Monitor....What to get?...(and not too pricey)...

**NyghtEntreri** · 05-06-07, 10:05 PM

Well.... I was going to use my tv as a monitor but after i tested it out...It just didn't cut it.....
Currently I have two LCD monitors....that have a screen refresh rate of 75hz ..... I mean is that decent or should I fork out some more cash and get a better monitor?....

**HeavyG** · 05-06-07, 11:52 PM

What are the make and model of your monitors?

I recommend getting a Viewsonic VX922. You can get them on Newegg for less than $250 nowdays. They are not wide screen, but they will out perform ANY LCD on the market.

**scuba_steve** · 05-07-07, 12:26 AM

the samsungs kickass too... mine has a 2000:1 contrast ratio with a 2ms response time -- for 200 dollars canadian. Its awesome

**NyghtEntreri** · 05-07-07, 03:08 PM

Well one of em is a DELL 1703FPS 17" TFT LCD FLAT PANEL ....not quite sure about the other one.... 25ms response time LOL

Is this at least a decent monitor?.... Hey i like anything as long as it is not a CRT

Comparing it to your monitors mine are crap... Guess its time to fork out some more cash....

**scuba_steve** · 05-07-07, 09:43 PM

just for gaming dont do anything above 4ms response time really

**Mcstrange** · 05-07-07, 09:49 PM

I game just fine on my 2405, which has a 8ms advertised refresh... Nothing beats widescreening!

**~~Cecil900~~** · 05-08-07, 06:50 PM

Just get like a 21' wide screeen

**Gumby** · 05-08-07, 10:14 PM

Viewsonic VX922

I could never say enough good things about mine

**pharrisonsg** · 05-09-07, 09:27 AM

The reviews used to say don't get an lcd panel that did more than 12ms response time...but that was black-to-black response time...so the industry got sly and started quoting a gray-to-gray response time...for instance, my panel does a 2ms response time gtg...

So, be wary of which response time you are being given...

**HeavyG** · 05-09-07, 03:16 PM

The VX922 is the lowest true response time... it has been tested and proven.

I must admit, I like the idea of having a 22" wide, but they just dont perform as well as the VX922. You definately want 8ms or less, but 2ms would be the best bet. Read the Tomshardware.com reviews before you decide.