i haven't found it yet
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danielhttp://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/searchtools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=9501547&SRCCODE=WEBGOOPA&scid=scplp1914741&gclid=CLTHx43Qk8kCFdcYgQodJvEFgg

i bought this a few weeks ago and it's really nice. if there's a reason it's so cheap i haven't found it yet

rumors of it having terrible input lag.. i haven't used a different 120/144hz monitor to realize the input lag difference but i mean i got it as a gift (basically) by techdude so i wont be replacing it until it actually breaks.

Also there are times that only half the screen shows sometimes with the monitor very annoying it has happened 3 times now that i've owned it and it's been a full year i believe if not a little bit more.

[quote=daniel]http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/searchtools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=9501547&SRCCODE=WEBGOOPA&scid=scplp1914741&gclid=CLTHx43Qk8kCFdcYgQodJvEFgg

i bought this a few weeks ago and it's really nice. if there's a reason it's so cheap i haven't found it yet[/quote]

rumors of it having terrible input lag.. i haven't used a different 120/144hz monitor to realize the input lag difference but i mean i got it as a gift (basically) by techdude so i wont be replacing it until it actually breaks.

Also there are times that only half the screen shows sometimes with the monitor very annoying it has happened 3 times now that i've owned it and it's been a full year i believe if not a little bit more.
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I'd like it to not have bad imput lag

I'd like it to not have bad imput lag
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asus is the poor mans way to go.

benq for quality

asus is the poor mans way to go.

benq for quality
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as a general rule, low-cost 144hz monitors are always gonna come out with some really shit colors, and you have to fix that on your own. idk how bad it is for ASUS monitors, but honestly even my benq was pretty miserable to start with, very washed out everywhere

as a general rule, low-cost 144hz monitors are always gonna come out with some really shit colors, and you have to fix that on your own. idk how bad it is for ASUS monitors, but honestly even my benq was pretty miserable to start with, very washed out everywhere
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Save your money and get CRT

Save your money and get CRT
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If you're able to wait a bit you could always see if any of the 165hz monitors go on sale for under 450 during Black Friday (doubt it since they are still pretty new but you never know). Also you could take a look at the 120hz monitor thread on tftv.

If you're able to wait a bit you could always see if any of the 165hz monitors go on sale for under 450 during Black Friday (doubt it since they are still pretty new but you never know). Also you could take a look at the 120hz monitor thread on tftv.
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konnaSave your money and get CRT

unless you live in a permanently cold climate and/or you prefer playing games in a sauna, I do not recommend CRT monitors

[quote=konna]Save your money and get CRT[/quote]
unless you live in a permanently cold climate and/or you prefer playing games in a sauna, I do not recommend CRT monitors
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#1
Lightboost / ULMB yes or no?
G-Sync yes or no?

#10
Rest assured that the VG248QE is far worse than the XL2411Z.
XL2420T, same panel as XL2411Z.

http://www.prad.de/images/monitore/benq_xl2420t/werk1.jpg

Looks bad right?

Here's the VG248QE

http://www.prad.de/images/monitore/asus_vg248qe/standard.jpg

Look at that gamma.

#1
Lightboost / ULMB yes or no?
G-Sync yes or no?

#10
Rest assured that the VG248QE is far worse than the XL2411Z.
XL2420T, same panel as XL2411Z.
[img]http://www.prad.de/images/monitore/benq_xl2420t/werk1.jpg[/img]
Looks bad right?

Here's the VG248QE
[img]http://www.prad.de/images/monitore/asus_vg248qe/standard.jpg[/img]
Look at that gamma.
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Don't want G-Sync (never saw a use for it) and I don't care about washed out colors as I can fix that on my own. As long as the monitor has either VGA or HDMI I'm fine with it

Don't want G-Sync (never saw a use for it) and I don't care about washed out colors as I can fix that on my own. As long as the monitor has either VGA or HDMI I'm fine with it
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konnaSave your money and get CRT

I have a crt. Don't get a crt.

[quote=konna]Save your money and get CRT[/quote]
I have a crt. Don't get a crt.
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SetsulLightboost / ULMB yes or no?ChairfaceChippendaleI don't care about washed out colors as I can fix that on my own. As long as the monitor has either VGA or HDMI I'm fine with it

1. You can't fix the colours.
2. You will not get 144Hz via HDMI or VGA.

[quote=Setsul]Lightboost / ULMB yes or no?[/quote]
[quote=ChairfaceChippendale]I don't care about washed out colors as I can fix that on my own. As long as the monitor has either VGA or HDMI I'm fine with it[/quote]
1. You can't fix the colours.
2. You will not get 144Hz via HDMI or VGA.
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