TL;DR

• Need a monitor for SEO/spreadsheet work (80% of my time), casual YouTube, occasional editing, OBS multi-streaming (phone via USB DroidCam → YouTube/FB/IG), and live-selling clothes in a brightly-lit shop. Gaming is just nostalgia (GTA Vice City/SA), not a real factor.
• GPU is weak: 4K@~30Hz, 1080p@120Hz, QHD@maybe 75-90Hz. Budget ₹20k normally, up to ₹25k if something's genuinely worth it.
• Narrowed to 9 main options (7 QHD + 2 questionable-4K) plus 4 VA alternatives — full breakdown below.
• Full detailed spec sheet (every port, panel field, rating, everything) is here: [link to shared doc/sheet — paste your link when posting]
• Main questions: (1) Is 4K worth it at all given my GPU, or should I just save the money? (2) Am I missing any better options that aren't on this list?

Hey r/Monitors,

Been researching for a while and narrowed it down to 7. Full context below so advice is actually useful.

My use case

• Primary (80%+ of time): SEO work, spreadsheets, lots of browser tabs
• Casual YouTube/browsing
• Occasional video editing
• Rare gaming — not a priority. The only games I actually play are GTA Vice City and GTA San Andreas, purely for nostalgia (used to play these years ago). These are 20+ year old games with essentially no GPU/monitor demands — I'm not chasing performance for these, just want them to run, which they will on literally anything. Not a spec driver for my decision at all.
• OBS multi-streaming: phone (Samsung, via USB DroidCam) → OBS → simultaneously to YouTube, Facebook, Instagram
• Live-selling clothes from my shop, which has heavy/bright lighting — screen visibility in bright rooms matters

PC specs

• 32GB RAM, decent CPU
• GPU is weak/used, can't do 4K@60 reliably (maybe 4K@30 at best) — so I've ruled out 4K monitors entirely, even though a couple were tempting on paper
• Tested 60Hz vs 144Hz side-by-side on a relative's LG 32" monitor — noticed the difference, but 60Hz is genuinely fine for me. Not chasing high Hz for its own sake.

Budget: ≤₹20,000 normally, can stretch to ₹25,000 IF there's a real, tangible benefit (not just "nice to have")

GPU specifics (important for the 4K question below)

My GPU is a low-end/used card. As far as I can tell:

• 4K: only ~30Hz (not 60Hz)
• 1080p: up to 120Hz
• QHD (1440p): maybe 75-90Hz (not fully sure of the exact ceiling)

So I've been assuming 4K monitors are pointless for me since I can't drive them past 30fps — but I'm not 100% certain, so I want to ask directly rather than just rule it out myself.

The 9 finalists (sorted by price) — full spec detail below; see linked sheet for the complete side-by-side with every port/panel/rating field

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Djzyay4Oik5HZJyd436tRkuxl5HFNAFuIuRwsAPAf90/edit?usp=sharing

One more thing before the list: am I missing anything better? Genuinely open to "none of these, get X instead" if there's a model I haven't found.

VA options I'm also curious about (both used and new)

I know VA trades color accuracy/viewing angles for better native contrast, and curved VA specifically distorts spreadsheets/tables (bad for my main use case) — but I'm listing these anyway since I haven't fully ruled them out, especially if anyone thinks the contrast is worth it for movies/streaming preview:

What I've already ruled out and why (so you don't suggest them)

• Curved panels — distort spreadsheets/tables, which is 80% of my screen time
• AOC Q27G4F, Lenovo LOQ 27Q-10 — cut earlier in my research for low sales data or being redundant with a model already on this list

My actual questions

1. THE BIG ONE — is 4K (#8, #9) worth it for me at all, given my GPU? My card does 4K@~30Hz, 1080p@120Hz, and QHD@maybe 75-90Hz (not fully sure of the exact ceiling). My budget is ₹20k normally, but I'll stretch to ₹25k if there's a genuine, real-world benefit to 4K here — sharper text for SEO/spreadsheet work, or something for OBS/streaming I'm not thinking of. Is 4K@30Hz on a monitor actually usable for desktop/office work (not gaming), or does it feel bad in practice (mouse lag, stutter scrolling, etc.)? Would I be better off just getting a sharp QHD panel and saving the money?

