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psaila

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I am going to buy a new monitor and would like your suggestion. I am planning to spend around EUR150 and buying one of these: http://www.scanmalta.com/eshop/peripherals/monitors.html?price=2,100

What is DVI? Better with or without it? Is the contrast number smaller better or bigger better? For example which is best 500:1 or 1000:1?

Can you suggest which one is the best to buy? I use my computer for many things including games, internet, movies, office apps. etc...

Thanks
 
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daisymtc said:
DVI - input/ output port
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Image...x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video Card


contrast - the higer the better

You'll need to looking at widescreen, respone time 2-5ms. DVI input is standard.
19" ACER V193WABD Wide TFT Monitor would be the one.
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but that monitor does not have dvi. Just searched in the acer site and it does not.

How about these two? Which one is the best? The Acer is cheaper but has higher contrast.

http://www.viewsonic.com/products/desktop-monitors/lcd/value-series/va2226w.htm

http://www.acer.co.uk/acer/productv...ctx1g.c2att92=174&ctx1.att21k=1&CRC=726991599
 
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It says "22" ACER V223WB TFT Wide DVI TFT Monitor" so I guess it has a DVI input. DVI wire I have one so if it does not have it's no problem.
 
Ok, so it seems that I will buy the acer monitor. I have another question. I have a 800VA UPS but I think the battery is not working anymore because when there is no electricity it goes off. Do you suggest that I still connect my computer and monitor through this UPS or it's better to connect them directly to the electricity?

Thanks
 
You could replace the battery in the UPS or it might just be cheaper just to replace it all together. Is the power in your area known to go out a lot?
 
johnb35 said:
You could replace the battery in the UPS or it might just be cheaper just to replace it all together. Is the power in your area known to go out a lot?
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I don't need the UPS as such but I am just asking maybe the UPS has some stabilizing function too and it is still better to connect through it even if the battery does not hold anymore.
 
If the battery in the UPS is bad then its not gonna matter which way you hook it up. Just be careful, if the power flickers or goes out while computer is on, damage may occur.
 
johnb35 said:
If the battery in the UPS is bad then its not gonna matter which way you hook it up. Just be careful, if the power flickers or goes out while computer is on, damage may occur.
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But the UPS specs say "Equipped with Boost and Buck AVR to stabilize input voltage" so I guess this stabilizing still happens even if battery is out, or not?
 
I would not trust it without a good battery in it. You may want to contact the UPS manufacturer and ask them.
 
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