Best 6 Benjamin Choice...

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I'm currently building a new system and have been delayed in purchasing parts simply because I cannot decide on a monitor.

I can get a Dell 2407 for 6 hundred and that would be my lcd spending limit. If I do that, I'll want a 680i mobo and 8800GTX. That will up my build cost another 6 hundred vs. a soild $300 4:3 LCD w/8800GTS.

Primarily I would like to play Battlefield 2 and other games...but as well, plop the kids in front of it with a DVD. So the 24" makes sence there.

It seems silly not to spend 300 more (on just the monitor that is) and NOT get the Dell. Would anyone agree? (Plus a 5 year warranty)

What other quality choices can $600 dollars buy in the LCD marketplace?

Thank You

 

[DaFox]

In my opinion the BenQ 24" is the best of the best for 24"ers but it may be slightly out of your price range.

The Dell is also a great choice.
If i had the money i would defiantly go 24".

 

[XeeN]

I'd also go for the extra investment for a 24" - the reason being that you will have the monitor (most likely) longer than the hardware in your PC you're building and will be staring at it every single day. It'll make, in my opinion, one of the largest differences/improvements to your gaming experience.

I will also vouch for the Benq 24" and the LG 245/246WP-BN models. I have the LG and have found its signal processing rate to be extremely quick and close to my CRT's performance. The Benq and LG use the same panel, but the LG is a little less expensive due to less inputs, I believe. I use the DVI -> HDMI cable for my LG.

I would go for either of these (I like my LG a lot) over the current Dell 24" screen.

Definitely go for the best monitor you can afford. My 2 cents.

 

[Weenis]

:Shrug: I'd vote dell for a few simple reasons, I know LG customer service is not as great as I'd like.. I've dealt with them for a phone..Dunno about BenQ.. but I do know although its a hassle to call dell and deal with foreign english... They will take care of their product for that full 3 years.. and thats mighty fine. Especially if you have bad luck with things like me.

I'm currently contemplating dropping 1000 on a 2707.. so I know what you mean about "is it worth it" But seeing as I spend half of my free time on my PC.. and I do work on my PC (college student) It's a very important part.

When I moved up from a 17 to a 20.1 wide.. it felt like cheating because I could see more than most everyone in CS:S haha.. now I want to push on higher..

Remember.. that PC hardware will get dated in 6 months and be practically obsolete.. that monitor will be great for years to come, as it is over 1080p resolution.. its going to be awhile for things to push past that res.

 

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DUDES ! !


I got a Dell...

2407...$599 out the door, from Dell w/5 year warranty. (this makes me sleep better)

Just hope I didn't get screwed somehow....how will I tell?