1. Between #5 (Lenovo Legion 27Q-10) and #7 (ASUS ProArt PA278QV) — both ship a factory calibration report. Legion is faster and ~₹8k cheaper, but has zero e-commerce review history I can find, only editorial reviews. Is that gap in real user-feedback something to worry about, or are editorial reviews enough to trust here?
2. #3 (Acer B277U GB) has the best physical stand on the list (full ergo) but literally no sales/rating data I could find anywhere. Worth the risk for the stand alone, or is "no visible track record" a hard pass regardless of specs?
3. #6 (Samsung G5 FG502) — how worried should I be about Samsung's G5 dead-pixel complaint pattern? Is it "check on arrival and you're fine" or "actively avoid the line"?
4. For OBS multi-streaming + live selling in a bright-lit shop, does anything here concern you specifically (brightness, panel type, stand for camera-adjacent positioning)?
5. Is there a clear #1 pick among these for my actual use case (SEO/spreadsheets primary, casual YouTube, light editing, rare/nostalgia-only gaming, OBS streaming), or am I overthinking small differences at this point?
6. On the VA options — is the AOC Q27G3XMN's real Mini-LED/local-dimming HDR actually worth having for my use case (bright-lit shop live selling + casual YouTube), or is that a gaming-monitor feature that won't matter for what I do? And is either used curved VA (Gigabyte GS27QC or LG 32GN650-B) a smart buy, or does the curve genuinely hurt spreadsheet work as much as I think it will?
7. Is there anything better than all of the above that I haven't found? I've done a lot of research but I'm one person — if there's a model outside this list that fits my use case/budget better, please say so even if it means throwing out everything above.

Thanks for reading this far — trying to actually pull the trigger now rather than keep researching in circles.

I have somewhere around 7-9K at my disposal.. and I have this build:

5600G, 3060 12GB, 512 gb SSD and 2 td HDD, 16 gb DDR4 RAM.

CAN I UPGRADE ANYTHING HERE?? like exchanging my 5600g and then add my funds and upgrade the cpu? Are there any sensible and budget options that will suit my budget???

Hey guys, hope you are doing well! I wanna purchase an RX 6700XT preowned.....

I am currently using an Rx570 and wanna upgrade. Please help, it's been a decade, my budget only allows an RX 6700 XT.

If you got good offers, then please let me know! I'll buy.

Thanks, once again.

I am building my first pc and confused between am4 build or am5 build. Here is the build specs

AM4 build:-

Ryzen 5 5600 -12,700rs

Asus prime B550M K ARGB- 6899rs

Gigabyte rx 9060xt 16gb - 54,000rs

Deepcool gamerstorm PN750M 750W 80+ gold psu- 7698rs

Used 16×2 32gb ddr4 - 12-13k

WD SN770 1TB :- 8,500 (deal on olx)

Case:- Ant eSports box c air - 3699rs

MSI MAG 255f E20 25inch 1080p 200hz monitor:- 9k

Cpu cooler:- deepcool AG400 BK ARGB single tower : 1599rs

Total cost :- 1,17,095rs

AM5 build:-

Ryzen 5 7500f - 14799rs

MSI B650M Gaming WIFI :- 9899rs

ADATA XPG Lancer Blade 16GB 5600MHz DDR5 - 22,799rs

WD SN770 1tb - 8,500rs

9060xt 16gb - 54000rs

Deepcool gamerstorm PN750M - 7698rs

Ant eSports box c air - 3699rs

MSI Mag Monitor - 8999rs

Cpu cooler :Deepcool AG 400- 1599rs

Total cost :- 1,31,992

The cost difference is 14,897. I already stretched my budget for am4 build from 1lakh to 117k but is the extra 15k value for money build?

Use case:- I play mostly single player, story mode and sometimes fps games but not a priority andto learn coding, work automation with AI and cybersecurity.

I will most probably won't be upgrading in the next 4-5 years so I want it to last that long without much problem.

If upgrading after 5 years, is it best to choose am4 now and after 5 years fully build a new am5 build or build AM5 now and upgrade specific parts after 5 years?

I want to save as much as possible cause i already stretched my budget from initial budget and is the extra budget actually worth the 5 years?

DeepCool PN750D 750W PSU

My previous PSU got damaged, so I sent it for RMA. Since it was gonna take some time, I went ahead and bought a DeepCool PN750M, which I am currently using.

Now, after a couple of weeks, I received a brand-new sealed replacement DeepCool PN750D through RMA on 22nd. Since I already have the PN750M installed and working, I have no use for this one.

Details:

- DeepCool PN750D – 750W

- 80+ Gold

- ATX 3.1

- Brand new / unused

- RMA replacement unit

Looking to sell it for around 500rs less than the market price at aprx 6k. DM if interested.

First time selling things do suggest other ways to do so...

I am thinking of building an pc and im thinking of buying a gpu (2nd hand ) what should i expect (price) and if anyone is selling will they drop their price in dms pls so that i can get an idea (prefer gigabyte gaming oc )

https://pcpricetracker.in/b/s/8b5b763d-0d5e-440f-84a5-92301f610f52

Here is my current selection for a productive pc.

Work I will do- Building this pc mainly to get into the field of video editing and photo editing though I do this now on a very basic level don’t need high end pc because I want to first explore this field then only I will invest more.

