Monitors

Noah · 08-22-2007, 05:53 AM

All my life i've been playing games on CRT screens, and now the option for a new monitor upgrade has came upon me, But with me only going to be using a 8800GTS 320 MB version, the resolutions might yield better FPS results on a bit smaller resolution (Such as 1280x1024), though all i've ever used monitor wise has been a 17 inch CRT. I was going to make the jump up to a 22 inch widescreen, although i'm trying to save a few extra bucks and was looking at some of these acer monitors, and for $170 i can get a 19 inch LCD monitor. I'm going to be using this monitor strictly for games, so what do you think i should do? I never saw any real reason to go widescreen, and a few extra inches on my screen is nice. i'm stuck, but i really wanna save money too ;D

junwang0808 · 08-22-2007, 06:00 AM

oh come on.. it is only 19" . i am getting a 20" widescreen with only 8800gts. somehow, having brightness problem with it , i am planning to sell it and get a x1950

Noah · 08-22-2007, 06:31 AM

a 20 inch widescreen seems a bit short from top to bottom.

junwang0808 · 08-22-2007, 06:32 AM

already bought it. no turning back now

martyvice · 08-22-2007, 06:52 AM

The wideness is what gives it the advantage for games. Better periphrial view in FPS's.

Widescreen is definatly the way to go.

99F · 08-22-2007, 07:08 AM

I chose a 20" standard because in the end I'm paying a little more for the extra room a 19" widescreen offers without sacrificing the vertical size.

junwang0808 · 08-22-2007, 07:11 AM

yeah thats what i like !! oh baby

wafflez · 08-22-2007, 07:36 AM

Widescreen looks alot better to me for some reason =3.
I can vouch for the lcd in my sig...It has amazing contrast, brightness, and clarity. Also, I only paid $170 for it with free shipping from compusa =D

Noah · 08-22-2007, 05:17 PM

Could someone measure their screen (From top to bottom) on their 20 inch widescreen? I'm curious as to if it's alot smaller than my current from top to bottom.

**oscaryu1** · 08-22-2007, 06:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wafflez

Widescreen looks alot better to me for some reason =3.
I can vouch for the lcd in my sig...It has amazing contrast, brightness, and clarity. Also, I only paid $170 for it with free shipping from compusa =D

Read around last year that the best LCD back then could only compare to an below middle range CRT

It's smaller

08-22-2007, 05:53 AM	#1 (permalink)
Noah Silver Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 185	Monitors - Am i lame for not going widescreen? All my life i've been playing games on CRT screens, and now the option for a new monitor upgrade has came upon me, But with me only going to be using a 8800GTS 320 MB version, the resolutions might yield better FPS results on a bit smaller resolution (Such as 1280x1024), though all i've ever used monitor wise has been a 17 inch CRT. I was going to make the jump up to a 22 inch widescreen, although i'm trying to save a few extra bucks and was looking at some of these acer monitors, and for $170 i can get a 19 inch LCD monitor. I'm going to be using this monitor strictly for games, so what do you think i should do? I never saw any real reason to go widescreen, and a few extra inches on my screen is nice. i'm stuck, but i really wanna save money too ;D

08-22-2007, 06:00 AM	#2 (permalink)
junwang0808 Gold Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 283	oh come on.. it is only 19" . i am getting a 20" widescreen with only 8800gts. somehow, having brightness problem with it , i am planning to sell it and get a x1950 __________________ Thermaltake Armor Gaming Case w/25cm Fan Side Panel Windows, 420W Power Supply Black ) ( [=== Quad Core ===] Intel Core 2 Quad Processor Q6600 (4x 2.4GHz/8MB L2 Cache/1066FSB) Thermaltake MaxOrb CPU Cooling Fan System Kit Silent & Overclocking Proof ( Asus P5N-E SLI nForce® 650i SLI Chipset ) Memory ( 1024MB [512MB X2] DDR2-800 PC6400 Memory Module Corsair-Value or Major Brand ) + 2 gb( 2x 1 gb) G.SKill ram

08-22-2007, 06:32 AM	#4 (permalink)
junwang0808 Gold Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 283	already bought it. no turning back now __________________ Thermaltake Armor Gaming Case w/25cm Fan Side Panel Windows, 420W Power Supply Black ) ( [=== Quad Core ===] Intel Core 2 Quad Processor Q6600 (4x 2.4GHz/8MB L2 Cache/1066FSB) Thermaltake MaxOrb CPU Cooling Fan System Kit Silent & Overclocking Proof ( Asus P5N-E SLI nForce® 650i SLI Chipset ) Memory ( 1024MB [512MB X2] DDR2-800 PC6400 Memory Module Corsair-Value or Major Brand ) + 2 gb( 2x 1 gb) G.SKill ram

08-22-2007, 06:52 AM	#5 (permalink)
martyvice Silver Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Red Deer, AB, CA Posts: 191	The wideness is what gives it the advantage for games. Better periphrial view in FPS's. Widescreen is definatly the way to go. __________________ AMD Athlon XP 2800+ 2.08 GHz 1 GB Ram 120 GB 7200RPM Ultra DMA hard drive ATI Radeon X1600 Pro AGP 512MB

08-22-2007, 07:11 AM	#7 (permalink)
junwang0808 Gold Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 283	yeah thats what i like !! oh baby __________________ Thermaltake Armor Gaming Case w/25cm Fan Side Panel Windows, 420W Power Supply Black ) ( [=== Quad Core ===] Intel Core 2 Quad Processor Q6600 (4x 2.4GHz/8MB L2 Cache/1066FSB) Thermaltake MaxOrb CPU Cooling Fan System Kit Silent & Overclocking Proof ( Asus P5N-E SLI nForce® 650i SLI Chipset ) Memory ( 1024MB [512MB X2] DDR2-800 PC6400 Memory Module Corsair-Value or Major Brand ) + 2 gb( 2x 1 gb) G.SKill ram

08-22-2007, 06:31 AM	#3 (permalink)
Noah Silver Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 185	a 20 inch widescreen seems a bit short from top to bottom.

08-22-2007, 07:08 AM	#6 (permalink)
99F banned Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 298	I chose a 20" standard because in the end I'm paying a little more for the extra room a 19" widescreen offers without sacrificing the vertical size.

08-22-2007, 07:36 AM	#8 (permalink)
wafflez Gold Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: The Valley, CA Posts: 400	Widescreen looks alot better to me for some reason =3. I can vouch for the lcd in my sig...It has amazing contrast, brightness, and clarity. Also, I only paid $170 for it with free shipping from compusa =D __________________ My Computer: CPU: Q6600 @ 3.1ghz (344x9)/CPU Cooler: Thermalright Ultra 120 Mobo:Gigabyte P35-DS3R/Ram: 2gb 800mhz G.Skill Video Card: PNY 8800gts 640mb/PSU: Ultra X-Finity 500 Watt Case: Antec P180B/Speakers: Logitech X-530 5.1 Monitor: Viewsonic 20" Widescreen LCD 1000:1/Keyboard and Mouse: Microsoft USB Comfort Curve 2000 w/ Optical Mouse

08-22-2007, 05:17 PM	#9 (permalink)
Noah Silver Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 185	Could someone measure their screen (From top to bottom) on their 20 inch widescreen? I'm curious as to if it's alot smaller than my current from top to bottom.

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