monitors were originally 4x3, then lcd monitors started going 5x4 (and were primarily 1280x1024), now a days monitors are either 8x5 (16x10) or 16x9. the way i see it, 5x4 monitors are best for dual monitoring, 4x3 are best for rts games, 8x5 are best when they are the only monitor and for first person/third person games, and 16x9 are good for movies and tv. what is your favorite?