Mac Pro Monitor recommendations

Hi
Just acquired new Apple Mac Pro 3.7GHz 3.7 GHz ME253 Quad-Core INTEL XEON E5 12GB 256GB PCIe.
For general use.
Looking at " https://www.dabs.com/products/benq-bl3200pt-32--2560x1440-4ms-dvi-d-hdmi-display port-speakers-ips-led-monitor-9G7F.html?refs=58050000-50467&src=3
or
https://www.dabs.com/products/samsung-u28d590p-28--3840x2160-1ms-hdmi-dp-wide-mo nitor-9HMF.html?src=7
Thoughts ?
These are both slightly cheaper than the Thunderbolt Screen from Apple which Ive had and loved.
Si

Some 4K monitors suffer from ghosting- and really bad ghosting! The BenQ looks great on spec though https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ifU4ZWWZNb8#t=310

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