DangerIsGo
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I have (had, my lcd is through RMA..uh-gain) a dual monitor setup. A 19" CRT (1600x1200@85Hz) is my main monitor (Dell Trinitron P991) and I absolutely love it. It has given me no trouble what-so-ever. My secondary monitor is a 17" Viewsonic VA712b which the first one had dead pixels as they went green (a green line across the top was irritating) and the replacement that I got easily had image persistance that wouldnt go away. Anyways, when I game, I use the 19" for my gaming while I use the 17" for AIM (to see my incoming IM's), DC++ (my schools network chat/share program), and temperature monitoring of CPU and GPU. The thing is, I dont want another burn in or have the chance of burning in. Is there anything I can while gaming (I usually game like 2-3 hours at a time on end) to prevent image persistance on the LCD? Also, Im thinking about either the Dell 2005FPW or the Viewsonic VX2025WM http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16824116381 to replace my 19". Basically I want the following features less than $500
-Widescreen
-larger than 19"
-DVI input, RGB can be optional but doesnt matter
-preferrably 8ms but that can be up to 16ms (gaming remember...)
-500:1 or higher (the viewsonic is 800:1 while the dell is 600:1)
-300 is fine for the brightness, 500's are too expensive
-speakers, usb, anything else is optional and I really dont care
Those two monitors fit the bill (except the dell but between coupon codes and deals and ebay along with other e-tail sites, im sure i can find it less than $500) Are there any else? I dont want a cheaply built monitor, I want something good and not have to really worry about image persistance. Also, another question. My va712b monitor is currently under RMA. If it comes back defective (more dead pixels, easily burn in, etc..) do you think it would be possible to contact them and ask for another monitor if id pay the difference? (Id get the viewsonic mentioned above) Or maybe they would pay it becuase of all the hassle they are putting me through for my birthday gift? I doubt that one though
-Widescreen
-larger than 19"
-DVI input, RGB can be optional but doesnt matter
-preferrably 8ms but that can be up to 16ms (gaming remember...)
-500:1 or higher (the viewsonic is 800:1 while the dell is 600:1)
-300 is fine for the brightness, 500's are too expensive
-speakers, usb, anything else is optional and I really dont care
Those two monitors fit the bill (except the dell but between coupon codes and deals and ebay along with other e-tail sites, im sure i can find it less than $500) Are there any else? I dont want a cheaply built monitor, I want something good and not have to really worry about image persistance. Also, another question. My va712b monitor is currently under RMA. If it comes back defective (more dead pixels, easily burn in, etc..) do you think it would be possible to contact them and ask for another monitor if id pay the difference? (Id get the viewsonic mentioned above) Or maybe they would pay it becuase of all the hassle they are putting me through for my birthday gift? I doubt that one though