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What did I Buy?

So a few months ago now I withdrew my SteemDollars and steem to buy computer parts Resulting in me getting a ***i7 7700k Processer***. [See below] ![](https://steemitimages.com/DQmVLu4K41826ygMcX2p4JicUUrozMT9nSiYDdq2stur5Li/image.png) Now after many many months of holding the rest of my "spare change" I've finally bought a new Gaming Montitor. **The Acer Predator XB271HUA - 27" LED Monitor - WQHD** ![20180512_100553.jpg](https://steemitimages.com/DQmbrykE3Rtxs49kpb9N3YKVr6JcYKgq1vpESRfDqa4ML48/20180512_100553.jpg)

Assembly

Assembly is pretty much straight forward, you get the back arm and slot it in the stand and twist it until it locks, the you flip it upside down and tighten the screw, its that simple. The monitor just clips onto the stand and is very sturdy so no need to have small, flimsy screws to worry about its just click on and GO! ![20180511_143341.jpg](https://steemitimages.com/DQmNvBkYFoVvoVnkBWUZvD5zotWkVmFEVD9smAQUEjdKrx7/20180511_143341.jpg) ![20180511_143423.jpg](https://steemitimages.com/DQmeGLb7DLxhiCWdCfebBzP3AQCpV94GHWLdt6rGuRbZN2W/20180511_143423.jpg) ![20180511_144034.jpg](https://steemitimages.com/DQmRRpSy6fot9auLGfiaSr7NSe7fayCw7GNrRwfjJDYrG26/20180511_144034.jpg) ![BeFunky-collage.jpg](https://steemitimages.com/DQmXsKdm8HCKsxkVJ9pxrGUhUVJG3txLPZtkBVy35jNgVWj/BeFunky-collage.jpg) ![BeFunky-collage (2).jpg](https://steemitimages.com/DQmWV5WcT2UexJL33XFx8nCHDnVyx96Mhd3yQaECUFcLcBd/BeFunky-collage%20(2).jpg)

So far I can see a **HUGE** difference in 144hz and the resolution! I 100% **recommend** this monitor for any gamer. Going from a 60 Hz monitor to a 144 Hz one is, in my opinion, the biggest, most drastic upgrade to the overall gaming experience one can currently make. There's no going back to gaming at standard refresh rates once you get a taste of the buttery smoothness of your crosshair, as well as the action itself.

Specs

Screen Size 68.6 cm (27") Screen Mode WQHD Response Time 1 ms GTG Aspect Ratio 16:9 Horizontal Viewing Angle 170° Vertical Viewing Angle 160° Backlight Technology LED Panel Technology Twisted Nematic Film (TN Film) Tilt Angle -5°to35° Swivel Angle 30° Maximum Adjustable Height 150 mm Adjustable Display Pivot Yes Video Maximum Resolution 2560 x 1440 Standard Refresh Rate 144 Hz Overclock Refresh Rate 165 Hz Colour Support 16.7 Million Colours Contrast Ratio 1,000:1 Brightness 350 cd/m² Tearing Prevention Technology NVIDIA G-SYNC™ Audio Number of Speakers 2 Speakers Yes Interfaces/Ports HDMI Yes USB Yes DisplayPort Yes Power Description Energy Efficiency Class C Energy Consumption per Year 65 kWh Operating Power Consumption (EEL) 45 W Operating Power Consumption (Energy Star) 32.02 W Standby Power Consumption 470 mW Off-Mode Power Consumption 430 mW Physical Characteristics VESA Mount Standard 100 x 100 Colour Black Height 367 mm Width 614 mm Depth 61 mm Height with Stand 551 mm Width with Stand 614 mm Depth with Stand 268 mm Weight (Approximate) 4.60 kg Weight with Stand (Approximate) 7 kg