Widescreen Gaming Forum

So I finally finished my dream computer build. Quad 7970s, dual power supply, ivy Bridge setup.(liquid cooling next)

Now to complete this awesome setup I need help in picking out the monitors.

I don't want anything less than 27ins.

I was considering going with the HP ZR30w, which is a 30in monitor. I am willing to go down to a 27in setup if it has better picture quality.

I will be playing FPS, and suggestions are very very much appreciated.

Do you a have maximum budget we need to work wthin?

How sensitive are you to input lag (I saw some charts recently whilst checking out the q270 but can't find them right now..)

3x


Asus VE278Q 27" Widescreen Full HD LED Monitor - 1080p, 1920x1080, 16:9, 10000000:1 Dynamic, 2ms, Integrated Speakers, DVI, VGA, HDMI



http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=6804682&CatId=3774

It has the 2ms response time you are looking for at the lowest possible price 320.00 USD. x 3 = 1000.00 after shipping.

The bezel is very thin compared to other models. The samsung is the only one with a smaller bezel but it is not as fast (2ms) as this one.

Since it has speakers built in you get your 5.1 surround audio going right through your monitors!

Linus said the new BenQ GW27 series is very good since it has IPS or equivalent Panel.
i dont own one, so i cant tell you the truth, just heard its quite good...

2ms reaction time.... yeah from grey to grey! But not from Color to Color ;) they're always cheating....

btw, if you're going 30" (or 27") i'd go with 2560*1440 resolution! on your Quad7970 system you'd have enough power for that!

All this awesome hardware and you're going with monitors? Get some projectors, warping software and a giant wraparound screen and say goodbye to bezels. You'll thank me.

On the subject of ultimate setups i wanted to share the setup we have at work
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EeCZpieowpo

Really what suggestions would you have for me if I went with a projector setup. I might be interested to go that route .

Having used 24"s and 27"s and now 30"s. nothing comes close to the 30"s for immersion. If you have the budget go for the 30's

Currently using DELL U3011's and they are fantastic, can't recommend them enough

Having used 24"s and 27"s and now 30"s. nothing comes close to the 30"s for immersion. If you have the budget go for the 30's

Currently using DELL U3011's and they are fantastic, can't recommend them enough

What kind of massive video hardware do you have in order to drive 3xU3011 at decent framerates?

I have Four ATI 7970s powered by Two 1200 watt corsair power supplies. I have a Maximus V extreme z77 Motherboard with a 3.5ghz Ivy Bridge CPU, and 32gb of ram.

I have Four ATI 7970s powered by Two 1200 watt corsair power supplies. I have a Maximus V extreme z77 Motherboard with a 3.5ghz Ivy Bridge CPU, and 32gb of ram.

Holy god. lol

With four 7970's why not go for 120hz monitors? I suggest Samsung SA950D's, though I am biased-have three in eyefinity-amazing monitors.. :)

How did you get all 3 to sit next to each other with the stands like they are for that monitor

For ultimate immersion you definitely want projectors. I went from triple 42" plasma, to triple 50" projectors and its pretty nuts. Going to try and move to 5 or 6 projectors now.

Do you play games online with that setup, how I the detail if so for like fps and fast movement.

I use 3 42inch lg 6500 led tv's and they are superb. Very low latency of 5ms and i havent looked back.