Recommended Monitor Brands

JLV2k5 · 01-06-2008, 12:41 AM

Who makes a nice monitor? I am looking for a 19'' LCD monitor for a gaming system. Thanks for the tips.

Iluvpenguins · 01-06-2008, 02:17 AM

viewsonic, samsung, LG. They make pretty good monitors.

fortyways · 01-06-2008, 08:27 AM

The thing is, all LCD panels come from 5 or 6 manufacturers. For a gaming system, I'd recommend finding one with a true 2ms response time, but most say under 8ms is okay. I personally notice ghosting at anything above 4ms.

Other than that, it depends on your preferences, on exactly what you're looking for in a company. Some companies I know of that only offer a 1-year warranty as opposed to the standard 3-years are Westinghouse, Gateway, HP/Compaq, and eMachines. However, you're likely to get better service.

LCD monitor warranties come in three parts - labor, parts, and backlight. LG offers a 3-year warranty on the box, but in truth the backlight warranty is only one year.

I've personally tested a majority of 19" monitors that are now available and I chose the widescreen LG. Colors are true, it has great contrast and a true 2ms response time.

It's probably wise to note that Samsung monitors, while they advertise 2ms, actually have a 5ms response time and use "RTA overdrive" to achieve what looks like 2ms. This can result in a "halo effect" with certain colors (a bright light around fast-moving objects).

Moreover, Samsung outsources the panels they use in their monitors. In other words, you pay a high price for the Samsung name, but you might not even be getting a real Samsung panel (http://andrewswihart.net/blog/review...bw-lcd-c-panel).

I can tell you more if you tell us what you're looking for beyond gaming. Based purely on the fact that you want a gaming system, LG's L##WTQ line are the fastest consumer panels available today.

the_painter · 01-06-2008, 11:18 AM

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16824112007
I own this monitor. It rules! Bright and clear. No dead pixels. Good for gaming. Great deal

JLV2k5 · 01-13-2008, 08:21 PM

This is a very attractive monitor for my needs. Being an unheard of brand, and only a 5ms response time worries me a little. The price is good, I would not want to spend much over $200 for a monitor. Thanks for the post.

zaroba · 01-13-2008, 08:34 PM

do you want standard or widescreen?

games are more compatible with standard then widescreen, and to get the height of a 19" standard, you'd need a 22" widescreen.

if you want a 19" standard, i have two of these:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16824254006

they are great. 2ms response time, bright, 1280x1024 resolution, no dead or stuck pixels.

they aren't available at newegg currently, but other places might have them.

kevlee89 · 01-13-2008, 09:02 PM

Just thought I'd throw it out there..

how are Acer monitors? for gaming that is

01-06-2008, 12:41 AM	#1 (permalink)
JLV2k5 Diamond Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: University of Delaware Age: 21 Posts: 1,300	Recommended Monitor Brands Who makes a nice monitor? I am looking for a 19'' LCD monitor for a gaming system. Thanks for the tips. __________________ Can't wait to finish college and build my system.

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Iluvpenguins Diamond Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Kitchener Ontario Posts: 1,288	viewsonic, samsung, LG. They make pretty good monitors. __________________ My computer: Intel Core2Duo E6550 @ 3.01ghz Gigabyte P31-DS3L Patriot 2x1GB DDR2-800 @ 1032mhz EVGA GeForce 8800GTX Antec 500W w/32A on 12v rail WD 80GB HDD,WD 500GB HDD Ultra Aluminus Full Tower Case (Black Finish)

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JLV2k5 Diamond Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: University of Delaware Age: 21 Posts: 1,300	This is a very attractive monitor for my needs. Being an unheard of brand, and only a 5ms response time worries me a little. The price is good, I would not want to spend much over $200 for a monitor. Thanks for the post. __________________ Can't wait to finish college and build my system.

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zaroba Platinum Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hereford PA Age: 27 Posts: 602	do you want standard or widescreen? games are more compatible with standard then widescreen, and to get the height of a 19" standard, you'd need a 22" widescreen. if you want a 19" standard, i have two of these: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16824254006 they are great. 2ms response time, bright, 1280x1024 resolution, no dead or stuck pixels. they aren't available at newegg currently, but other places might have them. __________________ The Universal - the internet's most unique and enjoyable game. Mobo: Asus P5N32-E \| CPU: Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 @2.4GHz \| PSU: Coolmax 650watt Case: Lian-Li PC-V2100plusII \| OS: XP Professional - 64bit \| Monitors: Dual 19" Hanns-G 2ms LCDs HDs: 3x320gb, 3x500gb, 2x750GB \| Disc Drives: 16x DL dvd +/- rw Ram: 6 gb ddr2 \| GPU: 640MB GeForce 8800GTS Last edited by zaroba; 01-13-2008 at 08:38 PM.

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01-06-2008, 08:27 AM	#3 (permalink)
fortyways banned Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: USA Posts: 1,134	The thing is, all LCD panels come from 5 or 6 manufacturers. For a gaming system, I'd recommend finding one with a true 2ms response time, but most say under 8ms is okay. I personally notice ghosting at anything above 4ms. Other than that, it depends on your preferences, on exactly what you're looking for in a company. Some companies I know of that only offer a 1-year warranty as opposed to the standard 3-years are Westinghouse, Gateway, HP/Compaq, and eMachines. However, you're likely to get better service. LCD monitor warranties come in three parts - labor, parts, and backlight. LG offers a 3-year warranty on the box, but in truth the backlight warranty is only one year. I've personally tested a majority of 19" monitors that are now available and I chose the widescreen LG. Colors are true, it has great contrast and a true 2ms response time. It's probably wise to note that Samsung monitors, while they advertise 2ms, actually have a 5ms response time and use "RTA overdrive" to achieve what looks like 2ms. This can result in a "halo effect" with certain colors (a bright light around fast-moving objects). Moreover, Samsung outsources the panels they use in their monitors. In other words, you pay a high price for the Samsung name, but you might not even be getting a real Samsung panel (http://andrewswihart.net/blog/review...bw-lcd-c-panel). I can tell you more if you tell us what you're looking for beyond gaming. Based purely on the fact that you want a gaming system, LG's L##WTQ line are the fastest consumer panels available today.

01-06-2008, 11:18 AM	#4 (permalink)
the_painter Gold Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: california Posts: 250	http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16824112007 I own this monitor. It rules! Bright and clear. No dead pixels. Good for gaming. Great deal

01-13-2008, 09:02 PM	#7 (permalink)
kevlee89 Silver Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 152	Just thought I'd throw it out there.. how are Acer monitors? for gaming that is

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