Building a budget-friendly PC with an RX 7600. Looking for a monitor that's affordable but still decent for 1080p gaming. Is 1080p 75Hz a noticeable upgrade over 60Hz, or should I really push for 144Hz even with the RX 6600? Any recommendations for very budget-conscious 1080p monitors that are still okay for casual gaming and general use? Trying to keep the total build cost down.
Saw this earlier but just getting back to it now... basically you need to be reallyyy careful with those ultra-budget high refresh displays because the QC can be a total nightmare tbh. I've seen so many panels develop dead pixels or weird ghosting after like 6 months of heavy use so reliability should be your top priority even on a budget. Before I dive into specific specs though - what's your actual hard ceiling for the price and do you care about panel type like IPS vs VA for longevity? Honestly 75Hz feels almost exactly like 60Hz and you'll regret not going higher but you dont want a 144Hz unit that's gonna die on you in a year because the internal components are junk - check if the warranty actually covers shipping for RMAs too cause that's a huge hidden cost if it breaks and definately look at the power supply situation because cheap external bricks are often the first thing to fail. TL;DR: Skip 75Hz and go 144Hz for that RX 7600, but prioritize brands with better long-term reliability and decent warranties over the absolute lowest price to avoid a headache later.
Honestly, with an RX 7600 you definitely want to aim for at least 144Hz. The price gap between 75Hz and 144Hz has basically vanished lately, so going for the lower refresh rate just to save ten bucks isnt worth it. For budget options, I usually look at the big three for the best specs-to-price ratio: AOC, MSI, and Gigabyte. The AOC 24G4 24 Inch IPS 180Hz Gaming Monitor is probably the best value right now because it uses a newer Fast IPS panel that handles motion really well. If you want to save a bit more, the MSI G2412 24 Inch IPS 170Hz Gaming Monitor is frequently on sale and has great color coverage for an entry level screen. Another solid contender is the Gigabyte G24F 2 23.8 Inch IPS 165Hz Gaming Monitor which gives you a slightly better adjustable stand than the MSI. Just make sure whatever you pick has FreeSync so your RX 7600 can sync up properly to prevent tearing. Stick to 24 inch panels tho, 1080p looks kinda blurry once you go up to 27 inches.
For 1080p gaming, I'd definitely recommend going with a 24-25 inch monitor - anything larger and the pixel density starts looking pretty rough. I've been using the ASUS VG248QG for about two years now and it's been solid. 144Hz makes a huge difference in FPS games, especially if you can actually push those frame rates.
AOC 24G15N is a good choice.
Seconded!