@puzzlezaddict This has been extremely helpful! Thank you so much for replying. I would definitely like some monitor suggestions!! You are awesome.
@christopher71128 Alright, how large do you want the monitor to be, and/or what resolution would you like? Do you want the monitor to run at a higher refresh rate? The standards right now are 144 Hz vs 60 or 75. It's fine if you're not sure about all the details; just tell me what you do know and I'll go from there. But any other details that matter to you, or even a brand preference, would be helpful.
@puzzlezaddict I would say 24 inches. I don't really know much about monitors, others than I want something high quality that will pair well with great graphics. I'm able to spend a few hundred dollars. Thanks again.
@christopher71128 With the computers you're considering, I'd strongly suggest a monitor with at least a 2560x1440 (QHD) resolution. The image will look much more crisp, and a 3060 ti can easily handle pushing that many pixels at a high refresh rate. Unfortunately, there aren't a lot of QHD monitors around 24"; those generally start at 27". But I did find a few quality options.
https://www.amazon.com/Lenovo-G24qe-20-2022-Monitor-FreeSync-Certified/dp/B0B94M8681
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1632356-REG/lg_24qp500_b_aus_24_16_9_freesync.html
https://www.amazon.com/SAMSUNG-Adjustable-TUV-Certified-Intelligent-LS24A600NWNXGO/dp/B08YGVZRBD
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1696648-REG/lenovo_62cfgar1us_e24q_20_24_wqhd_wled.html
The first one is the best in terms of specs: it runs at 100 Hz rather than 75, which will make things feel slightly smoother. On the other hand, many people can't tell the difference between 60 Hz and above, and even more can't distinguish between 75 and 100 Hz, so it's not necessarily a critical distinction. These manufacturers all make good-quality monitors in general, and these particular models all have IPS panels, which is the highest-quality category in terms of color range and brightness.
You could also go for a 3840x2160 (4k) monitor if you wanted, but in that case, 60 Hz would be your only option, at least below the $500 range. But that's fine, a 3060 ti would probably struggle running Sims 4 at over 100 fps in 4k anyway.
https://www.amazon.com/LG-24UD58-B-24-Inch-Monitor-FreeSync/dp/B01LPNKFK0
If you're considering a larger monitor, you'd have plenty of other options, but they wouldn't necessarily be any cheaper. The difference is that you could get one with a higher refresh rate (120/144/166 Hz) for not much more money. For example:
I didn't do a thorough search in this category because I wasn't sure whether you'd even consider a larger monitor. And you don't have to consider one—the ~24" options I listed above are all quite good. I'm only mentioning it in case you're not thrilled with the monitors I mentioned and also not set on a 24" screen.
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