@lostforever;: No, you're not being offensive to me. Not at all.
@Mosaic;: So you say, that if I have a GTX *80 (or a similar AMD) class gpu, g-sync/freesync doesn't add anything?
@ilm;: I haven't seen any OLED monitors around here - didn't know they existed (apart from TV's, of course).
But, let me tell you a bit more about my "project". 4 year's ago, turning 60, I bought myself a present, a new PC. For once I decided to go for a high-end system. Kept my old Benq 24" monitors (TN, I've been happy with them).
Now, approaching 64 and retiring, I decided to do it once more, and this time go a bit further, hence new monitors (I've already built the PC). I want something I can be really happy with, and which will last me for years (correct English?), as I probably won't go this far again. From that perspective, cost is right now of minor importance (within reasonable limits). I'll pay what I have to (which, surprise, surprise is accepted by the wife). In other words, the lower cost of a TN monitor compared to and IPS is not in itself an issue. OTOH, I don't want to pay more than I have to, etiher.
I think comparing monitors is a good idea. I know that one of the vendors here has a ROG 27" TN monitor as well as a Predator 27" IPS (both G-syncs). Both of them were already on my shortlist.
As I said, I can buy the before mentioned HP Omen (I really like that name) on sale from my on line pusher and return it in 60 days if I'm not satisfied. So maybe I'll do that, and then compare my impression with the ROG and the Predator available locally.
One more thing: Norway is a small country. The selection of monitors available is not as large as in the US, UK etc, especially in retail stores (the vendor I mentioned only had 3 gaming monitors last time I was there, the ROG, the Predator and, I think, an AOC). More are available on line, but then I can't compare them visually.
Even one more thing: I will get 2 monitors, not one ultra-wide thingy. I like to play a game on one monitor and at the same do other things, like hunting for hints on the web, on the other one.
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