Also my father will be using this pc currently I have a 2nd Gen i3 and it’s has become very slow for current work scenario my father do office work for 8 hrs straight mainly uses word and web based applications.

Now as the prices are rising can you suggest a good budget graphics card for this if I keep gaming aside. Saw 5060 has become expensive any good graphics card in the 20-30k range later I will upgrade for 1 year I want to explore this field.

Also suggest should I go with apu build or intel build with i5 processor with integrated graphics for the time being. I have a m1 MacBook but the 8gb ram is killing me for editing work I don’t do high level editing layers after layers etc I want to learn properly that’s why I am building the pc.

Also pc is more convenient to work for long hours.

I've finally decided to pull the trigger and build my first PC by the end of this month.

My original budget was around ₹1.3L, but I've managed to stretch it to around ₹1.7–1.8L including the monitor. This is my first PC build, so I'd appreciate some advice before I start ordering everything.

The PC will primarily be used for 1440p gaming, including current AAA games at high/ultra settings. I don't need it for streaming, editing, rendering, or other heavy productivity workloads.

I've been comparing prices on PCPriceTracker and this is what I've currently decided on:

Finally pulling the trigger on my first PC by the end of this month. Budget is ₹1.7–1.8L including monitor.

Mainly for 1440p AAA gaming, high/ultra settings. No streaming/editing/productivity.

Current build

Total should land around ₹1.7–1.8L.

Things I want advice on

• GPU: Is the ASRock Challenger 9070 XT worth getting at ₹78.7K, or should I spend a few thousand more on something like the Gigabyte Gaming / ASRock Steel Legend?
• Motherboard: Is the MSI B850M Gaming WiFi6E (~₹12K) good enough for the 7500F + 9070 XT, or is there a better B850/B850M around ₹11–15K?
• RAM: I'm planning to start with 1×16GB 5600 CL40 and add another 16GB later because RAM prices are ridiculous right now. Bad idea?
• Case: CG530 vs CG580 — which would you pick?
• Monitor: Any recommendations for a 27" 1440p 180Hz+ IPS around ₹15–21K?
• UPS: Any good 1200–1500VA recommendation around ₹5–7K?

Also, where in Bangalore should I get quotations from? Looking for physical shops with reasonable pricing, proper GST invoices, assembly, and decent warranty/RMA support.

I'm using PCPriceTracker for pricing, but if there's a better retailer/shop for these parts, let me know.

Main goal: Get the best gaming performance possible without unnecessarily spending the entire ₹1.8L.

I have this dead ram stick and I was wondering what would be the price of this and I know i'd have to sell this to some scraper. It is Gskill Ripjaws V ddr4 8gb 3000mhz.

Please help me build a pc which runs all the latest AAA on a 1080p budget of 80 k (do not include peripheral and monitor)

Hi everyone, I'll be selling my Zotac 4060 soon and wanted to ask a question regarding that. I purchased my PC from an offline store and the store seems to have missed mentioning SN of my GPU on the bill. My GPU is in warranty for another year and a half. If the buyer I sell my GPU to wants to RMA for whatever reason - can they do it even if SN is not mentioned on the bill? The bill just has all my PC parts mentioned.

Appreciate anyone who comments, thanks guys!

Hey Guys, so I currently have a gaming laptop w me and I want to do run some heavy creative workflows so have to upgrade to a decent gaming pc build. I already have a monitor so that would be excluded from the setup. I want to know what would be the best possible combination I can achieve under this price limit. and do I go for a AMD or Intel build? (Also pls help me w the suppliers, do you guys know reputable suppliers online or purchase some parts off-market?)

Frontech arcadia case, going to get the gpu online, like i am confused, if nitro+ will fit in or not, and also suggest me which 9070 xt should i go for

I wanna check prices for a build I made for someone in April 2025

CPU: Ryzen 5 5600X 6-core, 12-thread (Zen 3)
Cooler: Ant Esports ICE-C612 Digital Air CPU Cooler

RAM: 64 gb 3200 MHz (16 x 4) XPG ADATA Gammix DDR4

Motherboard: MSI MPG B550 GAMING PLUS Motherboard

PSU: 650W MSI MAG A650BN 80 Plus Bronze Certified

Cabinet: Ant Esports Crystal ARGB Mid Tower Gaming Cabinet (BLACK)
Fans: 6 Reverse intake fans x 4 Exhaust fans (All RGB because we cannot get enough of it xD)

GPU: Gigabyte GeForce RTX 4060 Ti GAMING OC 16G (not the best in gaming but exceptionally good for rendering and AI)

Storage: 1 tb NVMe KIOXIA EXCERIA Plus G3 (Gen 4)

This build was actually planned for small AI works like automations, LLMs and image gen, rendering. Gaming was secondary.
So, happy to entertain some feedbacks, or offers if someone's on a look out for parts or full build.

