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10/8/12 at 1:03pm
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Right now I have 2 VW246H Asus Monitors (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824236049). These are pretty decent monitors since they're 24", 1080p, and great ms. However, when I play games the graphics look a little washed out. Also, when I hook my xbox up to it (through hdmi) the colors look kinda blurry/ghosted. I'd like to add another monitor to my setup specifically for gaming that will look amazing. My criteria is only that its 24" and not super expensive (400+). What are some suggestions for gaming monitors? sidenote: when I hook my computer up to my tv it looks way better than the monitor (samsung 40" 1080p tv).

Let me know if I need to include any more information, thanks!
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post #2 of 10
10/8/12 at 1:31pm
check out overlordcomputer.com.. they have 2560x1440 monitors for under 400 and if you want 120hz 2560x1440 monitor they are 450 and they come with a pixel perfect guarantee..they are based out of california.
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10/8/12 at 3:21pm
do you know if overlord computer monitor prices includes shipping?? or do we need to pay extra? thanks
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10/8/12 at 3:38pm
in not to sure but i think so ..if you live in the us then it wont be expensive..but them monitors are the ****...if i didnt spend 600 on my vg278h i would buy one in a heart beat..they just went on sale last week so they will go fast..they are the gameing monitor to have and nothing else out there is better then the screen resolution with 120hz..
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post #5 of 10
10/9/12 at 9:04am
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check out overlordcomputer.com.. they have 2560x1440 monitors for under 400 and if you want 120hz 2560x1440 monitor they are 450 and they come with a pixel perfect guarantee..they are based out of california.

these are all 27". I'm looking for 24"
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http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824014270

A bit pricey but arguably the best "gaming" monitor, at least for FPS games.

Also nice: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824236092

Basically if you want a true gaming monitor, aim for 120Hz+.
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10/9/12 at 9:20am
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http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824014270
A bit pricey but arguably the best "gaming" monitor, at least for FPS games.
Also nice: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824236092
Basically if you want a true gaming monitor, aim for 120Hz+.

that BenQ is very sexy. It'd be very stylish to put that one in the middle haha. i'm very tempted to get it. Just wondering, why does my Asus VW246H ghost?
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10/9/12 at 10:53am
They are all high resolution so its actually smaller then others in its class..but I went from 24 to 27 and I'm glad I did even at 1080..its all about the quality of the screen
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10/9/12 at 10:56am
I always recommend the BenQ's - its on my list to get next
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post #10 of 10
10/9/12 at 11:19am
Benq is a great monitor also..but the build quality of the 120hz is horrible it feels cheap.but the screen is top notch and best 120hz
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