Hello, i ordered some more RAM to match whats already in my PC:

Crucial Ballistix DDR PC4000.

I then got an email saying that they dont actually make that anymore, and they offered this replacement:

Crucial Ballistix Tracer DDR PC4000

Which looks almost exactly the same, wheres the difference?

If i bought this RAM, would it conflict with my existing RAM?

Any help would be really really great!

Thanks.

I'm getting the same problem with my SLI 7800GT's when running Oblivion (they arent OC'd at all)

TC; does your screen kind of switch to standby mode? or have you ever had big multicoloured vertical/horizontal lines? I have these as well as the problems you mentioned.

If anyone knows anything to help, that would be great!

22" is simply an awkward size, you can always gets a 24" monitor and use 1:1 pixel mapping to play at 1680x1050, keep that important 1:1, and your actual screen area will be fine (similar to a 20" monitor with that native resolution, perhaps larger). Or you can simply play at a lower resolution, such as 1280x800, and have it scale. A larger, higher resolution monitor actually handles the scaling better because it has more pixels to work with (for comparisson, scale a 1440 x 900 image to 1680 x 1050, a small increase in pixels causes the worst image quality, as oppossed to a large increase).

As is, you'll be playing your Xbox 360 games in non-native resolution - "upscaling" is a nice way of saying scaling - the games are internally rendered at resolutions as low as 800 x 600, and are simply scaled by the onboard chip - something your GPU in your PC can do as well.

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The main issue is simply the panel quality you're getting though. I suggest taking a look at the HP w2207 or the Samsung 226cw if you've really got your heart set on that size, but going non-TN would probably benefit you in the long run. If you do pick those monitors, definitely get somewhere with a good return policy, in case you get one of the crappy ones.

subrosian

I have been considering the HP w2207; I believe that has 1:1 pixel mapping.

Is the image quality going to be good though? I really want the best for my price range.

Does it have any major panel issues i should know about?

I know your looking for 22" monitor. But let me say something to you,

I bought a 1080i 24" monitor and I am a PC and Xbox360 player like you. But now I'm thinking why I didn't buy a bigger one because games on these huge monitors are totally differentin comparisiontosmaller ones.

So I recommend: by $200 more buy a bigger one because after 2 or 3 years you will have a feeling like mine.

samir_ghofran

The problem is, if i went for a 24" my PC wouldnt be able to handle the massive resolution.

I'm looking to play at high settings on a decent resolution (1600x1200) instead of low settings on a higher resolution.

The second problem is my budget. Thats why i'm going for the 22".

I'll hopefully see the massive difference from my 17" Compaq CRT.

I'm leaning toward the 226BW, i'm still frightened about the panel issues though. I've heard you can calibrate the other panels to the same standards as the original, is this true?

WouldI be able to just return the product if it was the wrong panel?

I've heard the smaller (20") models are sharper, as its the same amount of pixels but on a smaller screen.

Is that right?

The Samsung 226BW is a very good montior, the only problem with it is that there a chance that you won't get a samsung panel, and instead get a panel which is a bit inferior.

But overall it's a very, very good LCD.

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MO-050-SA

G013M

I've heard thats a brilliant monitor, but i'm not sure if i want to risk the chance of getting a rubbish one.

Hi!

At the moment I'm looking for a monitor that can make the Xbox 360 look its best.

I'm also looking to run PC games on it too, so a high response rate would be great.

I dont want to go above 22" or more than 2" below it.

My budget is around £250 ($500).

So can anyone reccommend a brilliant monitor for me?

Thanks for any responses!

Hi!

At the moment I'm looking for a monitor that can make the Xbox 360 look its best.

I'm also looking to run PC games on it too, so a high response rate would be great.

I dont want to go above 22" or more than 2" below it.

My budget is around £250 ($500).

So can anyone reccommend a brilliant monitor for me?

Thanks for any responses!

I have A 226BW and i have no problems with it, ive heard about the whole different model bullcrap so im not sure, this is the first ive heard of the CW.

Anyway im extremely happy with mine, no regrets.-owenG-

There are some extremely mixed results with this monitor :?

Does anyone out there own a 226CW?

I'm really not sure if i should risk it.