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System Name | my system |
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Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D |
Motherboard | Asus Rog strix b550 gaming wifi II |
Cooling | noctua nh-u12s se-am4 |
Memory | corsair vengeance 32gb (2x16) 3600mhz |
Video Card(s) | Asus tuf Nvidia RTX 4070 TI Super |
Storage | 1x 240gb kingston ssd (win) 1x500gb kingston m2 1x1tb 870 evo ssd (for games both)2x1tbhdd (storage) |
Display(s) | gigabyte aorus cv27f |
Case | Sharkoon Rebel c50 RGB |
Audio Device(s) | Creative soundblaster x-ae5 plus |
Power Supply | Seasonic Focus GX-850 ATX 3.0 |
Mouse | Logitech g502x |
Keyboard | Perixx Periboard 835 |
VR HMD | none |
Software | win 11 64 bit home |
Benchmark Scores | To be tested, so none yet |
Hey all.
For years and years now, I am on a full hd monitor. That started maybe 15 years ago already with a Samsung monitor that died, and got replaced by a Philips 21.5" screen that still lives as a backup monitor.
2-3 years ago I wanted something better, meaning a bigger screen, and hdr support, which ended up, me buying a Gigabyte Aorus CV27F:
I chose to stick with full hd because my gpu back then wasn't the most powerfull, and I am still happy with this screen to date.
It has nice colors, has hdr400 (which was a blast for me to see back then compared to my old Philips screen) has unofficial g-sync support, and overall feels very great!
Though as of late, more and more I think to myself, why not go 1 step further, and take a monitor that is even better, so with a bigger hdr, and also make the step to 1440p instead of full hd cause my new gpu can handle it quite well (Nvidia RTX 4070 TI Super)
So, I searched a bit, and found a review of a few screens on dutch website tweakers, which got me intrigued.
We are talking specifically about these monitors:
https://aoc.com/us/gaming/products/monitors/q27g3xmn-bk as the cheapest option, and:
https://aoc.com/us/gaming/products/monitors/ag274qxm as the more expensive option.
Also in the same review they are covering the: Cooler Master Tempest GP2711 and the Cooler Master Tempest GP27U as a comparison, but while the GP27U isn't sold anymore in the Netherlands and the GP2711 only has an 8 bit screen, I think I wont go for them.
But, (since this is quite some amount of text already) my question is:
Are these monitors (q27g3xmn-bk and ag274qxm) a significant upgrade to my current monitor?
I mean, the bells and whistles of a 10 bit screen compared with hdr 1000, and enough local dimming zones, sounds really nice to have, especially for the quite low prices they go for.
Before I conclude this line of text: Please don't advice me an oled monitor. I know they are great for contrast, etc, and also can have a peak brightness of around 1000 cdm/2, but I don't like the fact they need to be pixel refreshed every few hours and such. Also the fact that the good ones start between 700 and 800 euro, up to a lot more, doesn't attract me that much. That's why I opted for miniled ones instead.
So, do these monitors give me a good upgrade over my current monitor?
And is there something that someone could give me as an advice based on the above text.
Please do note that my max budget is 500-600 euro, and the monitor has to be sold on either megekko or azerty in the Netherlands, or any other store in the Netherlands that give pixel warranty. So dont advice me some other monitor that cant be bought in the Netherlands.
Thanks in advance for helping me out!
Greetings from Martijn from the Netherlands
Quick little edit:
I found the review about a different screen:
Which seems like a very good monitor too. So the same questions i have about the 2 other ones goes for the Xiaomi one too.
For years and years now, I am on a full hd monitor. That started maybe 15 years ago already with a Samsung monitor that died, and got replaced by a Philips 21.5" screen that still lives as a backup monitor.
2-3 years ago I wanted something better, meaning a bigger screen, and hdr support, which ended up, me buying a Gigabyte Aorus CV27F:
AORUS CV27F Gaming Monitor Key Features | Monitor - GIGABYTE Global
Features Fascinating Appearance with Digital LED FHD, 165Hz with 1ms & FreeSync2 HDR 8bits VA panel with 90% DCI-P3 & HDR 400 AORUS Active Noise Cancelling(...
www.gigabyte.com
I chose to stick with full hd because my gpu back then wasn't the most powerfull, and I am still happy with this screen to date.
It has nice colors, has hdr400 (which was a blast for me to see back then compared to my old Philips screen) has unofficial g-sync support, and overall feels very great!
Though as of late, more and more I think to myself, why not go 1 step further, and take a monitor that is even better, so with a bigger hdr, and also make the step to 1440p instead of full hd cause my new gpu can handle it quite well (Nvidia RTX 4070 TI Super)
So, I searched a bit, and found a review of a few screens on dutch website tweakers, which got me intrigued.
We are talking specifically about these monitors:
https://aoc.com/us/gaming/products/monitors/q27g3xmn-bk as the cheapest option, and:
https://aoc.com/us/gaming/products/monitors/ag274qxm as the more expensive option.
Also in the same review they are covering the: Cooler Master Tempest GP2711 and the Cooler Master Tempest GP27U as a comparison, but while the GP27U isn't sold anymore in the Netherlands and the GP2711 only has an 8 bit screen, I think I wont go for them.
But, (since this is quite some amount of text already) my question is:
Are these monitors (q27g3xmn-bk and ag274qxm) a significant upgrade to my current monitor?
I mean, the bells and whistles of a 10 bit screen compared with hdr 1000, and enough local dimming zones, sounds really nice to have, especially for the quite low prices they go for.
Before I conclude this line of text: Please don't advice me an oled monitor. I know they are great for contrast, etc, and also can have a peak brightness of around 1000 cdm/2, but I don't like the fact they need to be pixel refreshed every few hours and such. Also the fact that the good ones start between 700 and 800 euro, up to a lot more, doesn't attract me that much. That's why I opted for miniled ones instead.
So, do these monitors give me a good upgrade over my current monitor?
And is there something that someone could give me as an advice based on the above text.
Please do note that my max budget is 500-600 euro, and the monitor has to be sold on either megekko or azerty in the Netherlands, or any other store in the Netherlands that give pixel warranty. So dont advice me some other monitor that cant be bought in the Netherlands.
Thanks in advance for helping me out!
Greetings from Martijn from the Netherlands
Quick little edit:
I found the review about a different screen:
Xiaomi G Pro 27i QHD 180 Hz review: Value-priced Mini LED
The Xiaomi G Pro 27i is a 27-inch QHD IPS Mini LED gaming monitor with 180 Hz, Adaptive-Sync, HDR1000, Quantum Dots and wide gamut color.
www.tomshardware.com
Which seems like a very good monitor too. So the same questions i have about the 2 other ones goes for the Xiaomi one too.
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