LCD for Gaming Question

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skipsargent

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Currently I have an LCD from Dell it is a 19" Ultrasharp that I have had for a few years now. The screen is great and has served well for gaming. However now I am using an EVGA GTX 275 card and I would like a monitor that supports better than 1280x1024. Does anyone have any recommendations?
 
I'd suggest something in the 22" widescreen range. They will have anywhere from 1680x1050 to 1920x1080 (you might even find a 1920x1200), and tend to be the best price point right now in my opinion.

One thing to keep in mind is whether you are at all interested in nVidia's 3D Vision technology; if so, you might want to spend a little extra to get a screen capable of 120Hz refresh rate; that is necessary for compatibility with the nVidia 3D glasses.
 
Yah, get at least a 22" 1680x1050 res monitor. There is 22" with 1920 x 1080 res but, I don't like a 16:9 aspect ratio lcd monitor for PC gaming. I think it's a little too narrow the height. A 16:10 22" or even a 24" lcd would be better. Go with a 24" man if it fits your budget. It will be one huge upgrade from a 19". The GTX 275 will still handle some games at 1920 x 1200 res. You can look at these 24"

ASUS MK241H Black 24" 2ms HDMI Widescreen LCD Monitor for $270 w/free shipping ($20 MIR)
 
I really am not a huge fan of the wide screen monitors. But once you start looking at 24" you don't get much of a choice I suppose. I am a huge Samsung fan normally, I buy them at work and I have 5 Samsung LCD tvs. But that ASUS has a much faster response time, then again a Samsung has a superior contrast ratio. I'm torn.
 
Not to hijack the thread or anything, but I am all over that newegg deal. Thanks for the review and heads up.
 
It would probably be best to post this in the "Displays" section.
 
PC_User lays down the law. Thanks for keeping everybody on track around here. What would these forums do without you...:rolleyes:
 
On a more productive note, that Asus is a very nice monitor for the price. I have one at work and am considering one for home. Don't forget the additional $20 off promo code.
 
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PC_User lays down the law. Thanks for keeping everybody on track around here. What would these forums do without you...:rolleyes:
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Just stating an obvious fact which might help the OP receive additional insight. Also following something known as the 'rules' which are clearly stated in the FAQ.

Nice try with the sarcasm though. ;)
 
Well aware of the rules, son. Just have not noticed a nanny in this forum for some time and find it utterly useless to the discussion. If you were interested in contributing, then you actually would have instead of flaming me and wagging your finger at the new kid. Masquerading as trying to help the fella is just plain bullshit. I've seen you do this kind of nonsense before and am calling you on it now. Perhaps I've just had enough. You know, straw that broke the camel's back... If the OP found his way to GenHard, then he can equally find his way to Displays. I think he can receive info in both, as seen in this thread, with the exceptions of PC_User's posts.

OP, really the Asus is quite a deal with the MIR and Promo code. It's 1920x1200 and has 2ms GTG. Won't find that for the price with any others.

Another to consider is the BenQ G2400WD. While more expensive, it has received decent reviews here and gets third place for gaming here.
 
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puphus said:
Well aware of the rules, son. Just have not noticed a nanny in this forum for some time and find it utterly useless to the discussion. If you were interested in contributing, then you actually would have instead of flaming me and wagging your finger at the new kid. Masquerading as trying to help the fella is just plain bullshit.
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If you're having trouble with reading comprehension, then the fault is your own. I said "It would probably be best to post this in the "Displays" section," which simply means that he can get more advice and insight there since that section is dedicated to displays.
 
The last link that puphus posted there is a great resource for LCD choices. It also will give you a lot of critical information about different panel types like TN, IPS, etc and the benefits and drawbacks of each. Anandtech put a lot of work into that thread. I personally bought the 22" LG L227wtg and absolutely love it. $219 and free shipping right now. Holy cow, there is a promo code for $20 off as well, final price of $199.99!
"$20 off w/ promo code EMCLSNM23, ends 5/27"
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The link that RAD posted is definitely worth your while to check out if you're looking to pinch a penny or two. All the monitors here are good options but if you really want great color reproduction check out the display section to learn about some good IPS monitors
 
I have the LG L227 WTG-PF, GREAT MONITOR! Granted it is a TN panel but the colors are great and the viewing angle is 170x170 which is 10 degrees higher than normal for a TN, also it has a glossy screen which I love. I picked it up @ bestbuy in November for around $259 on sale, last time I checked it out it went back up to its normal price of $310

http://forums.anandtech.com/messageview.aspx?catid=31&threadid=2049206&enterthread=y

#1 monitor for "Hardcore Gaming"
 
OP here, sorry going to have to go with puphus on this PC_User. In fact I think Gen Hardware is the perfect place for this thread because this is in fact a general hardware question, if I had a specific question about a specific monitor I would post in the Display section. Sorry if this offends your sensibilities but since you have contributed zero insight so I don't really care.

Everyone else, thank you for the recommendations I will work my way through those reviews and links today at work.
 
Well, since you brought it up...

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... In fact I think Gen Hardware is the perfect place for this thread because this is in fact a general hardware question, if I had a specific question about a specific monitor I would post in the Display section. ...
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I don't agree with your logic. Displays do fall under general hardware, but since there is a Displays subforum, General Hardware isn't the "perfect" place for this thread, IMO. If it was, then we wouldn't need a displays subforum. You had a specific question about a general display; not a specific question about general hardware.

Again, this is all my opinion, and no, it has nothing to do with the original topic... but the OP brought it up, so I wanted to share my opinion.
 
Displays is not a subforum of General Hardware it is on the same tier. If I had a question about a specific model of display I would post in the Display section. Which if you cruise through there, that is mostly what is being discussed. Where as General Hardware fields topics across a broad spectrum of hardware topics. Either way, debating that fact still has nothing to do with my original post, but thanks for contributing to the noise.
 
I'd say get a 24" as the minimum (or a 23" w/ 1920*1080). That way you can laugh in the face of everybody raging over their 1080p televisions and then boast about your superior response times, greater colour accuracy, and overall higher quality LCD panel.

Your graphics card is more than capable of playing games at that resolution, so you might as well take advantage of it.
 
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