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« : January 14, 2010, 11:23:15 AM » |
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help me justify wasting more money....
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« #1 : January 14, 2010, 02:09:12 PM » |
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I think how much you waste is really going to depend on how far away your head typically is from the monitor. If you're right up next to it like I am, I wouldn't recommend anything above 22. But if you're got some space and the GPU to handle it, the skies the limit.
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« #2 : January 14, 2010, 04:03:55 PM » |
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For some reason the sweet spot for graphics cards is the same as monitors. I have a 19" that I bought two years ago for $180. (Of course it costs about $130 now). In my opinion, $180 is the best price you get for the quality you get. I reccomend Hanns G. Like I said, I've had this monitor for 2 years, and I've had 0 problems with it. Their monitors sell relatively cheaply, but they do not sacrifice ANY quality. http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=2010190020%2050011143%201301919996&name=Hanns-GI'd be willing to sell the monitor I have if you are interested. I've been wanting to get a bigger one, but I can't seem to justify the expense. Selling the old one would help.  Here's the one I have: http://www.newegg.com/product/product.aspx?Item=N82E16824254005 |
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« : January 14, 2010, 04:10:14 PM crazydog »
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« #3 : January 14, 2010, 04:43:10 PM » |
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With monitors, there is such a thing as too big...22" would be the limit, but I really wouldn't want anything other than the 19" I have now. It's just the right size.
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« #4 : January 14, 2010, 05:17:09 PM » |
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I've got a 21" Wide screen Acer LCD. Got it 3 years ago for $220 at Futureshop of all places. Been VERY happy with it!
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« #5 : January 14, 2010, 05:33:08 PM » |
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I've got a 21" Wide screen Acer LCD. Got it 3 years ago for $220 at Futureshop of all places. Been VERY happy with it!
Nobody cares about your esoteric Canadian electronics stores. |
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« #6 : January 14, 2010, 05:37:38 PM » |
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I think if you truly want a good gaming monitor, don't go below 23". My 25" is GREAT. You need a sufficient card to play intense games, but it's well worth it. This Hanns-G is great quality and it was worth the 200$ spent on it to me.
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« #7 : January 14, 2010, 05:44:52 PM » |
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I've got a 21" Wide screen Acer LCD. Got it 3 years ago for $220 at Futureshop of all places. Been VERY happy with it!
Nobody cares about your esoteric Canadian electronics stores.
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« #8 : January 14, 2010, 06:31:53 PM » |
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Oh I see. Best Buy owns them. |
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« #9 : January 14, 2010, 07:18:56 PM » |
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I got a 23" acer 1080p monitor a few weeks back for 169.00. It's freaking gorgeous, though a tad big.
I recommend 19-22in widescreen. 1440*900 is a good 16*9 res that stays playable.
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« #10 : January 14, 2010, 08:41:39 PM » |
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I'm running 1680 x 1050 on mine.
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« #11 : January 14, 2010, 08:51:29 PM » |
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1680x1050 on my westing house 22" i picked up a few years ago
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« #12 : January 15, 2010, 12:43:58 AM » |
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I got a 23" acer 1080p monitor a few weeks back for 169.00. It's freaking gorgeous, though a tad big.
I recommend 19-22in widescreen. 1440*900 is a good 16*9 res that stays playable.
1440x900 is 16:10 Whatever you do, get a 16:10 monitor. Buying a 16:9 is such a waste of money, since a 23" 16:9 will usually cost similarly to a 23" 16:10, although the 16:10 gives you more screen. |
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« #13 : January 15, 2010, 12:42:57 PM » |
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1680x1050 is the sweet spot for vid cards.
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« #14 : January 15, 2010, 05:51:47 PM » |
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my buddy has a 35" tv as his monitor. It's awesome.
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