Looking for a new Monitor

[Sgt (Ret) Biggs]

So I'm getting a new PC, and I figure I should also get a new monitor. I want to keep my old one around for my console, which I never use but have space to set it up.

 

I'm thinking of getting 4k monitor, but I am on a budget of about £400 (~$550-$600). I did find this, which came recommended on a review site:

 

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Samsung-U28E590D-28-Inch-LCD-Monitor/dp/B00WUACE4S/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1495105225&sr=8-1&keywords=Samsung+U28E590D

 

There are so many choices for monitors and TVs these days that I'm lost for choice. Does anyone have a recommendation, or advice for what I should be looking for?

[LCpl (Ret) C. H. Jones]

If you decide to not go for a 4K monitor, I would suggest the Asus VG248QE. 

 

It's 1920x1080, 144Hz, supports NVIDIA 3D Vision (if that's something you care about). Goes for about $250

[GySgt (Ret) Cariddo]

I as well suggest the asus vg248qe. I have it and LOVEE it. Have had it for about 2 years now, no issues, picture is FANTASTIC. They do make one 4k but its close to 700 bucks IIRC were the 248qe, now, is probably close to 200

[Cpl Cianciarulo]

I also recommend the Asus VG248QE (If you go with it make sure to get the display cable with it)

https://pcpartpicker.com/product/rkphP6/asus-monitor-vg248qe 

[Sgt (Ret) Biggs]

Asus VG248QE does look good, and is affordable, however I was looking for something bigger. Nearer 28"

[GySgt (Ret) Cariddo]

27inch version http://store.asus.com/us/item/201603AM240000001/A38078-ASUS+VG278HV+27-inch+Full+HD+144Hz+1ms+HDMI+DVI+Widescreen+Gaming+Monitor?_ga=2.16827833.1485986135.1495146764-674129503.1495146708

[SSgt (Ret) C. Nolan]

I just bought an LG 27" 27UD58. It's a 4k IPS monitor and the only one that I could find for  <$500. I have been thrilled so far. I briefly thought about going to a  21:9 setup, but it seemed more advantageous to those that do video editing, or other work that would benefit from a larger workflow space. As for the LG, like I said I am really happy. Even though I don't do anything that requires color accuracy, it is pretty spot on. I am an ISF calibrator (although I have not calibrated a TV or projector in years), so even though I have not thrown a colorimeter on it I can tell that is well within expected tolerances for what you would expect. There are definitely better monitors out there, but for what I need, it was perfect.

 

One slight annoyance; all the icons got really tiny! Easy fix for windows, but Steam popups are still unreadable. If someone has a fix, fill me in.