The times move fast. Must faster than I do, when it comes to computer hardware.
As mentioned in the last blog, I would reveal what kind of monitor I have been using for all this time.
Above is a picture of my new setup.
The Old Monitor
An Iiyama original. The Vision Master Pro 454 HM903DT B
It was quite a good monitor at the time and it did manage to perform fine for decades.
The New Monitor
The new monitor is visible at the top of the blog. It's a HP1 Z2n G2 27 inch monitor and it is awesomeness.
Some notes:
- the stand
- very sturdy heavy metal adjustable stand
- incredible contrast
- especially compared to my old monitor. I had to up the anti-aliasing on my games, as the jaggies were very noticeable, now that the contrast is awesome.
- easy setup
- just a little difficult to find the buttons.
- the brightness
- the brightness needs some getting used to, especially if the screen is a bright white. Especially in the evenings, the brightness needs to be turned down.
- size/weight
- it's obviously a huge difference in size and weight. The desktop (the real one) has a lot more real estate now. Getting used to having more room to put the keyboard.
- energy
- I expect a lot of energy savings with the new monitor, as well as a reduction in generated heat.
- operating system
- zero problems in all my operating systems in getting the highest resolution. Almost didn't have to do anything at all.
Conclusion: with the new graphics card and the new monitor I sit and stare in silent admiration at the beautiful images that my games can conjure up for me.
References
- HP Website - HP Z27n G2 27 Monitor
- https://store.hp.com/NetherlandsStore/Merch/Product.aspx?id=1JS10AT&opt=ABB&sel=MTO
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