Need a suggestion for a monitor. $400 budget

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So I've been running an I-INC IH252 for probably 4-5 years now and I think it's time for an upgrade.
Here's kind of what I'm looking for.
Looking for a decent panel so IPS would be a plus but if it's a nice TN that's ok.
120hz
1440p
Lowish input lag. Doesn't have to be competition grade but clearly the lower the better.
Freesync would also be awesome since I run AMD.
25"+

I found this Acer XG270HU and it seems like everything I want but i dont know how nice the TN panel is.

Any suggestions?

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That combo is the best you'll find, a 1440p 144hz IPS panel starts at like $550 for the free-sync version which has a poor implementation of free-sync

Otherwise 1440p IPS 60hz displays go for around $250

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The one I posted isnt an IPS though. It's TN.

And thanks for the spreadsheet. I'll check it out.

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I just realized that my two 7950s don't support freesync so that's not really important to me anymore. But I think I might actually hold out and see if the ASUS MG279Q goes on sale since that's 144hz 1440p IPS. Unless you guys think that's a bad decision. $299 for the 144hz 1440p TN is a great deal but I also can't get over that glossy red bezel haha.

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Tape it or paint it, that monitor is normally around $450

Otherwise it's still a decent idea to pick up a free-sync display in case you go for like a Fury or something on sale

or just save up and get the Wasabi Mango and be set for life on your display, if you can fit a 40" display

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You're probably right haha. And if I don't like it I could always return it. I'll give it a go.

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This 30" HP doesn't match your specs, but it is the one I plan to get soon.
My priority is Photoshop but it should be OK for games. 12ms response.

$1700.00 when new > $250.00 used.

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I actually went for a bit of gamble in terms of monitor choice. The Acer looked great for the money but I really wanted IPS. I decided to go with the CrossOver 2795QHD. I know I'm being kind of risky of dead pixels and a kind of unknown as far as how far I can overclock it but it's worth a shot.

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I have this and LOVE it. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00KYCSRSG?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s01

27" 1440p IPS

  1. never EVER going back to 1080p
  2. I did my research, the input lag is VERY low when all screen effects are off.
  3. IPS means good color for other things like picture and video editing.
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if you can find a refurbed ASUS MG279Q
it would be very worth it