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Frequently Asked Questions About 27-Inch Monitors

Whether you’re a gamer, an artist, a business professional, or just a casual computer user, choosing the right monitor can be difficult. Fortunately, you can find all kinds of different monitors on eBay at different price points.

How do you choose the right monitor?

A new 27-inch monitor can come with a variety of different specs and features, including:

• Resolution: Most monitors are likely to display at 900p or 1080p. If you’re going for a higher resolution such as 1440p, 4K, 5K, or even 8K, then you will need a graphics card that will support it. A higher resolution will offer more detail, but it may be more taxing on the computer hardware.
• Refresh rate: The refresh rate measures how quickly the monitor can refresh its image every second in terms of hertz. The most common monitor refresh rate is 60 hertz, but some monitors are capable of 75 hertz, 120 hertz, 144 hertz, and even 240 hertz. A higher refresh rate generally results in a smoother picture, particularly when there is fast-moving action on the screen. Gamers may benefit the most if they are playing games beyond 60 frames per second. It is less noticeable in movies and TV shows that are limited to 24 frames per second.
• Response time: The response time measures how quickly in milliseconds individual pixels can change their colors. If the pixels cannot change fast enough, then it could leave behind a “ghosting” effect on the screen. A lower response time is generally recommended for gamers but may not be noticeable for regular activities.
• Viewing angles: This is the maximum angle you can view the screen at reasonable quality.

What types of monitors are available?

LCDs, or liquid crystal displays, are by far the most common technology used in monitors. There are generally three types of LCDs in the mainstream market: twisted nematic (TN), in-plane switching (IPS), and vertical alignment (VA). Each type determines how the liquid crystals are oriented on the screen. TN panels tend to have good response times but lower viewing angles and color reproduction. IPS panels are the exact opposite. They have good viewing angles and color reproduction but slower response times. VA panels occupy a sort of middle ground. New models will be the most expensive, but you can also purchase used 27-inch monitors for a fraction of the cost.

Is there a way to eliminate screen tearing?

Yes, there are two technologies called FreeSync and G-Sync that will eliminate screen tearing, but it depends on what type of graphics card you use. If the monitor comes with AMD FreeSync technology, then you will need an AMD graphics card. If the monitor has Nvidia G-Sync technology, then you will need an Nvidia graphics card. Screen tearing is a visual artifact that can occur when the frame rate and refresh rate are not aligned. The screen appears to tear in half.