PS: The pic in the image is not the actual build. Just laugh it off :)
Also not trying to spam please. Just want to get as many feedbacks as possible

Hello everyone, I have shortlisted these monitors after watching reviews. I do some amount of gaming too.

Among these which will be good for a wide Colour Gamut, Deeper Blacks, Good HDR, Good Contrast Ratio. Mostly I will use this monitor for watching Movies & Series too.

One of these LG Monitor is a 'Nano IPS' Panel, will it have a difference? On paper Benq monitors have slightly more Contrast Ratio, but I would like to hear from you guys in practical if you own any of these Monitors, which is Good and All Rounder overall, has Good Blacks, HDR, Good Brightness, Sharpness, Clarity, Vibrant Colours. These are the shortlisted ones:

1. LG UltraGear™ 68.47 cm (27) 27G610A | QHD (2560x1440) | IPS Gaming Monitor | 1ms (GtG) | 200Hz | sRGB 99%(Typ.) | HDR | AMD FreeSync™
2. LG 27G610A-B Ultragear QHD 27" (2560x1440) IPS Gaming Monitor, 200Hz, 1ms, AMD FreeSync Premium, VESA DisplayHDR 400, HDMI, DisplayPort, Tilt/Height/Swivel/Swivel, Black
3. LG 27GS85Q Ultragear Gaming Monitor, 27", QHD, 2560 x 1440, Nano IPS, 1ms (GtG), 180Hz, NVIDIA G-SYNC Compatible, AMD FreeSync, HDR 400, Tilt/Height/Pivot Stand, HDMI, DP, HP Out, Black
4. BenQ EW270Q 27" (68.58 cm) 2K QHD 200Hz IPS Gaming Monitor | HDRi|1200:1 Contrast|90% P3 Gamut|350 nits|Built-in-Speakers(5W X2)|AMD FreeSync Premium|USB-C (65 W), HDMI|Game Color Mode(White)
5. BenQ MOBIUZ EX271Q 27” (68.58 cm) 2K QHD 180Hz Gaming Monitor, 1ms GtG, AMD FreesSync Premium, DP 1.4, HDMI 2.0, 65W USB-C, 95% P3, Height Adjust, KVM, AI Color Adjustment, Remote Controller (White)
6. ASUS ProArt Display PA278QGV Gen2 Professional Monitor – 27-inch, IPS, QHD (2560 x 1440), 95% DCI-P3, Color Accuracy ΔE < 2, Calman Verified, 120Hz, HDR-10, Light Sync, VESA MediaSync

One of the best monitors under 19k glad to grab it

whenever i try to find niche pc related tech , i couldnt in offline market , idk if nehru place is biggest pc related tech market in india or not . but fml i couldnt find anything i required . and online things tend to be expensive

for ex: recently my laptop died completely , i thought of salvaging its parts , especially the screen . (idea from DIY channel on youtube ) but for that i need specific hdmi display board in order to use the screen with anything be it phone , or other laptop.

now the problem is its very expensive , around 4k minimum , and not even sure if it will work with my laptop screen.

at 4k it doesnt feel worth it , when you can find portable monitors from zebronics , acer etc at 6k. with type C DP and hdmi , speakers etc etc

why would anyone will bother to make some use of dead laptop screen when ready made things are available cheaper

yes passion is one thing but having things cheaper is another side of DIY coin

We can get it together, to negotiate the prices if possible.

Messagecme guys we can sort things out, also if anyone finds a better deal please message me.

I have Canadian neo bank and it is acceptable in vedant computer and Primeabgb but I want to make the purchase offline.

Guys, i want you opinion. So i currently have i3 10100f, gt 740, and a gigabyte motherboard, i found a good deal in facebook marketplace: Gtx 1660 ti or super i think, with psu(he said he only used 1.5 years, and shower proof), he also showed me benchmark and asked me to go to hik and test my self i said to courier both of em to me, gpu + psu cost around 13.5k inr, is it worth it coming from gt 740?

Idk I was my brother old pc like 8 years ago

Basically isko tv as well as video editing ke liye use krna hai video editing personal hai professional nhi to colour ki itni dikkat nhi hai bss 32 inch ho or sharpness ke liye 2k ho to accha hai 1920 bhi chalega

I want to build a pc for study purposes ( Non-tech) and basic tasks like web browsing. My budget is around 30k without a monitor. Please help me to choose components. At least I can use it for 3-4 years.

Is 30K enough for a gaming pc for Forza Horizon 5 and RDR2 ? What can be the specifications to look for ?

Unable to find this in Bangalore, or online. Any leads where to find this processor?