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Does anyone own an HP w2558hc? Is it truly a widescreen? I have the w2408h and it looks great but I was thinking of getting the w2558hc instead. However, the specs on the w2558hc indicate that it is not as wide. Here are the specs according to the HP website: w2408h 23.1" W x 11.38" D x...

Thanks to all but especially HardwareGuru for all your time and input. As you can see, like most, I just want to get the best bang for my dollar without sacrificing quality....ya get what you pay for IMHO! As for my budget, I'm willing to go for the 24" if it's "worth" it....obviously, I just...

Ok, based on everyone's help, the two monitors I am looking at are: 1) 24" HP W2408H http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8661673&type=product&id=1196470439175 I found out that my GTX 260 came with a HDMI to DVI converter so no need for a new cable! 2) 22" LG L227WTG-PF...

1) If the monitor I select has a HDMI connection, is it worth the $50-$100 for a cable that has a DVI (Out of PC) to the HDMI (in to monitor)? It would appear to me that this would enhance the picture quality similar to a DVD player with an HDMI connection. 2) As I mentioned, I have a...

Ok, I was able to get an "open box" EVGA GeForce 260 Core 216 896MB DDR3 for $252...therefore, I think I need to pull the trigger on a 24" monitor. I looked and yes most are 400+.... Samsung 2443BWX 24" Widescreen LCD $409 Dell S2409W 24" Widescreen LCD $399 Gateway FHD2401 24"...

ok so it sounds like you think the 22" is large enough or is there a 24" of the same quality that will go for ~$350? For cards, how does this sound.... DIAMOND 4870PE51G Radeon HD 4870 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video Card - Retail $289 OR...

I have a Viewsonic 19" vx922. I was thinking somewhere between $250 - $350

Ok, as for the GTX 260, any thoughts on the Radeon 4850 HD? The Radeon 4870 x2 is supposed to be awesome but so is the $530 price. Along with saving some $$ on system #1, would I appreciate an upgrade to a 22" or 24" monitor? If so, any suggestions? btw, as for gaming, I play...

I currently have a AMD Opteron 170, 2GB OCZ memory and SLI setup with 7800 GTX's with a Viewsonic vx922 monitor. I am Looking to maybe upgrade but not sure if the timing is right or if the benefits will be significant...here are the core pieces of each proposal and the pricing.... System#1...