LCD Upgrade

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I think I may want to upgrade to a larger size monitor. Right now, I have an NEC MultiSync 20WMGX2 20.1 LCD. Its an awesome monitor! I love it but I just want more screen. I love the glossy screen and the colors. Just a very sweet monitor. I pay a good 650 for it plus the warranty at frys years back. Im running an 8800GT so is it possible to run a 24" widescreen?

Id really love to have a 24" but would upgrade to a 22" if it was worth moving from my 20.1. It would really have to be a great monitor for me to only move 2 inches. I do run 1680x1050. I like that resolution however im not determined to stay there unless much of anything beyond that is just tiny.

Ive seen some people reccomend some Samsungs and I have looked at a couple of Dells. I cant remember what type of panel I have tho I do like it alot.

What are you guys going with and reccomend. I dont watch movies however, my monitor has a tuner built in for tv. I wouldnt mind an HDMI connection. I do play games though.
 
You're probably not going to like a Dell or Samsung VA after using a 20WMGX2 (IPS), because they have alot more input lag (bad for gaming) and lesser viewing angles. And AFAIK, there still aren't any 22" IPS LCDs. So that means you're looking at a 24" IPS like the NEC 2490, or a 26" IPS like the NEC 2690, Planar PX2611W, or Doublesight 265. The 2490 and 2690 have about 2 frames of lag average, whereas the Planar has about the same as your 20WMGX2 (less than one frame). I can't tell you about the DS because it just hit the market, but the model its replacing (263) had the same low lag as the Planar.
 
It's possible to run a 24" lcd with an 8800GT but, not all games you can run at the native 1920 x 1200 res. You will need to run games at lower res on that 24" display. But, you have that NEC 20WMGX2 which is a very good monitor which uses an S-IPS panel. Coming from a 20.1, I would go 24" as you will only gain 2" size on the 22" lcd but, you're stuck with the same 1680 x 1050 res. Now, the question is how much are you willing to spend on a 24"? Also, if you are anal on image quality and viewing angles, most of the 24" and even 22" lcds can't compare to the image quality of that NEC 20.1" lcd that you have.
 
I figured some of you guys might have said something like that. Makes me feel pretty good to have this monitor. It really is great and it did cost quite a bit of money. I started looking at some of the monitors you guys recommended and boy, they are even more than I thought. So after using this monitor for almost 2 years, I'm going to see a difference If I choose a different type of panel? I'm taking it as its probably going to be very noticeable? With some of these other monitors costing in upwards of over 1k, I may not even bother. I could however buy one from a store with a good return policy and put them side by side just to see I guess.

Whats up with the S-IPS panel? Where does it rank with the others and how come its rare I guess I wanna say.
 
The only big differences you'll see will be physical size and higher resolution. 24" and 26" both make a 20" look and feel tiny, and after some use, you just won't be able to go back to the 20".

Other than that, the 24"-26" IPSs don't have glossy screens, the 26s are all wide gamut, and the 2490 and 2690 have the A-TW Polarizer which eliminates the "glow" at extreme viewing angles.

That's the curse of the 20WMGX2. Its still as fast and pretty as the newest and best monitors, but its also too small. :)
 
I think you should consider 24" panel, you can always play more demanding games at a lower resolution. I have 25.5" and some games work OK in the full resolutiuon with my 8800GT :)
 
What would be a good 24" monitor that could compete with mine? Something around 500 or so? I know I might see changes and some differences but I deffinitely do not want to spend 1k but I am looking for more real estate.
 
I guess Im more worried about input lag than anything. I dont really want a TN Panel but I can live with one. A friend of mine has an acer 22" TN Panel and it looks pretty decent though the angles are terrible. As long as you sit right in front its pretty good lol.
 
EW27 said:
That's the curse of the 20WMGX2. Its still as fast and pretty as the newest and best monitors, but its also too small. :)
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Couldn't have said it better myself. If NEC had made this monitor 24" it would be the ultimate 24" all rounder. Like the TC, I also want something bigger, specifically I want THIS monitor but in 24" size. Even after 2+ years people who use my PC still comment on the superb image quality of the 20WMGX2.

The closest things possible to a 24" version of it are the NEC 2490wuxi and the Hazro HZ24Wi. The Hazro is actually closer due to it having low input lag, a glossy screen and lots of inputs. But it's not available yet in the US, and who knows if they'll have the current issues it has worked out by the time it ships here.

Anyway did you guys hear about the NEC 24WMGX3 coming out? Unfortunetaly it's going to be MVA and antiglate matte screen. It still has tons of inputs, a remote, speakers and will most likely be fast and have low input lag. All the info on it seems to be from the NEC UK site though. Can't find any info regarding a NA announcement or release on it.
 
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