I currently have a triple monitor setup with three 1080 23 monitors. The side monitors have IPS panels and the center one has a TN panel. The monitors were purchased in 2011 for a budget price ($100-200 each). I have a good performing PC (Skylake i7, nVidia 1080 GTX, 32GB DDR4 RAM) and I play videogames of all genres (including first person shooters) <10% of the time and spend the rest mostly with my word processor, IDE, web browser etc.Since I spend a lot of time on my computer and I would like to not bottleneck the experience with an old budget monitor, I think it's worth it to upgrade my old center TN-panel monitor.  RequirementsSince the side monitors are 23, I'd like to not deviate too much from their size. *Since there could be driver issues and inconsistencies for UI's across the monitors, I prefer 1080p resolution over 4k or 1440p. *As I have a nice machine to enjoy good gaming visuals, I would like to experience at least one noticeable differentiating feature from my old monitor: In particular a refresh rate of >100Hz. Based on my research, I'm able to operate the center monitor at a greater refresh rate than the side monitors in Windows 10.  With regard to strobing, the monitor should support something similar to ULMB for high frame rates. * If it's strongly suggested that I get rid off all three monitors for some good reason, I'm also willing to upgrade to a single, ultrawide monitor with a high resolution.Preferences Low reaction time, high contrast, good color accuracy and range +  (maybe automatically adjustable) brightness (doesn't have to be HDR)Matte  G-SYNC (or the successor) would be nice since I have a new nVidia card. However, I doubt that many games on my machine will drop into the low framerates where this feature can shine. Minor Preferences and Notes I prefer it to be around $300, but I'm willing to spend more if there is a great one out there.  I'd also like to go with a reputable brand (e.g., ViewSonic, NEC, Philips) and a relatively new model.Inbuilt speakers would be nice  Thin bezel and depth, fully adjustable (pivot, tilt, swivel) are nice to have   Eye care technology if it is not just marketing junk (have not looked into whether that is the case)  Modern connectivity (DP/HDMI, maybe even USB-C)  No strong preference for curved or flat, 3D, VESA wall-mounting abilities. Not sure what panel (IPS, VA, TN) is the best for my needs.  Example Candidates Samsung C24FG70: My current favorite because VA and Quantum Dot technology seems like a great compromise for my demands. It's also a very new model ($325) ASUS VG248QE or ASUS MG248Q: Not that new but seems popular and solid, uses TN I believe, no G-Sync ($280, $300)Acer Predator XB241H: Has G-Sync, but uses a TN panel & slightly pricier ($400)
What's an ideal center monitor in a ~23 triple monitor setup for 90+/10-% productivity/gaming?
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