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Equipment & Techniques => Computers & Peripherals => Topic started by: lrlebron on October 04, 2016, 02:21:55 pm

Title: Suggestions on inexpensive monitor $500 or less
Post by: lrlebron on October 04, 2016, 02:21:55 pm

I am looking for an affordable monitor for photo editing. Unfortunately, $500 is about my limit on spending. Any suggestions on which models I should look at?

Title: Re: Suggestions on inexpensive monitor $500 or less
Post by: Pictus on October 04, 2016, 08:29:29 pm

Check the best review sites:
http://www.tftcentral.co.uk/reviews.htm
http://www.prad.de/new/monitore/testberichte.html

Standard gamut:
-Dell U2515H 8-bit panel 2560x1440 $349.60
-Dell P2415Q 10-bit(8-bit+FRC) 3840x2160 $379.99
(GPU must have DisplayPort for 4k in 60Hz)

Wide gamut:
-Dell UP2516D 10-bit(8-bit+FRC) 2560x1440 $349.99
Must use an i1Display Pro to proper calibrate.

If are going to use HDMI make sure to proper configure driver/monitor.
https://pcmonitors.info/articles/correcting-hdmi-colour-on-nvidia-and-amd-gpus/

Title: Re: Suggestions on inexpensive monitor $500 or less
Post by: lrlebron on October 04, 2016, 09:54:06 pm

Quote from: Pictus on October 04, 2016, 08:29:29 pm

Check the best review sites:
http://www.tftcentral.co.uk/reviews.htm
http://www.prad.de/new/monitore/testberichte.html

Standard gamut:
-Dell U2515H 8-bit panel 2560x1440 $349.60
-Dell P2415Q 10-bit(8-bit+FRC) 3840x2160 $379.99
(GPU must have DisplayPort for 4k in 60Hz)

Wide gamut:
-Dell UP2516D 10-bit(8-bit+FRC) 2560x1440 $349.99
Must use an i1Display Pro to proper calibrate.

If are going to use HDMI make sure to proper configure driver/monitor.
https://pcmonitors.info/articles/correcting-hdmi-colour-on-nvidia-and-amd-gpus/

Thanks for the information. That will help me with my research.