Question regarding monitors & resolutions

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#1 jazztrumpet5
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Hey folks,

I'm nearing the end of (re)building my PC, and have started to think about upgrading my monitor, as well - I just don't know if it's really worth it or not. Either that, or I know it's worth it and am starting to talk myself out of it, AFTER talking myself into thinking about it. Wild.

My system:

  • Q6600 @ 2.4
  • Gigabyte P35 Mobo
  • 2GB DDR2-800 Corsair XMS
  • Currently a 7900GS but upgrading to an 8800GT (as soon as it's shipped)

I've had a Viewsonic 17" LCD 8ms for the past couple of years, and it's been nice enough - max resolution of 1280x1024, and it's done it's job, albeit in a workmanlike manner. With the new rig, though, I've been thinking about getting a new monitor. Something shiny and cool. And big (but not too big - or too pricey).

The caveat is that I use my PC for composing music - so more screen real estate is definitely a plus when working with big orchestral scores/movie clips for film/etc. So, it would be cool for more than just games. I'm just wondering what I should be looking at, and if it's worth it to upgrade from my current monitor - since I want a significantly better one for not too much money (looking at $150-250ish, maybe a bit more, depending).

Any suggestions?

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#2 FinalJenemba
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Unfortunately your not gonna get much more screen space for that sum of money. You might be able to get a 1680x1050 20" for that range, but you'll have to look around. What you really need is a 24" or 30" screen, but there allot more.
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#3 oblivionfan123
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acer 22'' X series or their normal series. there awesome and a great price. if you willing to go a little more go for a samsung. the vista certified ones (vista certified is complete bull but i cant remember the exact product name) the samsungs are awesome for everything from movies - gaming (2ms response)
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#4 G013M
Member since 2006 • 6424 Posts

Like the poster above has said, samsung make very good monitors.

Check this one out (Samsung 226BW)

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824001096&Tpk=Samsung%2b226BW

It's $279US after $40 rebate.

If your budget can stretch that far, I'd go for it.

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#5 oblivionfan123
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thats the model i was looking for. I was trying to find it but you beat me to it
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#6 jazztrumpet5
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Cool, thanks guys.
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#7 Gog
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The 20 inch version of that model is available for just 250$ now

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824001095

There is the cheaper Viewsonic:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824116091

and the LG:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824005085